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Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 20-01-2026 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements

  1. Gig economy is a labour market dominated by temporary, freelance, or part-time jobs rather than permanent, long-term employment.
  2. ‘Labour’ is a subject included in the Union List.
  3. Every gig/platform worker above 16 years of age must register using Aadhaar and prescribed documents on a self-declaration basis.

Select the correct statements using the codes below:

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

Explanation

  • Statement 1 is correct – Gig economy is a labour market dominated by temporary, freelance, or part-time jobs rather than permanent, long-term employment.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect - ‘Labour’ is a subject included in the Concurrent List in the 7th Schedule of the Constitution of India.
  • Statement 3 is correct – Every gig/platform worker above 16 years of age must register using Aadhaar and prescribed documents on a self-declaration basis.
  • Eligible registered workers will receive a Universal Account Number (UAN) and a digital or physical identity card.

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2) Orinoco Belt sometimes seen in news is located at?

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

Explanation

  • Option c is correct – The Orinoco Belt (Faja Petrolífera del Orinoco) in Venezuela holds the world's largest petroleum deposits, primarily extra-heavy crude oil.
  • 20% of the world’s proven reserves of heavy and extra-heavy crude oil or a quarter of the reserves of all nations within OPEC lie within Venezuela’s Orinoco Belt.
  • It is located in the southern part of Venezuela's Orinoco River basin (third largest river in the world).
  • It stretches across 5 Venezuelan states Guárico, Anzoátegui, Monagas, Delta Amacuro and northern Bolívar.

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3) With reference to Draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025, consider the following statements

  1. It aims to replace the outdated Insecticides Act, 1968 and decriminalize petty offences for ease of living.
  2. Central Pesticides Board will be established under the act which has only advisory role.

Select the correct statements using the codes below

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

Explanation

  • Statement 1 is correct – Pesticides Management Bill, 2025, aims to modernise and replace the outdated Insecticides Act, 1968 and its rules.
    • To ensure the supply of quality and safe pesticides for farmers.
    • To decriminalize petty offences for Ease of Living as well as Ease of Doing Business.
  • Statement 2 is correct – Central Pesticides Board is an advisory body including representatives from Health, Environment, and Agriculture ministries to set safety and disposal standards.
  • It role is only advisory in nature.
  • No pesticide can be manufactured or imported without prior registration, with time-bound decisions (12–18 months) under the bill.

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4) Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) located at which one of the following states?

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

Explanation

  • Option b is correct – Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) is one of Maharashtra’s oldest and largest tiger reserves, known for its high density of wild tigers.
  • Fauna present in this area includes -
    • Big cats- Bengal tiger, leopard.
    • Herbivores- Indian bison (gaur), chital, sambar, wild boar
    • Birds- Malabar pied hornbill, Crested Serpent Eagle, etc.
    • Reptiles- Indian cobra, monitor lizard.
  • The reserve maintains vital corridor linkages with other major habitats in Maharashtra, specifically the Nagzira-Navegaon and Pench Tiger Reserves.

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5) With reference to Paddy crop, consider the following statements

  1. It is a majorly khariff crop and the cycle of growing rice is about 190 days.
  2. Paddy crop is best suited to regions which have high humidity, prolonged sunshine and an assured supply of water.
  3. Andhra Pradesh is the largest rice producing state in India.
  4. India is the largest producer of rice in the world.

Select the correct statements using the codes below:

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

Explanation

  • Statements 1 and 2 are correct – It is a majorly khariff crop and the cycle of growing rice is about 190 days , and the harvest seasons last for at least 30 days.
  • Paddy crop is best suited to regions which have high humidity, prolonged sunshine and an assured supply of water.
  • Statements 3 is incorrect – Uttar Pradesh is the largest rice producing state in India.
  • Statement 4 is correct – India has overtaken China to become the world’s largest rice producer, as announced by the Minister of Agriculture & Farmers welfare.
    • Highest Exporter in world – India.
    • Highest Importer in world – Philippines, followed by Vietnam as the 2nd-largest importer.

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