Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 19-07-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Which of the following statements about Common Service Centres (CSCs) is/are correct?

They are designed to provide digital access and services, primarily in urban areas.
They were established under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) in 2006.
They are managed by Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs).

Select the correct code:

a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2 and 3

2) Which of the following services are offered by Common Service Centres (CSCs)?

Aadhaar and PAN Card services
Banking and Insurance services
Telemedicine services
Online education and skill development programs

Select the correct code:

a. 1 and 2 only b. 2, 3 and 4 only c. 1, 3 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3 and 4

3) The is UPI- PayNow Linkage is a joint initiative between which two entities?

a. Ministry of Finance (India) and Ministry of Finance (Singapore) b. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) c. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Singapore Exchange (SGX) d. State Bank of India and DBS Bank Singapore

4) The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) functions under the nodal Ministry of:

a. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare b. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment c. Ministry of Women and Child Development d. Ministry of Home Affairs

5) Which of the following statements regarding counselling in the adoption process, as mandated by CARA, is/are correct?

Pre-adoption counselling is mandatory for prospective adoptive parents.
Post-adoption counselling is to be provided only in cases of non-adjustment between the child and adoptive family.
Counselling for biological parents surrendering children for adoption has been mandated.

Select the correct code:

a. 1 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2 and 3

6) Which Maratha fort is known as the "Troy of the East" and is located in Tamil Nadu?

a. Rajgad b. Khanderi c. Gingee/Jinji d. Suvarnadurg

7) What is Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF)?

a. The total value of goods and services consumed in a specific period. b. The net increase in the value of fixed assets over a specific period in an economy. c. The total revenue generated by all industries. d. The amount of foreign direct investment received by a country.

8) Why is green hydrogen generally rejected as a direct fuel for shipping?

a. It is too expensive to produce. b. It does not reduce greenhouse gas emissions. c. Issues with storage and transportation of hydrogen. d. It requires significant onboard handling adjustments.

9) Which of the following measures can help India become a marine green fuel production hub?

1. Sovereign guarantees for green methanol investments.
2. Production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes for electrolysers.
3. Leveraging Multilateral development bank funds.

Select the correct code:

a. 1 only b. 2 and 3 Only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2 and 3

10) Which of the following is NOT one of the 8 core industries covered in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?

a. Steel b. Coal c. Automobiles d. Cement

Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 19-07-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

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