1. The recently commissioned vessel ‘Samudra Pratap’ is
(a) A deep-sea mining exploration vehicle de-signed by NIOT.
(b) An indigenously built Pollution Control Ves-sel (PCV) for the Indian Coast Guard.
(c) A stealth guided-missile destroyer recently inducted into the Indian Navy.
(d) A nuclear-powered submarine developed under the Advanced Technology Vessel pro-ject.
2. With reference to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), consider the following statements:
1. The National Green Tribunal is a statutory body established under an Act of Parliament to provide speedy justice in environmental matters.
2. India was the first country in the world to establish a specialised environmental tribu-nal.
3. The NGT is mandated to endeavour to dis-pose of cases within six months of filing.
4. The NGT has jurisdiction over civil cases arising under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991, but not under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 4 only
3. With reference to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), consider the following statements:
1. The Commission for Air Quality Management is a statutory body established under a ded-icated Act of Parliament in 2021 to address air pollution in a coordinated manner.
2. The jurisdiction of the CAQM extends to the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas, including parts of Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, but not Punjab.
3. In case of any conflict between the direc-tions issued by the CAQM and those of a State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), the directions of the CAQM shall prevail.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. With reference to the ‘Formation and Promotion of 10,000 New FPOs’ scheme, consider the following statements:
1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme aimed at promoting economies of scale in agriculture.
2. The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development.
3. The target for the formation of 10,000 FPOs has been set for the year 2027–28.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2, and 3
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
5. Consider the following statements regarding the spatial location of Venezuela:
1. Venezuela is located entirely in the North-ern Hemisphere.
2. The country has a coastline along both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
6. Which of the following constitutional provisions serves as the primary source for the ‘Right to Speedy Trial’ as interpreted by the Judiciary?
(a) Article 20 – Protection in respect of convic-tion for offences
(b) Article 14 – Right to Equality
(c) Article 21 – Protection of Life and Personal Liberty
(d) Article 22 – Protection against arrest and detention
7. With reference to the Anti-Defection Law in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Anti-Defection Law was inserted into the Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act during the Emergency.
2. The provisions of the Anti-Defection Law apply only to Parliament and not to State Legislatures.
3. An independent member of a House be-comes disqualified if they join a political par-ty after election.
4. After the Kihoto Hollohan (1992) judgment, the decision of the Presiding Officer under the Tenth Schedule is final and not subject to judicial review.
5. The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 increased the requirement for a valid merger from one-third to two-thirds of the members of a legislative party.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 3 and 5 only
(b) 1, 3 and 5 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
8. With reference to India–US defence agreements, consider the following statements:
1. LEMOA allows the armed forces of India and the United States to access each other’s bases for refuelling and logistics support on a case-by-case basis, without creating any automatic obligation.
2. COMCASA enables India to obtain secure and encrypted communication systems and enhances interoperability between the two militaries.
3. BECA provides a framework for sharing ad-vanced geospatial intelligence, satellite im-agery, and mapping data to improve accura-cy of military operations.
4. SOSA commits the United States to supply defence equipment to India without any reference to its domestic prioritisation laws.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
9. With reference to the Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project, consider the following statements:
1. It is located in Arunachal Pradesh.
2. It is being developed on the River Brahmaputra.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
10. With reference to the White-bellied Heron, consider the following statements:
1. It is the second largest living species of heron.
2. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
3. It is included in Schedule-I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (06-01-2026):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (a)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (a)
6. Answer: (c)
7. Answer: (a)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: (b)
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