Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (23-07-2026)

1.    With reference to the freedom of speech and expression under the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:

1. Article 19(1)(a) guarantees freedom of speech and expression only to citizens.
2. The freedom includes the right to communicate and receive information through the internet.
3. Restrictions on this freedom may be imposed in the interest of public order under Article 19(2).

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

2.    With reference to the World Trade Organization (WTO), consider the following statements:

1. The WTO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
2. Plurilateral agreements are binding on all WTO members, regardless of whether they participate in the negotiations.
3. The Marrakesh Agreement provides for plurilateral trade agreements under Annex 4.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

3.   Consider the following pairs:

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

4.   With reference to borophene-based lubricants, consider the following statements:

1. Borophene is a two-dimensional material composed of boron atoms.
2. It can be used as an additive to improve the lubrication performance of castor oil.
3. It requires extensive chemical modification before dispersing in castor oil.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

5.   With reference to railway electrification in India, which one of the following statements is incorrect?

(a) About 99.6% of India’s broad-gauge railway network has been electrified.

(b) Switzerland has achieved 100% railway electrification.

(c) India has restricted railway electrification mainly to high-density passenger corridors.

(d) India aims to electrify its entire broad-gauge railway network.

6.    Which one of the following islands divides the Bab el-Mandeb Strait into two channels?

(a) Socotra

(b) Perim

(c) Zanzibar

(d) Masirah

7.    Arrange the following maritime passages in the correct order for a ship travelling from the Arabian Sea to the Mediterranean Sea:

1. Suez Canal
2. Gulf of Aden
3. Bab el-Mandeb Strait
4. Red Sea

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 2–3–4–1

(b) 3–2–1–4

(c) 2–4–3–1

(d) 4–3–2–1

8.   With reference to methane, consider the following statements:

1. It is a colourless and odourless gas.
2. It can form an explosive mixture with air.
3. It is lighter than air.

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

9.    The South Lhonak Lake, associated with a major glacial lake outburst flood, is located in:

(a) Uttarakhand

(b) Himachal Pradesh

(c) Sikkim

(d) Arunachal Pradesh

10. Which of the following are included among India’s Eight Core Industries?

1. Coal
2. Steel
3. Cement
4. Iron ore

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (23-07-2026):

1.    Answer: D

2.   Answer: B

3.   Answer: C

4.   Answer: B

5.   Answer: C

6.   Answer: B

7.   Answer: A

8.   Answer: D

9.   Answer: C

10. Answer: D

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