1. With reference to the ‘Discombobulator’ system recently in the news, consider the following statements:
1. It represents a capability-based system combining electronic warfare and directed-energy tools.
2. It is primarily designed for high-lethality combat in open armed conflicts.
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
2. In the context of modern military strategy, the term ‘Grey-zone warfare’ best describes:
(a) Traditional trench warfare involving chemical and biological agents.
(b) The use of nuclear deterrents to maintain peace between two superpowers.
(c) Naval blockades conducted during a formal declaration of war.
(d) State-sponsored coercive actions that remain below the threshold of open armed conflict.
3. With reference to Article 345 of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. The State Legislature has the power to adopt any one or more languages in use in the State as its official language.
2. A language must be included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution before it can be declared an official language of a State.
3. The adoption of an official language by a State must be done through a law passed by the Legislature.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
4. With reference to the recently amended environmental consent rules in India, consider the following statements:
1. Industrial units can now obtain consent un-der the Air Act and Water Act through a single consolidated application.
2. The ‘Consent to Operate’ (CTO) for indus-tries now remains valid indefinitely unless cancelled for violations.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Blue Category’ of industries:
1. It specifically covers Essential Environmental Services (ESSs) such as sewage treatment plants and sanitary landfills.
2. CBG plants based on industrial or process waste are included in this category to pro-mote green energy.
3. The validity of ‘Consent to Operate’ (CTO) for this category is intended to be longer than other categories.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
6. With reference to the ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ (ONORC) scheme, consider the following statements:
1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme imple-mented by the Ministry of Rural Develop-ment.
2. It allows National Food Security Act benefi-ciaries to draw their entitled foodgrains from any Fair Price Shop (FPS) in the country.
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. With reference to the Nipah Virus (NiV), consider the following statements:
1. It is a zoonotic virus, meaning it is transmit-ted from animals to humans.
2. The natural reservoirs for the virus are fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family.
3. The incubation period typically ranges from 4 to 14 days.
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
8. Which State has constituted the Gig Workers’ Welfare Board under a dedicated law for platform-based gig workers?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Karnataka
(d) Maharashtra
9. With reference to the Paris Agreement, consider the following statements:
1. It was adopted at the UNFCCC COP21 in 2015 and entered into force in 2016.
2. It is a legally binding international treaty aimed at addressing the global climate emergency.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
10. With reference to Deuterons, consider the following statements:
1. A deuteron is a stable isotope of hydrogen consisting of one proton and one neutron.
2. It possesses a net neutral charge due to the balance between its nuclear particles.
3. It is held together by the strong nuclear force, which is the strongest of the four fundamental forces.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2 only
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (29-01-2026):
1. Answer: (a)
2. Answer: (d)
3. Answer: (c)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (a)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (c)
8. Answer: (c)
9. Answer: (c)
10. Answer: (b)
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