Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (27-07-2026)

1.     Consider the following rivers:

1. Subansiri
2. Barak
3. Kameng
4. Lohit
5. Mahananda

How many of the above are tributaries of the Brahmaputra River?

(a) Only two

(b) Only three

(c) Only four

(d) All five

2.   Consider the following statements regarding the phenomenon of a ‘Cloudburst’ as defined by the India Meteorological Department (IMD):

1. A cloudburst is defined as a sudden, intense rainfall event exceeding 100 mm (or 10 cm) per hour.
2. The high-intensity precipitation must be concentrated over a localized geographic area of approximately 20 to 30 sq. km.
3. It typically originates from thick Nimbostratus clouds formed due to steady horizontal advection of moist winds.

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

3.   Consider the following pairs of gut bacteria and their primary dietary/health associations:

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

4.    The rivers Ken and Betwa are tributaries of which of the following rivers?

(a) Ganga

(b) Yamuna

(c) Narmada

(d) Chambal

5.   Which of the following techniques can help in reducing methane emissions from rice cultivation?

1. Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD)
2. Direct-Seeded Rice (DSR)
3. Deep puddling with continuous prolonged submergence
4. System of Rice Intensification (SRI)

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1, 2, and 4 only

(c) 2, 3, and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

6.    Consider the following statements regarding prebiotics and probiotics:

1. Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits on the host, whereas prebiotics are substrates selectively utilised by host microorganisms to confer health benefits.
2. Unlike probiotics, prebiotics are non-living substances that generally resist digestion in the upper gastrointestinal tract and are utilised by beneficial gut microorganisms.

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

7.   Panna Tiger Reserve is located in which of the following Indian states?

(a) Rajasthan

(b) Uttar Pradesh

(c) Madhya Pradesh

(d) Chhattisgarh

8.   Match List-I (Life Event of Buddha) with List-II (Associated Symbol)

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) A–3, B–4, C–5, D–2

(b) A–3, B–5, C–1, D–2

(c) A–4, B–3, C–5, D–1

(d) A–2, B–4, C–1, D–5

9.   In the context of ancient Indian history, the Triratnas (Three Jewels) of Buddhism refer to which of the following?

(a) Right Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct

(b) Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha

(c) Sutta, Vinaya, and Abhidhamma

(d) Anicca, Anatta, and Dukkha

10. With reference to initiatives undertaken by the Government of India to mitigate methane emissions, consider the following statements:

1. The GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) scheme aims to convert organic livestock waste and cattle dung into compressed biogas and bio-CNG.
2. India signed the Global Methane Pledge at COP26 to legally bind itself to a 30% reduction in methane emissions by 2030.
3. The National Livestock Mission promotes balanced ration feeding and quality green fodder to reduce enteric methane emissions from ruminant animals.

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

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (27-07-2026):

1.    Answer: B

2.   Answer: A

3.   Answer: D

4.   Answer: B

5.   Answer: B

6.   Answer: C

7.   Answer: C

8.   Answer: A

9.   Answer: B

10.  Answer: B

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