Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (05-03-2026)

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1.    With reference to the World Obesity Atlas 2026, consider the following statements:

  1. India has the highest number of overweight children globally as of 2026.
  2. The report identifies fiscal measures, such as taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, as a necessary intervention.
  3. Over 70% of Indian adolescents fail to meet recommended physical activity levels.

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

2.   With reference to the VB-G RAM-G Act, 2025, consider the following statements:

  1. It increases the guaranteed days of employment from 100 to 125 days per rural household per year.
  2. It retains the purely demand-driven nature of the previous MGNREGA framework.
  3. It allows for the temporary suspension of work during peak agricultural seasons.

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

3.   Which of the following components are included in the Current Account of the Balance of Payments?

  1. Trade in Goods (Visible Trade)
  2. Trade in Services (Invisible Trade)
  3. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
  4. Net Income from abroad (Interest, Profits, and Dividends)

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

4.   With reference to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), consider the following statements:

  1. It was established in 1957 as an autonomous organization within the United Nations system.
  2. The agency is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, to facilitate coordination with the World Health Organization.
  3. It was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005 for its efforts to prevent nuclear energy from being used for military purposes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

5.   Consider the following statements regarding the institutional framework of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB):

  1. The headquarters of the bank is located in Shangai, China.
  2. India is a founding member of AIIB
  3. To become a member of the AIIB, a country must be a member of either the World Bank or the Asian Development Bank.

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

6.   The reddish appearance of the Moon during a “Blood Moon” is primarily caused by which of the following atmospheric processes?

(a) Reflection of sunlight from the Earth’s oceans onto the Moon

(b) Refraction and scattering of sunlight through the Earth’s atmosphere

(c) Shadows cast by clouds present in the Earth’s upper atmosphere

(d) Interaction of solar wind with the Moon’s exosphere

7.   With reference to the Nilgiri Tahr, consider the following statements:

  1. It is endemic to the Western Ghats of India.
  2. It is the state animal of Kerala.
  3. It is primarily found in tropical evergreen forests.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

8.   With reference to the Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica), consider the following statements:

  1. Its natural habitat is currently restricted to the Gir Forest region of Gujarat.
  2. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
  3. It is included in Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

9.   Consider the following ecosystems:

  1. Mangrove forests
  2. Freshwater marshes
  3. High-altitude alpine meadows
  4. Floodplain wetlands

Which of the above are suitable habitats for the Fishing Cat?

(a) 1, 2 and 4 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

10. Which of the following characteristics best describes the Great Indian Bustard?

(a) A forest-dwelling ground bird found mainly in dense evergreen forests

(b) A large terrestrial bird adapted to open grassland ecosystems

(c) A migratory waterbird dependent on coastal wetlands

(d)  A nocturnal bird of prey found in mountainous regions

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (05-03-2026):

1.      Answer: (b)

2.     Answer: (c)

3.     Answer: (c)

4.     Answer: (b)

5.     Answer: (b)

6.     Answer: (b)

7.     Answer: (b)

8.     Answer: (d)

9.     Answer: (a)

10.   Answer: (b)

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