1. Consider the following statements regarding the Thirukkural:
- It is divided into three sections dealing with virtue, wealth and love.
- It belongs to the Eighteen Major Works (Pathinenmelkanakku) of Sangam literature.
- Its couplets are composed in the venba metre.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
2. Consider the following statements regarding Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs) in India:
- They are notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
- Their notification requires prior approval of the respective State Legislature.
- Activities such as mining and quarrying can be prohibited within them.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Consider the following:
- Ladakh
- Himachal Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- Sikkim
- Arunachal Pradesh
How many of the above fall in the Middle Sector of the India–China boundary?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) Only four
4. Which one of the following best describes the purpose of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage under the UN climate framework?
(a) Financing renewable energy projects that reduce emissions in developing countries
(b) Compensating developed countries for revenue lost due to carbon border taxes
(c) Funding climate-resilient infrastructure in all member countries in proportion to their emissions
(d) Assisting vulnerable developing countries to deal with climate impacts beyond what mitigation and adaptation can prevent
5. Consider the following statements:
- The Wassenaar Arrangement deals with export controls on conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies.
- India and China are both members of the Wassenaar Arrangement.
- Dual-use items are goods and technologies that have both civilian and military applications.
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
6. When inflation in an economy becomes ‘generalised’, which one of the following is most likely to be observed?
(a) Price increases spread from food and fuel to a wide range of goods and services
(b) Price increases remain confined to food and fuel items
(c) Inflation is driven only by changes in global commodity prices
(d) Core inflation falls while headline inflation rises
7. With reference to the sessions of Parliament, consider the following statements:
- The President summons and prorogues the Houses of Parliament.
- The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can prorogue the Lok Sabha.
- Adjournment sine die by the presiding officer ends the session of a House.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
8. Under the anti-defection provisions of the Constitution, members of a legislature party are protected from disqualification on the ground of defection if:
(a) at least one-third of the members of the legislature party form a separate group
(b) they resign from the party before voting against the party whip
(c) at least two-thirds of the members of the legislature party agree to a merger with another party
(d) the presiding officer approves their change of party within six months
9. Consider the following pairs:
| Disease | Transmitted mainly by |
| 1. Shamonda virus | Biting midges |
| 2. Ebola virus disease | Contact with body fluids of infected persons or animals |
| 3. Kyasanur Forest Disease | Ticks |
| 4. Chikungunya | Sandflies |
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
10. Consider the following statements regarding the International Criminal Court (ICC):
- It was established under the Rome Statute.
- It tries States, rather than individuals, for international crimes.
- India is not a party to the Rome Statute.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (23-10-2026):
1. Answer: (b) Only two
2. Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
3. Answer: (b) Only two
4. Answer: (d)
5. Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (a) Only one
8. Answer: (c)
9. Answer: (c) Only three
10. Answer: (d) 1 and 3 only
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