1. With reference to the cultural tradition of ‘Jallikattu’ in India, consider the following statements:
1. It is traditionally performed during the Mattu Pongal festival to honor cattle.
2. The term is derived from Tamil words referring to coins tied to the bull’s horns.
3. Article 25 was primarily invoked to recognize Jallikattu as a protected cultural practice in the 2023 Supreme Court judgment
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Big Five’ fauna of Kaziranga National Park:
1. It hosts the world’s largest population of the Greater one-horned rhinoceros.
2. It has one of the highest tiger densities in India.
3. The park is a critical habitat for the Wild water buffalo and the Swamp deer.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2 only
3. With reference to the initiative to recognize tribal healers as ‘Partners in Health’, consider the following statements:
1. The initiative aims to formally recognize and build the capacity of 1 lakh tribal healers.
2. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is the primary nodal ministry for this project.
3. The initiative focuses on primary healthcare, disease surveillance, and community outreach.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
4. Which of the following criteria must an entity meet to be recognized as a ‘Startup’ by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)?
1. The entity must not be older than 10 years from its date of incorporation.
2. Its annual turnover for any of the financial years since incorporation must not exceed ₹100 crore.
3. It must be an original entity and not formed by splitting up or reconstructing an existing business.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
5. With reference to the BharatNet project, consider the following statements:
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
2. It aims to provide a minimum of 100 Mbps broadband connectivity to all Gram Panchayats in India.
3. The project is funded through the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. Which of the following are participants in India’s capital market?
1. Banks
2. Corporate entities
3. Foreign investors
4. Retail investors
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
7. A Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) is best described as:
(a) A document issued by a country’s tax authorities certifying the source of income earned during a financial year
(b) A document issued by tax authorities certifying the tax residency status of an individual or entity for a specific financial year
(c) A certificate issued by tax authorities allowing an individual or entity to claim foreign tax credits automatically
(d) A registration document issued for resident taxpayers only to report overseas income
8. Dark fibre refers to:
(a) Optical fibre cables used exclusively by government agencies
(b) Fibre optic cables carrying encrypted financial data
(c) Unused or passive optical fibre cables that are laid but not actively transmitting data
(d) Wireless high-speed data transmission channels used by exchanges
9. The Presidents of the European Union (EU) Council and the EU Commission have been invited as Chief Guests at India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations. In this context, both the EU Council and the EU Commission are headquartered in which one of the following cities?
(a) Strasbourg
(b) Luxembourg
(c) Brussels
(d) The Hague
10. With reference to the revised classification criteria for MSMEs, consider the following statements:
1. A Micro Enterprise can have an investment up to ₹2.5 crore and an annual turnover up to ₹10 crore.
2. A Small Enterprise can have an investment up to ₹25 crore and an annual turnover up to ₹50 crore.
3. A Medium Enterprise can have an investment up to ₹125 crore and an annual turnover up to ₹500 crore.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (17-01-2026):
1. Answer: A.
2. Answer: C.
3. Answer: B.
4. Answer: C.
5. Answer: A.
6. Answer: D.
7. Answer: B
8. Answer: C
9. Answer: C.
10. Answer: B.
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