1. When evaluating methane as a greenhouse gas, consider the following statements:
1. Methane has a significantly greater warming effect than carbon dioxide over a short time frame.
2. Methane persists in the atmosphere for a longer duration than carbon dioxide.
3. Mitigating methane emissions can effective-ly reduce warming in the near future.
Which of the statements above are accurate?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
2. With reference to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), consider the following statements:
1. NPT aims to prevent nuclear weapons spread and promote peaceful nuclear ener-gy use.
2. It recognizes five Nuclear Weapon States based on 1967 possession.
3. Article X permits withdrawal with three months’ notice for supreme national inter-ests.
4. India, Pakistan, and Israel are non-signatories to NPT.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. With reference to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), consider the following statements:
1. FCRA regulates foreign contributions re-ceived by individuals and organisations in In-dia.
2. It is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs, with FCRA registration valid for 5 years.
3. Organisations must maintain a designated FCRA account at SBI’s New Delhi Main Branch.
4. The 2020 amendment reduced administra-tive expense cap to 20% but permitted sub-granting of foreign funds.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. Which of the following best describes the difference between Disinvestment and Asset Monetization?
(a) Both involve permanent transfer of ownership
(b) Disinvestment involves leasing, while monetization involves selling
(c) Disinvestment transfers ownership, while monetization retains ownership
(d) Both are identical in nature
5. With reference to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) Amendment Bill, 2025, consider the following statements:
1. It shifts focus from debt recovery to busi-ness resolution and revival while preserving going concern value.
2. It introduces Creditor-Initiated Insolvency Resolution Process (CIIRP) for out-of-court proceedings by select financial institutions.
3. It expands Committee of Creditors (CoC) powers to appoint, remove, and supervise liquidators.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. With reference to the environmental impact of rocket re-entries, particularly those of reusable launch vehicles such as Falcon 9, consider the following statements:
1. Rocket re-entry emissions release sub-stances such as black carbon and aluminium oxides that can influence atmospheric chemistry.
2. These emissions can catalyze chemical reac-tions in the stratosphere, contributing to ozone layer depletion.
3. The impact of rocket emissions is largely confined to the troposphere and has negli-gible effects on higher atmospheric layers.
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
7. Which of the following statements regarding Radiative Forcing Accounting (RFA) is/are correct?
1. Radiative forcing measures the change in energy balance in the Earth’s atmosphere due to greenhouse gases and aerosols.
2. Positive radiative forcing leads to cooling of the Earth’s surface, while negative radiative forcing results in warming.
3. RFA is primarily used to quantify the impact of human activities on climate change over a specific time frame.
4. The concept of RFA is only applicable to long-lived greenhouse gases and does not consider short-lived climate pollutants.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, and 3 only
(d) All of the above
8. Which of the following statements regarding Denotified and Nomadic Tribes (DNTs) is/are correct?
1. DNTs were originally classified as criminal tribes under the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871.
2. The term “Denotified” refers to tribes that have been officially recognized and granted certain rights by the government.
3. Nomadic tribes are those that traditionally do not have a fixed residence and move from place to place.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
9. With reference to Census 2027, consider the following statements:
1. It will be India’s first fully digital Census with provisions for self-enumeration.
2. Individual-level Census data can be shared with States under the Right to Information Act.
3. Census is conducted under the Census Act, 1948 and is a Union subject.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 only
10. With reference to delimitation in India, consider the following statements:
1. Article 81 of the Constitution mandates that representation in Lok Sabha should be based on population.
2. Delimitation after 2026 may alter the distri-bution of seats among States based on the latest Census.
3. The number of Lok Sabha seats has been periodically revised after every Census with-out any restriction.
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 (31-03-2026):
1. Answer: (a)
2. Answer: (d)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (d)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (c)
8.  Answer: (c)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: (a)
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