1. Consider the following statements about the S-400:
- It is a long-range surface-to-air missile system.
- It was developed by Russia.
- It is designed to detect, track and destroy aircraft, drones and missiles.
- It is a submarine-launched ballistic missile.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
2. Consider the following statements about the National Sports Tribunal:
- It is a statutory body.
- It was created under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.
- Its headquarters is located in New Delhi.
- It adjudicates only inter-State River water disputes.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) All four
3. Consider the following statements about Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF):
- It is a specialized fuel used by jet aircraft.
- It is obtained during the refining of crude oil.
- Its price is generally unrelated to global crude oil prices.
- It forms a major part of airline operating costs.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) All four
4. Consider the following statements about Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF):
- It can be produced from non-petroleum feedstocks such as used cooking oil, agricultural residues or municipal waste.
- It is meant to reduce the carbon footprint of aviation compared to conventional jet fuel.
- It necessarily eliminates all emissions from aircraft during flight.
- It can support decarbonisation of the aviation sector.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) All four
5. Article 23 of the Indian Constitution prohibits:
(a) Untouchability
(b) Human trafficking and forced labour
(c) Discrimination in public employment
(d) Restriction on freedom of religion
6. The right to privacy in India was recognized as part of Article 21 in which of the following cases?
(a) Kesavananda Bharati case
(b) K.S. Puttaswamy case
(c) Minerva Mills case
(d) S.R. Bommai case
7. Andhra Pradesh’s fertility rate has fallen below the replacement level of 2.1. Which of the following is/are likely practical consequences of this trend in the long run?
- Slower population growth and eventual population ageing.
- Rising share of elderly population and higher healthcare burden.
- Possible shortage of working-age population in the future.
- Immediate and automatic increase in school-going child population.
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) All four
8. Why are biodegradable nanocarriers useful in cancer therapy?
(a) They can safely break down inside the body after delivering therapeutic molecules.
(b) They permanently remain in the body without any biological interaction.
(c) They are fully consumed in energy production inside cancer cells.
(d) They prevent all cancers without diagnosis or treatment.
9. Consider the following pairs:
| City | Location |
| Beirut | Lebanon |
| St. Petersburg | Russia |
| Pyongyang | North Korea |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
10. Consider the following clues about an animal:
- It is one of the heaviest flying birds in the world.
- In India, it is mainly found in dry grasslands and semi-arid regions.
- Its population is severely threatened by habitat loss and collision with power lines.
- Its important habitat includes the Desert National Park region of Rajasthan.
The above clues refer to:
(a) Sarus Crane
(b) Hoolock Gibbon
(c) Lesser Florican
(d) Great Indian Bustard
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (04-06-2026):
1. Answer: C
2. Answer: A
3. Answer: A
4. Answer: A
5. Answer: B
6. Answer: B
7. Answer: A
8. Answer: A
9. Answer: C
10. Answer: D
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