Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 26-06-2025 (Online Prelims Test)
1) Consider the following statements regarding the 'State of the Climate in Asia 2024' report:
The report was released by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).
The year 2024 was the warmest year on record in Asia.
The warming trend in Asia between 1991-2024 was almost double that of the 1961-1990 period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The text explicitly states that the report was released by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).
Statement 2 is correct. The text mentions, "Recent Findings - 2024 was the warmest year on record in Asia, with widespread and prolonged heat waves."
Statement 3 is correct. The text states, "The warming trend between 1991-2024 was almost double that during the 1961-1990 period."
2) The NAVYA initiative is primarily focused on which regions in its target districts?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Answer: (b) Aspirational and tribal districtsExplanation: The text mentions the focus is on "Aspirational and tribal districts and potential for girls to establish small businesses after training."
3) Which of the following statements about Candida tropicalis is/are correct?
It is a fungal pathogen that can cause severe illness.
It primarily affects people with strong immunity.
The infection caused by it has a high mortality rate.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 onlyExplanation:
Statement 1 is correct. The text identifies it as "an important fungal pathogen in India and globally and it can cause serious illness".
Statement 2 is incorrect. The text specifies it causes illness "especially in people with weak immunity".
Statement 3 is correct. The text states it "causes severe infections with 55-60% mortality rate".
4) Which of the following is NOT a tool of Fiscal Policy?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
Answer: (c) Open Market OperationsExplanation: The text defines Fiscal policy as the government's use of "spending and taxation to influence the economy." Open Market Operations is listed as a 'Quantitative Tool' of Monetary Policy, which is controlled by the central bank (RBI).
5) What did Sree Narayana Guru emphasize as core elements of his philosophy?
Education
Spiritual growth
Moral upliftment
Political revolution
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3 onlyExplanation: The text states that he "emphasized education, spiritual growth, and moral upliftment." It does not mention political revolution.
