Daily UPSC Prelims Test Series – 20 August 2025
Welcome aspirants! This is your Daily Practice Quiz consisting of 20 high-quality questions to strengthen your UPSC Prelims preparation.
- 📘 Subjects: Polity, Economy, History, Environment, S&T, Current Affairs
- ⏱️ Time Limit: 30 Minutes
- 📝 Difficulty Level: Difficult
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#1. The “Montreal Protocol” deals with:
Answer: B) Ozone Layer Depletion
Explanation: Adopted in 1987 to phase out ODS like CFCs.
#2. Which event is considered as the “Turning Point” of the Indian National Movement?
Answer: B) Non-Cooperation Movement
Explanation: It marked mass participation and Gandhi’s leadership.
#3. Who founded the “East India Association” in 1866 in London?
Answer: A) Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation: EIA aimed to voice Indian concerns in British Parliament.
#4. Which organization releases the “World Economic Outlook” report?
Answer: B) IMF
Explanation: WEO is released biannually by International Monetary Fund.
#5. The “Kessler Syndrome” is related to:
Answer: A) Satellite collisions in space
Explanation: It is a scenario where debris from collisions leads to a cascade of further collisions.
#6. The 44th Constitutional Amendment removed which Fundamental Right from the list of Fundamental Rights?
Answer: A) Right to Property
Explanation: The 44th Amendment Act (1978) removed Right to Property (Article 31) and made it a legal right under Article 300A.
#7. The “PM Vishwakarma Yojana” is aimed at supporting:
Answer: B) Traditional artisans and craftsmen
Explanation: Launched in 2023 for providing loans, training & support to artisans.
#8. In the context of India, the term “Twin Deficit” refers to:
Answer: A) Fiscal deficit & Trade deficit
Explanation: Both deficits stress economy → imports > exports and govt spending > revenue.
#9. The Vernacular Press Act (1878) was passed during the tenure of:
Answer: B) Lord Lytton
Explanation: To curb freedom of vernacular press during Lytton’s repressive rule.
#10. The procedure of “Impeachment of the President” in India is similar to:
Answer: B) USA
Explanation: Indian Constitution borrowed impeachment procedure from the US Constitution.
#11. Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
Answer: D) Argon
Explanation: Argon is inert, does not contribute to greenhouse effect.
#12. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Finance Commission?
Answer: C) Recommending MSP for crops
Explanation: MSP is determined by CACP, not Finance Commission.
#13. The CRISPR-Cas9 technology is used for:
Answer: B) Genome editing
Explanation: CRISPR allows precise DNA editing.
#14. In the context of Indian economy, the term “Stagflation” refers to:
Answer: C) High inflation with low growth
Explanation: Stagflation = stagnant growth inflation, very harmful to economy.
#15. The concept of “Cooperative Federalism” in India is best reflected in:
Answer: C) GST Council
Explanation: GST Council involves joint decision-making of Union & States on taxation matters → true example of cooperative federalism.
#16. The “Bharat Drone Shakti 2023” event was organized by:
Answer: C) Indian Air Force
Explanation: Showcased India’s drone capabilities and future use cases.
#17. The “Drain of Wealth Theory” was explained by:
Answer: B) Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation: He wrote Poverty and Un-British Rule in India.
#18. The term “Quantum Dot” is used in:
Answer: A) Nanotechnology
Explanation: Quantum dots are semiconductor nanoparticles with unique optical properties.
#19. Which of the following is included in “Monetary Policy Committee’s” mandate?
Answer: B) Controlling inflation target
Explanation: MPC decides repo rate to maintain inflation within 4% ± 2%.
#20. Which Indian national park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its swamp deer population?
Answer: C) Keoladeo
Explanation: Keoladeo Ghana NP in Rajasthan, famous bird sanctuary.