1. With reference to the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026, consider the following statements:
1. It is the inaugural international conference on electoral governance hosted by the Election Commission of India.
2. The conference aims to strengthen global cooperation on democratic practices.
3. It is being held at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
2. With reference to the e-Rupee, consider the following statements:
1. It is a digital form of sovereign currency issued by the Reserve Bank of India.
2. Unlike UPI, the e-Rupee itself is legal tender.
3. It has the same legal status as physical currency notes and coins.
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
3. Which of the following countries are confirmed members of BRICS as of 2025?
1. Egypt
2. Ethiopia
3. Indonesia
4. United Arab Emirates
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. With reference to the concept of a ‘Data Embassy’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It refers to secure data infrastructure located in a foreign country but managed under the legal jurisdiction of the home country.
2. Like traditional embassies, data embassies are granted full diplomatic status under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
3. The primary goal is to ensure digital continuity and data sovereignty during domestic crises.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2 only
5. With reference to the Namo Drone Didi Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
2. The scheme is designed to cover 15,000 Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
6. Which of the following characteristics are shared by both the Ganges River Dolphin and the Indus River Dolphin?
1. They are functionally blind and rely on echolocation.
2. They are classified as ‘Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List.
3. Both are listed under Schedule-I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
7. India’s first-ever open-sea Marine Fish Farming project was opened in which of the following locations?
(a) Arabian Sea off the coast of Gujarat
(b) Bay of Bengal off the coast of Odisha
(c) Andaman Sea near Andaman & Nicobar Islands
(d) Lakshadweep Sea near Lakshadweep Islands
8. Which of the following best defines Social Commerce?
(a) Buying and selling of goods within local communities based on mutual trust and social relationships
(b) Buying and selling of goods or services directly within a social media platform
(c) Commercial activities carried out only by verified social groups and cooperatives
(d) Online trade systems where social approval determines product pricing
9. With reference to the Central Information Commission (CIC), consider the following statements:
1. The Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister.
2. The Commission consists of the Chief Information Commissioner and not more than ten Information Commissioners.
3. The Central Information Commission falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
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
10. The Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at the confluence of the Bay of Bengal and which of the following rivers?
(a) Mahanadi River
(b) Cauvery River
(c) Krishna River
(d) Godavari River
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (20-01-2026):
1. Answer: (c)
2. Answer: (d)
3. Answer: (d)
4. Answer: (a)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (c)
8. Answer: (b)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: (d)
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