1. With reference to the PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) platform, consider the following statements:
1. It acts as an integrating platform that brings together information from portals like CPGRAMS and the Project Monitoring Group (PMG).
2. It involves a three-tier system comprising the PMO, Union Secretaries, and State Chief Secretaries.
3. It utilizes geo-spatial tools and video conferencing to monitor projects in real-time.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
2. With reference to the INS Vagsheer, consider the following statements:
1. It is the sixth and final submarine of the Project-75 (P75) initiative.
2. It belongs to the Kalvari-class of diesel-electric attack submarines.
3. It was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in collaboration with Russia.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
3. India shares a 1,643 km long border with Myanmar. Which of the following Indian states do NOT share a land border with Myanmar?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland
(b) Manipur and Mizoram
(c) Assam and Tripura
(d) Nagaland and Manipur
4. Consider the following strategic projects:
1. Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project
2. India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway
3. Maitri Setu (Friendship Bridge)
Which of the projects mentioned above are critical connectivity links between India and Myanmar?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
5. Which of the following best describes the “Urban Mining” component under the National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM)?
(a) The extraction of polymetallic nodules and rare earth elements from the continental shelf and deep-sea bed.
(b) A systematic process of recovering and recycling strategic minerals from end-of-life electronics, battery scrap, and industrial waste.
(c) A high-tech geological survey aimed at discovering deep-seated mineral deposits beneath densely populated metropolitan areas.
(d) An initiative to convert abandoned urban quarries and open-cast mines into sustainable “green lungs” and processing hubs.
6. Consider the following statements regarding the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI):
1. IRDAI was established as a statutory body under the IRDA Act, 1999.
2. The headquarters of IRDAI is located in Mumbai.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
7. Consider the following statements regarding Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC):
1. Set up after the 2014–16 oil price crash caused by oversupply and U.S. shale boom
2. Iran and Iraq are members of both OPEC and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
3. OPEC headquarters is in Geneva.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
8. Consider the following statements regarding PM–SURYA GHAR: Muft Bijli Yojana:
1. It is under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
2. It aims to install 1 crore residential rooftop solar systems by 2026–27.
3. Deploy 30 GW residential rooftop solar capacity.
4. It is a Central Sponsored Scheme.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) None
9. With reference to India’s ‘Panchamrit’ commitments at COP26, consider the following statements:
1. India pledged to reach 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030.
2. One of the targets is to meet 50% of energy requirements from renewable energy by 2030.
3. India aims to reduce the carbon intensity of its economy by 45% by 2030, compared to 2005 levels.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2, and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
10. How does a ‘Preferential Trade Agreement’ like the Asia Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) differ from a ‘Free Trade Agreement’ (FTA) in the context of International trade?
(a) APTA is a security pact, while an FTA is purely an economic agreement.
(b) APTA requires a common currency, whereas an FTA allows for trade in local currencies.
(c) An FTA typically lowers most tariffs to zero, whereas APTA provides lower tariffs only on a few select items.
(d) There is no functional difference; they are different names for the same type of agreement.
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (29-12-2025):
1. Answer: (d)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (c)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (d)
8. Answer: (c)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: (c)
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