1. A newly recorded frog looks almost identical to a known species but genetic analysis shows that it is evolutionarily distinct. This is an example of:
(a) Keystone species
(b) Invasive species
(c) Cryptic species
(d) Flagship species
2. Consider the following statements about a missile:
- It belongs to India’s longest-range ballistic missile series.
- It was developed as part of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme.
The above statements refer to which of the following?
(a) BrahMos
(b) Agni
(c) Prithvi
(d) S-400
3. Consider the following statements about Buddhism and Jainism:
- Sariputra and Mahamoggallana were chief disciples of Mahavira.
- Buddha Purnima commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death/Mahaparinirvana of Gautama Buddha.
- Mongolia has a strong tradition of Theravada Buddhism.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
4. What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs?
1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee
2. Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs
3. Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-Service matters
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
5. In Buddhism, the term relics generally refers to:
(a) Only written Buddhist manuscripts
(b) Sacred remains or objects connected with Buddha or revered Buddhist saints
(c) Only Buddhist monasteries built outside India
(d) Administrative records of Buddhist councils
6. Consider the following statements about BrahMos:
- It is a hypersonic cruise missile.
- It is indigenously developed by India.
- It can be launched only from land-based platforms.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) None
7. Consider the following statements about the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST):
- It is considered the scientific successor to the Hubble Space Telescope.
- It is a space telescope used to observe distant stars, galaxies and planets.
- It can help scientists study planets outside our Solar System.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. The Musandam Peninsula, located near the Strait of Hormuz, is associated with which of the following countries?
(a) Oman
(b) Jordan
(c) Lebanon
(d) Yemen
9. Which of the following best captures the meaning of digital sovereignty?
(a) Complete nationalisation of all digital companies and compulsory banning of foreign cloud services
(b) Ability of a country to exercise effective control over critical data, cloud infrastructure, digital platforms and AI capacity while engaging with global technology
(c) Mere localisation of all social media servers without concern for cloud resilience, AI capacity or regulatory control
(d) Dependence on the most efficient global private cloud providers, provided they offer low-cost services and advanced technology
10. Consider the following statements about Scheduled Tribes:
- The Constitution defines Scheduled Tribes as those communities having distinctive culture, geographical isolation, backwardness and shyness of contact with the larger community.
- The President specifies Scheduled Tribes in relation to a State or Union Territory after consultation with the Governor, where applicable.
- Any inclusion or exclusion from the Scheduled Tribe list can be made only by Parliament through law.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (01-06-2026):
1. Answer: C
2. Answer: B
3. Answer: B
4. Answer: D
5. Answer: B
6. Answer: D
7. Answer: D
8. Answer: A
9. Answer: B
10. Answer: B
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