Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (18-08-2026)

1.     Consider the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R):

Assertion (A): In a constitutional democracy, the right to peaceful protest is not absolute.

Reason (R): The exercise of protest rights must be reconciled with public order and the rights of other citizens.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) A is true, but R is false

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

(c) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

(d) A is false, but R is true

2.    Which one of the following best distinguishes a Rotating Detonation Engine from a Pulsed Detonation Engine?

(a) A Rotating Detonation Engine necessarily uses atmospheric oxygen, while a Pulsed Detonation Engine always carries an oxidiser.

(b) A Pulsed Detonation Engine uses supersonic combustion, while a Rotating Detonation Engine uses subsonic combustion.

(c) A Rotating Detonation Engine produces thrust without expelling combustion gases through a nozzle.

(d) A Rotating Detonation Engine sustains detonation waves around an annular chamber, while a Pulsed Detonation Engine operates through repeated fill-detonate-exhaust cycles.

3.    Consider the following statements regarding the Bar Council of India (BCI):

1. It is a statutory body established pursuant to the provisions of the Advocates Act, 1961.
2. It exercises general supervision and control over State Bar Councils and may issue directions that they are required to comply with.
3. The Council operates under the direct administrative subordination of the Union Ministry of Law and Justice.

How many of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

4.   With reference to Open Natural Ecosystems, consider the following statements:

1. Sparse tree cover may represent their natural ecological condition rather than land degradation.
2. Establishing dense tree plantations necessarily improves biodiversity in all such ecosystems.
3. Grasslands may store substantial carbon in their roots and soils.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1 and 3 only

5.   With reference to De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic communities, consider the following statements:

1. “De-notified” refers to communities removed from the constitutional list of Scheduled Tribes after Independence.
2. Different De-notified communities may be classified as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes or none of these.
3. Semi-nomadic communities generally combine periodic movement with residence at a relatively settled location for part of the year.

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

6.    Article 22 of the Constitution provides which of the following safeguards to a person arrested under ordinary criminal law?

1. The person must be informed of the grounds of arrest as soon as may be.
2. The person has the right to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner of choice.
3. The arrested person must ordinarily be produced before the nearest magistrate within twenty-four hours, excluding journey time.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 2 only

7.   With reference to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, consider the following statements:

1. It subjects specified State levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land to conditions or restrictions prescribed by the Central Government.
2. It requires States to refund all such levies collected before the amended law commences.
3. It seeks to bring the regulation of mineral-bearing land under Union control.
4. The Supreme Court has held that Parliament may use Entry 54 of the Union List to limit State taxation of land under Entry 49.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only two

(b) Only one

(c) Only three

(d) All four

8.    Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Increased soybean-oil imports may improve short-term domestic availability while increasing exposure to international prices, freight costs and exchange-rate movements.

Statement-II: The National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds is restricted to expanding oil-palm cultivation.

Which one of the following is correct?

(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

9.    With reference to India’s electronics-manufacturing initiatives, consider the following statements:

1. ECMS supports the domestic manufacture of electronic components, sub-assemblies, materials and capital goods.
2. Electronics Manufacturing Clusters 2.0 primarily supports common infrastructure and plug-and-play manufacturing facilities.
3. The India Semiconductor Mission and ECMS are identical in their coverage and incentive structure.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

10. With reference to the Mahadayi River, consider the following statements:

1. The Mahadayi River originates in the Western Ghats.
2. It flows mainly through Karnataka and Goa.
3. The river drains into the Arabian Sea.

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

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (18-08-2026):

1.    Answer: C

2.   Answer: D

3.   Answer: B

4.   Answer: D

5.   Answer: C

6.   Answer: B

7.   Answer: A

8.   Answer: C

9.   Answer: A

10.  Answer: D

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