1. Consider the following statements regarding NIRMAL Sagar initiative:
- It is launched by INCOIS under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- Its purpose is to track marine litter.
- It directly supports SDG 14: Life Below Water.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
2. Which one of the following best describes the strategic significance of the Zojila Tunnel?
(a) It connects Jammu to Srinagar through an underground expressway, reducing highway congestion.
(b) It provides all-weather road connectivity between Kashmir Valley and Ladakh, reducing travel time between Ganderbal and Kargil/Drass from about 3 hours to 20 minutes.
(c) It is a railway tunnel connecting Banihal to Katra, strengthening rail logistics near the LAC.
(d) It is a twin-tube underwater tunnel built to facilitate troop movement across the Indus river.
3. Consider the following sports:
- Cricket
- Football
- Hockey
- Kabaddi
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Kho-Kho
How many of the above sports have 11 players in a team on the field?
(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) Only four
(d) Only five
4. With reference to the Chagos Islands dispute, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Diego Garcia, located in the Chagos Archipelago, hosts a major U.S.-U.K. military base.
- The International Court of Justice (ICJ), in its 2019 advisory opinion, held that the United Kingdom should end its administration of the Chagos Archipelago.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. Consider the following statements regarding SEBI and capital market regulations:
- SEBI was established under the SEBI Act, 1992.
- IPO price discovery helps determine the fair issue price of shares being offered to the public for the first time.
- Intra-day borrowing by mutual funds is proposed to help manage temporary liquidity mismatches.
- Corporate bond market allows companies to raise equity capital as an alternative to bank loans.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
6. Consider the following statements regarding the BHAVYA scheme:
- It is aimed at developing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks.
- The scheme builds upon the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP).
- All industrial parks under BHAVYA will follow a uniform sectoral design regardless of state-specific industrial strengths.
- The scheme is to be implemented over a six-year period starting from 2026–27.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
7. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- It provides free antenatal care services to all pregnant women on the 9th of every month.
- It covers pregnant women only during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. Consider the following statements:
- Solar cells convert sunlight into electricity through the photovoltaic effect.
- Solar modules are made by assembling multiple solar cells.
- India currently possesses greater solar cell manufacturing capacity than solar module manufacturing capacity.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. Consider the following statements regarding an Inverted Duty Structure:
- It occurs when the import duty on raw materials is higher than the duty on finished products.
- It lowers production costs and enhances the market competitiveness of domestic manufacturers.
- It discourages domestic value addition and penalizes local manufacturing.
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
10. With reference to the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- The scheme aims to promote rooftop solar installations in households.
- Beneficiary households can receive up to 300 units of free electricity per month.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (09-06-2026):
1. Answer: C
2. Answer: B
3. Answer: B
4. Answer: C
5. Answer: A
6. Answer: A
7. Answer: A
8. Answer: A
9. Answer: C
10. Answer: C
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