1. Arrange the following NATO member countries from west to east:
1. Portugal
2. Germany
3. Poland
4. Estonia
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 – 2 – 3 – 4
(b) 1 – 3 – 2 – 4
(c) 2 – 1 – 3 – 4
(d) 1 – 2 – 4 – 3
2. With reference to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), consider the following statements:
1. NATO was established in 1949 as a collec-tive defence alliance.
2. Article 5 of NATO provides for collective de-fence among its members.
3. All European Union member states are also members of NATO.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. With reference to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, consider the following statements:
1. It provides incentives based on incremental production over a base year.
2. It is uniformly implemented across all sec-tors with identical incentive structures.
3. It aims to reduce import dependence while also promoting exports.
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
4. Arrange the following straits from East to West:
1. Strait of Malacca
2. Lombok Strait
3. Strait of Hormuz
4. Bab-el-Mandeb
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 – 2 – 3 – 4
(b) 2 – 1 – 3 – 4
(c) 1 – 2 – 4 – 3
(d) 2 – 1 – 4 – 3
5. With reference to India’s electronics and mobile manufacturing sector, consider the following statements:
1. India is currently the second-largest mobile phone producer in the world.
2. The United States, United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Italy are among the top export destinations for Indian electronic goods in FY 2024–25.
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
6. With reference to UNIFIL, consider the following statements:
1. It was established in 1978 by the UN Securi-ty Council.
2. It operates along the Lebanon–Israel border.
3. Its primary mandate is to supervise elections in Lebanon.
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. The group “M23”, often seen in news, is associated with which of the following regions?
(a) Sudan
(b) Democratic Republic of the Congo
(c) Ethiopia
(d) Israel
8. The “Blue Line”, frequently seen in news, refers to a boundary demarcated between which of the following countries?
(a) Lebanon and Syria
(b) Israel and Syria
(c) Israel and Jordan
(d) Israel and Lebanon
9. With reference to the discretionary powers of the Governor, consider the following statements:
1. The Governor is appointed by the President of India.
2. Article 161 empowers the Governor to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment.
3. The power under Article 161 is always exercised in the Governor’s personal discretion and is not subject to the advice of the Council of Ministers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. Consider the following statements regarding the Consumer Protection Act, 2019:
1. It provides for the establishment of the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA).
2. It deals with unfair trade practices including misleading advertisements.
3. It applies only to offline transactions and not to digital platforms.
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 (03-04-2026):
1. Answer: A
2. Answer: A
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: C
6. Answer: A
7. Answer: B
8. Answer: (d)
9. Answer: A
10. Answer: A
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