1. With reference to Compressed Biogas (CBG), consider the following statements:
- It can be produced from agricultural residues, cattle dung and municipal organic waste.
- After purification and compression, it can serve as a substitute for conventional natural gas in certain applications.
- Its production can contribute to both waste management and reduction of greenhouse-gas emissions.
- CBG primarily consists of carbon dioxide, with methane present only in trace quantities.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. Anaerobic digestion, which is important for biogas production, is best described as:
(a) Breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms in the absence of oxygen
(b) Combustion of agricultural residues under oxygen-rich conditions
(c) Conversion of biomass directly into ethanol through distillation
(d) Thermal decomposition of biomass at very high temperatures in the presence of excess oxygen
3. With reference to Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), consider the following statements:
- ETFs can only invest in government securities.
- ETFs are investment funds whose units can be traded on stock exchanges.
- ETFs cannot track commodities such as gold.
- ETFs guarantee a fixed rate of return to investors.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
4. With reference to the Environmental Performance Index (EPI), consider the following statements:
- The Environmental Performance Index is released by researchers associated with Yale University.
- The EPI assesses countries across various environmental issues, including climate change, environmental health, air quality and biodiversity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. With reference to the Rah-Veer Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. It was launched by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in October 2021.
2. It provides a cash reward of ₹25,000 to a Good Samaritan who helps an accident victim reach a hospital within the first 60 minutes of the accident.
3. The scheme is applicable only to accidents occurring on National Highways.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. Match the following:
| Civilisation | Region associated with it |
| A. Mycenaean | 1. Anatolia |
| B. Minoan | 2. Mainland Greece |
| C. Hittite | 3. Crete |
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) A-2, B-1, C-3
(b) A-3, B-1, C-2
(c) A-1, B-2, C-3
(d) A-2, B-3, C-1
7. Consider the following statements regarding the Creamy Layer principle:
Statement I: The creamy layer principle was evolved by the Supreme Court in the Indra Sawhney case (1992) in the context of OBC reservations.
Statement II: The income ceiling for determining the creamy layer is explicitly prescribed in the Constitution of India.
Which one of the following is correct?
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
(d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
8. With reference to reservation provisions in the Constitution of India, consider the following pairs:
| Constitutional Provision | Subject |
| 1. Article 15(4) | Special provisions for advancement of socially and educationally backward classes and SCs/STs |
| 2. Article 16(4) | Reservation in public employment for backward classes |
| 3. Article 46 | Promotion of educational and economic interests of weaker sections, particularly SCs and STs |
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
9. With reference to the National Medical Commission (NMC), consider the following statements:
- It was established under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019.
- It replaced the Medical Council of India as the principal regulator of medical education.
- It regulates standards relating to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.
- It functions under the Ministry of Education.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
10. With reference to the Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), consider the following statements:
What is the legal conservation status of the Clouded Leopard in India under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and on the IUCN Red List?
(a) IUCN: Critically Endangered; Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule I
(b) IUCN: Vulnerable; Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule I
(c) IUCN: Endangered; Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule II
(d) IUCN: Near Threatened; Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule II
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (07-08-2026):
1. Answer: B
2. Answer: A
3. Answer: A
4. Answer: C
5. Answer: A
6. Answer: D
7. Answer: C
8. Answer: C
9. Answer: B
10. Answer: B
La Excellence IAS Academy, the best IAS coaching in Hyderabad, known for delivering quality content and conceptual clarity for UPSC 2026 preparation.
FOLLOW US ON:
◉ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@CivilsPrepTeam
◉ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaExcellenceIAS
◉ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laexcellenceiasacademy/
GET IN TOUCH:
Contact us at info@laex.in, https://laex.in/contact-us/
or Call us @ +91 9052 29 2929, +91 9052 99 2929, +91 9154 24 2140
OUR BRANCHES:
Head Office: H No: 1-10-225A, Beside AEVA Fertility Center, Ashok Nagar Extension, VV Giri Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Hyderabad, 500020
Madhapur: Flat no: 301, survey no 58-60, Guttala begumpet Madhapur metro pillar: 1524, Rangareddy Hyderabad, Telangana 500081
Bangalore: Plot No: 99, 2nd floor, 80 Feet Road, Beside Poorvika Mobiles, Chandra Layout, Attiguppe, Near Vijaya Nagara, Bengaluru, 560040