Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (03-08-2026)

1.       Which one of the following conditions is most conducive to outbreaks of leptospirosis?

(a)     Prolonged drought accompanied by dust storms

(b)     Heavy rainfall followed by flooding in tropical regions

(c)     Severe cold waves during winter

(d)     Persistent marine heat waves

2.      With reference to the National Flag of India, consider the following statements:

1. The present design of the National Flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly before India attained Independence.
2. The Ashoka Chakra replaced the spinning wheel that appeared in earlier versions of the flag.
3. Pingali Venkayya prepared one of the earliest designs that later influenced the National Flag.

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

3.      The UDAN Scheme, often seen in the context of airport infrastructure, primarily seeks to

(a)     promote indigenous aircraft manufacturing.

(b)     enhance regional air connectivity through affordable air travel.

(c)     establish dedicated cargo airports in every State.

(d)     privatize all airports managed by the Airports Authority of India.

4.      Recently, scientists reported the discovery of a novel metallic alloy inside “hiroshimaites”. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. Hiroshimaites are glass-like particles formed during the Hiroshima atomic explosion.
2. The alloy is believed to have formed through extremely rapid cooling of vaporized materials.
3. Such materials can provide insights into physical conditions prevailing during extreme-energy events.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a)     1 only

(b)     2 and 3 only

(c)     1 and 3 only

(d)     1, 2 and 3

5.      The newly constructed greenfield Alluri Sitharama Raju International Airport is located in which of the following Indian states?

(a)     Telangana

(b)     Odisha

(c)     Andhra Pradesh

(d)     Tamil Nadu

6.      Consider the following statements regarding the Collegium System for the appointment of judges in India:

1. The Collegium System was explicitly mentioned in the original text of the Constitution under Article 124.
2. For the appointment of Supreme Court judges, the Collegium comprises the Chief Justice of India (CJI) and four senior-most judges of the Supreme Court.
3. If the Collegium reiterates a recommended name after the central government sends it back for reconsideration, the executive is bound to appoint that person.

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

7.      We adopted parliamentary democracy based on the British model, but how does our model differ from that model?

1. As regards legislation, the British Parliament is supreme or sovereign but in India, the power of the Parliament to legislate is limited.
2. In India, matters related to the constitutionality of Amendment of an Act of the Parliament are referred to the Constitution Bench by the Supreme Court.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a)      1 only

b)      2 only

c)      Both 1 and 2

d)      Neither 1 nor 2

8.      With reference to the constitutional framework governing school education in India, consider the following statements:

1. Education is included in the State List of the Seventh Schedule.
2. Article 21A guarantees free and compulsory education to all children between six and fourteen years of age.
3. Article 45 requires the State to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete six years.

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.      The Indian Constitution has borrowed which of the following features from the United Kingdom?

1. Parliamentary form of government
2. Rule of Law
3. Fundamental Rights
4. Single Citizenship

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a)     1, 2 and 4 only

(b)     1 and 4 only

(c)     2, 3 and 4 only

(d)     1, 2, 3 and 4

10.    Dhimsa Dance, recently seen in the news, is primarily associated with which one of the following States?

(a)     Odisha

(b)     Andhra Pradesh

(c)     Telangana

(d)     Chhattisgarh

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (03-08-2026):

1.       Answer: B

2.       Answer: D

3.      Answer: B

4.      Answer: D

5.      Answer: C

6.      Answer: B

7.       Answer: C

8.      Answer: B

9.      Answer: A

10.     Answer: B

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