Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (26-04-2026)

1.     With reference to population ageing, consider the following statements:

1. Population ageing may increase the old-age dependency ratio even if the total population continues to grow.
2. A fall in fertility below replacement level immediately reduces the elderly population.
3. Migration of young workers can intensify ageing-related pressures in some regions.

Which of the statements given above is/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 the physical geography of Australia, consider the following statements:

1. The Great Dividing Range runs broadly along the eastern part of Australia.
2. Western Australia is generally more humid than eastern coastal Australia due to stronger monsoon influence throughout the year.
3. The Murray–Darling Basin is one of Australia’s important agricultural regions.

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.    Which of the following best explains the phrase “empty space is not truly empty” in modern physics?

(a) Space always contains ordinary air molecules.

(b) Light cannot travel through vacuum.

(c) Vacuum means complete absence of all physical laws.

(d) Quantum fields may show fluctuations and particle-like effects under extreme conditions.

4.   The famous equation E = mc² represents:

(a) Equivalence between mass and energy

(b) Conversion of electric charge into magnetic field

(c) Relationship between pressure and volume of a gas

(d) Conservation of momentum in elastic collision

5.   Consider the following countries:

1. India
2. Australia
3. Japan
4. United States

How many of the above countries are members of Quad but not members of G7?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) Only three

(d) All four

6.   Consider the following factors:

1. Migration of youth
2. Low fertility rate
3. High birth rate

How many of the above are factors responsible for increasing the ageing population of Kerala?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

7.    With reference to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India, consider the following statements:

1. It is mentioned under the Directive Principles of State Policy.
2. It is enforceable by courts as a fundamental right.
3. It seeks to bring uniformity in civil matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and succession.

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.   Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

9.   With reference to civilian awards in India, consider the following statements:

1. Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of India.
2. Padma Vibhushan is higher in order than Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
3. Padma Awards are generally announced on the eve of Independence Day.

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

10.  With reference to the Quad, consider the following statements:

1. Quad consists of India, United States, Japan and Australia.
2. Quad is a formal military alliance based on collective defence obligations.
3. Quad supports a free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific.

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 (26-04-2026):

1.    Answer: B

2.   Answer: C

3.   Answer: D

4.   Answer: A

5.   Answer: B. Only two

6.   Answer: B. Only two

7.   Answer: C. 1 and 3 only

8.   Answer: B. Only two

9.   Answer: A. 1 and 2 only

10. Answer: C

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