Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 08-04-2025 (Online Prelims Test)
1) Which of the following statements regarding the Ottawa Treaty
It bans the stockpiling and production of anti-personnel landmines internationally.
The Baltic States and Poland have recently opted to exit the treaty.
The US, Russia, China, and India are members of the convention.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Ottawa Treaty
The Baltic States and Poland recently announced their withdrawal from the Ottawa Treaty.
It is an international agreement that prohibits the use, developing, acquiring, retaining, stockpiling, production, and transfer of anti-personnel landmines.
It is also known as the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention or Mine Ban Treaty.
Entered into force in – 1999.
The convention is open to all nations.
The US, Russia, China and India are not party to the convention.
2) PM E-DRIVE Scheme aims to promote electric mobility in India is launched which ministry?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
PM E-DRIVE
PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme.
Launched by - Ministry of Heavy Industry.
Aim - To promote electric mobility in India by accelerating EV adoption, developing charging infrastructure, and fostering a robust EV manufacturing ecosystem.
4) Consider the following statements regarding the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act:
It allows a tribunal to declare a property transfer void if the recipient does not maintain the senior citizen as agreed.
Abandoning a senior citizen is a criminal offense, punishable with imprisonment for 3 months or fined up to 5,000 or with both.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act
Purpose - Enacted to ensure maintenance and welfare of parents and senior citizens (60 years and above).
Section 23(1) - If a senior citizen transfers property with a condition that the recipient will maintain them and this is not fulfilled, then the transfer is treated as done under fraud, coercion or undue influence and can be declared void by the tribunal.
Penalties for Abandonment - Abandoning a senior citizen is a criminal offense, punishable with imprisonment for 3 months or fined up to 5,000 or with both.
5) Consider the following statements regarding the Waqf Board and waqf properties
The Waqf Board is set up by state governments to register and maintain waqf properties under the Waqf Act, 1995.
Once a property is declared as waqf, it cannot be sold, gifted, inherited, or mortgaged.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
Waqf Board and waqf properties
Waqf Board is constituted under the Waqf Act, 1995 (amended in 2013) by state governments to register, maintain and oversee Waqf properties in the state.
Waqf - A Waqf is a permanent endowment made by a Muslim for charitable/religious causes - like building mosques, schools, or hospitals.
Once declared, the waqf property becomes inalienable - it can’t be sold, gifted, inherited or mortgaged.
Ownership is considered to be with God and the property is managed by Waqf Boards.
