Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (24-07-2026)

1.     With reference to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), consider the following statements:

1. NATO’s headquarters is located in Brussels, Belgium.
2. Article 5 considers an armed attack against one NATO member as an attack against all members.
3. Finland, Sweden and Ukraine are the latest members of NATO.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

2.   The Patriot Air and Missile Defence System, frequently seen in the news, was originally developed by which one of the following countries?

(a) Israel

(b) France

(c) United States

(d) Russia

3.   Project Kusha, recently seen in the news, is primarily associated with:

(a) Development of an indigenous long-range air defence missile system

(b) Development of India’s next-generation reusable launch vehicle

(c) Indigenous production of nuclear-powered attack submarines

(d) Establishment of a satellite-based quantum communication network

4.    With reference to the Wassenaar Arrangement, consider the following statements:

1. It seeks to promote transparency and responsibility in transfers of conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies.
2. It is a legally binding treaty under the United Nations.
3. India is a member of the Wassenaar Arrangement.

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

5.   With reference to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), consider the following statements:

1. It is as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations.
2. The agency reports regularly to both the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
3. India is a founding member of the IAEA and has ratified an IAEA Additional Protocol applicable to its civilian nuclear facilities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, and 3

6.   The Abraham Accords are associated with which one of the following developments?

(a) Expansion of the Gulf Cooperation Council into North Africa

(b) Establishment of a regional carbon market in West Asia

(c) Normalisation of diplomatic relations between Israel and Arab states

(d) Formation of a collective security organisation among West Asian countries

7.    Consider the following statements regarding the issuance of currency notes and coins in India:

1. All currency notes in circulation, including the one-rupee note, are printed and issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the RBI Act, 1934.
2. The one-rupee note bears the signature of the Finance Secretary, while all other higher-denomination banknotes bear the signature of the RBI Governor.
3. The minting of coins is the exclusive responsibility of the Government of India under the Coinage Act.

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.   Consider the following pairs regarding the Constitution of India:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a) Only one pair

(b) Only two pairs

(c) All three pairs

(d) None of the pairs

9.   Consider the following statements regarding the Commonwealth Games:

1. The 2026 Commonwealth Games are held in Glasgow, Scotland.
2. India has never hosted the Commonwealth Games.
3. The centenary 2030 Commonwealth Games will be officially hosted by Canada.

How many of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

10.  Consider the following statements regarding the “Let’s Fix Our Food” initiative:

1. It is a policy initiative jointly led by the Indian Council of Medical Research–National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR–NIN), Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), and UNICEF.
2. The consortium aims to promote healthier diets specifically targeted at children and adolescents in India.
3. It advocates for the introduction of Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWL) and health taxes on foods High in Fat, Salt, and Sugar (HFSS).

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

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (24-07-2026):

1.    Answer: B

2.   Answer: C

3.   Answer: A

4.   Answer: B

5.   Answer: B

6.   Answer: C

7.   Answer: B

8.   Answer: B

9.   Answer: A

10. Answer: D

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