Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 08-01-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Dozer push mining

1. It is an unmanned, automated machinery to optimize the mining process.
2. It is an alternative to truck-shovel techniques or shovel-dumper and dragline methods.
3. It is developed by National Institute of Rock Mechanics.

Which of the statement(s) mentioned above is/are correct?

2) Consider the following statements with respect to Braille

1. It is a tactile representation of alphabetic and numerical symbols using 6 dots to represent each letter, number and even musical, mathematical and scientific symbols.
2. World Braille Day is observed every year on January 5th, to commemorate the birthday of Louis Braille.
3. According to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, 2016, there are 15 types of Disabilities.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

3) Consider the following statements with respect to Rat Hole Mining

1. It is a method of extracting coal from narrow and horizontal seams.
2. It is prevalent in Meghalaya.
3. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) banned the practice in 2014 and retrieved the ban in 2015.

Which of the statements mentioned above is/are correct?

4) Consider the following statements with respect to Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0

1. To provide universal coverage of water supply through functional taps to all households in all the statutory towns.
2. The scheme was launched in 2021 for the period of 5 years from 2021-22 to 2025-26.

Which of the statement(s) mentioned above is/are correct?

5) Consider the following statements with respect to Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA)

1. It aims to provide safe drinking water to all rural households in India by 2024.
2. The theme for the 2024 Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) campaign is “Nari Shakti se Jal Shakti”.

Which of the statement(s) mentioned above is/are correct?

6) Consider the following statements with respect to Faral Sakhi 

1. It is a flagship initiative, aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in the city of Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra.
2. It aims to create permanent employment opportunities for women by engaging them in the production and sale of traditional festive dress items.
3. It is launched by Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC), in collaboration with Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

7) Consider the statements with respect to Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules

1. These rules seek to operationalize the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act).
2. It is applicable to online gaming intermediaries with not less than 50 lakh registered users.
3. According to these rules, Data Fiduciary must provide the Data Principal (the user) the itemized list of personal data being collected and the purpose of collection.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

8) Consider the following statements with respect to National Compilation on Dynamic Ground Water Resources of India

1. It provides a comprehensive state-wise overview of Ground Water, serving as a foundation for effective policies and management strategies.
2. It is launched by Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) in collaboration with State Groundwater Departments.

Which of the statement(s) mentioned above is/are correct?