1. A farmer wishes to reduce nutrient losses caused by repeated application of conventional fertilisers. Which of the following fertiliser categories would be most suitable?
- Controlled-release fertilisers
- Slow-release fertilisers
- Nano fertilisers
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. The recently revived Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project is being developed on which one of the following rivers?
(a) Jhelum
(b) Ravi
(c) Chenab
(d) Beas
3. Which one of the following best describes the concept of “distilled video generation” as used in the context of India’s Varya AI model?
(a) A process where video content is generated using only regional language inputs to make it India-specific
(b) A technique where a compact student model learns from a larger teacher model to reduce the computational steps needed for generation
(c) A method of compressing existing video files using AI to reduce storage requirements
(d) An AI technique where multiple video clips are merged and distilled into a single coherent output
4. Consider the following statements regarding the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994:
- The Act was amended in 2003 to include pre-conception sex selection.
- The Act prohibits not only sex determination but also all forms of prenatal diagnostic testing.
- Child Sex Ratio (CSR) is defined as the number of girls per 1,000 boys in the 0–6 years age group.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) None
5. With reference to paraquat herbicide, consider the following statements:
- Paraquat belongs to the bipyridyl group of herbicides and acts by disrupting photosynthesis.
- In India, pesticides including paraquat are regulated under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
- Paraquat’s toxicity primarily manifests in damage to the lungs, kidneys and liver.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. Consider the following pairs regarding SpaceX’s programmes and their purposes:
| Programme | Purpose |
| 1. Falcon 9 | Reusable launch vehicle for cost reduction |
| 2. Dragon spacecraft | Broadband internet via LEO satellites |
| 3. Starship | Fully reusable super-heavy launch vehicle for deep-space missions |
| 4. Starlink | Cargo and crew transportation to the ISS |
How many pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
7. Consider the following statements regarding ONDC and DigiDukaan:
- ONDC is an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
- DigiDukaan targets B2B procurement digitisation within India’s General Trade ecosystem.
- General Trade (kirana-based retail) accounts for approximately 75–80% of FMCG sales in India.
- DigiDukaan helps FMCG brands access secondary sales data and retailer demand signals.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
8. Consider the following statements regarding the India–Bangladesh border:
- India and Bangladesh share a border of approximately 4,096 km, which is India’s longest international land border.
- The Border Security Force (BSF) is deployed on India’s borders with Pakistan, Bangladesh and China.
- The Constitution (One Hundredth Amendment) Act, 2015 was enacted to give legal effect to the India–Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) of 1974 and the 2011 Protocol.
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 statements about coral translocation in the context of the Great Nicobar Island project:
- Coral translocation involves relocating coral colonies to mitigate developmental impacts.
- Giant Clams (Tridacnidae) are protected under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
- Coral reefs are formed by colonies of coral polyps and support both biodiversity and coastal protection.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(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 the Global Coalition for Social Justice:
- It was launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2023 as a voluntary multi-stakeholder platform to advance social justice globally.
- The International Labour Conference (ILC), often referred to as the International Parliament of Labour, is the annual conference of the ILO.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of the above
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (13-06-2026):
1. Answer: D
2. Answer: C
3. Answer: B
4. Answer: B
5. Answer: A
6. Answer: B
7. Answer: C
8. Answer: C
9. Answer: D
10. Answer: C
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