Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 30-09-2025 (Online Prelims Test)
1) How many of the following is/are correctly matched?
Term
Occurring region
Cyclone
Indian ocean
Hurricane
Eastern china sea
Typhoon
North Atlantic
Select the correct code given below:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Explanation
The tropical cyclones names vary based on geographical location.
1 is correctly matched – Cyclone is a term used for tropical cyclone formed in the Indian Ocean (including the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea) and the South Pacific Ocean.
These powerful storms are known simply as cyclones.
2 and 3 are incorrectly matched – Hurricane term is used for tropical cyclones in the North Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, and the eastern and central North Pacific Ocean.
Typhoon name applies to tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific, particularly impacting areas like Japan, the Philippines, and China.
Recently, super typhoon Ragasa caused severe destruction in southern China and Hong-Kong region.
2) With reference to India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP), consider the following statements
It is the largest immunisation programme in the world, vaccinating both infants and pregnant women annually.
The UIP provides free immunisation against 12 diseases, out of which one vaccine “Hepatitis B” is given only in endemic areas.
The U-WIN platform under UIP enables end-to-end digital record keeping and tracking of vaccinations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct – Vaccination is one of the most effective and cost-efficient public health measures, saving millions of lives.
India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) is the world’s largest, and annually vaccinates 2.6 crore infants and 2.9 crore pregnant women.
Statement 2 is incorrect – The UIP provides free immunisation against 12 diseases, out of which one vaccine “Japanese Encephalitis JE” is given only in endemic areas.
Statement 3 is correct – The U-WIN enables end-to-end digital vaccination and record keeping and tracking of vaccination for pregnant women and children up to 16 years.
3) Consider the following statements about Ayurveda Training Accreditation Board (ATAB)
It was operating under Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV), by Ministry of Ayush.
Its objective is to accredit Ayurveda training courses being conducted both within India and abroad.
Select the correct statements using the code given:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
Explanation
Recently, Ministry of Ayush held a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of the Ayurveda Training Accreditation Board.
It was established in 2019.
Statements 1 and 2 are correct – It is operating under Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV), by Ministry of Ayush.
Its objective is to accredit Ayurveda training courses being conducted both within India and abroad, which does not fall under the purview of National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) Act 2020.
Rani Rashmoni actively fought against practices like polygamy, child marriage, and sati.
She founded the Dakshinshwar Kali temple in Kolkata and often referred to as “lokmata”.
Select the correct statements using the code given below:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
Explanation
Recently, PM paid tribute to Rani Rashmoni on her birth anniversary.
Statement 1 is correct – She is a social worker, visionary leader and philanthropist and born in 1793, in Kolkata.
Statement 2 is correct – She remains an inspirational figure in Indian history, often referred to as “Lokmata” or “Mother of the People”, reflecting her deep connection with the community she served
Contributions of Rani Rashmoni –
Upliftment of poor people.
Founding of the Dakshinshwar Kali temple.
Set up a new bathing ghat called Babu ghat in Hooghly river.
