1. With respect to the Nilgiri Tahr, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It is an endemic mountain ungulate of the Southern Western Ghats and is found mainly in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
- It inhabits high-altitude grasslands and rocky cliffs and is the State Animal of Tamil Nadu.
- It is listed under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. With reference to the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary, recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It is also known as Surha Tal and is located in Uttar Pradesh.
- It has recently been designated as India’s 100th Ramsar Site.
- It is a man-made reservoir primarily created for irrigation.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Which of the following statements with regard to Marine Heatwaves and the recent mass beaching of sardines and jellyfish along Indian coasts is/are correct?
- Marine Heatwaves are prolonged periods of unusually high Sea Surface Temperature (SST) that can cause physiological stress and alter the movement patterns of marine organisms.
- Coastal upwelling brings cold, nutrient-rich deep waters to the surface, supporting plankton growth and fish productivity.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Consider the following statements about the Khet Bachao Abhiyan:
- It is launched under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
- Its primary aim is to increase urea subsidies for small and marginal farmers.
- It promotes balanced use of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium based on soil testing.
- It is linked with Soil Health Cards and sustainable farming practices.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
5. India’s real GDP growth rate rose from 7.1% (2024–25) to a provisional 7.7% in 2025–26. Which of the following is a valid inference from this data alone?
(a) The volume of final goods and services produced in the economy has expanded at a faster rate compared to the previous fiscal year, after adjusting for price changes.
(b) The general price level in the economy has declined, leading to a proportionate increase in the real purchasing power of Indian households.
(c) The benefits of economic growth have been more equitably distributed across income groups relative to the preceding year.
(d) The services sector has contributed more to GDP growth in absolute terms than the manufacturing sector in 2025–26.
6. In the context of space exploration and habitability, which of the following best describes the primary function of a “hermetic compound” used in orbital infrastructure?
(a) It is a protective shielding layer applied to the external hull to absorb high-energy solar radiation particles.
(b) It is a biochemical substrate used in life-support systems to convert exhaled carbon dioxide back into breathable oxygen.
(c) It is an airtight physical sealing material used to isolate structural vulnerabilities and prevent the escape of atmospheric gases.
(d) It is a thermal-barrier coating that minimizes expansion and contraction of modules during rapid orbital day-to-night transitions.
7. With reference to Character AI platforms, consider the following statements:
- They can simulate personalities such as historical figures, celebrities, fictional characters and customised companions.
- They are primarily based on Large Language Models (LLMs) that generate human-like responses.
- They function only through pre-written scripts and cannot generate context-specific responses.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
8. Consider the following measures announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI):
- Expansion of the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) for Government Securities.
- Increase in the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) maintained by banks with RBI.
- Relaxation of investment restrictions for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs).
- Easier investment norms for NRIs and OCIs in certain financial instruments.
How many of the above measures can directly contribute to increasing foreign capital inflows into India?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
9. Statement-I: India’s strategy for TB elimination cannot rely solely on a single vaccine.
Statement-II: Tuberculosis exists in multiple forms and is influenced by factors such as age, nutrition, comorbidities, and infection status.
Which one of the following is correct?
(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.
10. Statement-I: Waiving Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax on Government Securities can attract greater foreign investment into India’s debt market.
Statement-II: Removal of LTCG tax eliminates currency risk faced by foreign investors investing in Government Securities.
Which one of the following is correct?
(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.
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (06-06-2026):
1. Answer: A
2. Answer: A
3. Answer: C
4. Answer: B
5. Answer: A
6. Answer: C
7. Answer: B
8. Answer: C
9. Answer: A
10. Answer: C
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