Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (21-04-2026)

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1.    With reference to drone warfare, consider the following statements:

  1. Drones can be used for surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision strikes.
  2. Drone swarms can overwhelm conventional air defence systems due to their sheer numbers.
  3. Small drones can be difficult to detect because of their low altitude and small size.

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.   Highway Farm Forestry is best described as:

(a) A strategy to convert highways into industrial corridors only

(b) An agroforestry-based approach integrating ecological restoration with transport infrastructure

(c) A programme for replacing forests with highways

(d) A mining-based land restoration model

3.   With reference to the Upper Ganga Basin and hydroelectric projects in the Himalayan region, consider the following statements:

  1. Alaknanda and Bhagirathi river systems are part of the Upper Ganga Basin.
  2. The Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet at Devprayag to form the Ganga.
  3. Hydroelectric projects in the Himalayan region are always environmentally harmless because hydropower is a renewable source of energy.

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.   Urban Heat Island (UHI) is best described as:

(a) A natural cooling effect in forested urban regions

(b) A phenomenon where urban areas become warmer than surrounding rural areas due to heat-absorbing surfaces and human activities

(c) A seasonal rise in ocean temperatures near coastal cities

(d) A process of increased rainfall caused by urban air pollution

5.   Consider the following Constitutional provisions:

  1. Article 21
  2. Article 23
  3. Article 24
  4. Article 32

Which of the above are directly relevant to protection against exploitation and forced labour?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

6.   With reference to Agroforestry, consider the following statements:

  1. Agroforestry involves the integration of trees with crops and/or livestock on the same land.
  2. It helps in improving soil fertility, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration.
  3. Agroforestry is practiced only in forest areas under government ownership.

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

7.   With reference to Suryastra rockets, consider the following statements:

  1. Suryastra rockets are indigenous long-range rocket systems developed in India.
  2. Their successful firing trials indicate growing private sector participation in defence manufacturing.
  3. Rocket artillery systems can enhance long-range strike capability and battlefield deterrence.

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

8.   With reference to Apache helicopters, consider the following statements:

  1. Apache helicopters are developed by Boeing and are capable of both day and night combat operations.
  2. They are equipped with Hellfire missiles and are operated by several countries, including India.

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

9.    With reference to PRAGATI 2026, consider the following statements:

  1. PRAGATI 2026 is a multinational military exercise hosted by India in Meghalaya.
  2. Such military exercises help improve interoperability, defence diplomacy, and tactical coordination among participating countries.
  3. These exercises have no relevance to India’s Act East Policy or regional security cooperation.

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

10. With reference to Heatwave declaration in India, consider the following statements:

  1. A heatwave in plains is considered when the maximum temperature reaches at least 40°C.
  2. A heatwave in hilly regions is considered when the maximum temperature reaches at least 30°C.
  3. A heatwave is declared if such conditions are met in at least two stations of a meteorological sub-division for two consecutive days.

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

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (21-04-2026):

1.    Answer: D

2.   Answer: B

3.   Answer: A

4.   Answer: B

5.   Answer: D

6.   Answer: A

7.   Answer: D

8.   Answer: C

9.   Answer: A

10. Answer: D

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