1. With reference to the Indian Navy’s recent induction, which of the following best describes INS Anjadip?
(a) A nuclear-powered attack submarine de-signed for deep-sea endurance.
(b) An indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shal-low Water Craft (ASW-SWC).
(c) A new class of stealth destroyers equipped with BrahMos missiles.
(d) An aircraft carrier dedicated to the Eastern Naval Command.
2. With reference to Meningococcal Disease, consider the following statements:
1. It is caused by the bacterium Neisseria men-ingitidis, for which humans are the only nat-ural reservoir.
2. The disease is primarily transmitted through contaminated water and undercooked food.
3. The infection can manifest as both an in-flammation of the brain membranes and a bloodstream infection.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. With reference to Exercise Vayu Shakti–2026, recently seen in the news, what is it?
(a) A bilateral naval exercise conducted between India and France in the Arabian Sea.
(b) A tri-services joint command exercise focusing on cyber and space warfare.
(c) A firepower demonstration exercise conducted by the Indian Air Force at Pokhran.
(d) A multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) exercise led by the Indian Army.
4. With reference to the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, consider the following statements:
1. The Act vests the Gram Sabha with the statutory authority to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of forest rights.
2. The “One-Stop” PMUs are designed to pro-vide technical support to State and District authorities for the digitization of forest ti-tles.
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
5. With reference to the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), consider the following statements:
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme implemented directly by the NCDC without state partici-pation.
2. The programme has transitioned from a pa-per-based system to the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) for real-time da-ta.
3. It follows a three-tier structure comprising District, State, and Central Surveillance Units.
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
6. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), consider the following statements:
1. It was launched in 2020 to ensure food se-curity for the poor and migrant population during crisis periods.
2. The scheme provides food grains free of cost to the beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013.
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. Consider the following Constitutional Articles and their corresponding powers:
Article Power/Provision
1. Article 129 Power of the Supreme Court to punish for contempt of itself
2. Article 215 Power of High Courts to punish for contempt of themselves
3. Article 142 Definition of “scandalising the court” as a criminal offence
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs
(c) All three pairs
(d) None of the pairs
8. With reference to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), consider the following statements:
1. It is the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) for drugs and cosmetics in India.
2. It functions under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
3. The organization is headed by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. Which of the following factors are considered key drivers for the massive blooms observed in the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt?
1. Nutrient enrichment from river runoffs and upwelling.
2. Sea surface temperatures ranging between 18°C and 30°C.
3. Specific patterns of wind and ocean circula-tion.
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
10. With reference to Red Teaming, recently seen in discussions on Artificial Intelligence safety, what is it?
(a) A military strategy involving deployment of rival armed units during wartime simulations.
(b) A regulatory framework for licensing AI companies at the international level.
(c) A rigorous testing method used to expose vulnerabilities and harmful behaviour in AI systems.
(d) A data encryption protocol designed to prevent cyber espionage.
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (28-02-2026):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (c)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (c)
7. Answer: (b)
8. Answer: (b)
9. Answer: (d)
10. Answer: (c)
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