Daily Prelims MCQs

Q. Match the following pairs:

Codes:

      A  B  C  D

Q. Consider the following statements about the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026:

1. The rules mandate industries to replace fifteen percent of solid fuel with Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) over a six-year transition period.
2. Local bodies in hilly areas and islands must regulate tourist inflow based on waste handling capacity and collect mandatory user fees from tourists.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

Q. Consider the following statements about the Black Box (Flight Recorder):

1. The Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) captures pilot conversations while the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) records over 80 flight parameters.
2. Black boxes are painted black to absorb heat and are primarily made of aluminum for lightweight durability.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. Under the Ethanol Blending Programme, what is the target percentage of ethanol blending with petrol to be achieved by 2025-26 under the National Policy on Biofuels? 

Q. Which of the following is NOT included in India's official list of 30 critical minerals identified by the Ministry of Mines in 2023?