Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (12-04-2026)

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1.    Consider the following statements regarding the Balance of Payments (BoP):

  1. A current account deficit implies that a country imports more goods, services, and transfers than it exports.
  2. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is recorded under the current account of the Balance of Payments.
  3. Persistent BoP deficits can put downward pressure on a country’s currency.

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

2.    With reference to ethanol blending in India, consider the following statements:

  1. Ethanol blending can help reduce dependence on crude oil imports.
  2. First-generation ethanol is mainly produced from food crops such as sugarcane and maize.
  3. Second-generation ethanol is produced primarily from petroleum residues.

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

3.   Which of the following situations is most likely to increase a country’s foreign exchange reserves?

(a) Rise in imports without increase in exports

(b) Persistent current account deficit with capital outflows

(c) Higher capital inflows such as FDI and portfolio investments

(d) Continuous depreciation of domestic currency without capital inflows

4.   Consider the following statements regarding energy security:

  1. Diversification of energy sources improves resilience against global supply shocks.
  2. Import dependence in the energy sector can expose an economy to external vulnerabilities.
  3. Achieving energy self-sufficiency necessarily means complete elimination of energy imports.

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

5.   Consider the following statements regarding the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026:

  1. The Rules have been notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
  2. They promote the principles of Circular Economy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
  3. Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) refers to biodegradable kitchen waste used exclusively for composting.

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

6.   Which of the following Articles of the Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and expression?

(a) Article 14

(b) Article 19(1)(a)

(c) Article 21

(d) Article 32

7.    Consider the following statements regarding the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO):

  1. El Niño is associated with abnormal warming of sea surface temperatures in the eastern and central Pacific Ocean.
  2. La Niña generally strengthens the Indian summer monsoon.
  3. Thermocline refers to the boundary separating warm surface ocean water from colder deep ocean water.
  4. During El Niño years, trade winds over the equatorial Pacific usually strengthen significantly.

How many of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) Only three

(d) All four

8.   Consider the following statements:

Statement I: Western Disturbances originate in the Mediterranean region and travel towards India through the subtropical westerly jet stream.

Statement II: Western Disturbances are important for winter rainfall and snowfall in northwestern India and the Himalayan region.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.

(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.

(c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.

(d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.

9.   Consider the following waste categories under the SWM Rules, 2026:

  1. Wet waste
  2. Dry waste
  3. Sanitary waste
  4. Special care waste

Which of the above are required to be segregated at source under the Rules?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

10. “Su Sahay”, recently seen in the news, is best described as:

(a) An AI-based chatbot launched to assist litigants through the Supreme Court website

(b) A satellite-based emergency communication system developed by ISRO

(c) A digital payment platform introduced for Gram Panchayats

(d) An online portal for environmental impact assessment clearances

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (12-04-2026):

1.    Answer: B

2.   Answer: A

3.   Answer: C

4.   Answer: A

5.   Answer: A

6.   Answer: B

7.   Answer: C

8.   Answer: B

9.   Answer: D

10. Answer: A

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