Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (28-08-2026)

1.    With reference to the New Development Bank (NDB), consider the following statements:

1. It was established by the BRICS countries.
2. Its headquarters is located in Shanghai.
3. Its mandate includes financing infrastructure and sustainable-development projects.
4. Membership of the Bank is permanently restricted to its five founding countries.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

2.   Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: PMJDY accounts can strengthen the delivery of government welfare benefits through Direct Benefit Transfer.

Statement-II: PMJDY provides eligible beneficiaries with access to formal bank accounts that can be linked with Aadhaar and mobile numbers.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II explains Statement-I.

(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I.

(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.

(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.

3.   Consider the following:

1. Lake Superior
2. Lake Michigan
3. Lake Huron
4. Lake Erie
5. Lake Ontario

How many of the above form part of the boundary between the United States and Canada?

(a) Only two

(b) Only three

(c) Only four

(d) All five

4.   Consider the following pairs:

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) Only three

(d) All four

5.   Consider the following assertion:

Locating a CBG plant close to a reliable feedstock cluster can be more important than merely installing large production capacity.

Which of the following support/supports the above assertion?

1. Some feedstocks are bulky, moist or costly to transport.
2. Agricultural residues may be seasonally available.
3. Long transport distances can increase both costs and emissions.
4. Multi-feedstock plants can reduce dependence on a single seasonal residue.

Select the answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

6.   Consider the following rivers:

1. Jojari River
2. Banas River
3. Sukri River
4. Jawai River

Which of the above are tributaries of the Luni River?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

7.   With reference to Samarthak, consider the following statements:

1. It is the Indian Navy’s first Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV).
2. It is designed as a versatile platform for multiple naval roles.
3. It will primarily serve as a trial and evaluation platform for naval systems and equipment.
4. It is intended exclusively for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

8.   Consider the following rows:

In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) Only three

(d) All four

9.   Ammannia telanganensis, recently in the news, is a:

(a) Gecko

(b) Butterfly

(c) Bacteria

(d) Flowering plant species

10. With reference to permafrost, consider the following statements:

1. It refers to ground that remains at or below the freezing point for at least two consecutive years.
2. Its thawing can reduce the stability of mountain slopes.
3. It is composed exclusively of permanent surface ice and contains no soil or rock.
4. Its degradation may increase the risk of rockfalls and landslides.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (28-08-2026):

1.    Answer: B

2.   Answer: B

3.   Answer: D

4.   Answer: C

5.   Answer: D

6.   Answer: D

7.   Answer: B

8.   Answer: B

9.   Answer: D

10.  Answer: C

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