1. Consider the following quantities:
- “A” is the total length of India’s land borders with neighbouring countries, measured in kilometres.
- “B” is the revised total length of India’s coastline, including the coastlines of its islands, measured in kilometres.
- “C” is the maximum seaward extent of an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) permitted under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, measured in kilometres.
Which one of the following correctly represents the relationship among A, B and C?
(a) B > A > C
(b) C > B > A
(c) A > C > B
(d) A > B > C
2. India recently became the world’s leading ship-recycling nation. Which one of the following is India’s major ship-recycling centre?
(a) Kandla
(b) Paradip
(c) Alang-Sosiya
(d) Cochin
3. Consider the following statements regarding economic sanctions:
- A sanctions waiver is an exemption from certain sanctions.
- Secondary sanctions can target foreign entities dealing with a sanctioned country.
- A sanctions waiver can allow specific financial transactions that would otherwise be restricted.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
4. Which one of the following best describes the primary function of the Kavach system deployed on Indian Railways?
(a) It optimises fuel efficiency of locomotives using AI-based speed modulation.
(b) It automatically applies brakes to prevent collisions when a danger signal is not responded to.
(c) It provides real-time GPS-based tracking of passenger coaches for public visibility.
(d) It manages freight scheduling across railway zones using LTE communication.
5. Consider the following statements about National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED):
- NAFED is registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002.
- It procures commodities under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) when market prices exceed the Minimum Support Price.
- PSS is a component of PM-AASHA.
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
6. Statement-I: Article 39A of the Indian Constitution directs the State to provide free legal aid and ensure equal justice.
Statement-II: DISHA 2.0 is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Department of Justice.
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, but Statement-II is correct.
7. Consider the following statements regarding the Western Ghats:
- They extend across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu only.
- They are recognised as one of the world’s eight hottest hotspots of biodiversity.
- Rivers such as the Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery and Periyar originate in the Western Ghats.
- The lion-tailed macaque is an endemic species of the Western Ghats.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
8. Consider the following statements regarding Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) drugs:
- An FDC contains two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients combined in a fixed ratio in a single dosage form.
- Rational FDCs may improve patient adherence by reducing the number of pills to be taken.
- Irrational use of antibiotic FDCs can contribute to antimicrobial resistance.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
9. With reference to Bolivia, consider the following statements:
- Bolivia is a landlocked country in South America.
- It shares borders with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile and Peru.
- La Paz is the constitutional capital of Bolivia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. With reference to Biochar, consider the following statements:
- It is a charcoal-like substance produced from biomass through a process called pyrolysis.
- It is highly porous and can retain water and nutrients in the soil.
- It decomposes rapidly in soil and releases carbon back into the atmosphere within a few years.
- It can contribute to carbon sequestration.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (23-06-2026):
1. Answer: D
2. Answer: C
3. Answer: C
4. Answer: B
5. Answer: A
6. Answer: C
7. Answer: D
8. Answer: C
9. Answer: A
10. Answer: A
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