1. With reference to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in India, consider the following statements:
1. It is a composite indicator that measures changes in the volume of production in both the industrial and services sectors.
2. It is compiled and released monthly by the Office of the Economic Adviser, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
3. The current base year for the calculation of IIP is 2011-12.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. With reference to ‘Project Cheetah’, consider the following statements:
1. The primary objective is to reintroduce the Asiatic Cheetah, which went extinct in India in 1952.
2. IUCN status of Asiatic Cheetah is Critically Endangered
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
3. Madhya Pradesh is often referred to as the ‘Tiger State’ of India. Which of the following Tiger Reserves are located in Madhya Pradesh?
1. Bandhavgarh
2. Pilibhit
3. Pench
4. Satpura
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. The term INSV Kaundinya, recently seen in the news, refers to:
(a) An indigenously built diesel-powered offshore patrol vessel deployed for maritime surveillance in the Arabian Sea
(b) A traditional stitched sailing vessel of the Indian Navy retracing ancient Indian Ocean trade routes
(c) A research vessel commissioned to study monsoon patterns in the Indian Ocean Region
(d) A replica warship constructed to commemorate India’s naval victory in the 1971 war
5. Under the Kisan Credit Card Scheme, short term credit support is given to farmers for which of the following purposes?
1. Working capital for maintenance of farm assets
2. Purchase of combine harvesters, tractors and mini trucks
3. Consumption requirements of farm households
4. Post-harvest expenses
5. Construction of family house and setting up of village cold storage facility
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
6. Which of the following correctly distinguishes Article 15 from Article 16 of the Indian Constitution?
(a) Article 15 provides protection against discrimination in public employment, whereas Article 16 governs access to public places like shops and hotels.
(b) Article 15 is available to any person within the territory of India, whereas Article 16 is restricted exclusively to citizens.
(c) Article 15 is a general provision against discrimination on specific grounds, while Article 16 is a specific application of non-discrimination limited to matters of public employment.
(d) Article 15 prohibits reservations based on economic backwardness, whereas Article 16 mandates it for the EWS category.
7. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is chaired by:
(a) Prime Minister of India
(b) National Security Advisor
(c) Defence Minister of India
(d) Chief of Defence Staff
8. With reference to RPREX-2025, consider the following statements:
1. It is a Regional Level Pollution Response Exercise conducted by the Indian Coast Guard.
2. It was conducted off the Kochi coast.
3. It aimed to test preparedness against major oil spill incidents at sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. Parvati–Arga Bird Sanctuary is located in which of the following states?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Uttarakhand
10. The Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project, recently approved by a panel under the Ministry of Environment, is located on which of the following rivers?
(a) Ravi
(b) Jhelum
(c) Chenab
(d) Beas
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (30-12-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (c)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (c)
7. Answer: (c)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (c)
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