1. With reference to Artemis Accords:
1. They are legally binding under international law.
2. They are based on the Outer Space Treaty.
3. They promote peaceful use of outer space.
Which are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Which of the following countries are members of BIMSTEC?
1. India
2. Myanmar
3. Nepal
4. Maldives
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
3. Consider the following statements:
1. Index of Industrial Production (IIP) includes services sector output.
2. Eight Core Industries together have more than one-third weight in IIP.
3. Index of Core Industries (ICI) is released by NSO.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Which of the following factors most directly reduces maternal mortality?
(a) Increase in fertility rate
(b) Decline in institutional deliveries
(c) Improved access to healthcare and emergency obstetric care
(d) Increase in population density.
5. Which of the following are used as feedstock for ethanol production in India?
1. Molasses
2. Maize
3. Broken rice
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. Consider the following statements about IMD:
1. It was established in 1875
2. It functions under Ministry of Environment
3. It provides weather forecasts
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
7. Consider the following statements regarding quantum entanglement:
1. Entangled particles must remain in close physical proximity to influence each other.
2. Measurement of one particle instantaneously determines the state of the other, irrespective of distance.
3. Entanglement can occur between particles differing in properties such as momentum or spin.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. With reference to the PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) scheme, consider the following statements:
1. It is implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
2. It aims to promote solarisation of agricultural pumps.
3. The State Government covers 40% of the subsidy under the scheme.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
9. With reference to the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), consider the following pairs:
1. BSF – Indo-Pakistan and Indo-Bangladesh borders
2. CISF -Protection of vital installations
3. ITBP – India-China border
4. SSB – India-Nepal and India-Bhutan borders
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
10. Zojila Pass, recently seen in the news, is located in:
(a) Uttarakhand
(b) Sikkim
(c) Jammu and Kashmir
(d) Himachal Pradesh
ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (01-04-2026):
1. Answer: (a)
2. Answer: (a)
3. Answer: (b)
4. Answer: (c)
5. Answer: (d)
6. Answer: (a)
7. Answer: (c)
8. Answer: (b)
9. Answer: (d)
10. Answer: (c)
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