1. Which of the following serves as the nodal agency for the operation and maintenance of the National Improvised Explosive Device Data Management System (NIDMS) platform?
(a) National Investigation Agency (NIA)
(b) National Security Guard (NSG)
(c) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
(d) Intelligence Bureau (IB)
2. With reference to recent initiatives in India’s creative economy, consider the following statements:
1. ‘Creator’s Corner’ is a dedicated segment on DD News aimed at integrating content from digital creators into the public broadcasting ecosystem.
2. The ‘Orange Economy’ is a development model that focuses primarily on the mass manufacturing of electronic hardware to support the digital services sector.
3. ‘WAVES’ is an OTT platform launched by Prasar Bharati that integrates live TV, e-commerce through ONDC, and multilingual content.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. With reference to the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), consider the following statements:
1. It was established as a statutory body under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act, 2023.
2. It replaces the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) established in 2008.
3. The Union Minister of Science & Technology serves as the Ex-officio President of the Governing Board.
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
4. With reference to Water Vapour in the atmosphere, consider the following statements:
1. It is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the Earth’s atmosphere, acting as a powerful feedback agent in the climate system.
2. The capacity of air to hold water vapour is independent of its temperature, meaning cold polar air can sustain the same volume of moisture as warm tropical air.
3. Its concentration generally increases with altitude due to lower pressure and also increases from the equator towards the polar regions.
4. It accounts for approximately 4% of the air by volume in the warm tropics, whereas it may be less than 1% in dry and cold polar regions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4
5. With reference to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), consider the following statements:
1. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
2. The ‘World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 ‘ is one of the major publications released by this department.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
6. The Sawalkot Hydropower Project, recently fast-tracked by the Government of India to optimize the utilization of water rights under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), is located on which of the following rivers?
(a) Chenab River
(b) Jhelum River
(c) Indus River
(d) Ravi River
7. With reference to the initiatives taken to promote the Data Centre ecosystem in India, consider the following statements:
1. Infrastructure status is granted to data centres with a minimum capacity of 5 MW of IT load, enabling them to access easier and cheaper long-term credit.
2. ‘Yotta D1’, located in Greater Noida, is recognized as India’s first hyperscale data centre.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1 only
(d) Both 1 and 2
8. Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
List I (Term) List II (Description)
A. Bluewashing 1. Making false or misleading claims about environmental friendliness
B. Greenwashing 2. Using LGBTQ+ rights as a marketing tool without improving actual workplace conditions
C. Pinkwashing 3. Overstating commitment to responsible, ethical, or sustainable business practices
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) A–3, B–1, C–2
(b) A–1, B–3, C–2
(c) A–2, B–1, C–3
(d) A–3, B–2, C–1
9. With reference to methane emissions and related initiatives, consider the following statements:
1. The Global Methane Status Report 2025 was released by the United Nations Environment Programme in collaboration with the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC).
2. The Climate and Clean Air Coalition focuses on reducing long-lived greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide.
3. India is the world’s third largest methane emitter after China and the United States, with emissions largely driven by agricultural activities such as stubble burning.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. Consider the following statements regarding the strategic significance of Somaliland:
1. It is located near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical global maritime chokepoint.
2. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 but is not internationally recognised as a sovereign state.
3. Its coastline lies along the Red Sea.
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
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (10-01-2026):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (c)
3. Answer: (a)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (a)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (d)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (a)
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