1. A new species of balsam flower named Impatiens rajibiana was recently discovered in which Indian state?
(a) Sikkim
(b) Meghalaya
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Assam
2. With reference to the National Manufacturing Mission (NMM), consider the following statements:
1. It seeks to raise the share of manufacturing in India’s GDP to 25% by 2025.
2. The Mission operates under the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
3. It is a part of the larger National Manufacturing Policy (NMP) framework.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. The theme of India Maritime Week 2025 is —
(a) Green Ports & Shipping – Chartering a Sustainable Maritime Future
(b) 100 Nations, One Ocean
(c) Maritime Virasat and Maritime Vikaas
(d) Uniting Oceans, One Maritime Vision
4. With reference to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), consider the following statements:
1. APEC operates on non-binding commitments and voluntary consensus, without any treaty obligations.
2. India is one of the founding members of APEC and hosts its Secretariat in New Delhi.
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
5. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements:
1. It is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme for unorganised sector workers aged between 18 and 40 years.
2. The scheme provides a minimum monthly pension of ₹5,000 after the age of 60 years.
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
6. With reference to the Government of India’s vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, consider the following statements:
1. It aims to make India a developed nation by 2047, coinciding with the 100th year of Independence.
2. The initiative focuses only on economic growth and does not include social or environmental dimensions.
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. With reference to COP 21 of the UNFCCC, consider the following statements:
1. COP 21 was held in Paris in 2015, where the landmark Paris Agreement was adopted.
2. The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit it to 1.5°C.
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
8. With reference to the formation of tropical cyclones, consider the following statements:
1. They generally form over warm ocean waters with surface temperatures above 26°C.
2. The Coriolis force is essential for their formation, hence they rarely form near the Equator.
3. Tropical cyclones are more intense in the Northern Hemisphere than in the Southern Hemisphere due to higher ocean temperatures.
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
9. In India, Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are treated as which of the following for the purpose of trade operations, duties, and tariffs?
(a) Domestic territory
(b) Foreign territory
(c) Free trade area within customs union
(d) Export promotion industrial cluster
10. Which body lays down policies and guidelines for disaster management in India?
(a) National Executive Committee (NEC)
(b) National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
(c) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
(d) State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA)
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (30-10-2025):
1. Answer: (c)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (d)
4. Answer: (a)
5. Answer: (a)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (c)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (c)
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