1. With reference to India’s recent defence acquisitions, consider the following statements:
1. The Defence Acquisition Council grants Ac-ceptance of Necessity before procurement be-gins.
2. Tunguska system is used for long-range ballistic missile defence.
3. P-8I aircraft is used for maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Which of the following is/are reasons why certain industries cannot easily shift from LPG to PNG?
1. LPG has higher calorific value than PNG.
2. PNG requires pipeline infrastructure which may not be available everywhere.
3. PNG provides better flame precision than LPG.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Consider the following Ports of Refuge (PoR) recently operationalised in India:
| Port | Location |
| 1. Dighi Port | Maharashtra (West Coast) |
| 2. Gopalpur Port | Odisha (East Coast) |
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. With reference to edible oils under the National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO), consider the following statements:
1. Primary edible oils are directly extracted from cul-tivated oilseed crops such as mustard and soy-bean.
2. Secondary edible oils are obtained from by-products of other agricultural processes such as rice bran and cottonseed.
3. Secondary oils are preferred over primary oils be-cause they require larger land area for cultivation.
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
5. With reference to palm oil, consider the following statements:
1. India is the largest importer of palm oil in the world.
2. Palm oil accounts for the largest share of India’s edible oil imports.
3. Palm oil contributes to less than 10% of India’s edible oil consumption.
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
6. Which of the following best describes the term “fast fashion”?
(a) Production of high-quality garments designed for long-term durability and limited seasonal change
(b) Rapid production of inexpensive clothing based on latest trends with short usage cycles
(c) Traditional handmade clothing produced using eco-friendly methods and natural fibres
(d) Recycling of old garments into new products to reduce environmental impact
7. With reference to the impact of cheap imports on a domestic sector, consider the following statements:
1. Persistent availability of cheaper imports can re-duce the profitability of domestic producers.
2. Declining profitability may lead to reduced domes-tic production capacity over time.
3. Excessive reliance on imports can increase vul-nerability to global supply and price shocks.
4. In the long run, such dependence may weaken domestic resilience and strategic autonomy.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
8. With reference to hate speech during elections in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is legally en-forceable and violation automatically leads to dis-qualification of a candidate.
2. A candidate making appeals to religion or promot-ing enmity between communities can be prose-cuted under criminal law as well as attract provi-sions under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
3. Even if an FIR is registered and the offending content is removed, the impact of hate speech on electoral fairness may persist.
4. The Election Commission of India derives its pow-ers to regulate elections and ensure fairness from the Constitution.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
9. Consider the following diseases or conditions:
1. Diabetes mellitus
2. Rheumatic heart disease
3. Hypertension
4. Dengue fever
5. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
6. Cervical cancer
Which of the above are classified as non-communicable diseases?
(a) 1, 3, 5 and 6 only
(b) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
(c) 1, 3 and 5 only
(d) 2, 4 and 6 only
10. With reference to government bond yields, consider the following statements:
1. An increase in bond yields always reflects a nega-tive perception about the economy.
2. When the central bank raises policy interest rates, the prices of existing bonds tend to fall.
3. The coupon interest rate of an already issued bond changes in response to changes in market interest rates.
4. Rising bond yields may reflect expectations of higher inflation or stronger economic growth.
Which of the statements given above are correct? Options:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only.
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (28-03-2026):
1. Answer: (b)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (c)
4. Answer: (a)
5. Answer: (a)
6. Answer: (b)
7. Answer: (d)
8. Answer: (c)
9. Answer. (a)
10. Answer: (b)
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