1. The Brihadeshwara Temple, recently seen in news for tourism development, was originally built by:
(a) Rajendra Chola I
(b) Narasimhavarman I
(c) Raja Raja Chola I
(d) Kulottunga Chola I
2. With reference to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), consider the following statements:
1. It operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. It is empowered to issue directions to service providers and intermediaries.
3. It was set up under the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Consider the following statements regarding the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF):
1. It is constituted under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
2. It is the primary fund available to the State Government for responses to notified disasters.
3. The Central Government contributes 90% of SDRF allocation for all States.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. With reference to the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), consider the following statements:
1. It is a statutory body constituted under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
2. The Minister of Tribal Affairs is the Chairperson of NTCA.
3. It provides a legal basis for Project Tiger implementation.
4. It addresses the livelihood concerns of forest dwellers inside tiger reserves.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
5. Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY):
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
2. Farmers in Northeast India are exempted from paying any premium under the scheme.
3. The scheme provides coverage for crop losses due to war and malicious damages.
4. Both loanee and non-loanee farmers are eligible to enroll under the scheme.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2, and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
6. Consider the following statements regarding Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs):
1. GLOFs are sudden releases of meltwater, typically from moraine-dammed or ice-dammed glacial lakes.
2. The 2023 Teesta III Dam disaster in Sikkim was caused by a GLOF event.
3. India has developed an early warning system and satellite-based monitoring to mitigate GLOF risks.
4. GLOFs are long-lasting events that typically extend for weeks.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2, and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3, and 4 only
7. With reference to recent welfare measures for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), consider the following statements:
1. CAPF personnel who undergo amputation during operations can now continue in service till retirement.
2. All wings of CAPFs are headed by officers from the Indian Army.
3. The new policy includes access to advanced limb replacement technologies for injured personnel.
4. The scheme also aims to improve infrastructure in Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 3, and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
8. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of the POCSO Act, 2012?
1. It criminalizes sexual offences against children below 18 years of age.
2. It provides for gender-neutral protection to victims.
3. It allows for child-friendly procedures during the Judicial process.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. Consider the following with reference to the West Bank:
1. The West Bank shares borders with Israel and Egypt.
2. Israel captured the West Bank from Egypt during the Six-Day War of 1973.
3. The international community unanimously recognizes Israel’s settlements in the West Bank as legal under international law.
How many of the above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
10. The idea of the Preamble was borrowed from the Constitution of:
(a) United Kingdom
(b) United States of America
(c) Canada
(d) France
Answers for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (28-07-2025):
1. Answer: (c)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (a)
8. Answer: (d)
9. Answer: (d)
10 Answer: (b)
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