1. Which of the following best distinguishes Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI)?
(a) FDI is only government investment, whereas FPI is private investment.
(b) FDI involves long-term productive investment, whereas FPI mainly involves financial market investment.
(c) FDI is prohibited in manufacturing sectors.
(d) FPI always creates more employment than FDI.
2. With reference to the Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) in India, consider the following statements:
- Sugarcane and molasses are important feedstocks for ethanol production in India.
- Ethanol blending helps reduce dependence on crude oil imports.
- Increased diversion of sugarcane toward ethanol production may affect sugar availability for exports.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. With reference to the song Vande Mataram, consider the following statements:
- Vande Mataram was originally composed in Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s novel Anandamath.
- The song became associated with the Indian national movement during the freedom struggle.
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
4. With reference to sugarcane cultivation in India, consider the following statements:
- Sugarcane is a water-intensive crop.
- Uttar Pradesh is one of the major sugarcane-producing states in India.
- Sugarcane cultivation is completely dependent on rainfall.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. With reference to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), consider the following statements:
- PCOS is associated with hormonal imbalance and metabolic dysfunction.
- Ovarian cysts are present in every individual diagnosed with PCOS
- Insulin resistance is commonly linked with PCOS.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. With reference to the “Pride of Hills” scheme, consider the following statements:
- The scheme operates under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) framework.
- The scheme is aimed at addressing developmental challenges arising from difficult terrain and low connectivity.
- All northeastern states are covered under the scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. The term “withholding tax,” often seen in discussions related to foreign investment, refers to:
(a) A tax imposed only on imported goods
(b) A tax deducted at source on payments made to investors, especially non-residents
(c) A penalty charged on short-term capital flows
(d) A customs duty levied on foreign companies operating in India
8. Which of the following sources of ethanol production is generally considered to have the least impact on India’s food security?
(a) Maize
(b) Wheat
(c) Rice
(d) Sugarcane molasses
9. Consider the following statements regarding the geographical location of Cuba:
- Cuba is located in the Caribbean Sea.
- Cuba lies south of the United States and the Bahamas.
- Cuba shares a direct land border with Haiti.
- Jamaica lies to the south of Cuba.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
10. Which one of the following committees recommended the establishment of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to strengthen anti-corruption investigations in India?
(a) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
(b) Santhanam Committee
(c) Sarkaria Commission
(d) Punchhi Commission
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (15-04-2026):
1. Answer: B
2. Answer: D
3. Answer: C
4. Answer: A
5. Answer: C
6. Answer: A
7. Answer: B
8. Answer: D
9. Answer: B
10. Answer: B
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