Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (09-07-2026)

1.    The Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education is calculated as a proportion of which age group’s population?

(a) 15-18 years

(b) 18-23 years

(c) 20-25 years

(d) 16-21 years

2.    The Prambanan Temple Complex, recently in the news due to India’s conservation and restoration efforts, is located in:

(a) Cambodia

(b) Indonesia

(c) Thailand

(d) Vietnam

3.   Which of the following rivers originate from the Amarkantak Plateau?

1. Narmada
2. Son
3. Mahanadi
4. Tapi

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(c) 2, 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

4.    Which one of the following best explains why Pumped Storage Projects (PSP) are treated as complementary to, rather than a substitute for, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in India’s evolving storage mix?

(a) PSP has a lower capital cost than BESS across all project sizes

(b) PSP relies on lithium-ion technology similar to BESS but at larger scale

(c) PSP suits long-duration, large-scale storage, while BESS offers faster response for short-duration balancing

(d) PSP requires no environmental clearance, unlike BESS installations

5.   Consider the following statements regarding the Ken–Betwa River Linking Project:

1. It aims to transfer water from the Betwa River to the Ken River.
2. The Dodhan Dam is proposed within the Panna Tiger Reserve.

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

6.   Consider the following statements regarding mitochondria and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA):

1. Mitochondria possess their own DNA, separate from nuclear DNA.
2. Mitochondrial DNA is inherited exclusively from the mother.

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

7.    Consider the following statements regarding the Egyptian Vulture:

1. It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
2. As a scavenger, it helps reduce disease transmission by disposing of animal carcasses.
3. Diclofenac, a veterinary drug, has contributed to the decline of vulture populations in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) None

8.   Consider the following statements regarding the Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL):

1. Pinaka is an indigenously developed artillery rocket system designed by DRDO.
2. The Long-Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) variant can be launched from the existing Pinaka launcher.
3. Pinaka is intended to replace imported rocket artillery systems and strengthen India’s self-reliance in defence.

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

9.   Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

10.  Consider the following statements regarding Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs):

1. They remain intact in the environment for long periods.
2. They tend to bioaccumulate in the fatty tissues of living organisms.
3. They can be transported over long distances through air and water, far from their original source of release.

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

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (09-07-2026):

1.    Answer: B

2.   Answer: B

3.   Answer: A

4.   Answer: C

5.   Answer: B

6.   Answer: C

7.   Answer: B

8.   Answer: D

9.   Answer: D

10.  Answer: D

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