1. With reference to the Indian economy reaching the 4th rank globally, consider the following statements:
1. India has surpassed Germany to become the world’s 4th largest economy in nominal GDP terms.
2. Nominal GDP is calculated at current market prices without adjusting for inflation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 2 only
2. In the context of international economic comparisons, the ‘Purchasing Power Parity’ (PPP) exchange rate is primarily used to adjust for:
(a) Disparities in the relative price levels of a standardized basket of goods and services across different currency zones.
(b) Sudden fluctuations in market exchange rates caused by speculative capital flows and volatility.
(c) The cumulative impact of trade balance surpluses and foreign exchange reserve accumulation.
(d) Real interest rate differentials that influence the international movement of ‘hot money’.
3. With reference to the ‘Aiyanoor Ammanoor’ festival recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1. It is a traditional festival celebrated by the Kota tribe in the Nilgiris.
2. The festival is characterized by a women-centric ritual dance performed in traditional white attire.
3. The rituals are strictly governed by ancient written texts preserved by the village priests.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
4. Consider the following criteria used by the Government of India to identify Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs):
1. Pre-agricultural level of technology.
2. A stagnant or declining population.
3. Extremely low literacy.
4. A subsistence level of economy.
How many of the above criteria are required for PVTG classification?
(a) Only three
(b) Only one
(c) All four
(d) Only two
5. With reference to ‘Safe Harbour’ protection in India’s legal framework, consider the following statements:
1. It provides absolute immunity to intermediaries from any legal prosecution regarding third-party content.
2. It is governed by Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 only
(d) 1 only
6. With reference to the political history of Bangladesh, consider the following statements regarding Khaleda Zia:
1. She was the first woman to ever hold the office of Prime Minister in Bangladesh.
2. She was the leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 only
7. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM-JUGA), consider the following statements:
1. It is a mission-mode initiative aimed at the saturation of basic services in tribal-majority villages.
2. The Ministry of Rural Development acts as the nodal ministry for its implementation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1 only
8. Which of the following describes the ‘Virtual Water’ concept, which is relevant to understanding water scarcity crises?
(a) The amount of water stored in high-altitude glaciers.
(b) The water used in the production of food or industrial products.
(c) Water vapor present in the atmosphere at zero degrees Celsius.
(d) Wastewater treated through digital automated systems.
9. Which of the following describes the chemical formation of secondary ammonium sulphate in the atmosphere?
(a) High-temperature oxidation of atmospheric Nitrogen (N2) during internal combustion.
(b) Photochemical reaction of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) in the presence of sunlight.
(c) Aqueous-phase oxidation of Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) followed by neutralization with Ammonia (NH3).
(d) Dissociation of Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) by ultraviolet radiation in the stratosphere.
10. With reference to the System of Rice Intensification (SRI), consider the following statements:
1. It is a biological approach that requires 100% more water than traditional flooded rice cultivation.
2. It emphasizes the use of younger seedlings transplanted with wider spacing.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Both 1 and 2
(b) 1 only
(c) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 2 only
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (31-12-2025):
1. Answer: (d)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (c)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (c)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (d)
8. Answer: (b)
9. Answer: (c)
10. Answer: (d)
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