1. Which of the following correctly describes the institutional position of the Indian Olympic Association and the BCCI?
(a) Both are autonomous bodies outside the Ministry’s departmental structure
(b) IOA is a Ministry office, while BCCI is a statutory national commission
(c) BCCI is a Ministry office, while IOA is a constitutional sports authority
(d) Both are statutory authorities directly administered by the Sports Ministry
2. The United Arab Emirates has coastlines along which of the following water bodies?
(a) Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
(b) Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
(c) Arabian Sea and Red Sea
(d) Persian Gulf and Gulf of Aden
3. Coral bleaching occurs primarily when:
(a) Corals expel symbiotic algae due to environmental stress
(b) Corals absorb excess calcium from surrounding seawater
(c) Coral polyps produce pigments during reproductive cycles
(d) Coral skeletons dissolve because of reduced ocean salinity
4. With reference to optogenetics, consider the following statements:
- It uses light-sensitive proteins to regulate the activity of selected cells.
- It allows researchers to activate or inhibit targeted neurons with high precision.
- It requires every neuron in the brain to be exposed to light-sensitive proteins.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Which of the following best describes three-dimensional concrete printing?
(a) Depositing cementitious material layer by layer from a digital design
(b) Assembling prefabricated concrete blocks through manual masonry work
(c) Carving structural components from a single hardened concrete mass
(d) Producing architectural drawings through three-dimensional software
6. With reference to eSanjeevani, consider the following statements:
- It is India’s national telemedicine service.
- It operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- Its technological development is associated with C-DAC.
- It is restricted exclusively to consultations between private hospitals.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
7. Consider the following statements regarding the Inter-Parliamentary Union:
- It is an organisation of national parliaments.
- Its headquarters is located in Geneva.
- Its Assembly brings together parliamentarians from member countries.
- Its resolutions automatically become binding international law.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
8. Under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, Form 6 and Form 7 respectively relate to:
(a) New voter enrolment and objection to inclusion or deletion
(b) Electoral-roll deletion and correction of personal particulars
(c) Transfer of constituency and application for postal voting
(d) Candidate nomination and disclosure of election expenditure
9. Nobel Prizes, including the prize in Economic Sciences, are presently awarded in which fields?
(a) Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Peace and Economic Sciences
(b) Physics, Mathematics, Medicine, Literature, Peace and Economic Sciences
(c) Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, History, Peace and Economic Sciences
(d) Astronomy, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Peace and Economic Sciences
10. Exercise Mountain Guardian 2026 is a bilateral military exercise between India and:
(a) United Arab Emirates
(b) Saudi Arabia
(c) United States
(d) Uzbekistan
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (06-10-2026):
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4. Answer: (a)
5. Answer: (a)
6. Answer: (c)
7. Answer: (c)
8. Answer: (a)
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10. Answer: (a)
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