1. With reference to Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs), consider the following fuel types:
- E0
- E20
- E35
- E50
- E100
Which of the above can be used in a Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV)?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
2. Consider the following statements regarding the IS 20201:2026 standard and Community Seed Banks:
- Community Seed Banks are locally managed institutions that collect, conserve, multiply and distribute traditional and indigenous seeds.
- IS 20201:2026 was released by the Bureau of Indian Standards to provide management requirements for Community Seed Banks across India.
- IS 20201:2026 aligns with SDG 6 by ensuring seed storage facilities maintain clean water access.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Statement-I: The India–Nepal cross-border remittance mechanism linking UPI with Nepal’s National Payments Interface reduces transaction costs and formalises remittance flows between the two countries.
Statement-II: UPI is developed and operated by the Reserve Bank of India as part of its retail payment infrastructure.
Select the Correct option below:
(a) Both are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
(b) Both are correct but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
4. Which one of the following best explains why Network Survey Vehicles (NSVs) represent an improvement over conventional road inspection methods for National Highway management?
(a) NSVs eliminate the need for GPS-based location tagging by using satellite imagery to assess road conditions remotely.
(b) NSVs carry out qualitative assessment of road surfaces based on driver feedback and visual inspection by trained engineers.
(c) NSVs use laser profilers, 3D sensors and high-resolution cameras to generate objective, data-driven assessments of road condition and geometry.
(d) NSVs replace the role of the National Highways Authority of India in planning highway maintenance by directly issuing repair orders.
5. Consider the following statements regarding the PM Vishwakarma Scheme and the One Station One Product (OSOP) initiative:
- The PM Vishwakarma Scheme is based on the pillars of Samman, Samarthya and Samriddhi, and provides support such as skill training, concessional credit and market linkages to traditional artisans and craftspeople.
- The One Station One Product (OSOP) initiative seeks to promote indigenous and locally made products by providing dedicated sales outlets at selected railway stations across India.
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. Consider the following statements regarding the electrospun nanofiber membrane developed by CSIR–IICT:
- The membrane achieves nearly 99.1% dye rejection efficiency, making it significant for industrial-scale textile wastewater treatment.
- The membrane is fabricated using a blend of Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) and Polyethersulfone (PES) through the electrospinning technique, which produces ultrafine fibres using an electric field.
- Graphene Oxide and Metal-Organic Frameworks are incorporated into the membrane to reduce its permeability and increase resistance to water flow.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional and legal framework governing Scheduled Caste status in India:
- Article 341 of the Constitution empowers the President to specify Scheduled Castes by public notification, and any inclusion or exclusion can be made only by Parliament through law.
- The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 currently extends SC status to Dalits belonging to Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist communities.
- The Justice K.G. Balakrishnan Commission was constituted under the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 to examine whether SC status can be extended to Dalits who converted to Jainism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
8. Which of the following international boundaries was demarcated by the Radcliffe Line?
(a) China and India
(b) India and Pakistan
(c) Afghanistan and Pakistan
(d) Afghanistan and India
9. Consider the following statements regarding ethanol blending policy in India:
- The National Policy on Biofuels, 2018 provides the policy framework for ethanol production and blending, and was amended in 2022 to enable additional feedstocks.
- India achieved the E20 blending target ahead of schedule and the Union Government has since exempted higher blends such as E22, E25, E27 and E30 from central excise duty.
- The Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme is implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
10. India achieved the E20 ethanol blending target ahead of schedule and is now exploring higher blends such as E25 and E30. The Union Government has exempted these higher blends from central excise duty. Which one of the following best explains the economic and energy security rationale underlying this policy decision?
(a) Higher ethanol blends attract excise duty exemption because ethanol, being a non-agricultural product, is not subject to domestic price support mechanisms.
(b) Exempting higher blends from excise duty incentivises their adoption, which expands the domestic market for agricultural feedstocks, reduces crude oil import dependence and strengthens the rural economy.
(c) The excise exemption is a temporary measure required under WTO agricultural subsidy norms to compensate sugar mills for diverting sugarcane from food to fuel use.
(d) The policy targets E30 exclusively since blends below 30% ethanol content do not achieve meaningful reduction in vehicular carbon emissions.
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (12-06-2026):
1. Answer: D
2. Answer: A
3. Answer: C
4. Answer: C
5. Answer: C
6. Answer: C
7. Answer: D
8. Answer: B
9. Answer: B
10. Answer: B
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