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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?

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

Select the correct code:

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

 Answer: B

Explanation: CSCs are designed to provide digital access and services particularly in rural and remote areas, not primarily urban. They were established under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) in 2006 and are managed by Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs).

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

  1. Aadhaar and PAN Card services
  2. Banking and Insurance services
  3. Telemedicine services
  4. Online education and skill development programs

Select the correct code:

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

Explanation: CSCs offer a wide range of services including e-Governance (Aadhaar, PAN Card, etc.) , Financial Services (banking, insurance) , Education (online education, skill development) , and Healthcare (telemedicine).

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

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

Answer: B

Explanation: The UPI-PayNow linkage is a joint initiative between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)

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

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

Answer: C

Explanation: CARA's nodal ministry is the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

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

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

Select the correct code:

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

Answer: C

Explanation: Pre-adoption counselling is mandatory for prospective adoptive parents. Post-adoption counselling is provided in specific situations, including but not limited to, non-adjustment. Counselling for biological parents surrendering their children has also been mandated

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

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

Explanation: Gingee/Jinji Fort, located in the Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu, is known as the ‘Troy of the East’.

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

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

Answer: B

Explanation: Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) represents the net increase in the value of fixed assets over a specific period of time in an economy.

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

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

Explanation: Shipping will not use green hydrogen directly because of issues with storage and transportation of hydrogen, a highly volatile fuel.

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. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : d

Explanation: Sovereign guarantees, PLI schemes for electrolysers, and leveraging Multilateral development bank funds are all mentioned as ways to help India become a marine green fuel production hub.

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

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

Answer: C

Explanation: The 8 core industries covered are Refinery Products, Electricity, Steel, Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Cement & Fertilisers. Automobiles are not listed among the 8 core industries

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