1. The National Mission on Agricultural Extension and Technology (NMAET) is implemented through which of the following institutional mechanisms?
(a) Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)
(b) Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA)
(c) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
(d) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
2. With reference to the Karnataka Gig Workers’ Welfare Board, consider the following statements:
1. Aggregator platforms must register within 45 days.
2. Gig workers receive a unique identification number.
3. Welfare fund is sourced only from State Government grants.
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
3. The Maastricht Treaty is primarily associated with
(a) The formation of the European Union
(b) The establishment of NATO
(c) The creation of the World Trade Organization
(d) The signing of the Kyoto Protocol
4. Consider the following statements regarding the National Mission on Agricultural Extension & Technology (NMAET):
1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
2. It aims at providing mechanisation support and promoting Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) formation through Farmer Interest Groups (FIGs).
3. It is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
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
5. The Doomsday Clock currently factors in which of the following risks?
1. Nuclear threats
2. Climate change
3. Technological risks
4. Asteroid impacts
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
6. Consider the following statements regarding the First Information Report (FIR):
1. It is compulsory to register an FIR when information relating to a cognizable offence is provided to the police.
2. An FIR can be registered without the oral testimony of the complainant.
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
7. Which of the following countries are members of the European Union?
1. Germany
2. France
3. Italy
4. United Kingdom
5. Spain
6. Netherlands
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
8. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) of the European Union is primarily intended to:
(a) Promote free trade by removing tariffs on imports
(b) Prevent carbon leakage by equalizing carbon costs between domestic and imported goods
(c) Provide financial assistance to developing countries for climate mitigation
(d) Replace the EU Emissions Trading System
9. With reference to the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), consider the following statements:
1. About 99.5% of Indian exports to the EU will enjoy zero tariff access.
2. Agriculture commodities like dairy and rice are fully included in the agreement.
3. India gains duty-free access for textiles, leather, and gems & jewellery.
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
10. The new UGC regulations explicitly extend protection against discrimination to which of the following groups?
1. SC and ST
2. OBC
3. Economically Weaker Sections
4. Persons with Disabilities
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 2 and 4 only
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (28-01-2026):
1. Answer: B
2. Answer: A
3. Answer: A
4. Answer: D
5. Answer: B
6. Answer: C
7. Answer: A
8. Answer: B
9. Answer: A
10. Answer: C
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