1. Regarding the proceedings of the Lok Sabha when a resolution for the removal of the Speaker is under consideration, consider the following:
1. The Speaker cannot preside over the House but has the right to speak and take part in the pro-ceedings.
2. The Speaker can vote in the first instance on such a resolution.
3. In the event of an equality of votes, the Speaker can exercise a casting vote to resolve the tie.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
2. The “Strait of Hormuz,” frequently in the news due to regional conflicts, is a critical maritime chokepoint connecting:
(a) The Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
(b) The Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
(c) The Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
(d) The Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.
3. With reference to the recent political developments in Nepal, consider the following statements:
1. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) emerged as a significant force in the general elections.
2. Balen Shah, an engineer and former Mayor of Kathmandu, is poised to lead the new govern-ment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of the above
4. Under the PMKKKY guidelines, which of the following sectors are classified as “High-Priority” for the utilization of DMF funds?
1. Drinking water supply
2. Physical infrastructure (Roads and Bridges)
3. Healthcare and Education
4. Irrigation and Energy
5. Environmental preservation and pollution control measures
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2, and 3 only
(b) 1, 3, and 5 only
(c) 2, 4, and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
5. With reference to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), consider the following statements:
1. It is a legally binding treaty that emerged from the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in 1992.
2. The Secretariat of the CBD is located in Nairobi, Kenya, under the administrative host of the Unit-ed Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of the above
6. With reference to the Essential Commodities Act (ECA), 1955, consider the following statements:
1. The Central Government has the power to amend the Schedule to add or remove a commodity.
2. Once a commodity is notified as ‘essential’ under the Act, the Central Government can fix its Maxi-mum Retail Price (MRP).
3. The primary responsibility for the enforcement and implementation of the provisions of the Act lies with the Central Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
7. With reference to the chemical properties and composition of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), consider the following statements:
1. LPG is primarily a mixture of flammable hydrocar-bon gases, specifically methane and ethane.
2. In its natural state, LPG is both colorless and odorless.
3. Ethyl Mercaptan is added to LPG to give it a dis-tinct smell, aiding in the detection of leaks.
4. LPG is lighter than air, allowing it to disperse rap-idly in the event of a leakage.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3, and 4 only
(d) 2, 3, and 4 only
8. Consider the following statements regarding the office of the Speaker:
1. The Speaker must resign from their office imme-diately upon the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
2. The Speaker continues in office until immediately before the first sitting of the new Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of the above
9. With reference to the Kurdish people, often described as one of the world’s largest stateless ethnic groups, consider the following statements:
1. The Kurdish population is primarily distributed across the mountainous regions straddling the borders of Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Iran, and Armenia.
2. The Kurdish language is linguistically related to the Turkic language family.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of the above
10. Which of the following best defines Social Commerce?
(a) Buying and selling of goods within local communi-ties based on mutual trust and social relationships
(b) Buying and selling of goods or services directly within a social media platform
(c) Commercial activities carried out only by verified social groups and cooperatives
(d) Online trade systems where social approval de-termines product pricing
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (07-03-2026):
1. Answer: (a)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (c)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (a)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (b)
8. Answer: (b)
9. Answer: (a)
10. Answer: (b)
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