1. Which of the following countries are currently full members of the Colombo Security Conclave?
1. Bangladesh
2. Seychelles
3. Myanmar
4. Mauritius
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. Regarding the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR), consider the following statements:
1. It was established in 2018 and is hosted by the Indian Coast Guard.
2. It is co-located with the Information Man-agement and Analysis Centre (IMAC) in Gurugram.
3. It primarily focuses on the fusion and dis-semination of “white shipping” data.
4. Greece announced deployment of a Greek International Liaison Officer at IFC-IOR.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. With reference to the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), consider the following statements:
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme administered by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME).
2. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) functions as the single nodal agency at the national level.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. With reference to the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), which of the following activities fall under the Negative List and are NOT eligible for assistance?
1. Business of selling meat and intoxicants like Beedi and Cigarettes
2. Manufacturing of polythene bags with a thickness of less than 20 microns
3. Cultivation of crops, sericulture, and floricul-ture
4. Setting up of a new hospital or healthcare laboratory
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
5. Which of the following provisions form part of the constitutional and legal framework against bonded labour in India?
1. Article 23
2. Article 24
3. Article 21
4. Section 143 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
6. In the context of “CAR T-cell therapy” frequently mentioned in the news, what does the term “Chimeric” signify?
(a) The use of cells harvested from different an-imal species (xenotransplantation).
(b) The genetic fusion of parts from different sources to create a synthetic receptor.
(c) The treatment of multiple types of cancer using a single dose of T-cells.
(d) The combination of chemotherapy and im-munotherapy in a single clinical procedure.
7. With reference to Ethylene Glycol, consider the following statements:
1. It is a colorless and odorless organic com-pound characterized by a distinctly bitter taste.
2. It is highly soluble in water and is commonly used as an antifreeze agent in automotive cooling systems.
3. Due to its chemical properties, it serves as a precursor in the production of polyester fi-bers and resins.
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
8. With reference to the Sahyog Portal, consider the following statements:
1. It is a strategic initiative launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
2. Its primary mission is to create a compre-hensive ecosystem for the detection, inves-tigation, and prosecution of cybercrime.
3. It serves as a unified platform bringing to-gether all Authorized Agencies and Inter-mediaries.
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. Regarding ISRO’s initiatives in Space Situational Awareness, what does the acronym ‘NETRA’ stand for?
(a) National Engineering and Technological Research Association
(b) Navigation and Electronic Tracking of Re-mote Asteroids
(c) Network for Space Objects Tracking and Analysis
(d) New Earth Tracking and Radar Array
10. With reference to Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries and Sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries, consider the following statements:
1. Li-ion batteries generally possess higher en-ergy density compared to Na-ion batteries.
2. Na-ion batteries can be discharged to zero volts for safe transportation without damag-ing the battery, unlike Li-ion batteries.
3. Both battery types can be manufactured us-ing similar production infrastructure with on-ly minor modifications.
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 (10-02-2026):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (c)
4. Answer: (a)
5. Answer: (d)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (b)
8. Answer: (b)
9. Answer: (c)
10. Answer: (d)
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