Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (09th & 10th /01/2026)

Question 1 of 10

1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding First Advance Estimates (FAE) of national income:

1. They are released after the Union Budget is presented.

2. They are prepared by the National Statistical Office.

3. They are based on complete data for the entire financial year.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 2 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Question 2 of 10

2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the National Improvised Explosive Device Data Management System (NIDMS):

1. It is a centralized database for IED-related incidents in India.

2. It is maintained by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

3. It uses data analytics for identifying patterns in explosive-related crimes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Question 3 of 10

3. Question

With reference to India’s internal security institutions, which of the following is responsible for managing the National Improvised Explosive Device Data Management System (NIDMS)?

a) Central Reserve Police Force
b) National Security Guard
c) Intelligence Bureau
d) National Investigation Agency

Question 4 of 10

4. Question

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas commemorates:

a) Gandhi’s return in 1915
b) India’s independence day
c) Launch of OCI Card
d) Formation of FICCI

Question 5 of 10

5. Question

The “Guest of Honour” at New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 is:

a) Spain
b) Qatar
c) India
d) France

Question 6 of 10

6. Question

“Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras” primarily facilitate:

a) Import regulation
b) Export opportunities
c) Road safety
d) Digital education

Question 7 of 10

7. Question

The principle “One Data, One Entry” refers to:

a) Single taxation entry
b) Entering data once to be shared across institutions
c) Passport issuance
d) VAT filing

Question 8 of 10

8. Question

Which of the following platforms are directly integrated under Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS)?

1. CCTNS

2. e-Courts

3. GST Network

4. e-Prisons

Select the correct answer using the code below:

a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 9 of 10

9. Question

With reference to ISO/IEC 42001, consider the following statements:

1. It is the first international standard focused on AI management systems.

2. It directly certifies individual AI algorithms.

3. It emphasizes ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1 only

Question 10 of 10

10. Question

Which of the following correctly describes ISO standards?

a) They are legally binding treaties
b) They apply only to government organisations
c) They are voluntary but widely adopted globally
d) They are issued by the United Nations

Prelims Mantra (Practice Questions) (09th & 10th /01/2026)