1. Kabir Das is most closely associated with which school or aspect of the Bhakti movement?
(a) Saguna Bhakti, worship of deity forms
(b) Nirguni Bhakti, devotion to a formless God
(c) Shakta Bhakti, worship of the Divine Mother
(d) Vaishnava Bhakti, devotion to Vishnu
2. Which one of the following correctly distinguishes phishing from spoofing?
(a) Phishing encrypts messages, while spoofing decrypts them.
(b) Phishing tricks users into revealing information, while spoofing creates a false identity or appearance.
(c) Phishing affects only banks, while spoofing affects only government agencies.
(d) Phishing is legal, while spoofing is always permitted by digital platforms.
3. Which one of the following best explains why microgravity has become an important tool in cancer research?
(a) It accelerates cell division, allowing researchers to observe complete tumour development within a few hours.
(b) It creates a biological environment in which tumour cells behave more similarly to those inside the human body.
(c) It permanently suppresses cancer cell growth, making experiments safer.
(d) It eliminates the effects of genetic mutations on cancer progression.
4. With reference to Article 25(2) of the Constitution of India, which of the following matters may be regulated by the State?
- Management of temple finances.
- Abolition of caste-based restrictions on entry into public Hindu temples.
- Performance of essential religious rituals as prescribed by a religion.
- Administration of temple properties.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
5. Ancient Taxila flourished under which of the following ruling powers?
- Achaemenid Persians
- Mauryas
- Indo-Greeks
- Kushanas
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
6. Consider the following statements regarding AI hallucinations:
- AI hallucinations refer to the generation of false or fabricated information that is presented as factual.
- AI hallucinations in judicial proceedings may include fictitious case laws and legal citations.
- AI hallucinations occur only when an AI system is trained on insufficient data.
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. Consider the following components while estimating the Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE):
- Capital cost
- Operation and maintenance cost
- Fuel cost
- Lifetime electricity generation
How many of the above are considered in estimating LCOE?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
8. Consider the following statements regarding critical minerals security:
- Urban mining recovers critical minerals from waste such as discarded electronics and batteries.
- Recycling critical minerals supports a circular economy and reduces import dependence.
- Mine tailings, being final waste, contain no recoverable critical minerals.
- Recycling can offer a faster route to mineral security than new domestic mining, which takes years to become productive.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
9. Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY):
- It is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- It aims at the socio-economic and educational empowerment of Scheduled Castes.
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
10. Consider the following statements about the Tropic of Cancer in India:
- It passes through eight Indian states.
- It passes through the state of Manipur.
- The river Mahi cuts the Tropic of Cancer twice.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (03-07-2026):
1. Answer: B
2. Answer: B
3. Answer: B
4. Answer: A
5. Answer: D
6. Answer: A
7. Answer: D
8. Answer: C
9. Answer: B
10. Answer: B
Source: (The Indian Express, The Hindu, Live Mint)
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