1. Which of the following best describes “Fast Fashion”?
(a) A clothing model that prioritizes durability, repairability and long-term use of garments.
(b) A business model based on rapid design, mass production and low-cost sale of trend-based clothing.
(c) A traditional textile system based on handloom production with shorter weaving cycles.
(d) A government-led strategy to accelerate textile exports through faster logistics.
2. Consider the following groupings:
1. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
2. Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
3. BRICS
4. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
5. G20
Iran is a member of how many of the above organizations?
(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) Only four
(d) All five
3. With reference to the World Gold Council (WGC), consider the following statements:
1. It is an intergovernmental organization established under the United Nations.
2. It represents leading gold mining companies globally.
3. It publishes reports and data related to global gold demand and supply trends.
4. India is a founding member of the World Gold Council.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
4. Consider the following statements regarding the proposed adoption of E100 (100% ethanol) as an automotive fuel in India:
1. It can reduce dependence on crude oil imports and improve energy security.
2. It may lead to lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional petrol.
3. It can increase demand for water-intensive crops like sugarcane, raising sustainability concerns.
4. It may require significant changes in vehicle engine design and fuel infrastructure.
5. It can potentially create a conflict between food security and fuel production.
Which of the above are possible consequences of the implementation of E100?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 2, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5Top of Form
5. Consider the following statements:
1. Brain death is an irreversible cessation of all brain activity.
2. A brain-dead person is considered medically and legally dead even if the heart is beating and blood circulation is maintained.
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. The term “cocaine hippos”, recently in news, refers to an invasive population of hippos found in which of the following countries?
(a) Brazil
(b) Colombia
(c) Venezuela
(d) Peru
7. With reference to the Hippopotamus, consider the following statements:
1. Hippopotamuses are highly territorial and can exhibit aggressive behaviour, especially in water.
2. Native hippopotamuses can be found in India.
3. Hippopotamuses usually give birth in water, and the calves are capable of swimming soon after birth.
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
8. “Manus AI”, recently seen in news, is best described as:
(a) An artificial intelligence chatbot designed primarily for converting Indian ancient manuscripts
(b) An advanced artificial intelligence system developed by the Government of India to analyse philosophical questions
(c) A general-purpose artificial intelligence agent capable of interacting with external tools, applications, and real-time data
(d) An artificial intelligence model focused on automating all manual tasks performed by humans
9. Which of the following best explains the term “tech decoupling”?
(a) Integration of global technology markets under a single regulatory system
(b) Separation of technological ecosystems between major global powers
(c) Privatization of technology firms by governments
(d) Free flow of data across international borders
10. Which of the following raw materials are commonly used for ethanol production in India?
- Sugarcane
- Maize
- Damaged food grains
- Lignocellulosic biomass
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 2 and 4 only
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (30-04-2026):
1. Answer: B
2. Answer: B
3. Answer: A
4. Answer: D
5. Answer: C
6. Answer: B
7. Answer: B
8. Answer: C
9. Answer: B
10. Answer: C
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