1. With reference to the New GDP Series (Base Year 2022–23), consider the following statements:
1. The transition from the 2011–12 base year to 2022–23 aims to align India’s National Accounts with the SNA 2008/2025 international standards.
2. Under the new series, the informal sector estima-tion has shifted from a direct survey-based meth-od to a benchmark-indicator proxy method.
3. The National Statistical Office (NSO) functions under the Ministry of Finance to compile these National Accounts.
4. The new series incorporates the GSTN database to improve the accuracy of regional and state-level GDP estimates.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
2. With reference to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), consider the following statements:
1. The Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs) issued by the DGCA are binding on all air operators under the Aircraft Rules, 1937.
2. It is the primary body responsible for the investi-gation of all major civil aircraft accidents in India.
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
3. With reference to the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), consider the following statements:
1. It is a statutory body established under the Minis-try of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
2. It was created based on the recommendations of the Tiger Task Force in 2005.
3. The NTCA is responsible for the biennial (every two years) estimation of the tiger population in India.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
4. Regarding the revised passenger-centric norms recently issued by the DGCA, which of the following statements is correct?
(a) The free cancellation window for all domestic air tickets has been extended to 72 hours.
(b) Airlines are now required to provide a free “look-in” period of 48 hours for ticket modification or cancellation.
(c) The new 48-hour cancellation window is applica-ble even if the ticket is booked 24 hours before the flight departure.
(d) Third-party travel portals are now solely responsi-ble for processing refunds under the new DGCA guidelines.
5. In the context of the base year revision of National Accounts, consider the following:
Feature Description
I. Nodal Agency National Statistical Office (NSO)
II. Advisory Body Advisory Committee on National Accounts Statistics (ACNAS)
III. Frequency Typically every 3 to 5 years
IV. Impact Can lead to changes in Debt-to-GDP and Fiscal Deficit ratios
How many of the pairs/features above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
6. Consider the following statements regarding the zonal structure of Tiger Reserves in India:
1. The Core Area is legally defined as an ‘inviolate’ space where no human activity, except limited scientific research, is permitted.
2. The Buffer Area is managed to promote co-existence between wildlife and human activity through sustainable use.
3. Both Core and Buffer areas are declared under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. With reference to the “Black Box” problem in Artificial Intelligence (AI), consider the following statements:
1. It refers to the difficulty in understanding how complex AI models, especially deep learning sys-tems, arrive at specific decisions or predictions.
2. The problem is more commonly associated with rule-based expert systems than with neural net-work-based models.
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
8. With reference to Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs), consider the following statements:
1. They consist of large-scale ejections of solar plasma and magnetic fields from the Sun’s inner-most layer, the Photosphere.
2. CMEs are primarily caused by the sudden recon-nection of twisted magnetic field lines in the solar atmosphere.
3. While CMEs are often associated with solar flares, they are distinct phenomena and can occur inde-pendently of each other.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
9. With reference to “Him-CONNECT”, recently launched during the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS), consider the following statements:
1. It is a platform aimed at connecting researchers working in the Himalayan region with start-ups, industry leaders, investors and policymakers.
2. It seeks to translate research supported under the National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS) into scalable solutions.
3. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Science and Technology to promote space-based monitoring of the Himalayas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. With reference to SUPACE and SARANSH, consider the following statements:
1. SUPACE is an AI-based portal developed to assist judges of the Supreme Court in legal research and case management.
2. SARANSH is a digital platform that provides con-cise summaries of judicial precedents and case laws to aid judicial decision-making.
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
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (27-02-2026):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (c)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (a)
8. Answer: (b)
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (c)
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