Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (29/01/2026)
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Question 1 of 9
1. Question
International Data Privacy Day observed on 28 January commemorates the signing of which data protection treaty?
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Answer: A
Explanation: International Data Privacy Day marks the signing of the Council of Europe’s Convention 108, the first legally binding international treaty on data protection.
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Answer: A
Explanation: International Data Privacy Day marks the signing of the Council of Europe’s Convention 108, the first legally binding international treaty on data protection.
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Question 2 of 9
2. Question
Which of the following principles does the new Aadhaar App emphasise?
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Answer: B
Explanation: The app’s core design principle is user consent and selective sharing to protect privacy.
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Answer: B
Explanation: The app’s core design principle is user consent and selective sharing to protect privacy.
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Question 3 of 9
3. Question
Which public policy objective is best reflected by establishing menopause clinics?
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Answer: D
Explanation: This initiative reflects gender-sensitive, life-stage-specific public healthcare.
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Answer: D
Explanation: This initiative reflects gender-sensitive, life-stage-specific public healthcare.
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Question 4 of 9
4. Question
Which of the following best describes Bacillus subtilis, recently declared the State Microbe of Kerala?
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Answer: B
Explanation: Bacillus subtilis is a non-pathogenic probiotic bacterium known for positive roles in gut health and soil nutrient cycling, hence its selection as Kerala’s State Microbe.
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Answer: B
Explanation: Bacillus subtilis is a non-pathogenic probiotic bacterium known for positive roles in gut health and soil nutrient cycling, hence its selection as Kerala’s State Microbe.
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Question 5 of 9
5. Question
The draft RBI framework for disaster relief emphasizes which of the following for affected borrowers?
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Answer: D
Explanation: The draft emphasises structured relief like rescheduling and moratoriums rather than loan cancellation or write-offs.
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Answer: D
Explanation: The draft emphasises structured relief like rescheduling and moratoriums rather than loan cancellation or write-offs.
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Question 6 of 9
6. Question
Open Market Operations (OMO) by the RBI refer to:
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Answer: C
Explanation: OMO involves RBI’s purchase/sale of government securities to adjust liquidity in the financial system.
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Answer: C
Explanation: OMO involves RBI’s purchase/sale of government securities to adjust liquidity in the financial system.
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Question 7 of 9
7. Question
If the RBI buys government securities via OMO, the likely effect on liquidity is:
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Answer: B
Explanation: Buying securities injects funds into the banking system, increasing liquidity.
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Answer: B
Explanation: Buying securities injects funds into the banking system, increasing liquidity.
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Question 8 of 9
8. Question
A rise in benchmark G-Sec yields typically indicates:
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Answer: B
Explanation: Bond prices move inversely to yields, so rising yields signal falling prices.
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Answer: B
Explanation: Bond prices move inversely to yields, so rising yields signal falling prices.
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Question 9 of 9
9. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Article 200:
1. Governor must act within a constitutionally fixed time-limit.
2. Governor has absolute discretion in reserving any Bill for the President.
3. Judicial review is barred once a Bill is reserved.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
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Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1: Incorrect, Article 200 prescribes no fixed time-limit for the Governor; only a “reasonable time” has been read in by the Supreme Court.
Statement 2: Incorrect, The Governor does not have absolute discretion; reservation is mandatory only in limited cases and otherwise subject to ministerial advice.
Statement 3: Incorrect, Judicial review is not barred; courts can examine constitutional impropriety or misuse of power.
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Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1: Incorrect, Article 200 prescribes no fixed time-limit for the Governor; only a “reasonable time” has been read in by the Supreme Court.
Statement 2: Incorrect, The Governor does not have absolute discretion; reservation is mandatory only in limited cases and otherwise subject to ministerial advice.
Statement 3: Incorrect, Judicial review is not barred; courts can examine constitutional impropriety or misuse of power.
