1. Which of the following tribal groups are associated with Great Nicobar Island?
1. Jarwa
2. Nicobarese
3. Shompen
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. With reference to the Long-Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LRAShM), consider the following statements:
1. It follows a fixed ballistic trajectory similar to conventional ballistic missiles.
2. It employs a manoeuvrable, unpowered hypersonic glide phase to evade air defence systems.
3. Its verified operational range is around 1,500 km.
4. It uses an advanced X-band RF seeker capable of engaging moving naval targets at hypersonic speeds.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 4 only
3. With reference to the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats (IDWH), consider the following statements:
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme where 100% of the funding is provided by the Union Government.
2. It serves as an umbrella scheme that now integrates Project Tiger and Project Elephant.
3. Primary Components include Support to Protected Areas (National Parks, Sanctuaries, etc.), wildlife conservation outside Protected Areas, and species recovery programmes for critically endangered flora and fauna.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
4. With reference to the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), consider the following statements:
1. It is a legally binding, treaty-based arrangement for ensuring maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region.
2. It was officially launched by India at the East Asia Summit in 2019.
3. Spain has joined IPOI as a participating partner country, reflecting its engagement in Indo-Pacific maritime cooperation.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
5. Consider the following historical milestones:
1. Participation in the Ghadar Movement.
2. Formation of the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army).
3. Receipt of the ‘Order of the Rising Sun’ from the Japanese Government.
Which of these are associated with Rash Behari Bose?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2 only
6. With reference to malaria elimination efforts, consider the following statements:
1. The World Malaria Report 2025 was released by the World Health Organization.
2. India has set a national target to eliminate malaria by 2030, with near-zero indigenous cases by 2027.
3. The WHO has recommended RTS, S/AS01 and R21/Matrix-M as malaria vaccines.
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
7. With reference to the BRICS grouping, consider the following countries:
1. Egypt
2. Ethiopia
3. Indonesia
4. Iran
5. Saudi Arabia
Which of the above are full members of BRICS?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
8. With reference to Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi), consider the following statements:
1. It uses radio waves to transmit data over specific frequency bands.
2. Unlike Li-Fi, it provides a much higher speed of data transmission because light waves have more interference than radio waves.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
9. Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in:
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Sikkim
(c) West Bengal
(d) Bhutan
10. Which of the following climatic conditions best support the growth of Deodar forests?
(a) Hot and humid climate with heavy rainfall year-round
(b) Cold arid climate with scanty rainfall
(c) Cool temperate climate with moderate rainfall and snowfall
(d) Warm climate with monsoonal rainfall only
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (23-01-2026):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (d)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (c)
6. Answer: (d)
7. Answer: (d)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (c)
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