1. With reference to the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), consider the following statements:
1. It aims to provide Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) with potable water to every rural household.
2. It is implemented entirely by the Union Government with 100% central funding for all States.
3. It mandates women’s representation in Vil-lage Water & Sanitation Committees.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
2. With reference to the Economic Stabilisation Fund, consider the following statements:
1. It is proposed to provide fiscal space to manage global economic shocks such as oil price volatility and supply-chain disruptions.
2. The fund is created through the Supplemen-tary Demand for Grants approved by Parlia-ment.
3. Supplementary Demand for Grants are pro-vided under Article 115 of the Constitution.
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 factors would likely lead to an increase in FPI ‘outflows’ from the Indian economy?
1. Appreciation of the Indian Rupee against the US Dollar.
2. A significant hike in interest rates by the US Federal Reserve.
3. Widening of India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD).
4. Improvement in India’s sovereign credit rat-ing by global agencies.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
4. In which of the following border dispute regions is the Preah Vihear Temple located?
(a) Armenia-Azerbaijan
(b) Thailand-Cambodia
(c) Afghanistan-Pakistan
(d) Israel-Jordan
5. Consider the following geographic features and their proximity to Cuba:
1. Yucatán Channel: Separates Cuba from Mexico.
2. Straits of Florida: Separates Cuba from the United States.
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
6. Consider the following pairs of Rivers and their Confluence Points:
1. Musi and Krishna: Wadapally
2. Tungabhadra and Krishna: Sangameswaram
3. Pranhita and Godavari: Kaleshwaram
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
7. With reference to Subhas Chandra Bose, consider the following statements:
1. He was the first Indian to be selected to the Indian Civil Service (ICS).
2. During his presidency of the Haripura Ses-sion (1938) of the Indian National Congress, the National Planning Committee was set up under Jawaharlal Nehru.
3. He founded the All-India Forward Bloc after differences with the Congress leadership.
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. Consider the following statements regarding the WHO Pandemic Agreement:
1. It was adopted by the World Health Assembly in May 2025.
2. The agreement aims to strengthen global cooperation for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response.
3. It legally mandates countries to share vaccines with all other nations during pandemics.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. Exercise LAMITIYE is a biennial joint military exercise conducted between India and:
(a) Mauritius
(b) Seychelles
(c) Maldives
(d) Sri Lanka
10. Consider the following statements regarding the National Chambal Sanctuary:
1. It is located at the tri-junction of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
2. The sanctuary was primarily established for the conservation of the Ganges River dolphin.
3. It is an important habitat for the critically endangered gharial.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (14-03-2026):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (d)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (c)
6. Answer: (d)
7. Answer: (b)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (c)
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