1. Consider the following Central American countries:
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- El Salvador
- Nicaragua
- Costa Rica
- Panama
- Belize
How many of the above have access to both the Pacific Ocean side and the Atlantic/Caribbean side?
(a) Three
(b) Four
(c) Five
(d) Six
2. Which of the following items are generally included in the Current Account of Balance of Payments?
- Merchandise exports
- IT services exports
- Foreign Portfolio Investment
- Remittances from abroad
- External commercial borrowings
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3 and 5 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
3. Japan’s population decline is best understood as a result of which combination?
(a) High birth rate, high death rate and high immigration
(b) Low fertility, high life expectancy and ageing population
(c) High fertility, low life expectancy and rural overpopulation
(d) High infant mortality and high replacement fertility
4. Assertion (A): The UN Security Council may fail to act effectively during major international crises.
Reason (R): Great-power rivalry and veto politics can paralyse collective decision-making.
Choose the correct answer:
(a) Both A and R are true, and R explains A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
5. Consider the following statements:
- It may increase the risk of post-operative infection and delayed maternal recovery.
- It may increase the chances of complications in future pregnancies.
- It usually requires surgical infrastructure and may involve higher medical expenditure.
- It completely eliminates all risks to the mother and newborn during childbirth, which lowers immunity of both.
How many of the above are disadvantages or concerns associated with C-section delivery?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
6. Which of the following statements best explains why Quad is not the same as NATO?
(a) Quad has no maritime agenda.
(b) Quad is a flexible strategic grouping, not a formal collective defence military alliance.
(c) Quad includes only European countries.
(d) Quad is legally controlled by the UN Security Council.
7. Consider the following clues about a country A:
- A is a member of the G7.
- A is a member of the OECD.
- A is a member of the G20.
- A is a member of the Quad.
Which of the following countries can be A?
(a) USA and Australia
(b) Japan only
(c) United States only
(d) Both Japan and United States
8. Consider the following statements about the National Family Health Survey (NFHS):
- It is conducted under the stewardship of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- IIT Delhi is the nodal agency for conducting and coordinating NFHS.
- It provides data on fertility, maternal health, child health, nutrition and health-related indicators.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
9. Consider the following sports:
- Badminton
- Table Tennis
- Hockey
- Basketball
How many of the above are generally played as indoor sports?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
10. Consider the following rivers:
- Mandovi
- Zuari
- Narmada
- Krishna
How many of the above river’s flow through Goa?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (30-05-2026):
1. Answer: C
2. Answer: A
3. Answer: B
4. Answer: A
5. Answer: C
6. Answer: B
7. Answer: D
8. Answer: B
9. Answer: C
10. Answer: B
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