Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (21-07-2026)

1.     Artificial way of causing rainfall to reduce air pollution makes use of

(a) silver iodide and potassium iodide

(b) silver nitrate and potassium iodide

(c) silver iodide and potassium nitrate

(d) silver nitrate and potassium chloride

2.   Consider the following:

1. Cigarette butts
2. Eyeglass lenses
3. Car tyres

How many of them contain plastic?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All the three

(d) None

3.   With reference to dengue, consider the following statements:

1. Dengue is a viral disease mainly transmitted by infected female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.
2. The mosquito responsible for dengue transmission mainly bites during daytime.
3. QDENGA is a tetravalent vaccine that targets all four dengue virus serotypes.

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

4.    With reference to the World Trade Organization (WTO), consider the following statements:

1. The World Trade Organization (WTO) was formed following the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations.
2. The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies includes aquaculture under its scope.
3. The Agreement on Agriculture covers market access, domestic support and export competition.
4. The headquarters of the WTO is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

5.    Match the following components of Maglev technology with their functions:

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) A–2, B–3, C–1

(b) A–3, B–2, C–1

(c) A–1, B–3, C–2

(d) A–2, B–1, C–3

6.    With reference to PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, consider the following statements:

1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Power.
2. It aims to install rooftop solar systems in one crore households.
3. It seeks to enable households to obtain up to 300 units of electricity per month through rooftop solar.

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.    Which one of the following best describes the “duck curve” in electricity systems?

(a) The seasonal variation in hydropower generation caused by changing rainfall

(b) The daily fall in net electricity demand during high solar generation, followed by a steep rise after sunset

(c) The gradual decline in electricity demand due to improved energy efficiency

(d) The variation in wind-power generation caused by changing wind speeds

8.   With reference to the National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM), consider the following statements:

1. It is implemented by the Archaeological Survey of India under the Ministry of Tourism.
2. Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar is a key component of the mission.
3. It aims to document the cultural heritage of about 6.5 lakh Indian villages on a digital platform.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

9.    Which one of the following is not a constitutional ground for restricting peaceful assembly under Article 19(3)?

(a) Public order

(b) Sovereignty and integrity of India

(c) Administrative convenience

(d) Both (a) and (b)

10.  Consider the following statements regarding energy storage technologies:

1. Compressed-Air Energy Storage (CAES) stores pressurized air in underground caverns.
2. Pumped-Hydro Energy Storage (PHES) requires specific topographical elevation and water availability.
3. Flow batteries allow energy storage capacity to scale independently of power capacity.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (21-07-2026):

1.    Answer: A

2.   Answer: C

3.   Answer: D

4.   Answer: B

5.   Answer: A

6.   Answer: B

7.   Answer: B

8.   Answer: B

9.   Answer: C

10. Answer: C

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