1. Consider the following pairs regarding diseases and their characteristics:
1. Diphtheria: Caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae and characterized by a grey pseudomembrane in the throat.
2. Tetanus: A highly contagious respiratory disease caused by Clostridium tetani.
3. Lockjaw: A clinical condition (trismus) result-ing from a neurotoxin blocking inhibitory neurotransmitters.
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
2. With reference to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), consider the following statements:
1. The Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949 provides the legal framework for the func-tioning and governance of the Central Re-serve Police Force
2. It functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence.
3. CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action): Specialized in guerrilla warfare and anti-Naxal operations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
3. With reference to the International Fleet Review (IFR) in India, consider the following statements:
1. It is a ceremonial assembly of naval assets reviewed by the Prime Minister of India.
2. The Indian Navy has hosted three editions of the International Fleet Review since In-dependence, with the first being held in Mumbai in 2001.
3. The 2026 edition was held in Visakhapat-nam
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
4. With reference to the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) in India, consider the following statements:
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme where both procurement and operational costs are 100% funded by the Union Government.
2. The programme provides universal coverage to all children and pregnant women, irre-spective of their socio-economic status.
3. It aims to reduce the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Under-5 Mortality Rate (U5MR) by providing free vaccines against 12 preventa-ble diseases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
5. Consider the following pairs: Maritime Exercise: Participating Nations
1. Malabar: India, USA, Japan, and Australia (Quad)
2. MILAN: A bilateral exercise between India and France
3. RIMPAC: A global exercise led by the Unit-ed States
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
6. Consider the following diseases:
1. Hepatitis B
2. Japanese Encephalitis
3. Pneumococcal disease
4. Malaria
5. Measles-Rubella
Which of the diseases mentioned above are covered under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP)?
(a) 1, 2, 3, and 5 only
(b) 2, 4, and 5 only
(c) 1, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
7. Which of the following digital platforms is specifically used for real-time monitoring of vaccine stocks and storage temperatures across the cold chain under the UIP?
(a) Co-WIN
(b) Ni-kshay
(c) eVIN (Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Net-work)
(d) SARATHI
8. With reference to ‘Parliamentary Privileges’, consider the following statements:
1. The privilege of Freedom of speech in Par-liament is mentioned under Article 105 of the Indian constitution.
2. The Parliamentary privileges are extended to both the President and the Attorney General of India.
3. At present, there is no special law in India to exhaustively codify all the Parliamentary privileges.
How many of the above given statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
9. Which of the following best describes the evolution of ‘Global Capability Centres’ (GCCs) in the Indian economic context?
(a) They are third-party BPO firms that provide customer support to international clients.
(b) They are captive units established by multinational corporations to handle specialized operations and high-end innovation internally.
(c) They are designated geographical enclaves focused on enhancing export-led growth through fiscal incentives and duty-free imports for domestic hardware units.
(d) They are institutional frameworks under the National Manufacturing Policy aimed at providing hand-holding support and seed funding to micro-enterprises.
10. With reference to the New Delhi Declaration (2026) on Artificial Intelligence, consider the following statements:
1. It is a legally binding treaty-based agree-ment that mandates signatory nations to align their domestic AI laws with global standards.
2. The declaration emphasizes the develop-ment of AI workforce and skilling initiatives through public-private partnerships.
3. It was signed by major global powers, includ-ing both the United States and China.
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
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (23-02-2026):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (c)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (c)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (c)
8. Answer: (b)
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (b)
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