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Daily-mcqs 19 Jan 2026
Q1:
With reference to the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, consider the following statements: 1. The Act prohibits only games of chance involving monetary stakes. 2. The Act bans advertisements related to real money gaming platforms. 3. The Act empowers authorities to block financial transactions linked to illegal gaming platforms. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Act defines real money gaming as any online game involving monetary stakes regardless of whether it is based on skill, chance, or both.
Statement 2 is correct: Advertisements associated with real money gaming platforms are explicitly prohibited.
Statement 3 is correct: The Act allows authorities to take enforcement actions, including blocking financial transactions linked to such platforms.
Q2:
With reference to the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), consider the following statements: 1. ESIC is a statutory body functioning under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. 2. ESIC derives its mandate from the Code on Social Security, 2020. 3. ESIC provides medical, maternity, disability and dependent benefits to insured workers and their families. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: ESIC is a statutory organisation under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
Statement 2 is incorrect: ESIC was established under the ESI Act, 1948, not the Code on Social Security, 2020 (though the Code builds upon and consolidates earlier laws).
Statement 3 is correct: ESIC provides comprehensive social security benefits, including medical care, maternity benefits, disability and dependent benefits.
Q3:
With reference to the Tirukkural, consider the following statements: 1. It consists of 1,330 couplets written in classical Tamil. 2. It deals exclusively with spiritual and religious themes. 3. It addresses governance, ethics, economy, and human relationships. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Tirukkural contains 1,330 kurals.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It is not confined to religion; it is largely secular and ethical.
Statement 3 is correct: It spans morality (Aram), wealth/governance (Porul), and love (Inbam).
Q4:
With reference to the SPREE Scheme (Scheme for Promotion of Registration of Employers and Employees), 2025, consider the following statements: 1. It is a time-bound, one-time initiative of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation to expand social security coverage. 2. Registration under the scheme is mandatory for all establishments employing 10 or more workers across India. 3. The scheme has been extended beyond December 2025 and remains operational till January 31, 2026. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Correct:
The SPREE Scheme is a one-time, time-bound initiative launched by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) to widen social security coverage by encouraging previously unregistered employers and employees to enroll.
Statement 2 – Incorrect:
Registration under SPREE is voluntary, not mandatory. It applies only to eligible establishments (with 10 or more employees) located in ESI-implemented areas, not across all of India.
Statement 3 – Correct:
Although initially valid from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, the scheme has been extended until January 31, 2026, allowing additional time for eligible employers to register.
Q5:
With reference to the geographical characteristics of the Middle East, consider the following statements: 1. The Middle East is often described as a tricontinental hub because it connects Africa, Asia, and Europe. 2. Turkey and Egypt are considered transcontinental countries due to their territorial presence in more than one continent. 3. The Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb are important maritime chokepoints connecting the Mediterranean Sea directly to the Arabian Sea. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1 – Correct:
The Middle East is termed a tricontinental hub because of its strategic location linking Africa, Asia, and Europe, which has historically facilitated trade, migration, and cultural exchange.
Statement 2 – Correct:
Turkey lies partly in Europe (East Thrace) and partly in Asia (Anatolia), while Egypt spans Africa and Asia through the Sinai Peninsula, making both transcontinental countries.
Statement 3 – Incorrect:
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, and Bab el-Mandeb links the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden. The Mediterranean Sea is connected to the Red Sea via the Suez Canal, not directly by these straits.
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