1. With reference to the Jungle Cat (Felis chaus), consider the following statements:
1. It is a habitat specialist found exclusively in the dense evergreen forests of the Western Ghats.
2. It is listed as ‘Critically Endangered’ in the IUCN Red List due to rapid habitat loss.
3. It performs a vital ecosystem service by act-ing as a natural pest controller in agricultural landscapes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
2. With reference to Article 25 of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
1. The right to propagate religion includes the right to spread religious beliefs, but does not confer a fundamental right to convert another person.
2. The freedom of conscience and the right to profess, practice and propagate religion are absolute rights.
3. The State can regulate or restrict secular activities associated with religious practice, including economic and financial matters.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Consider the following statements regarding extracellular RNA (exRNA):
1. It is RNA that exists outside cells and is found in body fluids like blood, saliva, and urine.
2. exRNA travels in molecular containers to protect it from enzymatic breakdown.
3. It functions solely in immune system responses and has no role in tissue repair or development.
4. Bacterial exRNA cannot persist in disinfected drinking water.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
4. Consider the following statements with reference to the Group of Seven (G7):
1. It is a formal international organisation with a permanent secretariat and legally binding decisions.
2. Russia was once a member of the grouping, but it was suspended after the annexation of Crimea.
3. The Vaux-de-Cernay Statement called for de-escalation in West Asia and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Consider the following statements about PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan):
1. Launched in 2019 by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, it aims to promote solarisation of agriculture pumps and reduce diesel dependence.
2. Component A focuses on decentralised so-lar power plants, while Component C deals with solarisation of grid-connected agricul-ture pumps.
3. PM-KUSUM 2.0 proposes adding Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to address solar supply-demand mismatch in agricul-ture.
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
6. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was established in 1861 by:
(a) Alexander Cunningham
(b) James Prinsep
(c) John Marshall
(d) William Jones
7. Consider the following statements about NASA’s Artemis II mission:
1. It is the first crewed lunar flyby mission (no landing) following Artemis I launched in 2022.
2. The crew includes the first woman, first per-son of colour, and first non-American astro-naut on a lunar mission.
3. It operates under the Artemis Accords framework, to which India is a signatory.
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
8. The Ust-Luga Port, recently seen in the news, is best described as:
(a) A major natural gas pipeline connecting Russia and Germany
(b) A key oil export terminal located on the Baltic Sea coast of Russia
(c) A strategic naval base of NATO in Eastern Europe
(d) A river port located on the Volga River used for inland trade
9. With reference to the PM E-DRIVE Scheme (Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement), consider the following statements:
1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme aimed at providing interest subvention for EV manu-facturing units.
2. It is implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
3. Under the scheme, private electric cars (e-4W) intended for personal use are not eligi-ble for demand incentives.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. Consider the following statements about Balirajgarh:
1. It is located in Madhubani district of Bihar and features massive brick fortifications in-dicating a large urban settlement.
2. The site shows continuous habitation from Mauryan to Pala periods and is linked to the Mithila civilisation.
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 (30-03-2026):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (a)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (d)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (d)
8. Answer: (b)
9. Answer: (c)
10. Answer: (c)
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