1. In the context of regional industrial development, the term “anchor industry” is best understood as:
(a) an industry established exclusively to supply goods to the government
(b) a large enterprise whose presence attracts suppliers and related economic activities
(c) a public-sector industry controlling all production within an industrial corridor
(d) an industry whose location is determined solely by proximity to raw materials
2. The expression “territorial trap” in the management of transboundary rivers refers to:
(a) treating a naturally interconnected river solely within separate political boundaries
(b) preventing vessels of one country from navigating through another country
(c) transferring ownership of a river to an international organization
(d) linking two river basins through canals without considering economic costs
3. A ship sailing from Mumbai to Rotterdam through the shortest conventional route is most likely to pass through which one of the following sequences?
(a) Arabian Sea–Strait of Hormuz–Red Sea–Suez Canal–Mediterranean Sea
(b) Arabian Sea–Gulf of Aden–Bab el-Mandeb–Red Sea–Suez Canal–Mediterranean Sea
(c) Arabian Sea–Bab el-Mandeb–Persian Gulf–Suez Canal–Mediterranean Sea
(d) Arabian Sea–Gulf of Oman–Strait of Hormuz–Red Sea–Mediterranean Sea
4. Consider the following pairs:
| Famous place | Region |
| Bodhgaya | Baghelkhand |
| Khajuraho | Bundelkhand |
| Shirdi | Vidarbha |
| Nasik (Nashik) | Malwa |
| Tirupati | Rayalaseema |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5
(c) 2 and 5 only
(d) 1, 3, 4 and 5
5. With reference to the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026, consider the following statements:
- It covers only the revival and expansion of existing urea plants.
- It provides for the separation of fixed and variable costs.
- It prescribes a Return on Equity band with a floor and a ceiling.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
6. With reference to the Direct Benefit Transfer system for fertilizers in India, consider the following statements:
- Fertilizer subsidy is transferred directly to the bank accounts of farmers before purchase.
- Retail sales of subsidised fertilizers are recorded through Point-of-Sale devices.
- Subsidy is released to fertilizer companies on the basis of actual sales to beneficiaries.
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. With reference to the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework, consider the following statements:
- It has been developed under the aegis of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- It provides for the automatic exchange of information relating to crypto-asset transactions between participating jurisdictions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of the above
8. With reference to the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, consider the following statements:
- It is an apex development financial institution for agriculture and rural development.
- It is responsible for formulating and implementing India’s monetary policy.
- It provides refinance support to eligible financial institutions engaged in rural credit.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: An increase in the nominal income of a rural household does not necessarily imply an increase in its real income.
Statement II: A rise in the general price level can offset the increase in the household’s nominal income.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II explains Statement I
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I
(c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
(d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct
10. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Changes in monsoon rainfall and glacier conditions can affect the implementation of a river-water-sharing agreement.
Statement II: Such agreements may rely on historical river-flow patterns that may become less reliable under climate change.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II explains Statement I
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I
(c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
(d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (28-07-2026):
1. Answer: B
2. Answer: A
3. Answer: B
4. Answer: C
5. Answer: B
6. Answer: B
7. Answer: C
8. Answer: B
9. Answer: A
10. Answer: A
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