Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (01-08-2026)

1.    The expression “Kessler Syndrome”, sometimes mentioned in the context of outer space, refers to

(a) the disruption of satellite communication by intense solar radiation.

(b) the cascading generation of debris through repeated orbital collisions.

(c) the uncontrolled descent of a spacecraft following engine failure.

(d) the progressive weakening of the Earth’s magnetic field by satellite launches.

2.   Consider the following pairs:

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) Only three

(d) All four

3.   With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana, consider the following statements:

1. It seeks to develop floating solar capacity on reservoirs and other suitable water bodies.
2. The scheme is intended to promote 5,000 MW of floating solar capacity by 2030–31.
3. It is implemented by the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency.

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.   Suppose the Index of Industrial Production shows strong growth in capital goods and infrastructure goods, while both categories of consumer goods remain weak. Which one of the following is the most appropriate inference?

(a) Industrial expansion is being accompanied by an equally strong revival in household consumption.

(b) Investment-related production is stronger than the production of goods intended for final consumption.

(c) Mining and electricity must necessarily have registered negative growth during the same period.

(d) The rise in industrial production is caused entirely by an increase in the prices of manufactured goods.

5.    With reference to food regulation in India, consider the following statements:

1. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a statutory body.
2. It functions under the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.

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

6.   With reference to the National Offshore Exploration Scheme (Samudra Manthan), consider the following statements:

1. It is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
2. It aims to accelerate offshore hydrocarbon exploration in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
3. The scheme will be implemented up to FY 2030–31.

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 is India’s largest operational floating solar project, as referred to in the news?

(a) Rewa Solar Park, Madhya Pradesh

(b) Omkareshwar Floating Solar Park, Madhya Pradesh

(c) Charanka Solar Park, Gujarat

(d) Bhadla Solar Park, Rajasthan

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

1. The World Trade Organization (WTO) came into existence on 1 January 1995, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
2. The WTO provides a rules-based multilateral trading system and administers agreements on trade in goods, services, and intellectual property.
3. All decisions in the WTO are taken by majority voting, and member countries are legally bound to accept them.

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

9.   According to the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, the Selection Committee consists of:

(a) Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha

(b) Prime Minister, Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha

(c) Prime Minister, Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chief Justice of India

(d) Prime Minister, Home Minister and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha

10. With reference to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), consider the following statements:

1. It measures the change in the volume of production in selected industrial sectors.
2. It is compiled and released by the National Statistical Office (NSO).
3. It is published every month.

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

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (01-08-2026):

1.    Answer: B

2.   Answer: B

3.   Answer: A

4.   Answer: B

5.   Answer: A

6.   Answer: D

7.   Answer: B

8.   Answer: A

9.   Answer: B

10. Answer: D

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