1.         With reference to the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme jointly funded by the Union and State Govern-ments.
2. It aims to support traditional artisans and craftspeople engaged in family-based occu-pations.
3. It is implemented under the nodal ministry of Ministry of Rural Development.
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
2. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Consider the following statements regarding the use of genetically altered mosquitoes for malaria control:
Statement I: Gene-drive technology can spread desired genetic traits rapidly through mosquito populations at inheritance rates higher than normal Mendelian inheritance.
Statement II: Population replacement strategy aims to eliminate all mosquitoes in an area by making them sterile.
Which one of the following is correct?
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II explains Statement I
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I
(c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
(d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct
3.        With reference to welfare measures and development policies, consider the following statements:
1. Welfare measures are generally aimed at providing immediate relief to vulnerable sec-tions of society.
2. Development policies mainly focus on short-term consumption gains rather than long-term productive capacity.
3. Investment in public goods such as educa-tion, healthcare and infrastructure can pro-mote long-term development.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4.        The Litani River, recently seen in news in the context of the Israel–Lebanon conflict, flows entirely within which one of the following countries?
(a) Jordan
(b) Syria
(c) Lebanon
(d) Israel
5.        With reference to free and fair elections in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Election Commission of India derives its constitutional authority for conducting elec-tions from Article 324.
2. The Model Code of Conduct comes into force only after the results of elections are declared.
3. Free and fair elections have been recog-nised by the Supreme Court as part of the Basic Structure of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6.        With reference to cybersecurity threats, match the following:
Term   Description
A. Malware 1. Fraudulent attempt to steal credentials
B. Phishing 2. Unknown software flaw exploited before patching
C. DDoS Attack 3. Malicious software like viruses/ransomware
D. Zero-day Vulnerability 4. Flooding servers with traffic
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
(b) A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
(c) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
(d) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
7. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â With reference to Sea Breeze and Land Breeze circulation, consider the following statements:
1. Sea breeze blows from sea to land during daytime because land heats faster than wa-ter.
2. Land breeze blows from land to sea at night because land cools faster than water.
3. Water has higher specific heat capacity than land, so it heats and cools more slowly.
4. Global warming may weaken sea breeze cir-culation by reducing the temperature con-trast between land and sea.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
8. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Consider the following statements:
1. It is located in the Nallamala hill ranges of Andhra Pradesh.
2. It is one of the largest tiger reserves in India.
3. Two wildlife sanctuaries, namely Rajiv Gan-dhi Wildlife Sanctuary and Gundla Brahmeswaram Wildlife Sanctuary, consti-tute it.
4. The River Krishna traverses through this re-serve.
The above statements best describe which one of the following?
(a) Amrabad Tiger Reserve
(b) Pench Tiger Reserve
(c) Nagarjunasagar–Srisailam Tiger Reserve
(d) Satkosia Tiger Reserve
9.        India’s first Advanced 3D Semiconductor Packaging Unit, recently seen in news, is being established in which one of the following States?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Odisha
(d) Karnataka
10.      With reference to the land borders of France, consider the following countries:
1. Belgium
2. Luxembourg
3. Germany
4. Switzerland
5. Portugal
6. Denmark
Which of the countries given above share a land border with France?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
(d) 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (20-04-2026):
1. Answer: B
2. Answer: C
3. Answer: B
4. Answer: C
5. Answer: B
6. Answer: A
7. Answer: D
8. Answer: C
9. Answer: C
10. Answer: A
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