Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (01-04-2026)

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1.   Consider the following statements regarding revenue deficit:

  1. It occurs when capital expenditure exceeds capital receipts.
  2. It indicates that the government is borrowing even to meet routine expenses.
  3. Persistent revenue deficit can increase public debt.

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.   Match the following:

ProcessDescription
1.    GasificationA.   Conversion of syngas into methanol
2.   PyrolysisB.   Heating biomass in absence of oxygen
3.   Methanol synthesisC.   Production of syngas

(a) 1–C, 2–B, 3–A

(b) 1–B, 2–C, 3–A

(c) 1–C, 2–A, 3–B

(d) 1–A, 2–B, 3–C

3.    Consider the following statements

Assertion (A): Public Interest Litigation (PIL) allows any public-spirited individual to approach the court.

Reason (R): PIL relaxed the doctrine of locus standi to improve access to justice.

Select the correct option:

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

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

(c) A is correct, but R is incorrect

(d) A is incorrect, but R is correct

4.   With reference to the UN Secretary-General, consider the following:

  1. The UN General Assembly directly elects the Secretary-General.
  2. Any permanent member of the Security Council can veto a candidate.
  3. Regional rotation is mandated by the UN Charter.

Select the correct option:

(a) 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

5.   The term carrying capacity in wildlife conservation refers to:

(a) Maximum biodiversity in a habitat

(b) Maximum number of individuals a habitat can sustain

(c) Ability of species to migrate

(d) Rate of species extinction

6. With reference to green methanol, consider:

  1. It is produced from renewable biomass.
  2. It reduces sulphur oxide emissions.
  3. It is widely used as bunker fuel in shipping.

Select the correct option:

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

7.   Under the MTP Act (2021 amendment), termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks:

(a) Is completely prohibited

(b) Is allowed only by court order

(c) Requires consent of the State government

(d) May be allowed in certain cases with approval of a Medical Board

8. Which of the following factors necessarily contribute to fiscal stress in States?

  1. High interest payment obligations
  2. Large revenue deficit
  3. Capital expenditure on infrastructure
  4. Weak tax collection efficiency

How many of the above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) Only three

(d) All

9. With reference to Prosopis juliflora, consider:

  1. It is native to India.
  2. It causes biodiversity loss in grasslands.
  3. It can be used for biomass energy.

Select the correct option:

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

10.       In the context of the UN Security Council reforms, the term “Coffee Club” refers to:

(a) A group of countries supporting expansion of permanent membership

(b) A group opposing expansion of permanent seats in the UNSC

(c) A forum for informal discussions among P5 nations

(d) A committee under the UN General Assembly on peacekeeping

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (01-04-2026):

1.    Answer: B

2.   Answer: A

3.   Answer: A

4.   Answer: A

5.   Answer: B

6.   Answer: C

7.   Answer: D

8.   Answer: C

9.   Answer: A

10. Answer: B

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