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Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 05-03-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements regarding the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3)

  1. The C-3 initiative was launched by India at Circular Economy Forum held in India.
  2. The initiative aims to facilitate city-to-city collaboration, private sector partnerships, and knowledge-sharing for sustainable waste management.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : c

Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3)

  • India launched the C-3 initiative at the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum held in Jaipur, India.
  • The initiative focuses on city-to-city collaboration, private sector partnerships, and knowledge-sharing to enhance waste management and resource efficiency in the Asia-Pacific region.

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2) Consider the following statements about the composition and functioning of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)

  1. It consists of 47 members, including the Prime Minister of India as its Chairman.
  2. The NBWL has the power to recommend the creation and management of national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and other protected areas.
  3. Union environment, forests, and climate change minister is the board's vice-chairperson.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : d

National Board for Wildlife

  • The NBWL has 47 members, and the Prime Minister of India serves as its chairman.
  • The NBWL has the authority to recommend the creation and management of national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and other protected areas, as well as restrict activities in these regions.
  • Union environment, forests, and climate change minister is the board's vice-chairperson.

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3) Consider the following statements regarding Narwhals (Unicorn of Sea)

  1. Narwhals are found only in Arctic waters, spending their lives in the
  2. It is listed as least concern in the IUCN Red lists.
  3. They change their diets seasonally, feeding intensely in the winter and eating little during the ice-free summer season.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : d

Narwhals (Unicorn of Sea)

  • Narwhals is a medium-sized odontocete or toothed whale that are only found in Arctic waters in Canada, Greenland, Norway and Russia.
  • The IUCN Red List categorizes Narwhals as Least Concern.
  • Male Narwhals have a single long tusk (2-3 meters) protruding from the upper left jaw.
  • Female Narwhals almost never develop a tusk.

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4) Consider the following statements regarding the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)

  1. The PMI is an economic indicator that provides insights into business activity in the manufacturing and services sectors.
  2. It is based on a survey of purchasing managers.
  3. India’s PMI in services slipped to 56.5 in January, the lowest level since November 2022.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : d

Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)

  • PMI is a monthly report that measures business activity in both the manufacturing and services sectors.
  • It is an economic indicator, which is derived after monthly surveys of different companies.
  • Released by – Institute for Supply Management (ISM), a non-profit supply management organization on monthly basis.
  • India’s PMI in services dropped to 56.5 in January, the lowest since November 2022.

5) Consider the following statements regarding Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan

  1. It aims to enhance the capacity-building of women elected representatives in Panchayats across India.
  2. It was launched by the Ministry of women and child development.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : b

Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan

  • Launched in – 2025, by Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
  • Aim – To strengthen the capacity-building interventions for women elected representatives of Panchayat across the nation.
  • Focus – Leadership, decision-making capabilities, and reinforcing women’s role in grassroots governance.
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