Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 07-08-2025 (Online Prelims Test)
Q1) Consider the following statements about Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 (GLP-
It is secreted from the pancreas and plays a role in reducing blood sugar levels.
It is both an incretin hormone and a neurotransmitter.
It acts even when blood glucose levels are low.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Answer: b) 2 only Explanation:
GLP-1 is secreted from the small intestine and hindbrain, not the pancreas.
It functions both as an incretin hormone and neurotransmitter.
It is blood glucose-dependent – i.e., it acts only when glucose levels are elevated, not low.
Q2).The Central Sector Scheme for Conservation, Development and Sustainable Management of Medicinal Plants is implemented by:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Answer: b) Ministry of AYUSH Explanation:
The scheme is implemented by the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) under the Ministry of AYUSH
Q3). Consider the following statements regarding the International Court of Justice (ICJ):
It has jurisdiction over both states and individuals.
Its judgments are binding only on the parties involved.
Its headquarters are in New York.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Answer: b) 2 only Explanation:
ICJ only has jurisdiction over states, not individuals.
Its judgments are binding only on the parties involved.
It is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, not New York.
Q4) Which of the following statements are true about the IRCH (International Regulatory Cooperation for Herbal Medicines)?
It is a WHO initiative.
It includes regulatory authorities of member countries.
India is not a member.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Answer: b) 1 and 2 only Explanation:
India is a member of IRCH. It is a WHO network of herbal medicine regulatory authorities.
Q5). Which of the following is a function of the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H)?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
Answer: c) Drug testing and standardization for Indian systems of medicine Explanation:
PCIM&H is a central drug testing cum appellate laboratory under Ministry of AYUSH.
