1. The Quad consists of:
(a) India, U.S., Japan and Australia
(b) India, Russia, China and Brazil
(c) U.S., U.K., France and Germany
(d) India, Iran, Japan and South Korea
2. With reference to Fibre-Optic Drones, recently seen in modern conflicts, consider the following statements:
- They communicate with the operator through a fibre-optic cable rather than radio-frequency signals.
- They are largely immune to conventional electronic jamming and spoofing attacks.
- Fibre-optic communication works on the principle of total internal reflection.
- Their operational range is primarily constrained by the length of the fibre-optic cable carried by the drone.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. The recently discussed Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir Project is proposed on which one of the following rivers?
(a) Krishna
(b) Godavari
(c) Cauvery
(d) Pennar
4. With reference to the Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project, consider the following statements:
- It is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric project proposed on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir.
- The Chenab River is classified as a Western River under the Indus Waters Treaty, 1960.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. Consider the following statements regarding forest clearance for development projects in India:
- The Forest Advisory Committee is constituted under the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980.
- The Committee advises the Union Government on matters related to forest diversion.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
6. With reference to the Jonnagiri Gold Mine, consider the following statements:
- It is located in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh.
- It is an underground gold mine developed by NMDC.
- Mineral reserves represent the economically and legally extractable portion of identified mineral resources.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. Consider the following statements regarding gas-based power plants in India:
- Gas-based power plants can start and ramp up generation relatively quickly.
- They are particularly useful for balancing fluctuations arising from solar and wind power generation.
- The Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) is an electronic marketplace for trading natural gas.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. With reference to the Index of Services Production (ISP), consider the following statements:
- It is prepared by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
- It uses 2024 – 25 as the base year.
- It is released on a quarterly basis to track services-sector output.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(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 the southwest monsoon in India:
- It contributes nearly three-fourths of India’s annual rainfall.
- El Niño generally strengthens the Indian summer monsoon.
- The Madden-Julian Oscillation can influence short-term monsoon rainfall.
- Weak low-pressure systems can reduce rainfall over India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
10. Consider the following statements regarding the United Nations Security Council (UNSC):
- It consists of five permanent and ten non-permanent members.
- All members of the Security Council possess veto power.
- Non-permanent members are elected for two-year terms.
- The G4 grouping advocates expansion of the Security Council by adding new permanent as well as non-permanent members.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (25-06-2026):
1. Answer: A
2. Answer: D
3. Answer: C
4. Answer: C
5. Answer: C
6. Answer: A
7. Answer: D
8. Answer: A
9. Answer: B
10. Answer: A
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