1. Which of the following is NOT a member of the G7?
(a) Canada
(b) Italy
(c) Australia
(d) Japan
2. An e-commerce revenue model where the seller has control over pricing but doesn’t keep products in stock and instead transfers customer orders and shipment details to a third-party supplier, who then ships the goods directly to the customer, is called:
(a) Dropshipping Model
(b) Affiliate Revenue Model
(c) Transaction Fee Revenue Model
(d) Agency Revenue Model
3. Consider the following statements regarding Articles 21 and 22 of the Indian Constitution:
- Article 21 guarantees the right to life and personal liberty to citizens only.
- Article 22 provides protection against arbitrary arrest and detention for all persons.
- Preventive detention laws must satisfy the procedural safeguards prescribed under Article 22.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Consider the following statements regarding surface ozone formation:
- Surface ozone is a primary pollutant emitted directly from combustion sources.
- Heatwaves accelerate ozone formation by intensifying photochemical reactions involving nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds.
- Ozone levels typically persist for several weeks after a heatwave subsides.
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
5. Statement-I: A record rise in India’s merchandise exports guarantees a narrowing of the overall trade deficit.
Statement-II: Trade deficit is determined by the relative growth rates of both imports and exports, not by the absolute value of exports alone.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II explains Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II 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, and Statement-II is correct
6. Consider the following statements about Steel Slag Road Technology developed by CSIR-CRRI:
- Steel slag road technology can completely replace natural aggregates.
- Roads built using this technology require less pavement thickness compared to conventional bituminous roads for equivalent load capacity.
- The technology promotes a circular economy by diverting industrial waste from landfills.
- Steel slag aggregate provides lower compressive strength than conventional natural stone aggregates.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
7. Which one of the following best explains why surface ozone formation intensifies specifically during heatwave conditions?
(a) Heatwaves reduce atmospheric humidity, which slows down the breakdown of NOx and allows ozone to accumulate.
(b) Higher temperatures accelerate photochemical reactions between nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds and sunlight, producing more ozone.
(c) Heatwaves increase wind speed, preventing ozone dispersion and causing localised accumulation near the surface.
(d) Elevated temperatures cause stratospheric ozone to descend to ground level, raising surface concentrations.
8. Which of the following transactions would be recorded in India’s Current Account?
- Export of software services.
- Remittances received from Indians working abroad.
- Foreign Direct Investment into India.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. Consider the following statements regarding critical minerals and India–US cooperation:
- China controls nearly 90% of global critical mineral processing.
- Critical minerals are characterised not only by their economic importance but also by the risk of supply-chain disruption.
- Gallium and tungsten are among the minerals classified as critical due to their role in semiconductors and defence technologies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. Consider the following statements regarding Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) systems:
- They are designed exclusively to intercept cruise missiles.
- They rely on a network of radars, interceptor missiles and command-and-control systems.
- India is among a small group of countries possessing advanced BMD capabilities against long-range ballistic missile threats.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (16-06-2026):
1. Answer: C
2. Answer: A
3. Answer: B
4. Answer: B
5. Answer: D
6. Answer: C
7. Answer: B
8. Answer: A
9. Answer: D
10. Answer: A
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