Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (02-07-2026)

1.    Consider the following products:

1. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
2. Petrol
3. Kerosene
4. Diesel
5. Dimethyl Ether (DME)

How many of the above can be obtained as fractions during the fractional distillation of crude oil?

(a) Only two

(b) Only three

(c) Only four

(d) All five

2.   Which of the following are potential benefits of coal gasification for India?

1. Reducing dependence on imported petroleum-based fuels and chemicals
2. Producing methanol, hydrogen, fertilisers and Dimethyl Ether
3. Promoting industrial diversification and domestic manufacturing
4. Facilitating the separation and capture of carbon dioxide compared with direct coal burning

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

3.   Consider the following statements regarding a common hen’s egg:

1. The entire unfertilised egg laid by a hen constitutes a single cell.
2. The eggshell is porous.
3. Egg white is rich in high-quality protein but contains very little fat.
4. Eggs are natural sources of vitamin C and dietary fibre.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 2, 3 and 4 only4

4.   “Fable 5”, which was recently in the news, is a:

(a) Quantum-computing processor developed by Google

(b) Large Language Model developed by Anthropic

(c) Cybersecurity framework developed by Microsoft

(d) Open-source operating system developed by Meta

5.   Consider the following statements regarding Choline:

1. It is an essential nutrient required for brain development, memory and nerve signalling.
2. Eggs are a rich natural source of choline.

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:

1. Both the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank were established at the Bretton Woods Conference in 1944.
2. The headquarters of both the IMF and the World Bank are located in Washington, D.C.
3. India is a member of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).

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

7.   Match List I with List II:

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a) 1–B, 2–A, 3–C

(b) 1–A, 2–C, 3–B

(c) 1–C, 2–B, 3–A

(d) 1–B, 2–C, 3–A

8.   The primary objective of the eSARAS platform is to:

(a) Facilitate online procurement of agricultural inputs by farmers.

(b) Provide a digital marketplace for products made by Self-Help Groups.

(c) Promote digital lending for MSMEs through public sector banks.

(d) Facilitate cross-border exports of Indian handicrafts through customs integration.

9.    Consider the following entities:

1. Government and Parliament of India
2. Government and Legislature of a State
3. Local authorities
4. Other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India

Which of the above are included within the expression “State” under Article 12 of the Constitution of India?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

10. Which of the following is/are correct inference/inferences from isothermal maps in the month of January?

1. The isotherms deviate to the north over the ocean and to the south over the continent.
2. The presence of cold ocean currents, Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift make the North Atlantic Ocean colder and the isotherms bend towards the north.

Select the answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (02-07-2026):

1.    Answer: C

2.   Answer: D

3.   Answer: B

4.   Answer: B

5.   Answer: C

6.   Answer: A

7.   Answer: A

8.   Answer: B

9.   Answer: D

10.  Answer: A

Source: (The Indian Express, The Hindu, Live Mint)

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