1. With reference to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), consider the following statements:
- It measures short-term changes in the volume of industrial production.
- It is compiled and released monthly by the National Statistics Office.
- Manufacturing has the highest weight among the three major sectors of IIP.
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
2. Consider the following measures:
- Encouraging ethanol from crop residues and other lignocellulosic biomass
- Promoting multi-feedstock distilleries
- Using relatively less water-intensive grains such as broken bajra and jowar
- Linking blending targets with periodic assessments of food, feed and water availability
- Maintaining permanent dependence on subsidised FCI rice
How many of the above would form part of a sustainable ethanol-feedstock strategy?
(a) Only two
(b) Only four
(c) Only three
(d) All five
3. Javelin, recently associated with India – U.S. defence cooperation, is best described as:
(a) Surface-to-air missile
(b) Anti-tank guided missile
(c) Air-to-air missile
(d) Anti-ship cruise missile
4. With reference to the PM SVANidhi Scheme, consider the following statements:
- It is a Central Sector Scheme supporting street vendors.
- It is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- Eligible vendors can access UPI-linked RuPay Credit Cards with credit limits up to ₹30,000.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
5. Consider the following statements regarding Sree Narayana Guru:
- He was associated particularly with the upliftment of the Ezhava community.
- He consecrated a Shiva idol at Aruvippuram in 1888.
- His philosophy is popularly expressed through “One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man.”
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. Consider the following statements regarding thalassemia:
- It is an inherited blood disorder.
- It results from reduced or absent synthesis of particular globin chains.
- Beta-thalassemia major may require repeated blood transfusions.
- It is ordinarily transmitted as an autosomal recessive disorder.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
7. With reference to the Indian leopard, consider the following statements:
- It is scientifically known as Panthera pardus fusca.
- It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
- It is included in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
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 countries:
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Chile
- Peru
The “Lithium Triangle”, frequently mentioned in the context of global clean-energy mineral supply chains, comprises which of the above countries?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
9. Consider the following statements regarding Corbett Tiger Reserve:
- It is located in Uttarakhand.
- It forms part of the Terai Arc Landscape.
- The Ramganga River flows through the reserve.
- It is the first national park established in India.
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
10. Consider the following statements regarding Additional and Acting Judges of High Courts:
- An Additional Judge may be appointed for a period not exceeding two years.
- An Additional Judge cannot continue in office after attaining 62 years of age.
- An Acting Judge may be appointed when a permanent judge is unable to perform the duties of the office.
- A retired High Court judge can sit and act as a judge under Article 224A without requiring any further constitutional consent.
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
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (29-08-2026):
1. Answer: D
2. Answer: B
3. Answer: B
4. Answer: B
5. Answer: D
6. Answer: D
7. Answer: C
8. Answer: B
9. Answer: D
10. Answer: B
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