1. Consider the following as possible knowledge assets:
1. Scientific research
2. Patents and intellectual property
3. Indigenous technologies
4. Traditional knowledge
5. Unextracted mineral deposits
How many of the above are directly treated as knowledge assets under the proposed Gross Domestic Knowledge Product (GDKP) approach?
(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) Only four
(d) All five
2. Consider the following ecosystem services:
1. Pollination of crops
2. Purification of water
3. Maintenance of soil fertility
4. Regulation of climate
How many of the above can be weakened by biodiversity loss?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
3. Consider the following statements regarding the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD):
1. It was established in 1964.
2. It is part of the United Nations system.
3. Its headquarters is situated in Geneva.
4. It deals with trade, investment and development issues.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. Consider the following factors affecting drone operations at high altitudes:
1. Low air density
2. Freezing temperatures
3. Strong and unpredictable winds
4. Reduced battery efficiency
How many of the above can adversely affect the performance of a drone?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
5. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite systems generally provide lower internet latency than geostationary satellite systems primarily because LEO satellites:
(a) Transmit data entirely without ground stations
(b) Remain permanently fixed above a user terminal
(c) Operate much closer to the Earth
(d) Communicate only through terrestrial fibre networks
6. Consider the following statements regarding the National Supercomputing Mission:
1. It seeks to strengthen domestic high-performance computing capacity.
2. The National Knowledge Network connects institutions with shared computing facilities.
3. PARAM Rudra uses indigenous computing infrastructure and supporting technologies.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. Gross Domestic Knowledge Product (GDKP) is intended primarily to:
(a) Calculate the market value of final goods and services produced in an economy
(b) Assess the contribution of knowledge assets to economic and social development
(c) Measure the quantity of mineral resources available within a country
(d) Estimate only the expenditure of governments on schools and universities
8. Which one of the following best describes a greenfield investment?
(a) Establishing entirely new production or business facilities in another country
(b) Purchasing shares in an already existing foreign company
(c) Expanding a facility that is already operational in a foreign country
(d) Lending money to a foreign government undertaking
9. A supercomputer is principally distinguished from an ordinary computer by its ability to:
(a) Perform routine sequential processing for individual users
(b) Use massive parallel processing for extremely complex calculations
(c) Store an unlimited quantity of digital information permanently
(d) Operate independently without specialised cooling or power systems
10. Consider the following weapon systems:
1. Patriot
2. S-400
3. Akash
4. Iron Dome
Which one of the above is an indigenously developed Indian surface-to-air missile system?
(a) Patriot
(b) S-400
(c) Akash
(d) Iron Dome
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (10-10-2026):
1. Answer: (c) Only four
2. Answer: (d) All four
3. Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. Answer: (d) All four
5. Answer: (c) Operate much closer to the Earth
6. Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
7. Answer: (b)
8. Answer: (a)
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (c) Akash
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