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Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 03-01-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Which of the following are considered as major endocrine glands?

  1. Hypothalamus
  2. Pituitary
  3. Thyroid
  4. Parathyroids
  5. Adrenals
  6. Pineal body
  7. The ovaries
  8. The testes

Consider the codes:

  • a. 
  • b. 
  • c. 
  • d. 
Answer : d
  • Major Endocrine glands
    • Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroids, Adrenals, Pineal body, The ovaries, The testes.

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2) Consider the following statements with respect to Lion Tailed Macaque

  1. It is one of the largest macaque species and an Old-World monkey.
  2. It is an arboreal species found throughout India in tropical rainforests.
  3. It is listed in Appendix I of CITES because it is threatened with extinction and subject to the highest level of protection.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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

Lion-Tailed Macaque 

  • It is one of the smaller macaque species and an Old-World monkey.(Statement 1 is incorrect)
  • Habitat – Evergreen, semi-evergreen rainforests & monsoon forests. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
  • Distribution – Found only in India in the Western Ghats. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
  • Behavior – It is arboreal (pertaining to trees) and diurnal.
  • It is listed in Appendix I of CITES because it is threatened with extinction and subject to the highest level of protection.

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3) The term often recently seen in news, Estampage is related to which of the following?

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

Estampage

  • It is used in order to get an exact copy of an inscription. It is typically derived by applying wet paper onto the rock face, over which any ink material is wiped.

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4) Consider the following statements with respect to Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS)

  1. It is an online platform for citizens to lodge their grievances to the public authorities on any subject related to service delivery.
  2. It is monitored by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.
  3. Citizen can file complaints through the web portal or mobile app or UMANG app.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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

CPGRAMS 

  • It is a 24*7 online platform for citizens to lodge their grievances to the public authorities on any subject related to service delivery.
  • Monitored by – Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions.
  • Compliant filing – Citizen can file complaints through the web portal or mobile app or UMANG app.

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5) Consider the following statements with respect to Blood money

  1. It is also known as diya, a part of the legal systems of several Islamic countries.
  2. In Sharia law the victim's family is entitled to decide how the murderer should be punished.
  3. The murderer might be forgiven if he/she is repaid with 'diyya', monetary compensation.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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

Blood money

  • It is also known as diya, a part of the legal systems of several Islamic countries.
  • In Sharia law – The victim's family is entitled to decide how the murderer should be punished.
  • The murderer might be forgiven if he/she is repaid with 'diyya' (monetary compensation).

6) Tamil Nadu has recently opened an innovative glass bridge in Kanyakumari, connects which of the following sites?

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

Glass Bridge in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu

  • Tamil Nadu has recently opened an innovative glass bridge spanning the sea, improving access between 2 iconic sites.
  • Connection – It connects the Tiruvalluvar Statue with the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanniyakumari.

7) Consider the following statements with respect to Non-performing assets (NPAs)

  1. Doubtful asset is an asset that has been classified as an NPA for 12 months or less.
  2. Substandard asset is an asset that has remained in the doubtful category for 12 months.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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

Non-performing assets (NPAs)

  • NPAs - They are loans or advances that have not been paid back on time, or that have stopped generating income for the lender.
  • Substandard asset - An asset that has been classified as an NPA for 12 months or less.(Statement 1 is incorrect)
  • Doubtful asset - An asset that has remained in the substandard category for 12 months. (Statement 2 is incorrect)

8) Consider the following statements with respect to All India Muslim league (AIML)

  1. AIML was formed by Nawab Salimullah Khan on in 1906, in Dhaka.
  2. Congress under Bal Gangadhar Tilak and the Muslim League under Muhammad Ali Jinnah signed the Lucknow Pact.
  3. Lahore Resolution was adopted by All-India Muslim League in 1940.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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

All India Muslim league (AIML)

  • AIML was formed by Nawab Salimullah Khan on in 1906, in Dhaka.
  • Congress under Bal Gangadhar Tilak and the Muslim League under Muhammad Ali Jinnah signed the Lucknow Pact.
  • Lahore Resolution was adopted by All-India Muslim League in 1940.

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