1. Arrange the following in chronological order:
- Formation of Naujawan Bharat Sabha
- Central Legislative Assembly bomb incident
- Execution of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 2–1–3
(b) 1–2–3
(c) 1–3–2
(d) 3–1–2
2. Consider the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R):
Assertion (A): A well-designed electricity buy-back tariff can reduce groundwater extraction from a grid-connected solar pump.
Reason (R): Water pumping then carries an opportunity cost because electricity used for pumping cannot be sold to the grid.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) A is true, but R is false
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is false, but R is true
(d) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
3. Consider the following sequence:
Foreign-currency inflow → RBI purchases foreign currency → Rupee liquidity expands → RBI sells securities
The final step represents:
(a) Monetisation
(b) Currency appreciation
(c) Sterilisation
(d) External commercial borrowing
4. During a Closing Auction Session, the following orders are observed:
- Trader X places a very large buy order, creating an apparent demand surge.
- Other investors revise their bids upward.
- Trader X cancels the order immediately before matching.
The conduct most directly undermines:
(a) Dematerialisation of securities
(b) Price discovery through genuine orders
(c) Transferability of shares
(d) Diversification of portfolios
5. Consider the following statements:
1. Coking coal is used to manufacture metallurgical coke.
2. Thermal coal is used primarily for electricity generation and industrial heating.
3. Coking coal and thermal coal are interchangeable in every industrial application.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
6. With reference to Component A of PM-KUSUM, consider the following statements:
- It supports decentralised ground- or stilt-mounted grid-connected renewable power plants.
- The prescribed project size is generally 500 kW to 2 MW.
- Eligible renewable power generators can include farmer groups, cooperatives, panchayats, FPOs and Water User Associations.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. A foreign research vessel enters India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) without entering its territorial sea. It proposes to navigate through the area, conduct marine scientific research and extract seabed minerals. Which one of the following correctly describes the legal position?
(a) All three activities require India’s permission because India exercises complete sovereignty over its EEZ.
(b) Navigation is generally permissible, but marine scientific research and extraction of seabed minerals are subject to India’s consent and sovereign rights.
(c) Navigation and scientific research are freely permissible, but only mineral extraction requires India’s consent.
(d) None of the activities requires India’s permission because the EEZ forms part of the high seas.
8. With reference to international environmental conventions, consider the following statements:
- The UNCCD operates the Global Mechanism to facilitate finance mobilization for sustainable land management.
- The Peace Forest Initiative under UNCCD promotes cross-border ecological restoration in conflict-affected regions.
- The UNCCD seeks to contribute to achieving a land-degradation-neutral world by 2030.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
9. A fishing boat is stranded at sea, while an oil spill is reported nearby. Which organisation is primarily responsible for search-and-rescue operations and marine-environment protection in India’s maritime zones?
(a) Indian Navy
(b) Indian Coast Guard
(c) Border Security Force
(d) Central Industrial Security Force
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10. Consider the following statements regarding Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits:
- FCNR(B) deposits are denominated in freely convertible foreign currencies.
- FCNR(B) accounts operate as savings accounts without fixed tenors.
- Interest earned on FCNR(B) deposits is fully taxable under Indian law.
- Depositors bear the full currency risk from Indian Rupee depreciation.
Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct?
(a) There are four correct statements.
(b) There are two correct statements, that include statement 1.
(c) There is no correct statement.
(d) There is only one correct statement.
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (20-08-2026):
1. Answer: B
2. Answer: D
3. Answer: C
4. Answer: B
5. Answer: D
6. Answer: D
7. Answer: B
8. Answer: C
9. Answer: B
10. Answer: B
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