Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 28-11-2025 (Online Prelims Test)
1) With reference to the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in India, consider the following statements:
A BLO is a full-time electoral official appointed by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
The provision for the appointment of a BLO was first introduced through an amendment to the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
BLOs primarily function under the control, supervision, and discipline of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Answer: (B)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: BLOs are not full-time electoral officials; they are typically government or semi-government employees drawn from local institutions like schools or Anganwadi services.
Statement 2 is correct: Section 13B of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, paved the way for the introduction of appointing a BLO for the first time in August 2006.
Statement 3 is incorrect: While they work under the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) and Assistant ERO (AERO), Section 13CC of the Representation of the People Act,
2) Which of the following is NOT an expected outcome of the Tex-RAMPS Scheme?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Answer: (b) Imposition of anti-dumping duties on imported textile goods.
Explanation:
Options (a), (c), and (d) are all listed as 'Expected Outcomes' of the scheme.
Option (b) is incorrect: Imposing anti-dumping duties is a measure of trade policy/regulation, which is distinct from the Tex-RAMPS Scheme's focus on R&D, data, and capacity building.
3) The nickname given to the personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
Answer C
Explanation: The text directly provides the nickname: "Nickname – It is known as the “Himveers” (brave soldiers of the Himalayas)." The phrase "Sentinels of the Himalayas" is mentioned as a title due to its strategic importance, but Himveers is the official nickname.
4) The Harrier Watch Project is a collaboration of six species of raptors that visit the Indian subcontinent during winter.
Which of the following species is not mentioned as a focus species of this project?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
Answer: (D)
Explanation: The six species of migratory harrier raptors that the project focuses on are: Western Marsh Harriers, Montagu’s Harrier, Pallid Harrier, Hen Harrier, Pied Harrier, and Eastern Marsh Harriers. Eurasian Sparrowhawk is not on this list.
5) The National Mission for Mentoring (NMM), launched in 2022, is designed to enhance professional development for which of the following groups, as per its original aim?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Answer:
A) Teaching faculty at all levels of education.Explanation:The 'Aim' section explicitly states the objective: "To establish a robust national network of mentors to enhance teacher professional development at all levels of education."
