1. With reference to the Asiatic Lion, consider the following statements:
1. The only free-ranging population of the Asiatic Lion survives in and around the Gir landscape in Gujarat.
2. The conservation status of the Asiatic Lion on the IUCN Red List is Endangered.
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
2. Consider the following statements regarding the Anti-Defection Law:
- The political party is the parent organisation, while the legislature party consists of its elected MPs or MLAs.
- A majority within the legislature party automatically becomes the original political party.
- The Speaker’s decision on disqualification is subject to judicial review.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. With reference to the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) and the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026, consider the following statements:
- The Indian Statistical Institute was founded by P.C. Mahalanobis in 1931.
- The ISI Act, 1959 declared the Institute an Institution of National Importance.
- The Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026 converts ISI into a profit-making public sector undertaking.
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
4. Consider the following statements regarding the NAMASTE Scheme:
- NAMASTE stands for National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem.
- It is jointly implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
- The scheme promotes mechanisation, skill training, health insurance and rehabilitation of sanitation workers.
- The scheme aims to replace manual sewer cleaning with safe and mechanised methods.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
5. With reference to the Supreme Court’s report “Judgments and Gender: Sensitivity and Compassion in Writing Judgments”, consider the following statements:
- It recommends that courts adopt a trauma-informed approach while dealing with survivors of sexual offences.
- It discourages judges from allowing irrelevant questions regarding a survivor’s sexual history.
- It replaces the 2023 Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes, which is no longer applicable.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. With reference to the factors increasing flood risk in Kerala, consider the following statements:
- Siltation raises the riverbed, thereby reducing the river’s carrying capacity.
- Wetlands and floodplains help moderate floods by storing excess rainwater.
- Urbanisation increases groundwater infiltration, thereby reducing surface runoff.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
7. With reference to Clouded Leopard, consider the following statements:
- It is endemic to the North Eastern states of India.
- It prefers to live in lowland tropical rainforests.
- It is categorized as vulnerable species under the IUCN Red list.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
8. Asan Conservation Reserve, recently seen in the news, is located in which Indian state?
(a) Assam
(b) Uttarakhand
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Tamil Nadu
9. Consider the following statements regarding the geographical and ecological profile of Glaw Lake:
1. It is a high-altitude natural freshwater lake situated in the Eastern Himalayan biodiversity hotspot.
2. The lake serves as the primary headwater source for the perennial Kamlang River.
3. It lies inside the Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
10. Consider the following statements regarding Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL):
1. KABIL is a joint venture company formed to ensure the supply of critical and strategic minerals in India.
2. It has secured rights for lithium exploration and joint development in Argentina’s Catamarca province.
3. The operation of KABIL is restricted to domestic exploration within Union Territories.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (06-08-2026):
1. Answer: C
2. Answer: B
3. Answer: A
4. Answer: D
5. Answer: B
6. Answer: D
7. Answer: B
8. Answer: B
9. Answer: B
10. Answer: D
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