Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (28-04-2026)

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1.    A country uses quantum cryptography for communication between its military headquarters and missile-control centres. What is the main advantage of such a system?

(a) Messages can travel faster than the speed of light

(b) Any interception attempt can be detected immediately

(c) Quantum cryptography removes the need for encryption keys

(d) It can work without internet or communication networks

2.   With reference to Hasdeo Arand, consider the following statements:

1.    It is located in Chhattisgarh.

2.   The Ganga River flows through this region.

3.   It is associated with one of India’s largest coal-bearing regions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

3.   With reference to the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India, consider the following statements:

  1. The National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 provides legal entitlement to subsidised foodgrains.
  2. The Food Corporation of India (FCI) plays a role in procurement and storage of foodgrains under PDS.
  3. Fair Price Shops are directly regulated by Food Corporation of India (FCI)

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1 and 3 only

4.   Consider the following statements

Assertion (A): The Supreme Court upheld the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise conducted by the Election Commission.

Reason (R): Free and fair elections depend not only on polling but also on the integrity and accuracy of electoral rolls.

Select the right option below:

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

(c) A is true, but R is false

(d) A is false, but R is true

5.   Which of the following constitutional provisions gives the Election Commission of India the power of superintendence, direction and control of elections?

(a)  Article 368 

(b) Article 326

(c) Article 356

(d) Article 324

6.   With reference to India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM), consider the following statements:

  1. It was approved in 2023.
  2. It aims to develop quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing, and quantum materials technologies.
  3. The mission is implemented under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

7.   Consider the following technology reforms associated with India’s PDS system:

  1. Aadhaar seeding
  2. e-POS machines
  3. Digitised ration cards
  4. One Nation One Ration Card

How many of the above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) Only three

(d) All four

8.   The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution primarily deals with:

(a) Administration of Scheduled Areas in mainland India

(b) Financial emergency provisions

(c) Autonomous administration of certain tribal areas in Northeast India

(d) Uniform implementation of personal laws across India

9.   Match the Following: Match List I with List II:

List IList II
A.   Forest Conservation Act, 19801.    Recognition of community forest rights
B.   Forest Rights Act, 20062.   Diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes
C.   Forest Advisory Committee3.   Recommendation on forest diversion proposals

Code:

(a) A-2, B-1, C-3

(b) A-1, B-2, C-3

(c) A-2, B-3, C-1

(d) A-3, B-1, C-2

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

  1. Article 44 of the Constitution mentions the Uniform Civil Code as a Directive Principle of State Policy.
  2. The Uniform Civil Code is currently a Fundamental Right enforceable directly by courts.
  3. Personal laws in India presently relate to matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (28-04-2026):

1.    Answer: B

2.   Answer: B

3.   Answer: A

4.   Answer: A

5.   Answer: D

6.   Answer: A

7.   Answer: D

8.   Answer: C

9.   Answer: A

10. Answer: C

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