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Daily-mcqs 05 Feb 2026
Q1:
With reference to Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology, consider the following statements: 1. It is an air-breathing propulsion system. 2. It carries both fuel and oxidiser onboard throughout its flight. 3. It enables sustained thrust at supersonic speeds. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 1 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct — SFDR is an air-breathing propulsion system.
Statement 2: Incorrect — Unlike conventional solid rocket motors, SFDR does not carry oxidiser; it uses atmospheric oxygen.
Statement 3: Correct — SFDR enables sustained combustion and thrust at supersonic speeds, unlike rockets which burn out quickly.
Q2:
With reference to the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), consider the following statements: 1. MPLADS is a Central Sector Scheme fully funded by the Government of India. 2. Funds under MPLADS are released directly to Members of Parliament. 3. The scheme was launched in the early 1990s. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct — MPLADS is a Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by the Union Government.
Statement 2: Incorrect — MPs do not receive funds directly; they only recommend works. Funds are released to district authorities.
Statement 3: Correct — MPLADS was launched in December 1993.
Q3:
With reference to the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), consider the following statements: 1. It is the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia. 2. It is scheduled to expire in February 2026. 3. It places limits on both strategic and tactical nuclear weapons. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct — New START is currently the only surviving bilateral nuclear arms control treaty between the U.S. and Russia.
Statement 2: Correct — The treaty is expired on 5 February 2026, after its 5-year extension in 2021.
Statement 3: Incorrect — New START covers strategic nuclear weapons only, not tactical (non-strategic) nuclear weapons.
Q4:
With reference to the verification mechanisms under New START, consider the following statements: 1. The treaty provides for on-site inspections. 2. It mandates regular data exchanges and notifications. 3. Verification mechanisms are enforced by the United Nations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
On-site inspections, data exchanges, and notifications are core elements of New START.
Statement 3 is incorrect — verification is bilateral, not UN-administered.
These mechanisms enhance transparency and predictability.
Q5:
With reference to the recent WHO–IARC global analysis on cancer, consider the following statements: 1. About 37% of new cancer cases globally are linked to preventable causes. 2. Nearly four in ten cancer cases in India are potentially preventable. 3. Preventable cancers account for a higher proportion among women than men in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct — The WHO/IARC analysis found 37% of global cancer cases (about 7.1 million in 2022) linked to preventable risk factors.
Statement 2: Correct — In India, nearly 4 in 10 cancers (~520,000 cases) are preventable.
Statement 3: Incorrect — The burden of preventable cancers is higher among men (over 4 in 10) than women (about 3 in 10).
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