1. Consider the following statements regarding Underground Coal Gasification (UCG):
- In UCG, coal is mined, brought to the surface, and then converted into syngas in a surface reactor.
- UCG can access coal seams that are too deep or thin to be economically mined by conventional methods.
- The syngas produced through UCG mainly consists of hydrogen, carbon monoxide, methane and carbon dioxide.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Consider the following statements regarding biochar:
- Biochar is produced by burning organic material in the presence of excess oxygen at high temperatures.
- Biochar improves soil water retention and cation exchange capacity.
- When added to soil, biochar is considered a method of carbon sequestration because the carbon it contains is highly stable and resists decomposition.
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
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Harappan Civilization:
- Rakhigarhi, located in Haryana, is the largest known Harappan site in India.
- The town of Keeladi/Keezhadi is the recently excavated site of Harappa.
- Paleo-environmental studies help reconstruct past climatic and ecological conditions of ancient civilizations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Which one of the following best explains the difference between the Gadgil Committee and the Kasturirangan Committee recommendations on the Western Ghats?
(a) The Gadgil Committee focused only on forest conservation, while the Kasturirangan Committee addressed river systems.
(b) The Gadgil Committee recommended extensive ecological protection across most of the Western Ghats, while the Kasturirangan Committee proposed a more balanced approach identifying about 37% as ESA.
(c) Both committees recommended identical boundaries for Eco-Sensitive Areas but differed on permissible activities.
(d) The Kasturirangan Committee was constituted to implement Gadgil Committee recommendations without modification.
5. Consider the following statements regarding Eco-Sensitive Areas (ESAs):
- ESAs are declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
- All economic activities are prohibited within a notified ESA.
- The Western Ghats is recognised as both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a biodiversity hotspot.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
6. Which one of the following is most likely to happen if market interest rates increase significantly?
(a) Existing bond prices tend to rise.
(b) Existing bond yields tend to fall.
(c) Existing bond prices tend to fall.
(d) Existing bond coupon rates automatically increase.
7. Development Policy Financing (DPF), recently seen in the news, is a financing instrument provided by which one of the following organizations?
(a) International Monetary Fund
(b) Asian Development Bank
(c) World Bank
(d) New Development Bank
8. Consider the following statements regarding Bolivia:
- Bolivia is a landlocked country in South America, with Sucre as its constitutional capital.
- The Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia contains one of the world’s largest lithium reserves.
- Lake Titicaca, located entirely within Bolivia, is the world’s highest navigable lake.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
9. Consider the following statements regarding deuterium and deuterated compounds:
- Deuterium is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen with one proton and one neutron.
- Heavy water (D₂O) is formed by replacing ordinary hydrogen with deuterium.
- Deuterated compounds are used in NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) spectroscopy.
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
10. With reference to the Abhigyan App, recently launched by the Union Home Minister, which one of the following best describes it?
(a) A mobile application that enables police personnel to identify individuals through fingerprint matching linked to a national database.
(b) A digital platform that enables police personnel to identify individuals through facial recognition linked to a national database.
(c) A mobile application that enables police personnel to identify individuals through DNA profiling linked to a national database.
(d) A digital platform that enables police personnel to identify individuals through iris recognition linked to a national database.
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (22-06-2026):
1. Answer: A
2. Answer: A
3. Answer: A
4. Answer: B
5. Answer: C
6. Answer: C
7. Answer: C
8. Answer: D
9. Answer: B
10. Answer: A
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