1. With reference to the ‘Black Box’ (Aircraft Flight Recorder), consider the following statements:
1. It is typically painted black to absorb heat during high-impact fires.
2. It is usually installed in the cockpit of the aircraft for easy access by the pilots.
3. The system consists of both a Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and a Cockpit Voice Re-corder (CVR).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. In which of the following regions does UNRWA officially operate its “fields of operation”?
1. Gaza Strip and West Bank
2. Jordan
3. Lebanon
4. Egypt
5. Syria
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 2, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
3. With reference to India’s three-stage nuclear programme, consider the following statements regarding PHWRs:
1. PHWRs directly utilise thorium-232 for elec-tricity generation.
2. PHWRs produce Plutonium-239 as a by-product during electricity generation.
3. Plutonium obtained from PHWRs is an es-sential input for Fast Breeder Reactors.
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
4. With reference to ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, consider the following statements:
1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme imple-mented by the Ministry of Education.
2. It targets children who are out of school in the age group of 6–14 years.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
5. In the context of the SWM Rules 2026, consider the following statements regarding Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF):
1. RDF is produced from the biodegradable or-ganic fraction of municipal solid waste.
2. It primarily consists of non-recyclable plastic, paper, and textiles with high calorific value.
3. The rules mandate the use of RDF by indus-trial units such as cement plants and waste-to-energy plants.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
6. In the context of the environment, which of the following best describes “Microplastics” and their behavior as per recent scientific highlights?
1. They are plastic particles smaller than 5 mm in size.
2. Primary microplastics are those that result from the breakdown of larger plastic items like water bottles.
3. They are known to bioaccumulate in the food chain and have been detected in hu-man blood and tissues.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
7. Consider the following statements regarding the geomorphology of deltas and estuaries:
1. Deltas are regressive landforms that grow seaward, whereas estuaries are often con-sidered transgressive features.
2. For a delta to form, the rate of sediment deposition must exceed the rate of sedi-ment removal by tides and waves.
3. Most West-flowing rivers in India form estu-aries instead of deltas because of the high gradient of the Western Ghats and hard rock terrain.
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
8. In the context of monitoring environmental changes, the term InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) is frequently mentioned in news. What is its primary application?
(a) Detecting the presence of microplastics in deep-sea sediments.
(b) Monitoring subtle changes in surface eleva-tion and land subsidence.
(c) Measuring the rate of carbon sequestration in mangrove ecosystems.
(d) Tracking the migratory patterns of estuarine dolphins.
9. Which of the following books/journals were authored or established by Lala Lajpat Rai?
1. Unhappy India
2. Young India: An Interpretation
3. The People
4. Gita Rahasya
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2, and 3 only
(b) 2, 3, and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
10. In the context of Indian administration, the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) functions under the aegis of which Ministry?
(a) Ministry of Finance
(b) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
(c) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(d) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (30-01-2026):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (a)
4. Answer: (a)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (c)
7. Answer: (d)
8. Answer: (b)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: (b)
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