1. Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY):
- It is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- It provides ₹5,000 in two instalments for the first living child.
- It has been integrated under Mission Shakti.
- It provides ₹6,000 for the second child if the child is a girl.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
2. Which of the following best describes the Fully Accessible Route (FAR)?
(a) A channel allowing non-residents to invest in specified Government Securities without standard FPI limits
(b) A route allowing domestic retail investors to directly buy RBI bonds at subsidised rates
(c) A mechanism under SEBI for NRI equity investments in listed Indian companies
(d) A framework allowing Indian companies to issue bonds in foreign markets without RBI approval
3. Consider the following statements regarding Great Nicobar Island:
- It is the southernmost island of the Andaman and Nicobar group.
- Indira Point, India’s southernmost tip, is located on this island.
- The Shompen are a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) inhabiting this island.
- Its biosphere reserve is recognised under UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere Programme.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
4. Consider the following statements regarding Small Hydro Power (SHP) in India:
- SHP projects are defined as hydropower projects up to 25 MW capacity.
- SHP is promoted by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
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
5. Consider the following statements regarding spin currents and magnons:
- Spin currents carry information through the flow of electron spin rather than electric charge.
- Magnons are waves of collective spin motion that can carry information with low energy loss.
- Sound waves can influence magnetic disturbances in materials and help generate spin currents.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
6. Consider the following statements regarding Dark Patterns in India:
- Dark patterns are deceptive design practices that manipulate user choices through interfaces — examples include hidden charges, drip pricing and subscription traps.
- The Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023 were issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
- Dark Patterns Buster Hackathon was launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. With reference to Sagittarius A*, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It is the supermassive black hole located at the centre of the Milky Way Galaxy.
- It lies in the direction of the Sagittarius constellation.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
8. Consider the following statements:
- COP31 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is scheduled to be hosted in Antalya, Türkiye.
- The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a trade measure that imposes a carbon-related charge on certain imports based on their embedded emissions.
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
9. Which of the following connectivity projects is/are a part of cooperation between India and the ASEAN member countries?
- Kaladan Multi- Model Transit Transport Project
- IMT Trilateral Highway
- Agartala-Akhaura Rail Line
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 2 only
10. With reference to the Chandrasekhar Limit and black holes, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- The Chandrasekhar Limit represents the maximum mass that a white dwarf star can have while remaining stable.
- If the remnant core of a massive star exceeds the Chandrasekhar Limit, it may undergo further gravitational collapse.
- Every star whose mass exceeds the Chandrasekhar Limit directly becomes a black hole.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (10-06-2026):
1. Answer: D
2. Answer: A
3. Answer: D
4. Answer: A
5. Answer: C
6. Answer: C
7. Answer: C
8. Answer: C
9. Answer: A
10. Answer: A
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