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1) What is a "Total Diet Study (TDS)" and why is its absence a challenge for food safety in India?

a. It is a study of food consumption patterns, and its absence makes it difficult to regulate food exports.
b. It is a study to assess cumulative exposure to contaminants from all food sources, and its absence weakens scientific precision.
c. It is a study of agricultural practices, and its absence hinders the development of organic farming.
d. It is a study of consumer preferences, and its absence affects food product development.

Answer : b

Answer: b).

Explanation: The text explains, "No total diet study (TDS) – Without this, it's hard to assess cumulative exposure to contaminants from all food sources. Current reliance on fragmented data weakens scientific precision."

2) "Mother-tongue digital learning tools" primarily aims to:

a. Promote regional languages over national ones.
b. Limit exposure to global content.
c. Bridge comprehension gaps and encourage deeper engagement
d. Reduce the cost of digital education.

Answer : c

Answer: c

Explanation: "Technology enables learning in local languages, helping bridge comprehension gaps and encouraging deeper engagement."

3) Which of the following statements best describes ECOSOC's relationship with the UN General Assembly?

a. ECOSOC is an independent body with no direct link to the General Assembly.
b. ECOSOC is a subsidiary organ of the General Assembly.
c. ECOSOC elects the members of the General Assembly.
d. ECOSOC can overrule decisions made by the General Assembly.

Answer : b

Answer: b.

Explanation: ECOSOC operates under the authority of the General Assembly and assists it in its functions. Its members are elected by the General Assembly.

4. What does the Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio primarily represent in the context of a loan?

a. The borrower's credit score.
b. The proportion of an asset's value that a lender is willing to finance.
c. The total interest paid over the loan tenure.
d. The borrower's monthly income.

Answer : b

Answer: b)

Explanation - LTV is a key financial metric used by lenders to assess the risk of a loan. It indicates the percentage of the collateral's value that the loan covers.

5) The new Flamingo Sanctuary is a vital stopover along which migratory bird flyway?

a. East Asian-Australasian Flyway
b. African-Eurasian Flyway
c. Central Asian Flyway
d. Atlantic Flyway

Answer : c

Answer: c) Central Asian Flyway Explanation

"This newly declared sanctuary is a vital stopover along the Central Asian Flyway."

Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 09-06-2025 (Online Prelims Test)