🔹 UPSC Prelims Practice Questions (Based on 17 Sept 2025 Articles)

Q1.
Operation Weed Out, recently seen in news, is related to:
A. Eliminating invasive alien plant species from Indian forests
B. Seizure of hydroponic cannabis cultivation and smuggling
C. Removing opium cultivation in Central India
D. Banning genetically modified food crops

Q2.
With reference to Carlsberg Ridge, consider the following statements:
1. It is located in the Bay of Bengal and forms part of the Andaman–Nicobar subduction zone.
2. It is a mid-oceanic ridge between the Indian and Arabian plates.
3. India signed an exploration contract with the International Seabed Authority to explore polymetallic sulphide nodules here.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only D. 2 only

Q3.
Chhath Mahaparva, proposed for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status, is primarily dedicated to:
A. Lord Vishnu
B. Sun God and Chhathi Maiya
C. Lord Shiva
D. Mother Earth and fertility

Q4.
Which of the following statements correctly describes the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)?
1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
2. It provides ₹12,000 per annum directly into student accounts through DBT.
3. It is meant to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections to continue education beyond Class VIII.
Select the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q5.
Consider the following initiatives recently launched by NITI Aayog:
1. Frontier 50
2. Frontier Tech Awards
3. AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap

4. National Skill Qualification Framework
Which of the above form part of NITI Aayog’s recent AI-driven roadmap?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q6.
With reference to National Logistics Policy (NLP), consider the following statements:
1. It aims to reduce India’s logistics costs to match global benchmarks.
2. It includes the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) for digital integration.
3. It targets improving India’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI) ranking to the top 25 by 2030.
Which of the above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3

Q7.
The Logistics Data Bank (LDB), often mentioned in the context of supply-chain reforms, is primarily used for:
A. Monitoring Road accidents involving freight trucks
B. Tracking containerized EXIM cargo movement in real-time
C. Recording logistics sector employment data
D. Registering GST compliance of logistics operators

Q8.
With reference to patient safety in India, which of the following measures have been undertaken?
1. National Patient Safety Implementation Framework (2018–25)
2. NABH accreditation system for hospitals
3. Patient Advisory Councils in hospitals
4. National Program on Safe Medical Tourism
Select the correct answer:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q9.
The Family Welfare Committees (FWCs), recently in the news, are associated with:
A. Reviewing maternal health schemes at district level
B. Scrutinizing complaints filed under Section 498A (cruelty by husband) before police action
C. Overseeing juvenile justice board functioning
D. Implementing Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act

Q10.
GIFT City is often discussed in India’s financial reforms. Which of the following correctly explains its purpose?
A. It is a smart city developed under PM Awas Yojana with focus on green housing.
B. It is India’s first International Financial Services Centre aiming to compete with hubs like Singapore and Dubai.
C. It is a special economic zone designed for electronic hardware manufacturing clusters. 
D. It is a logistics hub under the PM GatiShakti plan.

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UPSC Prelims Practice Questions 19-09-2025

Q1.
Which of the following is/are focus areas of the “New Strategic EU–India Agenda” released in September 2025?
1. Defence industry cooperation
2. Space exploration projects
3. Climate action
4. Exchange of classified information
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q2.
Consider the following statements regarding India–EU trade relations:
1. Trade between India and the EU has doubled in the last decade.
2. The EU aims to conclude a Free Trade Agreement with India by 2024.
3. Tariff and non-tariff barriers in agriculture and industry remain a challenge. a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q3.
Which of the following is/are among the EU’s concerns in its relations with India?
1. India’s participation in Zapad-2025 exercises with Russia
2. India’s continued imports of Russian oil
3. India’s membership in the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad)
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q4.
Which of the following issues are highlighted as challenges with mandatory Facial Recognition Software (FRS) in Anganwadis?
1. Frequent OTP failures and connectivity issues
2. Inability of Anganwadi workers to override failed authentications
3. Poor quality and irregular supply of Take Home Rations
4. High risk of large-scale impersonation fraud by beneficiaries
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q5.
Which of the following provisions underlie the functioning of Anganwadis in India?
1. They were established under the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS).
2. Distribution of Take Home Rations (THR) is mandated by the National Food Security Act, 2013.
3. The Poshan Tracker app and facial recognition are legal requirements under the Supreme Court.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q6.
Which of the following international agreements are directly related to the protection of the ozone layer?
1. Vienna Convention (1985)
2. Montreal Protocol (1987)
3. Kigali Amendment (2016)
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1 and 3 only

Q7.
Which of the following is/are NOT an effect of ozone depletion?
1. Increased risk of skin cancer and cataracts
2. Decline in marine plankton productivity
3. Reduced agricultural yields
4. Strengthening of the greenhouse effect by CO₂ absorption
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 4 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 3 and 4 only

Q8.
Consider the following achievements of India under the Montreal Protocol:
1. Phased out CFCs, carbon tetrachloride, and halons ahead of schedule by 2010.
2. Created a Cooling Action Plan in 2019 to reduce cooling demand and refrigerant use.
3. Completed HCFC Phase-Out Management Plan Stage-I successfully.
Which of the statements given above are correct? a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q9.
Which of the following technological tools were highlighted during the 2025 Himalayan floods disaster response?
1. Satellite communication and OneWeb links
2. Drones for reconnaissance and mapping
3. Doppler radars for nowcasting
4. Artificial Intelligence for flash-flood prediction at the district level
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q10.
Which of the following are suggested measures to build resilience in Himalayan states after monsoon floods?
1. Enforcing seismic codes and no-build zones along riverbanks
2. Expanding landslide mapping and glacial lake monitoring
3. Deepening community participation through Aapda Mitra and mock drills
4. Increasing dependence on large-scale centralised ration supply systems a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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