Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 16 -05- 2026

Q1. With reference to the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH), consider the following statements:

1. It functions as an autonomous upstream technical regulator under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

2. It is responsible for monitoring production and implementing licensing policies for India's oil and gas resources.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q2 . In the context of hydrocarbon exploration, the term "Stratigraphic Drilling" best describes which of the following processes?

Q3. Palaeo-channels are considered highly valuable landforms in alluvial landscapes. They hold significant economic and environmental value in which of the following areas?

1. Prospecting for fresh groundwater resources.

2. Implementing artificial aquifer recharge projects.

3. Locating placer deposits of minerals like gold and silver.

4. Exploring for uraniferous (uranium-bearing) ores.

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Q4. With reference to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), consider the following statements:

1. It is released periodically by the Labour Bureau under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

2. It measures key labour market indicators quarterly for urban areas and annually for both rural and urban areas combined.

3. The survey specifically targets and tracks the economic activities of the population aged 15 years and above.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q5. Paraquat Dichloride is actively utilized in modern weed management frameworks across which of the following commercial crops in India?

1. Coffee and Tea

2. Rubber and Cotton

3. Wheat and Maize

4. Paddy and Sugarcane

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