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Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 27-10-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

1) MERCOSUR recently seen in news is?

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

Explanation

  • MERCOSUR is a trading bloc in Latin America comprising Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay Formed in 1991.
  • It is the 3rd largest integrated market after the European Union (EU), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
  • Its objective is facilitating the free movement of goods, services, capital and people among the four member countries.

2) With reference to Great green wall initiative of Andhra Pradesh, consider the follo0wing

  1. It is proposed to be "living ecological shield" with a front row of wind- and salt-tolerant trees, to create a 10-kilometer-wide along the coastline.
  2. Agroforestry and community plantations are also components of the initiative.

Select the correct statements using the code given below:

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

Explanation

  • Statement 1 is incorrect – Great green wall initiative of Andhra Pradesh is an ecological project with a front row of wind- and salt-tolerant trees, to create a 5-kilometer-wide "living ecological shield" along its 1,053-kilometer coastline by 2030.
  • Statement 2 is correct – 3 components of GGW are
    • Seaward edge – Consisting of mangroves that will absorb tidal energy and reduce storm surge impacts, and shelterbelts in the non–estuarine areas.
    • Wind breaks – Made of canal bund and roadside avenue plantations, and
    • Community buffer – Having agroforestry and community plantations.

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3) Consider the following statements

  1. As per Multiple Indicator Survey (MIS) conducted by National Statistics Office (NSO), the south Indian states recorded to be more indebted than those in the rest of the country.
  2. A person who had taken a cash loan of at least Rs. 1000 from any institutional or non-institutional source considered as indebted.
  3. It was measured for individuals aged 15 and above.

Select the correct statements using the code below:

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

Explanation

  • Option b is the correct answer.
  • Statement 1 is correct – As per National Statistics Office (NSO) 78th round (2020–21) Multiple Indicator Survey (MIS), the people of southern states credit-to-deposit ratio is higher than the rest of the country.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect and statement 3 is correct – It was measured for individuals aged 15 and above (adults).
  • It classified a household member as indebted if they had taken a cash loan of at least Rs. 500 from any institutional or non-institutional source that remained outstanding on the survey date.

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4) Consider the following statements

  1. Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) is a condition when a woman has fewer eggs in her ovaries.  
  2. Extremely unhealthy diets is also considered as one of the cause for the DOR.
  3. There is no way to reverse diminished ovarian reserve or produce more eggs.

Select the correct statements using the code given below:

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

Explanation

  • Statement 1 is correct – Recently published medical Journal suggest that young women in India are experiencing a rise in diminished ovarian reserve (DOR).
  • DOR is a condition when a woman has fewer eggs in her ovaries compared to what is considered normal for that age group.
  • It is also known as low egg count, can make it difficult to get pregnant.
  • Statement 2 is correct – Causes identified as - Aging (natural decline in ovarian reserve accelerates after age 40),
  • Genetics or medical treatments like chemotherapy, surgery on ovaries, Autoimmune conditions, Extremely unhealthy diets with fast foods, environmental, chemical, obesity, smoking, drinking, and other lifestyle factors, etc.
  • Statement 3 is correct – There is no way to reverse diminished ovarian reserve or produce more eggs, but the doctors only helps to reach pregnancy goals.
  • Treatment options may include egg freezing for later use, undergoing IVF, etc.

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5) World Heritage Outlook report release by?

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

Explanation

  • World Heritage Outlook 4 report is released by The IUCN.
  • The Outlook is a global assessment of natural (and mixed) UNESCO World Heritage Sites; this edition covers 271 sites.
  • 4th edition Launched in IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 (Abu Dhabi).
  • It complements the official monitoring under the World Heritage Convention, providing deeper analysis on threats, protection/management status, and trends.
  • The report categorizes the natural sites as “good”, “good with some concerns”, “significant concern”, and “critical”.
  • Natural World Heritage sites make up less than 1% of the Earth’s surface, but nurture more than 20% of mapped global species richness.

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