Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 01-11-2025 (Online Prelims Test)
1) Consider the following statements
Ministry of Environment and Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has increased the mandatory green cover norms for industrial projects from 10% to 33%.
These norms will be applicable to industrial estates including Special Economic Zones (SEZ).
Select the correct statements using the code below:
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Answer : b
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect and 2 is correct – Ministry of Environment and Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has reduced the mandatory green cover norms for industrial projects from 33% to 10%.
Revised Greencover Norms –
A minimum of 10% of an industrial estate’s area must be designated as common green area with dense plantation of 2,500 trees per hectare, to be developed by the estate owner.
Applicable for industrial estates, parks, complexes, Export Processing Zones, Special Economic Zones, biotech parks and leather complexes.
This can be at one location or spread across multiple sites within the premises, provided it is clearly demarcated.
Introduced differentiated norms based on industries pollution potential.
2) Consider the following about National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)
It is an initiative to digitize and streamline legislative processes across all states and UT’s in India.
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs is nodal ministry for this initiative.
Constitution of Committee of Secretaries is one of the commitments taken in 3rd National Conference on NeVA resolution.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect:
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Answer : d
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct – NeVA initiative ensure that the functioning of all State Legislatures paperless and integrating all Legislative Houses on a single digital platform.
It embodies the vision of ‘One Nation – One Application’. It is one of the 44 Mission Mode Projects (MMPs) under the Digital India Program.
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA) is acting as Nodal Ministry.
Statement 3 is correct – some of the 3rd national conference on NeVA Resolution’s key commitments are –
Constitution of Committee of Secretaries
Expedited Full Implementation of NeVA
Adoption of AI and Emerging Technologies
Exploring a National Legislative Digital Index
3) Consider the following statements
Fit India Freedom Run is launched in 2020 by the Ministry of Health Family Welfare.
The event held in commemoration to Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti.
Select the correct statements using the code below:
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Answer : b
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect – Fit India Freedom Run is launched in 2020 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Statement 2 is correct – The Fit India Freedom Run commemorates Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti, encouraging citizens to adopt an active lifestyle.
The event fostered unity, community spirit and awareness about the importance of physical fitness and cleanliness in everyday life.
4) When was the UN Charter entered into force?
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Answer : c
Explanation
United Nations Day is observed on 24th October in commemoration to the anniversary of the entry into force in1945 of the UN Charter.
Ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including 5 permanent members of the Security Council, the United Nations officially came into being.
5) What is IKSHAK recently seen in news?
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Answer : b
Explanation
IKSHAK is an Indian Navy’s indigenously built 3rd Survey Vessel (Large).
Ikshak, means ‘The Guide’, aptly symbolises her mission to chart the unknown, ensure safe passage for mariners, and strengthen India’s maritime power.
It is built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, Kolkata, under the supervision of the Directorate of Ship Production and the Warship Overseeing Team (Kolkata).
It has primary role of Hydrographic survey operations.
It is designed with Dual-role capability, serving as a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) platform, and as a Hospital Ship during emergencies.
