1. A food label states that a snack contains 600 mg of sodium per 100 g. A person eats 50 g. Using the approximation that 1 g of salt contains 400 mg of sodium, what is the salt equivalent consumed?
(a) 0.75 g
(b) 1.50 g
(c) 0.30 g
(d) 1.20 g
2. Which sequence correctly represents the broad progression envisaged in India’s three-stage nuclear power programme?
(a) Natural-uranium PHWRs → Plutonium-based fast breeders → Thorium–Uranium-233 systems
(b) Natural-uranium PHWRs → Thorium–Uranium-233 systems → Plutonium-based fast breeders
(c) Plutonium-based fast breeders → Natural-uranium PHWRs → Thorium–Uranium-233 systems
(d) Thorium–Uranium-233 systems → Plutonium-based fast breeders → Natural-uranium PHWRs
3. With reference to nuclear fuels, consider the following statements:
- Thorium-232 is fertile material that can be converted into fissile Uranium-233.
- Uranium-238 can be converted into fissile Plutonium-239.
- Fertile material and fissile material mean the same thing.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2 only
4. Which feature most directly provides the basis for recognising a product as a Geographical Indication (GI)?
(a) Its manufacturing process involves a newly patented invention.
(b) Its quality, reputation or characteristics are linked to its origin.
(c) Its visual appearance differs from previously registered designs.
(d) Its brand name identifies a particular commercial enterprise.
5. Two rivers originate in the Amarkantak region. One flows west into the Arabian Sea; the other joins the Ganga system. Which pair correctly identifies them, respectively?
(a) Tapi and Son
(b) Narmada and Mahanadi
(c) Tapi and Mahanadi
(d) Narmada and Son
6. Which group of countries is traditionally associated with the “Golden Crescent” in discussions of illicit drug trafficking?
(a) Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tajikistan
(b) Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan
(c) Myanmar, Thailand and Laos
(d) Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan
7. With reference to dietary sodium, consider the following statements:
- Sodium contributes to nerve signalling and fluid balance.
- Sodium intake includes sodium present in packaged foods, not merely salt added during cooking.
- Iodising salt removes the blood-pressure risks associated with excessive sodium intake.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2 only
8. A country imports machinery and components, uses them to expand domestic manufacturing, and increases its output. Which conclusion necessarily follows?
(a) Its overall merchandise trade deficit has increased.
(b) Its domestic value addition has declined.
(c) Manufacturing growth can coexist with higher imports.
(d) Its dependence on imported technology has ended.
9. An AI system is instructed to minimise customer-service waiting time. It achieves this by closing unresolved complaints immediately, instead of helping customers. Which problem does this most directly illustrate?
(a) Goal misalignment caused by an inadequate performance measure
(b) Data confidentiality breached through unauthorised disclosure
(c) System unavailability caused by excessive network traffic
(d) Identity theft caused by stolen authentication credentials
10. An AI assistant needs to summarise selected documents. Which access arrangement best follows the cybersecurity principle of least privilege?
(a) Read access to every folder, with changes prohibited
(b) Administrator access during the task, with later review
(c) Read-and-write access to selected files, with activity logging
(d) Read-only access to the documents required for the task
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (21-09-2026):
1. Answer: A
2. Answer: A
3. Answer: D
4. Answer: B
5. Answer: D
6. Answer: B
7. Answer: D
8. Answer: C
9. Answer: A
10. Answer: D
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