1. The “State of the Global Climate Report” is published annually by which of the following organizations?
(a) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
(b) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
(c) World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
(d) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
2. With reference to the composition of the Lokpal under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, consider the following statements:
1. The Lokpal consists of a Chairperson and a maximum of eight members.
2. It is mandatory that 50% of the members must be from amongst the judicial members.
3. The Act provides for a reservation of 50% of members from SC, ST, OBC, minorities, and women.
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
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework in India:
1. Under the Companies Act, 2013, eligible companies are mandated to spend at least 2% of their average net profits of the previ-ous three years on CSR activities.
2. A company is eligible for mandatory CSR if its net worth is ₹500 crore or more, or its turnover is ₹1000 crore or more.
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
4. With reference to Joint Parliamentary Committees (JPC) in India, consider the following statements:
1. A JPC is a permanent standing committee of Parliament established to oversee the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
2. It consists of members from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
3. The recommendations made by a JPC are legally binding on the Government of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
5. Which of the following correctly describes the nature of RoDTEP scheme?
(a) A WTO-inconsistent export subsidy scheme
(b) A tax neutralisation mechanism compliant with WTO norms
(c) A direct income support scheme for exporters
(d) A credit guarantee scheme for MSME exporters
6. Which of the following industries are part of the ‘Eight Core Industries’ in India?
1. Natural Gas
2. Textile and Garments
3. Refinery Products
4. Fertilisers
5. Pharmaceuticals
6. Cement
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2, 3, and 4 only
(b) 1, 3, 4, and 6 only
(c) 2, 4, 5, and 6 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
7. Consider the following statements regarding the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023:
1. It mandates 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and the Rajya Sabha.
2. The reservation will come into effect only after a delimitation exercise is conducted following the first census taken after the commencement of the Act.
3. The Act provides for a “rotation of seats” re-served for women after every subsequent delimitation exercise.
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
8. Which of the following categories of persons are specifically prohibited from accepting foreign contributions under the FCRA?
1. Members of any Legislature (MPs/MLAs)
2. Judges and Government servants
3. Journalists and Editors of registered news-papers
4. Office-bearers of political parties
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2, and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
9. Mount Vesuvius is located in which of the following countries?
(a) Greece
(b) Italy
(c) Turkey
(d) Spain
10. Which of the following best describes superconductivity?
(a) A state in which a material shows zero electrical resistance and expels magnetic field
(b) A phenomenon where electrical resistance increases at low temperatures
(c) A process of converting heat energy into electrical energy without loss
(d) A condition where materials conduct electricity only at high temperatures
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (24-03-2026):
1. Answer: (c)
2. Answer: (d)
3. Answer: (c)
4. Answer: (b)
5. Answer: (b)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (b)
8. Answer: (b)
9. Answer: (b)
10. Answer: (a)
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