Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (14-04-2026)

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1.    With reference to the following festivals, match List-I with List-II:

List-I (Festival)List-II (State/Region)
A.   Baisakhi1.    Assam
B.   Vishu2.   Punjab
C.   Bohag Bihu3.   Kerala
D.   Poila Boishakh4.   West Bengal

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4

(b) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

(c) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

(d) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4

2.   Consider the following statements:

1.    He founded the Independent Labour Party in 1936 to represent the interests of Dalits and workers.

2.   He served as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly.

3.   He was India’s first Finance Minister after in-dependence.

4.   He resigned from the Nehru Cabinet due to the failure of the Hindu Code Bill.

The above statements refer to which one of the following personalities?

(a) Jawaharlal Nehru

(b)  B. R. Ambedkar

(c) Rajendra Prasad

(d)  Vallabhbhai Patel

3.   With reference to the constitutional provisions in India, consider the following statements:

1.    Freedom of speech and expression is guar-anteed under Article 19(1)(a) of the Consti-tution.

2.   The State can impose reasonable re-strictions on this freedom in the interest of public order and respect for religion under Article 19(2).

3.   Freedom of speech and expression is an ab-solute right and cannot be restricted under any circumstances.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

4.   With reference to exchange rate dynamics, consider the following statements:

1.    According to the Dornbusch Overshooting Model, exchange rates may temporarily move beyond their long-run equilibrium due to price rigidity in goods markets.

2.   The Mundell-Fleming Model suggests that a country can simultaneously maintain a fixed exchange rate, free capital mobility, and an independent monetary policy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

5.   With reference to the Census in India, consider the following statements:

1.    The Census of India is conducted under the authority of the Office of the Registrar Gen-eral and Census Commissioner.

2.   The Census is a decennial exercise last con-ducted in 2011.

3.   The National Population Register (NPR) is mandatorily updated along with every Cen-sus exercise.

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

6.   The Commission of Inquiry, chaired by former Chief Justice of India K. G. Balakrishnan, is related to which of the following?

(a) Examination of issues concerning the grant of Scheduled Caste status to certain communities

(b) Review of electoral reforms in India

(c) Investigation into judicial appointments and collegium system

(d) Assessment of environmental impact of major infrastructure projects

7.   With reference to the Indian monsoon and related climatic phenomena, consider the following statements:

1.    India Meteorological Department uses Long Period Average (LPA) to classify monsoon rainfall.

2.   El Niño strengthens the Indian monsoon by increasing moisture-laden winds.

3.   The southwest monsoon contributes nearly 75% of India’s annual rainfall.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

8.   India’s first indigenous Quantum Test and Reference Facilities are being established in which of the following states?

(a) Karnataka

(b) Tamil Nadu

(c) Telangana

(d)  Andhra Pradesh

9.   Consider the following statements regarding sentinel species:

1.    They provide early warning signals about environmental degradation.

2.   They are always the top predators in a food chain.

3.   Amphibians like frogs are commonly used as sentinel species due to their permeable skin.

4.   Sentinel species are completely immune to environmental stressors.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

10. With reference to PM-PRANAM (PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth), consider the following statements:

1.    It is a Central Sector Scheme aimed at pro-moting balanced and alternative fertiliser use.

2.   States are incentivised with 50% of the subsidy savings achieved by reducing chem-ical fertiliser consumption.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b)  2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d)  Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (14-04-2026):

1.    Answer: A

2.   Answer: B

3.   Answer: A

4.   Answer: A

5.   Answer: A

6.   Answer: A

7.   Answer: B

8.   Answer: D

9.   Answer: A

10.  Answer: C

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