1. The term LULUCF, frequently seen in climate-change discussions, refers to:
(a) Land Utilisation, Livelihoods and Urban Carbon Footprint
(b) Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry
(c) Localised Use of Land and Unregulated Forest Clearing
(d) Land Use, Land Restoration and Urban Forest Conservation
2. Consider the following statements regarding the Commission for Air Quality Management:
1. It is a statutory body established under an Act of Parliament.
2. Its jurisdiction is confined exclusively to the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
3. It coordinates air-pollution control in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas.
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
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Emissions Gap Report:
1. It is published by the United Nations Environment Programme.
2. It compares projected emissions with the emission levels required to achieve climate targets.
3. An overshoot means that a temperature threshold is permanently exceeded with no subsequent decline.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Why is the extraction of lithium from seawater technologically difficult?
1. Lithium occurs in seawater in extremely low concentrations.
2. Magnesium and calcium interfere with the separation of lithium.
3. Selective extraction and solvent recovery are required for economic viability.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Consider the following statements:
1. Biofortification improves the nutritional content of crops through plant breeding.
2. Food fortification ordinarily adds nutrients during food processing.
3. Hidden hunger may occur even when a person consumes sufficient calories.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. With reference to UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List, consider the following statements:
1. Inclusion in the Tentative List automatically grants World Heritage status to a site.
2. Each country prepares and submits its own Tentative List.
3. The List identifies properties that a country may consider nominating in the future.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. Consider the following pairs:
| Site | Location or feature |
| 1. Baratang | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| 2. Sirpur | Chhattisgarh |
| 3. Barren Island | Active volcano |
| 4. Narcondam Island | Dormant volcanic island |
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
8. Consider the following changes commonly associated with an El Niño event:
1. Weakening of the Pacific trade winds
2. Eastward movement of warm surface water
3. Reduction of cold-water upwelling near the western coast of South America
Which of the above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. Consider the following countries:
1. Belgium
2. Luxembourg
3. Switzerland
4. Austria
5. Andorra
How many of the above share a land boundary with metropolitan France?
(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) Only four
(d) All five
10. Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): A positive Indian Ocean Dipole can sometimes reduce the adverse effect of El Niño on the Indian summer monsoon.
Reason (R): During a positive Indian Ocean Dipole, the western Indian Ocean becomes warmer than the eastern Indian Ocean, shifting convection and rainfall westwards.
Which one of the following is correct?
(a) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct, but R is incorrect
(d) A is incorrect, but R is correct
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (22-10-2026):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (a)
4. Answer: (d)
5. Answer: (d)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (d)
8. Answer: (d)
9. Answer: (c)
10. Answer: (a)
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