1. With reference to Birsa Munda, consider the following statements:
1. He led the Ulgulan (Great Tumult) against colonial rule and exploitation in the Chotanagpur region.
2. The Chotanagpur Tenancy (CNT) Act, 1908 was enacted to protect tribal land from transfer to non-tribals.
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
2. Which one of the following statements best describes the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) of the Reserve Bank of India?
(a) It allows foreign companies to invest in Indian stock markets without restrictions.
(b) It permits Indian residents to remit money abroad for specified purposes, including investment in foreign securities.
(c) It provides tax exemptions to foreign investors participating in Indian IPOs.
(d) It enables Indian companies to raise capital directly from foreign central banks.
3. Consider the following statements regarding the disaster management framework in India:
1. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.
2. The Disaster Management Act, 2005 provides for the establishment of disaster management authorities at the national, state and district levels.
3. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Consider the following statements regarding Delimitation in India:
1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission have the force of law and are not ordinarily subject to judicial review.
2. The 84th Constitutional Amendment, 2001, extended the freeze of Lok Sabha seats till the first Census after 2026.”
3. Articles 82 and 170 of the Constitution provide for readjustment of Lok Sabha and State Assembly constituencies respectively after every Census.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
5. Statement-I: A country can receive record-high gross FDI inflows and yet witness very low net FDI inflows in the same year.
Statement-II: Net FDI is calculated by subtracting FDI from gross FDI inflows.
(a) Both are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
(b) Both are correct but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
6. Consider the following statements regarding Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FPV) systems:
1. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
2. FPV systems require water bodies with a minimum depth of 10 metres for installation, as shallower water bodies are not assessed as suitable.
3. Floating solar panels can achieve higher efficiency than land-based panels partly due to the cooling effect of water.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. India’s inward remittances crossed $100 billion in FY26, yet economists caution that high remittance dependency does not strengthen long-term external account sustainability the way export growth does. Which one of the following best explains this concern?
(a) Remittances are recorded under the Capital Account and therefore do not affect the Current Account Deficit
(b) Remittances are primarily income transfers and do not represent domestic productive capacity or export competitiveness
(c) Remittances are compiled only by the Reserve Bank of India, making their data unreliable for policy use
(d) Remittances originate mainly from diaspora investors and hence carry the same volatility risk as FDI
8. Consider the following pairs regarding demographic indicators and population dynamics:
| Demographic Concept | Description |
| Replacement-level fertility | The fertility rate at which a population exactly replaces itself from one generation to the next in the absence of migration. |
| Demographic dividend | A stage in which the working-age population forms a larger share of the total population, creating the potential for accelerated economic growth. |
| Sub-replacement fertility | A fertility level below replacement rate that may lead to population ageing and a shrinking workforce over time. |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None of the pairs
9. Consider the following statements regarding Basalt Fibre:
1. Basalt fibre is produced by melting naturally occurring volcanic basalt rock and drawing it into continuous filaments, making it a potential alternative to glass fibre in several industrial applications.
2. Compared to conventional glass fibre, basalt fibre generally exhibits superior resistance to heat, chemical corrosion and harsh environmental conditions.
3. Basalt Fibre Reinforced Polymer (BFRP) can be used as a non-corrosive reinforcement material in concrete structures exposed to marine or chemically aggressive environments.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. Consider the following statements regarding Quality Control Orders (QCOs):
1. Quality Control Orders mandate that notified products conform to specified Indian Standards and obtain certification before being sold in the domestic market.
2. QCOs are primarily intended to improve product quality, protect consumers and curb the entry of sub-standard goods into the Indian market.
3. Products covered under a QCO may be manufactured, imported, stored or sold without certification, provided they satisfy self-declared quality standards.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (11-06-2026):
1. Answer: C
2. Answer: B
3. Answer: A
4. Answer: C
5. Answer: A
6. Answer: B
7. Answer: B
8. Answer: B
9. Answer: D
10. Answer: A
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