1. With reference to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), consider the following statements:
- It was established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
- It applies the principles of sustainable development, precaution and polluter pays while deciding cases.
- It is not bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
- It has jurisdiction over substantial questions relating to the environment.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
2. Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission:
- It was launched to create a more organised system for tribal communities to process, add value to and market Minor Forest Produce.
- Under this, tribal gatherers are trained in scientific harvesting, processing and value addition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: A country may possess a high share of non-fossil-fuel installed capacity while coal continues to account for a large share of actual electricity generation.
Statement II: Installed capacity and actual generation measure different aspects of the power system.
Which one of the following is correct?
(a) Both Statement I & Statement II are correct, and Statement II explains Statement I
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I
(c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
(d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct
4. Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary, recently in news, is located in:
(a) Bihar
(b) Sikkim
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) West Bengal
5. Consider two production models:
Model A: Almost all components are imported and only the final phone is assembled in India.
Model B: Components, design, research, software and assembly are substantially undertaken in India.
Which one of the following is the most appropriate inference?
(a) Model A necessarily creates more domestic value because assembly is the final stage.
(b) Model B is likely to generate greater domestic value addition and technological capability.
(c) Both models generate identical domestic value addition.
(d) Model B cannot participate in global value chains.
6. With reference to educational indicators, consider the following statements:
- Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) may exceed 100 because it includes enrolled students irrespective of their age.
- Pupil–Teacher Ratio (PTR) indicates the average number of pupils per teacher.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
7. With reference to H1N1 influenza, consider the following statements:
- It is a subtype of Influenza A.
- Haemagglutinin helps the virus enter host cells.
- Neuraminidase assists the release of newly formed viruses.
- Antibiotics constitute the standard treatment for the viral infection.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
8. With reference to India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), consider the following statements:
- It consists of six members.
- All its members are appointed exclusively by the Reserve Bank of India.
- It determines the policy repo rate while considering inflation and growth.
- The RBI Governor has a casting vote in the event of a tie.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
9. Consider the following monetary-policy positions:
- A hawkish stance generally prioritises controlling inflation.
- A dovish stance generally supports lower interest rates and economic growth.
- A neutral stance permanently rules out changes in the policy rate.
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
10. Exercise MAITREE, recently in news, is conducted between India and:
(a) Japan
(b) France
(c) Russia
(d) Thailand
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (22-08-2026):
1. Answer: C
2. Answer: C
3. Answer: A
4. Answer: D
5. Answer: B
6. Answer: C
7. Answer: B
8. Answer: B
9. Answer: C
10. Answer: D
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