1. With reference to Lithium-ion batteries, consider the following statements:
1. They are widely used in electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage systems.
2. Lithium is the lightest metal found in na-ture.
3. These batteries can store electricity gen-erated from renewable energy sources.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Which one of the following technologies is primarily associated with long-duration storage of renewable energy through hydrogen production?
(a) Pumped hydro storage
(b) Electrolysis
(c) Carbon capture and storage
(d) Superconductivity
3. Which one of the following is the most important limitation of solar energy generation?
(a) Solar panels require large quantities of freshwater for operation
(b) Solar power generation is intermittent in nature
(c) Solar power cannot be transmitted through national grids
(d) Solar energy cannot be integrated with conventional power plants
4. Which of the following are currently protected under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971?
1. National Anthem
2. National Flag
3. Constitution of India
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. The Depositor Education and Awareness Fund (DEAF) is maintained by:
(a) Ministry of Finance
(b) NABARD
(c) Reserve Bank of India
(d) SEBI
6. Consider the following pairs:
Conflict-related term Description
1. TPLF Political-military group associated with Ethiopia’s Tigray region
2. RSF Armed group involved in Sudan’s civil conflict
3. al-Fashaga Maritime chokepoint between Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. With reference to the Horn of Africa, consider the following countries:
1. Ethiopia
2. Djibouti
3. Eritrea
4. Somalia
Which of the above are generally considered part of the Horn of Africa region?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
8. Consider the following pairs:
Strait Connects
1. Strait of Hormuz Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
2. Bab-el-Mandeb Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
3. Strait of Malacca Andaman Sea and South China Sea
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. With reference to the Supreme Court of India, consider the following statements:
1. The Supreme Court was established under Article 124 of the Constitution.
2. Parliament can alter the number of Su-preme Court judges through legislation.
3. The President appoints Supreme Court judges under the constitutional framework.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. Project 17A, recently seen in the news, is related to:
(a) Development of indigenous ballistic missile defence systems
(b) Construction of advanced stealth frigates for the Indian Navy
(c) Expansion of India’s strategic petroleum reserves
(d) Modernisation of coastal economic zones and ports
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (06-04-2026):
1. Answer: (d)
2. Answer: (b)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (d)
5. Answer: (c)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (c)
8. Answer: (d)
9. Answer: (d)
10. Answer: (b)
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