1. Soyuz MS-29, recently seen in the news, is a:
(a) Space telescope
(b) Russian crewed spacecraft
(c) Lunar rover
(d) Reusable launch vehicle
2. With reference to Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), which one of the following is correct?
(a) Participating countries adopt a common external tariff
(b) They eliminate all restrictions on labour mobility
(c) They reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers without necessarily creating a common external tariff
(d) They require participating countries to adopt a common currency
3. The Double Contribution Convention (DCC) between India and the United Kingdom primarily seeks to:
(a) eliminate double taxation on corporate profits
(b) prevent temporary workers and employers from paying social-security contributions in both countries
(c) provide dual citizenship to skilled professionals
(d) establish a common pension system
4. The concept of ‘Begumpura’, associated with Guru Ravidas, refers to:
(a) A sacred pilgrimage centre associated with the Bhakti movement
(b) An ideal society free from caste discrimination, oppression and fear
(c) A devotional compilation containing the hymns of Guru Ravidas
(d) A spiritual path that advocates renunciation of worldly life
5. With reference to India’s recently notified framework prohibiting the import of goods produced using forced labour, consider the following statements:
- The framework adopts the definition of forced labour given under the ILO Forced Labour Convention.
- The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is the authority empowered to investigate allegations of forced labour in imported goods.
- The prohibition applies only to goods manufactured entirely through forced labour.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. With reference to Paraquat Dichloride, consider the following statements:
- It is a non-selective herbicide used to clear weeds after harvesting.
- It has a specific antidote available for cases of accidental poisoning.
- Pesticides in India are regulated under the Insecticides Act, 1968.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. With reference to aptamers, consider the following statements:
- They are artificially selected nucleic acid sequences capable of binding specific molecular targets.
- They are naturally produced by B-lymphocytes following antigen exposure.
- They can serve as alternatives to antibodies in certain diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. The International Space Station (ISS) primarily operates in:
(a) Geostationary orbit
(b) Medium Earth orbit
(c) Low Earth orbit
(d) Lunar orbit
9. With reference to Horizontal Gene Transfer (HGT), consider the following statements:
- It involves the transfer of genetic material between organisms without parent-to-offspring inheritance.
- It occurs only between organisms belonging to the same species.
- It is commonly observed among bacteria and contributes to the spread of antibiotic resistance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. Consider the following countries:
- India
- Pakistan
- Israel
- North Korea
How many of the above have never been Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of nuclear weapons (NPT)?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (15-07-2026):
1. Answer: B
2. Answer: C
3. Answer: B
4. Answer: B
5. Answer: A
6. Answer: B
7. Answer: B
8. Answer: C
9. Answer: B
10. Answer: C
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