1. With reference to the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status under international trade, consider the following statements:
- It requires a country to provide special, preferential market access to a chosen ally over other trading partners.
- It is a core foundational pillar of the World Trade Organization (WTO) ensuring non-discrimination among members.
- It applies exclusively to trade in physical goods and does not cover services or intellectual property.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
2. Which of the following best describes the term ‘Dual-Use Technology’, frequently seen in news regarding international trade and multilateral export regimes?
(a) Technologies developed exclusively for commercial space exploration that are shared among sovereign nations under non-disclosure treaties.
(b) Goods, software, or technical items designed primarily for civilian commercial applications that can also be adapted or utilized for defense, military, or tactical capabilities.
(c) Military equipment that has been decommissioned by armed forces and retrofitted for public sector emergency management.
(d) Proprietary hardware developed through joint ventures between private domestic firms and public sector defense undertakings.
3. With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea, consider the following statements:
- A coastal state has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nautical miles, measured from baseline determined in accordance with the convention.
- Ships of all states, whether coastal or land-locked, enjoy the right of innocent passage through the territorial sea.
- The Exclusive Economic Zone shall not extend beyond 200 nautical miles from the baseline from which the breadth of the territorial sea in measure.
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. Consider the following statements regarding key employment indicators used in the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) in India:
- The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) represents the percentage of persons in the population who are either working or seeking/available for work.
- The Unemployment Rate (UR) is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons relative to the total population of the country.
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
5. The ‘Seafarer-First’ Initiative, recently seen in the news to protect merchant crew in conflict-affected maritime zones, was launched by which of the following?
(a) Ministry of External Affairs
(b) Ministry of Defense
(c) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
(d) Indian Coast Guard
6. With reference to the Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme, consider the following statements:
- The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to promote organic farming.
- Under the scheme, Soil Health Cards are issued to farmers at a periodic interval of every two years.
- Electrical Conductivity (EC) and Organic Carbon (OC) are among the physical and chemical parameters tested under the card.
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 statements regarding the status and structure of the Chemical Industry in India:
- India is currently the largest producer of chemicals globally.
- The BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
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
8. Which of the following rivers are tributaries of the Son River?
- Rihand
- North Koel
- Ken
- Betwa
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
9. Consider the following statements regarding the literary and national movement roots of ‘Vande Mataram’:
- The song Vande Mataram served as a central rallying hymn during the Swadeshi Movement (1905) in Bengal.
- The novel Anandamath, in which the hymn appears, is set against the backdrop of the Sanyasi Rebellion in the late 18th century.
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
10. Consider the following statements regarding the Commonwealth Games:
- The 2026 Commonwealth Games are held in Glasgow, Scotland.
- India has never hosted the Commonwealth Games.
- 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
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (25-07-2026):
1. Answer: B
2. Answer: B
3. Answer: D
4. Answer: A
5. Answer: C
6. Answer: B
7. Answer: D
8. Answer: A
9. Answer: C
10. Answer: A
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