Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (25-04-2026)

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1.    With reference to precision-guided munitions, consider the following statements:

  1. A fire-and-forget missile requires continuous guidance from the launcher until it hits the target.
  1. Precision-guided munitions may use sensors such as infrared seekers, laser guidance, GPS/INS, or electro-optical systems.
  2. Such weapons are useful in reducing collateral damage by improving target accuracy.

How many of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

2.   Consider the following statements regarding the Economic Capital Framework (ECF) of RBI:

  1. It guides how much capital the RBI should retain for financial stability and risk management.
  2. The Contingent Risk Buffer protects RBI against unexpected risks such as market losses, currency risks and financial instability.
  3. A reduction in the Contingent Risk Buffer generally reduces the surplus transferable to the government.

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

3.   Consider the following statements regarding greenhouse gases and CO₂-equivalent emissions:

  1. COâ‚‚-equivalent is used to compare the warming effect of different greenhouse gases using a common unit.
  2. Methane has a higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide over a 100-year period.
  3. Carbon monoxide is not a greenhouse gas, but it can indirectly influence atmospheric chemistry.

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

4.   With reference to enhanced alkalinity as a climate mitigation method, consider the following statements:

  1. It seeks to increase the alkalinity of water bodies so that they can absorb and store more carbon dioxide.
  2. It is based on accelerating the natural process of silicate rock weathering.
  3. Formation of secondary minerals such as clay may reduce its carbon-storage efficiency.
  4. It removes carbon dioxide mainly by converting it into oxygen through biological photosynthesis.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 4 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

5.   A scientist studies reflected light from a distant moon and finds absorption patterns indicating crystalline water ice. Which method is being used?

(a) Radiocarbon dating

(b) Spectroscopy

(c) Seismology

(d) Magnetotelluric imaging

6.   Arrange the following regions/bodies from the Sun outward:

  1. Neptune
  2. Asteroid Belt
  3. Kuiper Belt
  4. Mars

Select the correct answer:

(a) 4 – 2 – 1 – 3

(b) 2 – 4 – 1 – 3

(c) 4 – 1 – 2 – 3

(d) 1 – 4 – 2 – 3

7.   Consider the following pairs:

TermMeaning
1.    Ischaemic strokeBlockage of blood vessel in the brain
2.   Haemorrhagic strokeBleeding in or around the brain
3.   Golden hourCrucial early period for emergency treatment
4.   WHAHighest decision-making body of WHO

How many pairs are correctly matched?

(a) Only one pair

(b) Only two pairs

(c) Only three pairs

(d) All four pairs

8.   The constitutional debate around sedition primarily involves which of the following rights?

  1. Freedom of speech and expression
  2. Right to life and personal liberty
  3. Equality before law
  4. Right against arbitrary prosecution

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

9.   A sharp rise in global crude oil prices can affect the Indian economy through which of the following channels?

  1. Increase in import bill
  2. Pressure on the rupee
  3. Rise in inflationary pressure
  4. Possible increase in subsidy burden
  5. Automatic increase in foreign exchange reserves

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

(b) 1, 3 and 5 only

(c) 2, 4 and 5 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

10. With reference to PM10 and PM2.5, consider the following statements:

  1. PM2.5 particles are smaller than PM10 particles.
  2. PM2.5 can penetrate deeper into the lungs than larger dust particles.
  3. PM10 is always harmless because it is larger than PM2.5.

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 (25-04-2026):

1.    Answer: B

2.   Answer: A

3.   Answer: D

4.   Answer: A

5.   Answer: B

6.   Answer: A

7.   Answer: D

8.   Answer: D

9.   Answer: A

10. Answer: A

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