1. Which of the following is the best description to call an organism living?
(a) Reproduction and visible movement
(b) Continuous growth in body size without human intervention
(c) Cellular organisation and metabolism
(d) Containing DNA
2. Consider the following activities:
1. Designing artificial DNA sequences
2. Re-engineering microbes to produce medi-cines
3. Constructing synthetic cells or minimal ge-nomes
4. Developing biological sensors using engi-neered organisms
5. Creating gene circuits to control cell func-tions
How many of the above are covered under synthetic biotechnology?
(a) All five
(b) Four only
(c) Three only
(d) Two only
3. “Omega block”, frequently seen in news, is related to which of the following?
(a) A persistent high-pressure atmospheric pat-tern
(b) A sudden weakening of ocean surface cur-rents
(c) A rapid collapse of polar ice shelves
(d) A seasonal reversal of monsoon winds
4. Consider the following statements about Vizhinjam Port:
1. It is India’s first deep-water container trans-shipment port.
2. It is located in Kerala.
3. It is mainly intended to reduce India’s de-pendence on foreign transshipment hubs.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Consider the following statements about the Indian Pangolin:
1. It is a nocturnal mammal found in forests, grasslands and agricultural landscapes.
2. Its body has keratin scales, and it mainly feeds on ants and termites.
3. It is listed as Vulnerable under IUCN, Sched-ule II under the Wildlife Protection Act and Appendix II under CITES.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. Consider the following statements with respect to the encryption technology used in Telegram and WhatsApp:
1. Their encryption is based on quantum tech-nology.
2. It is theoretically impossible for a third per-son to break the encryption.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
7. Consider the following activities related to Child Sexual Abuse Material in media:
1. Generation or creation
2. Possession or storage
3. Distribution or circulation
Which of the above activities are banned in India?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. Read the following description:
An online platform is generally not held legally responsible for content posted by its users, as long as it only provides the platform, does not create or modify that content, follows due diligence, and removes unlawful material when properly notified by the government or court.
The above description refers to which of the following?
(a) Right to privacy under Article 21
(b) Safe harbour clause under the Information Technology Act
(c) Reasonable restriction under Article 19(2)
(d) Net neutrality principle under telecom regu-lation
9. Which of the following documents is conclusive proof of Indian citizenship?
(a) Passport
(b) Aadhaar
(c) Birth certificate
(d) None of the above
10. The concept of “octane number” is frequently discussed in the context of ethanol blending with petrol in India. What does octane number refer to?
(a) The energy content of petrol per litre
(b) The resistance of fuel to engine knocking
(c) The percentage of ethanol present in petrol
(d) The amount of carbon dioxide released by fuel
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (06-07-2026):
1. Answer: C
2. Answer: A
3. Answer: A
4. Answer: D
5. Answer: A
6. Answer: D
7. Answer: D
8. Answer: B
9. Answer: D
10. Answer: B
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