1. With reference to Geomagnetic Reversal, consider the following statements:
1. It is a process where the Earth’s magnetic north and south poles interchange positions due to disturbances in the mantle.
2. Evidence of past geomagnetic reversals is preserved as alternating magnetic stripes in basaltic rocks along mid-ocean ridges.
3. Reversal is a gradual process during which the magnetic field weakens and may tempo-rarily develop multiple magnetic poles.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
2. The “Special 301 Report”, sometimes seen in the news, is released by which of the following organizations?
(a) World Trade Organization (WTO)
(b) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
(c) United States Trade Representative (USTR)
(d) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
3. With reference to the Jnanpith Award, consider the following statements:
1. It is the highest literary award in India and is conferred by the Sahitya Akademi.
2. The award is given only for works published in the 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
3. The 60th Jnanpith Award (2025) was awarded to Vinod Kumar Shukla
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) None of the above
4. Who has been selected for the Sangita Kalanidhi award for the year 2026 by The Music Academy, Chennai?
(a) Narendra G
(b) Sugandha Kalamegham
(c) Jayanthi Kumaresh
(d) Thrissur C. Narendran
5. With reference to ‘Captive Power Plants’ (CPPs) in India, consider the following statements:
1. They are defined under the Electricity Act, 2003 as power plants established by any person to generate electricity primarily for their own use.
2. To qualify as a captive user, an entity must hold at least 51% ownership in the generat-ing station.
3. Captive users are legally exempt from pay-ing the Cross-Subsidy Surcharge (CSS) and Additional Surcharge.
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 Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. It provides for the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur.
2. The Governor of the state is empowered to increase or decrease the area of an Auton-omous District Council (ADC).
3. Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) has the power to collect land revenue and cer-tain specified taxes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. With reference to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in India, consider the following statements:
1. It is a statutory document enacted by the Parliament under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
2. It comes into force immediately upon the announcement of the election schedule by the Election Commission.
3. The code was first introduced during the first General Elections of 1951-52.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. With reference to the preparation and physical properties of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), consider the following statements:
1. While LNG is primarily a product of cryogen-ic cooling of natural gas, LPG is a byproduct obtained during crude oil refining and natu-ral gas processing.
2. LNG requires high-pressure storage at am-bient temperatures, whereas LPG requires specialized double-walled tanks to maintain cryogenic temperatures.
3. During the preparation of LPG, a chemical called Ethyl Mercaptan is typically added to ensure leak detection through smell.
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
9. In the context of balanced fertiliser use in Indian agriculture, the ideal ratio of Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K) recommended for soil nutrient management is:
(a) 2 : 1 : 1
(b) 4 : 2 : 1
(c) 6 : 3 : 1
(d) 8 : 3 : 1
10. Which of the following fertilizers is/are currently EXCLUDED from the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) regime?
1. Urea
2. Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP)
3. Muriate of Potash (MOP)
4. NPK Complex fertilizers
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (16-03-2026):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (c)
3. Answer: (d)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (c)
6. Answer: (c)
7. Answer: (b)
8. Answer: (c)
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (a)
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