Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 04-12-2025 (Online Prelims Test)
Consider the following statements
Convention on biological diversity (CBD) ensures that advances in biology and biotechnology are used solely for “peaceful purposes” – and not to trigger artificial epidemics that threaten us all.
The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) is came into force after CBD.
Select the correct statements using the code below:
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect – The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) purpose is to ensure that advances in biology and biotechnology are used solely for “peaceful purposes” – and not to trigger artificial epidemics that threaten us all.
Convention on Biological Diversity adopted in 1992 with the three main objectives of conserving biological diversity,
Using its components sustainably, and
Ensuring the fair and equitable sharing of benefits from genetic resources.
It is a legally binding agreement with 196 parties and its secretariat is located in Montreal, Canada.
The CBD was opened for signature at the Rio Earth Summit and came into force in 1993.
Statement 2 is incorrect – CBD came into force in 1993, much later the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) which came into force in 26 march1975.
2) Which of the following ministry launched Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Explanation
Option b is the correct answer – PM Internship Scheme was announced in 2024 Union Budget.
It aims to provide internship opportunities to 1 crore youth in top 500 companies in 5 years. It was launched by Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Youth will gain exposure for 12 months to real-life business environment, across varied professions and employment opportunities.
It will operate separately & independently from all existing skill development, apprenticeship, internship & student training programs run by Central/State governments across India.
Which of the following are the tributaries of Godavari?
Indravati
Sabari
Koyna
Munneru
Manjra
Select the correct answer using the code below:
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Explanation
1, 2 and 5 are correct – The main tributaries of the Godavari River include the left-bank tributaries such as the Purna, Pranhita, Indravati, and Sabari, and the right-bank tributaries such as the Pravara, Manjra, and Maner.
The Pranhita is the largest tributary, formed by the confluence of the Wainganga, Wardha, and Penganga rivers.
3 and 4 are not correct – The main tributaries of the Krishna River are Tungabhadra, Bhima, Koyna, Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, Musi, and Munneru.
Its major tributaries are further divided into right-bank and left-bank tributaries, including Venna, Panchganga, Dudhganga, and Paleru.
4) Babhali dam located on which of the following river?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Explanation
Option a is the correct answer – Babhali dam is a controversial reservoir project on the Godavari River in the Nanded district of Maharashtra, approximately 30 km from the Telangana border.
Its purpose is primarily intended to provide drinking water and irrigate around 8,000 hectares of land in Maharashtra's drought-prone Marathwada region.
