Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 19-08-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements about National Culture Fund (NCF)

1. It was setup in 1996, under the Charitable endowment act,1890, with  Ministry of Culture acting as its nodal agency.
2. Its main objective is to include leverage Public Private Partnerships (PPP) to mobilize resources for the promotion and conservation of India's rich cultural heritage.
3. It is managed by Council and executive committee headed by the Director General, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
4. The donations to the NCF are eligible for complete tax exemption.

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2) To which of the following trees does the HpNPV Virus causes lethal infection in the pest larvae and prevents widespread defoliation?

3) Which among the following are the components under the Scheme for Promotion of International Co-operation in Ayush?

1. International exchange of experts
2. Incentive to Ayush entrepreneurs and institutions
3. Support for international market development
4. Translation and publication of Ayush literature
5. Establishment of Ayush information cells and health centers
6. International scholarship programme

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4) Which of the following are the impacts of plastic pollution?

1. Damage of soil health
2. Hampers air circulation
3. Adversely affect root biomass
4. Organ damages

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5) Consider the following statements with reference to Namo Drone Didi scheme

1. It is a Central Sector Scheme under Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare for providing drones to the Women Self Help Groups (SHG).
2. The key Features of the Scheme include Drone Pilot training as a part of Drone Package, Renting of Drone Spray Service to Farmers through Women SHGs.

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