1. Statement-I: Bharat Innovates 2026 was jointly launched by India and France to promote Indian startups, deep technology innovations, and bilateral cooperation in advanced sectors.
Statement-II: Deep Tech refers to technologies directly derived from social sciences research, primarily focused on policy implementation and governance solutions.
Select the correct answer given below:
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II correctly explains Statement-I.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not correctly explain Statement-I.
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.
2. Consider the following statements regarding the Chinese traveller Xuanzang (Huen Tsang):
- Xuanzang visited India during the reign of Harshavardhana.
- He noted in his accounts that the roads and routes of the kingdom were completely safe and free from robbery.
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
3. Consider the following statements about the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) and its conservation:
- The Great Indian Bustard is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
- GIB is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- Power line collisions and habitat loss are among the major threats to GIB populations.
- The primary habitat of GIB is tropical evergreen forests of southern India.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
4. With reference to Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (AM) fungi, consider the following statements:
- AM fungi form a symbiotic association with nearly 70% of terrestrial plant species.
- In the AM fungi–plant association, plants receive phosphorus and nitrogen while fungi obtain carbohydrates.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. Consider the following statements about PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle):
- PSLV is a four-stage launch vehicle using alternating solid and liquid propulsion.
- PSLV is primarily designed to place satellites in Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO).
- Chandrayaan-1 and the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) were both launched aboard PSLV.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) None
6. Which one of the following best explains why a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag confers an economic advantage to producers?
(a) It grants the product a patent, preventing other manufacturers from producing a similar product anywhere in the world.
(b) It certifies the product’s quality through a mandatory government – prescribed manufacturing standard.
(c) It legally links the product’s reputation and quality to its geographical origin, preventing misuse of the name by non-qualifying producers.
(d) It provides direct financial subsidies to producers registered under the GI scheme.
7. Statement-I: Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) are crystalline porous structures built by linking molecular building blocks through strong chemical bonds.
Statement-II: A higher surface area in porous materials necessarily implies greater mechanical strength, making them suitable for structural engineering applications.
Select the correct answer given below:
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II correctly explains Statement-I.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not correctly explain Statement-I.
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.
8. Consider the following statements regarding Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs):
- They are designed to operate on petrol, ethanol, or any mixture of the two fuels.
- They automatically adjust engine performance parameters according to the ethanol concentration in the fuel.
- They facilitate the use of fuel blends ranging from conventional petrol to pure ethanol.
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. With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), 1982, consider the following statements:
- UNCLOS is informally called the ‘Constitution of the Oceans’ and governs territorial seas, EEZs, and rights on the high seas.
- The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is the primary enforcement body under UNCLOS, with authority to sanction flag states for violations.
- Merchant ships sailing under Flags of Convenience are registered in countries different from the owner’s nationality.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Switzerland uses Direct Democracy, allowing citizens to vote directly on specific laws and constitutional amendments through referendums.
Statement 2: Switzerland is a full member of the European Union (EU) and is therefore bound by EU directives on free movement of persons.
Statement 3: Swiss voters rejected the proposal to cap the country’s population at 10 million, partly due to concerns over labour availability and EU relations.
Which of the following relationships among the above statements is/are correct?
- Statement 1 provides the constitutional framework that made the population-cap vote in Statement 3 possible.
- Statement 2 correctly explains Switzerland’s legal obligation to accept free movement, which is relevant to the outcome in Statement 3.
- Statement 3 contradicts Statement 1 because Swiss citizens voted to retain population controls under EU pressure.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (15-06-2026):
1. Answer: C
2. Answer: A
3. Answer: C
4. Answer: C
5. Answer: B
6. Answer: C
7. Answer: C
8. Answer: D
9. Answer: A
10. Answer: B
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