1. Which one of the following radars is used in the Akash Surface-to-Air Missile system?
(a) Swordfish Radar
(b) Rajendra Radar
(c) Green Pine Radar
(d) Arudhra Radar
2. Which of the following statements about Eswatini is/are correct?
1. Eswatini shares its borders with South Africa and Mozambique.
2. Eswatini is a landlocked nation.
3. The capital, Mbabane, is situated close to the western border.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
3. With reference to Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) in India, consider the following statements:
1. FPIs involve passive holdings in financial assets without any control or management rights.
2. In India, if a foreign investor’s holding in a company exceeds 10% of its paid-up capital, it is reclassified as FDI.
3. FPIs are generally more stable than FDIs due to their long-term nature.
4. All Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) are considered as FPIs, but not all FPIs are FIIs.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
4. Consider the following statements regarding India-Russia trade:
1. Russia has emerged as India’s largest source of crude oil imports by volume.
2. India and Russia are both members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
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. Which of the following correctly describes the Swachh Survekshan Award?
1. It is an annual survey assessing cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation in Indian cities and towns.
2. It is conducted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
3. Swachh Survekshan categorizes cities based on population size.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
6. Which of the following statements about NATO is/are correct?
1. NATO was founded to counter Soviet expansion post-World War II.
2. The headquarters of NATO is located in Paris, France.
3. NATO’s collective defense principle is outlined in Article 5 of its treaty.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
7. Consider the following with reference to the Gaganyaan mission:
1. The Gaganyaan mission aims to send Indian astronauts to the Moon by 2030.
2. It is being implemented by ISRO with support from DRDO and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
3. Vyommitra will be sent on an uncrewed mission prior to the crewed flight.
How many of the above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
8. Consider the following statements:
Statement 1:
The Election India is a constitutional body responsible for conducting free and fair elections in India.
Statement 2:
The ECI derives its powers from Article 234 of the Indian Constitution.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and statement 2 explains statement 1
(b) Both statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and statement 2 does not explains statement 1
(c) Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect
(d) Statement 2 is correct, but Statement 1 is incorrect
9. Consider the following statements with respect to Gravitational waves
1. These waves are generated by all moving objects in the universe.
2. They were first predicted by Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity.
3. Scientists were able to detect these for the first time only recently in 2015.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) I and II only
(b) II and III only
(c) I and III only
(d) I, II and III
10. In the context of gravitational wave research, what does LVK stand for?
(a) LISA-Vega-Kilo
(b) LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA
(c) Laser-Vibration-Kinetics
(d) Linear-Velocity-Kinetic
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (18-07-2025):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (d)
3. Answer: (c)
4. Answer: (a)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (b)
8. Answer: (c)
9. Answer: (d)
10. Answer: (b)
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