Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (08-04-2026)

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1.    With reference to ground-level ozone, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a secondary pollutant formed through photochemical reactions in the lower atmosphere.
  2. Nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) play a major role in its formation in the presence of sunlight.
  3. Ground-level ozone is beneficial to human health as it absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

2.   With reference to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), consider the following statements:

  1. It is driven largely by differences in temperature and salinity of ocean waters.
  2. The sinking of cold, dense water in the North Atlantic is an important component of this circulation.
  3. AMOC operates solely due to seasonal wind reversals over the Atlantic Ocean.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

3.   Which of the following statements best describes the phenomenon of “temperature inversion”?

(a) A condition in which cooler air rises above warmer air, leading to cloud formation

(b) A situation where a layer of warm air overlies cooler air near the surface, restricting dispersion of pollutants

(c) A seasonal reversal in atmospheric pressure causing monsoon winds

(d) A rapid upward movement of warm air that enhances vertical mixing in the atmosphere

4.   With reference to Chilika Lake, consider the following statements:

  1. It is a coastal lagoon connected to the Bay of Bengal.
  1. It was the first Indian wetland designated under the Ramsar Convention.
  2. It is globally known for populations of Irrawaddy dolphins and migratory birds.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

5.   Consider the following statements regarding cyanobacteria:

  1. Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic organisms capable of producing oxygen.
  2. Some cyanobacteria can fix atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms.
  3. Harmful cyanobacterial blooms may reduce dissolved oxygen levels in water bodies.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

6.   With reference to the Election Commission of India (ECI), consider the following statements:

  1. The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body established under Article 324 of the Constitution.
  2. The Constitution explicitly provides a detailed procedure for appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
  3. The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

7.   With reference to the appointment of the Chief Minister in a State, consider the following statements:

  1. The Governor appoints the Chief Minister under Article 164 of the Constitution.
  2. In a hung Assembly, the Constitution explicitly lays down the exact order of preference for inviting parties to form the government.
  3. In the absence of a clear majority, the Governor may exercise discretionary powers.

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

8.    Consider the following statements regarding CAMPA:

  1. CAMPA manages funds collected from agencies diverting forest land for non-forest purposes.
  2. The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016 institutionalised the utilisation of these funds.
  3. CAMPA funds can be used only for plantation activities and not for ecological restoration.

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

9.   The Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project is located in:

(a) Arunachal Pradesh

(b) Himachal Pradesh

(c) Uttarakhand

(d) Sikkim

10. With reference to the White-bellied Heron, consider the following statements:

  1. It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
  2. The species is mainly associated with undisturbed riverine and freshwater ecosystems.
  3. It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (08-04-2026):

1.    Answer: A

2.   Answer: A

3.   Answer: B

4.   Answer: D

5.   Answer: D

6.   Answer: A

7.   Answer: B

8.   Answer: A

9.   Answer: A

10. Answer: D

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