1. With reference to the history of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple), consider the following statements:
1. Guru Ram Das is credited with the founding of the city of Amritsar and the excavation of the holy tank (Amrit Sarovar)?
2. The gold plating of the shrine was a later addition by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
2. With reference to the ‘Kangra School’ of painting, consider the following statements:
1. It is a major branch of the Pahari style of miniature painting.
2. It reached its zenith under the patronage of Maharaja Sansar Chand.
3. The style is characterized by the use of bold, dark colours and rigid geometric figures.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
3. With reference to Community Forest Resource Management Committees (CFRMCs), consider the following statements:
1. They are statutory bodies constituted by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
2. Their primary mandate is the management of Community Forest Resources (CFRs) un-der the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
3. They function as a subordinate wing of the State Forest Department’s territorial hierar-chy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
4. With reference to the ‘Bhairav Battalions’ recently raised by the Indian Army, which of the following best describes their primary operational role?
(a) To serve as organic commando platoons within every infantry battalion for immediate tactical reconnaissance.
(b) To act as a specialized force bridging the gap between regular infantry and Para Spe-cial Forces for high-speed offensive tasks.
(c) To operate as the primary technological wing for cyber-electronic warfare and signal intelligence during border standoffs.
(d) To function as specialized “Home and Hearth” units for the permanent defensive surveillance of mountainous terrain.
5. The Union Government has recently decided to merge several schemes into PM-RKVY. Which of the following schemes are included in this merger?
1. National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)
2. National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM)
3. PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
4. PM-Krishi Kisan Suryodaya Yojana (PM-KKSY)
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
6. Match the following Indian Supercomputers with their specific historical or operational significance:
List I – Supercomputer List II – Significance
I. PARAM 8000 A. First indigenously built supercomputer under NSM
II. Param Shivay B. India’s first supercomputer
III. Param Pravega C. AI research and knowledge assimilation platform
IV. AIRAWAT D. Largest supercomputer in the PARAM series
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) I–C, II–A, III–D, IV–B
(b) I–A, II–B, III–C, IV–D
(c) I–B, II–A, III–D, IV–C
(d) I–B, II–D, III–A, IV–C
7. With reference to the ‘Virtual Digital Asset’ (VDA) as defined under the Income-tax Act, 1961, consider the following statements:
1. It includes any information or token gener-ated through cryptographic means repre-senting digital value.
2. It explicitly includes Indian currency and for-eign currency notes in digital form.
3. Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are categorized as VDAs under the current legal framework.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. Consider the following statements regarding the properties of Graphene:
1. It is approximately 200 times stronger than steel when compared by weight.
2. It has lower electrical conductivity than copper but higher thermal conductivity.
3. It is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional hexagonal lattice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 only
9. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the Weimar Triangle?
(a) Poland
(b) Germany
(c) France
(d) Italy
10. Savitribai Phule authored several influential literary works. Which of the following are her poetry collections?
1. Kavyaphule
2. Bavan Kashi Subodh Ratnakar
3. Gulamgiri
4. Sarvajanik Satya Dharma
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (12-01-2026):
1. Answer: (c)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (a)
6. Answer: (c)
7. Answer: (a)
8. Answer: (c)
9. Answer: (d)
10. Answer: (c)
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