Daily Mock Test – 13 August 2025

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Election Commission of India?

1. It is a constitutional body.

2. It conducts elections to the Parliament and State Legislatures only.

3. It also conducts elections to the offices of the President and Vice-President.

#1. Select the correct answer:

Which statements are true about Vizhinjam International Seaport?

I. It is a deep-water transshipment port.
II. It will serve as a clean fuel bunkering hub.
III. Developed under PPP with Adani Ports.

#2. Choose the correct answer:

With reference to ‘Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)’, consider the following:

1. It is a 6-member committee

2. The RBI Governor is the ex-officio Chairperson

3. It decides the repo rate by consensus only

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

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

Which of the following provisions are related to the concept of ‘Judicial Review’ in the Indian Constitution?

1. Article 13

2. Article 32

3. Article 226

4. Article 368

#5. Choose the correct answer:

#6. Which is not a component of Aggregate Demand?

Governance

#7. Mission Karmayogi is related to:

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?

#9. Which country is India’s largest trading partner as of 2024?

What is true about India’s genome-edited rice varieties?

I. They are world’s first genome-edited rice.
II. Pusa DST Rice 1 is salinity-tolerant.
III. They contain foreign DNA.

#10. Choose the correct answer:

#11. Which of the following sectors is NOT covered under the PLI Scheme?

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

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

#13. Select the correct pairs:

Science & Technology

#14. What is the purpose of the Lagrange points in space missions?

#15. Which of the following best explains ‘Parliamentary Privileges’?

Which vehicles are considered alternative powertrain types?

I. Battery Electric Vehicles
II. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
III. Fuel Cell-Electric Hybrids

#16. Choose the correct answer:

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

Consider the following international environmental conventions:

1. Minamata Convention

2. Basel Convention

3. Cartagena Protocol

4. Ramsar Convention

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

International Relations

#19. ‘Global Gateway’ initiative, often seen in news, is launched by:

#20. Which institution has recently launched the ‘Nature‑Solutions Finance Hub for Asia and the Pacific’?

With reference to the Bharat Forecasting System (BFS), which statements are correct?

I. Launched by Ministry of Earth Sciences
II. Uses 6-km resolution model
III. Developed with UK Met Office

#21. Choose the correct answer:

Geography

#22. Which of the following rivers form an estuary?

#23. In Union Budget 2024-25, which sector received the highest capital allocation?

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

1. Ravi

2. Narmada

3. Godavari

4. Cauvery

#24. Choose the correct sequence:

Which of the following are greenhouse gases as per the Kyoto Protocol?

1. Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

2. Methane (CH₄)

3. Nitrous oxide (N₂O)

4. Water vapour

5. Sulphur hexafluoride (SF₆)

#25. Choose the correct answer:

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.

#26. Which of the above are correct?

#27. Which Indian state government launched the ‘CM‑FLIGHT’ foreign‑language training scheme?

In India, which of the following items is/are NOT included in the calculation of Gross Value Added (GVA) at basic prices?

1. Production subsidies

2. Product subsidies

3. Taxes on products

4. Compensation of employees

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

#29. What does ‘Core Inflation’ refer to?

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