1. Consider the following statements regarding CAFE and BS-VI norms:
- CAFE norms address fuel consumption and associated carbon dioxide emissions, whereas BS-VI norms primarily regulate pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter.
- Every vehicle model sold by a manufacturer must meet the same fleet-average fuel-consumption limit in CAFÉ norms.
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 in the context of Green Energy Corridors:
Statement-I: An increase in installed renewable generation capacity need not produce a proportionate increase in renewable electricity delivered to consumers.
Statement-II: Transmission bottlenecks and mismatches between generation and demand can result in renewable-energy curtailment.
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
3. With reference to renewable-energy integration and Battery Energy Storage Systems, consider the following statements:
- Gigawatt expresses power, whereas gigawatt-hour expresses a quantity of energy.
- A battery rated at 50 GWh can be assumed to deliver 50 GW merely from its stated energy capacity.
- For a given amount of usable stored energy, the duration of discharge depends on the power supplied.
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. Consider the following pairs concerning Iraq’s geographical position:
| Country | Position relative to Iraq |
| 1. Iran | Western neighbour |
| 2. Türkiye | Northern neighbour |
| 3. Saudi Arabia | South-western neighbour |
| 4. Kuwait | South-eastern neighbour |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
5. For assessing the “public view” requirement under Sections 3(1)(r) and 3(1)(s) of the SC/ST Act, consider the following situations:
- An incident in a privately owned courtyard witnessed by unrelated members of the public
- A caste-abusive social-media post accessible to members of the public
- A one-to-one private message accessible only to its sender and recipient, without further disclosure
Assuming the other statutory requirements are satisfied, which of the above can satisfy the “public view” requirement?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. A fixed-coupon bond has a face value of ₹1,000 and pays an annual coupon of 8%. An investor purchases it in the secondary market for ₹800. What are its current yield and annual coupon payment, respectively?
(a) 8% and ₹80
(b) 8% and ₹100
(c) 10% and ₹80
(d) 10% and ₹100
7. With reference to sovereign bond yields, consider the following statements:
- Higher inflation increases the purchasing power of fixed nominal coupon payments.
- Increased government borrowing can exert upward pressure on yields when bond supply rises relative to demand.
- Higher U.S. Treasury yields can increase the benchmark cost of dollar-denominated borrowing for emerging markets.
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
8. With reference to the Years of Good Life (YoGL) indicator, consider the following statements:
- A favourable outcome in one dimension can compensate for failure to meet the qualifying threshold in another dimension.
- The indicator includes a subjective assessment of well-being alongside economic and health conditions.
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
9. With reference to regenerative agriculture, consider the following statements:
- Improving soil organic matter can enhance water retention and resilience to rainfall variability.
- A soil-carbon increase measured at one point establishes that the additional carbon has been permanently removed from the atmosphere.
- Improving biological soil fertility can gradually reduce dependence on external chemical inputs.
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
10. A Farmer Producer Organisation has delivered agricultural products to a buyer, with payment due after three months. It needs immediate funds for its next procurement cycle. Which financing mechanism most directly corresponds to the asset created by this completed sale?
(a) Inventory finance
(b) Receivables finance
(c) Warehouse receipt finance
(d) A term loan against processing machinery
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (01-10-2026):
1. Answer: (a) 1 only
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
4. Answer: (c) Only three
5. Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
6. Answer: (c) 10% and ₹80
7. Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
8. Answer: (b) 2 only
9. Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
10. Answer: (b) Receivables finance
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