1. A country exports goods worth $19.26 billion to another country and imports goods worth $125.19 billion from it. What is its bilateral merchandise trade balance?
(a) A surplus of $105.93 billion
(b) A deficit of $105.93 billion
(c) A surplus of $144.45 billion
(d) A deficit of $144.45 billion
2. Consider the following statements regarding the Jeypore ground gecko:
1. It is a nocturnal reptile endemic to the Eastern Ghats.
2. It inhabits rocky crevices, boulder formations and high-elevation forests.
3. It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. With reference to vehicular standards in India, consider the following statements:
1. Bharat Stage norms regulate the emission of pollutants from motor vehicles.
2. Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency standards regulate fleet-average fuel consumption and associated carbon dioxide emissions.
3. India shifted directly from BS-IV to BS-VI, without implementing BS-V nationwide.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
4. Consider the following statements regarding the geography of Oman:
1. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.
2. Oman has coastlines along the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
3. All major Omani LNG export terminals are situated inside the Persian Gulf.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Consider the following statements regarding the Kigali Amendment:
1. It is an amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
2. It provides for the phased reduction of the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons.
3. Hydrofluorocarbons were included because they are major ozone-depleting substances.
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
6. Consider the following statements regarding Liquefied Natural Gas:
1. It consists primarily of methane.
2. Natural gas is cooled to approximately −162°C to convert it into liquid.
3. Liquefaction substantially increases the volume of natural gas for transportation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. Consider the following statements regarding emissions associated with cooling systems:
1. Leakage of HFC refrigerants produces direct greenhouse-gas emissions.
2. Electricity consumed by air-conditioners can produce indirect emissions when generated from fossil fuels.
3. Passive cooling increases dependence on mechanical air-conditioning.
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
8. Consider the following statements regarding the National Social Assistance Programme:
1. It was launched in 1995 as a social-security programme.
2. It reflects the constitutional objective contained in Article 41.
3. It is administered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. Which one of the following correctly identifies the countries forming the “Golden Crescent”?
(a) Afghanistan, Pakistan and Turkmenistan
(b) Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan
(c) Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan
(d) Pakistan, India and Afghanistan
10. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Article 41 directs the State, within the limits of its economic capacity and development, to make effective provision for public assistance in cases such as old age, sickness and disablement.
Statement-II: Social-assistance programmes providing pensions and family benefits seek to advance the objective contained in Article 41.
Which one of the following is correct?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II explains the relevance of Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain the relevance of Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (15-10-2026):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (c)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (a)
6. Answer: (c)
7. Answer: (a)
8. Answer: (c)
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (a)
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