Daily Mock Test – 04 August 2025

Arrange the following rivers from north to south based on their points of origin:

1. Ravi

2. Narmada

3. Godavari

4. Cauvery

#1. Choose the correct sequence:

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), consider the following statements:

1. Every account holder under PMJDY gets a RuPay debit card.

2. Overdraft facility is available only after six months of satisfactory operation.

3. PMJDY accounts are eligible for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

#2. Which of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following are considered greenhouse gases under the Kyoto Protocol?

1. Carbon dioxide

2. Methane

3. Nitrous oxide

4. Sulphur hexafluoride

5. Water vapor

#3. Select the correct answer using the code below:

#4. In the context of genetics, what does CRISPR-Cas9 technology allow scientists to do?

Consider the following powers of the President of India:

1. Sending back an advice of the Council of Ministers for reconsideration

2. Declaring national emergency without cabinet recommendation

3. Vetoing a constitutional amendment bill

#5. Which of the above is/are correct?

#6. Which rating agency downgraded global growth forecast for 2024 citing inflation?

Consider the following statements about the Election Commission of India:

1. It is a constitutional body under Article 324.

2. It has the power to disqualify a candidate.

3. The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by the President.

#7. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following species and their IUCN status:

1. Great Indian Bustard – Critically Endangered

2. Gangetic Dolphin – Endangered

3. Snow Leopard – Vulnerable

4. Red Panda – Near Threatened

#8. Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

The “Permanent Settlement” introduced by Lord Cornwallis had which of the following consequences?

1. Emergence of absentee landlordism

2. Decline of traditional village panchayats

3. Stagnation in agricultural productivity

#9. Select the correct code:

#10. Which organization releases the ‘World Economic Outlook’ report?

#11. Which of the following is NOT a part of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as defined in G20 frameworks?

Which of the following rivers flow into the Bay of Bengal?

1. Godavari

2. Mahanadi

3. Narmada

4. Krishna

#12. Select the correct code:

Consider the following international environmental conventions:

1. Minamata Convention

2. Basel Convention

3. Cartagena Protocol

4. Ramsar Convention

#13. Which of the above are legally binding on signatory countries?

#14. Which of the following best defines the term ‘Prompt Corrective Action (PCA)’ in Indian banking regulation?

#15. The Sakhalin-1 project, in which ONGC Videsh had investment, is located in:

#16. What is the revised fiscal deficit target for India in FY 2024-25?

Consider the following multilateral groupings:

1. G20

2. BRICS

3. QUAD

4. SCO

#17. Which of the above has no permanent secretariat?

Which of the following Constitution Amendments have strengthened the concept of ‘Cooperative Federalism’ in India?

1. 42nd Amendment

2. 73rd Amendment

3. 101st Amendment

4. 44th Amendment

#18. Select the correct code:

#19. Which of the following constitutional doctrines has no explicit mention in the Constitution but has evolved through judicial interpretation?

#20. The term ‘Western Disturbances’, crucial for Indian winter crops, originates from:

#21. Which of the following best describes the concept of Quantum Supremacy?

#22. Which scheme is related to promotion of electric mobility in India?

Consider the following with reference to the FRBM Act (Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act):

1. It sets a numerical target for fiscal deficit and revenue deficit.

2. It mandates elimination of primary deficit.

3. The Act can be suspended during national security crises.

#23. Which of the above are correct?

#24. The term ‘Digital Public Infrastructure’ (DPI) often seen in the news refers to:

#25. Which of the following technologies is most relevant for developing pest-resistant transgenic crops?

#26. Which of the following statements accurately describes the Balance on Current Account?

#27. Which entity manages the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP)?

#28. The term “2+2 Dialogue”, often seen in news, refers to:

Consider the following statements regarding Minimum Support Price (MSP):

1. MSP is announced by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).

2. MSP is legally enforceable and farmers must be paid at least that amount.

3. MSP is announced for both Kharif and Rabi crops.

#29. Which of the above statements are correct?

#30. Which Indian initiative was launched to boost semiconductor manufacturing?