1. Consider the following statements regarding maritime geography:
- The Bab-el-Mandeb connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.
- The Suez Canal provides a navigable connection between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
- The Strait of Hormuz lies between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
2. Which one of the following best describes ‘apiculture’?
(a) Cultivation of medicinal plants
(b) Scientific rearing and management of honeybees
(c) Commercial production of silk
(d) Breeding of lac insects
3. Consider the following statements:
- Bond prices and bond yields generally move in opposite directions.
- Strong demand for a bond can raise its price.
- A rise in a bond’s price, other things being equal, increases its yield.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. With reference to the BCG vaccine, consider the following statements:
1. It is a live attenuated vaccine.
2. It is derived from Mycobacterium bovis.
3. It is used primarily against tuberculosis.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. In bond markets, the term ‘greenium’ most appropriately refers to:
(a) a tax imposed on carbon-intensive bonds
(b) the lower yield accepted by investors on a green bond relative to a comparable conventional bond
(c) an additional coupon paid because green projects are always riskier
(d) the difference between nominal and real interest rates
6. Which of the following countries have a coastline on the Red Sea?
- Saudi Arabia
- Egypt
- United Arab Emirates
- Iran
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
7. With reference to PM Vishwakarma Scheme, consider the following:
- It is aimed at providing comprehensive support to artisans and crafts people engaged in traditional trades.
- It is an initiative of the Ministry of Culture.
- It is available for rural and urban artisans and craftsmen across India.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only One
(b) Only Two
(c) All three
(d) None
8. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: A Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) can summon public officials and examine confidential official documents.
Statement-II: Joint Parliamentary Committees are statutory bodies created through Presidential Ordinances under Article 123 of the Constitution.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.
9. With reference to the Great Indian Bustard (GIB), consider the following statements:
- It is a ground-dwelling bird found mainly in arid and semi-arid grasslands.
- It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
- The Desert National Park is the only habitat where the Great Indian Bustard is found in India.
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
10. With reference to the Danube River, consider the following statements:
- The Danube River forms a major international natural boundary between Romania and Bulgaria.
- The Danube is the longest river in Europe.
- It flows through or along the borders of several European countries before draining into the Black Sea.
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 (17-08-2026):
1. Answer: B
2. Answer: B
3. Answer: C
4. Answer: D
5. Answer: B
6. Answer: B
7. Answer: B
8. Answer: C
9. Answer: A
10. Answer: B
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