Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 06-08-2026

1) With reference to the recently launched Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel, consider the following statements:

1. It is designed to function effectively at temperatures as low as –42°C and requires modifications to existing vehicles before use.
2. It has been developed exclusively for military use and will not be made available to civilians.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2) With reference to the Market Distortions Performance Index 2026, consider the following statements:

1. The Index evaluates countries based on property rights protection, domestic competition, and international competition.
2. The report recommends increasing sector-specific investment restrictions to improve consumer welfare.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3) With reference to Commercial Coal Mining in India, consider the following statements

1. Commercial coal mining allows companies to sell coal freely to any consumer at market-determined prices.
2. Under the commercial coal mining regime, successful bidders pay the government a fixed per-tonne amount for coal extracted.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4) Which is the nodal agency for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?

5) Which of the following are major disadvantages of natural diamond mining when compared to lab-grown diamonds?

1. High water and energy consumption
2. Land degradation through open-pit excavation and deforestation
3. Risk of unsafe working conditions and conflict-linked supply chains
4. Complete traceability of diamond origin

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