Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (24-01-2026)

1.    Regarding India’s first-ever Glass Museum, consider the following statements:

1.    It is being established in the glassware cluster of Firozabad.

2.   One of its primary goals is to showcase the evolution of glass beyond the traditional bangle industry.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a)  1 only

(b)  2 only

(c)  Both 1 and 2

(d)  Neither 1 nor 2

2.   With reference to regions that were in the news recently, match List-I with List-II:

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a)  A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

(b)  A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

(c)  A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

(d)  A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

3.   With reference to the Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, consider the following statements:

1.    The scheme aims to reduce India’s dependence on imported batteries and promote domestic battery manufacturing.

2.   It is implemented by the Ministry of Power.

3.   The scheme primarily focuses on Advanced Chemistry Cells such as lithium-ion batteries

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

4.   With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:

1.    Under Article 163, the Governor is required to act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers except in matters where the Constitution expressly confers discretion.

2.   Under Article 176, the Governor has discretionary power to modify or withhold portions of the address to the State Legislature.

3.   The address under Article 176 reflects the policies and programmes of the elected State Government.

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

5.   Consider the following pairs of Judicial Cases and their Significance:

1.    Shamsher Singh vs State of Punjab: Governor as constitutional head, not real executive.

2.   Nabam Rebia case: Governor’s discretionary powers are narrow and exceptional.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a)  1 only

(b)  2 only

(c)  Both 1 and 2

(d)  Neither 1 nor 2

6.   With reference to the Atal Pension Yojana (APY), consider the following statements:

1.    APY is implemented and regulated by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) under the National Pension System (NPS) framework.

2.   It is applicable to all Indian citizens above 18 years of age, including income tax payers.

3.   Pension payments under the scheme start after attaining 60 years of age.

4.   On death of the subscriber, the spouse is entitled to receive pension.

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

7.   With reference to the State of Finance for Nature 2026 Report, consider the following statements:

1.    The report is released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

2.   Nature-negative finance refers to financial flows and subsidies that potentially degrade natural ecosystems and environmental infrastructure.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a)  1 only

(b)  2 only

(c)  Both 1 and 2

(d)  Neither 1 nor 2

8.   Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a)  1 and 2 only

(b)  2 and 3 only

(c)  1 and 3 only

(d)  1, 2 and 3

9.   With reference to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, consider the following statements:

1.    He served as President of the Indian National Congress in 1938 and 1939.

2.   He resigned from the Congress due to ideological differences with its leadership.

3.   Parakram Diwas is celebrated annually to commemorate the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose

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

10. With reference to the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) campaign, consider the following statements:

1.    One of the key objectives of BBBP is to improve the Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) and increase girls’ secondary education enrolment.

2.   BBBP is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented under the Sambal vertical of Mission Shakti.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a)  1 only

(b)  2 only

(c)  Both 1 and 2

(d)  Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (24-01-2026):

1.    Answer: (c)

2.   Answer: (a)

3.   Answer: (b)

4.   Answer: (c)

5.   Answer: (c)

6.   Answer: (b)

7.   Answer: (c)

8.   Answer: (d)

9.   Answer: (d)

10.  Answer: (c)

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