Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (19-04-2026)

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1.     With reference to the electromagnetic spectrum, consider the following statements:

  1. Radio waves have longer wavelength than visible light.
  2. X-rays have higher frequency than ultraviolet rays.
  3. Infrared radiation has higher energy than gamma rays.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)   2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c)   1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

2.   With reference to delimitation and representation in India, consider the following statements:

  1. Delimitation is the process of redrawing constituency boundaries based on population changes.
  2. If Lok Sabha seats are redistributed strictly according to population, states with higher population growth may gain greater political representation.
  3. The orders of the Delimitation Commission can never be examined by constitutional courts under any circumstances.

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.   Saranda Forest, recently seen in the news, is located in which of the following States?

(a)   Andhra Pradesh

(b) Karnataka

(c)   Jharkhand

(d) Gujarat

4.   With reference to wildlife sanctuary notification and forest rights in India, consider the following statements:

  1. Declaring an area as a wildlife sanctuary automatically extinguishes all individual and community forest rights.
  2. The Forest Rights Act, 2006 recognises both individual and community rights of forest-dwelling communities.
  3. Conservation of wildlife and protection of traditional livelihoods can be pursued together through rights-based conservation.

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

5.   With reference to the Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) mission, consider the following statements:

  1. SMILE is a joint mission of China and the European Space Agency (ESA).
  2. It aims to study the interaction between solar wind, Earth’s magnetosphere, and ionosphere.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)   1 only

(b) 2 only

(c)   Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

6.    Strong solar storms can affect which of the following?

  1. Satellite operations
  2. GPS navigation
  3. Power grids
  4. Radio communication
  5. Airline operations

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a)   1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c)   1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

(d) 1 and 5 only

7.    With reference to fungal diseases (mycoses), consider the following statements:

  1. Fungal infections can be caused by yeasts, moulds, and dermatophytes.
  2. Fungal infections affect only the skin and nails in humans.
  3. Some fungal infections can become severe in immunocompromised individuals.

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

8.   With reference to Norway and the Arctic region, consider the following statements:

  1. Norway is located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe.
  2. Norway shares land borders with Sweden, Finland and Russia.
  3. Norway is a member of NATO and the Arctic Council.
  4. India’s Arctic research station Himadri is located at Ny-Ålesund in Svalbard.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)   1, 2 and 4 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c)   2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

9.   With reference to reservation in Panchayats, consider the following statements:

  1. Panchayats are constitutional local self-government institutions under Part IX of the Constitution.
  2. Article 243D provides for reservation of seats in Panchayats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women.
  3. Reservation of seats for women in Panchayats shall not be less than one-third of the total seats, including seats reserved for SCs and STs.
  4. The Constitution mandates reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Panchayats.

Which of the statements given above is/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

10.   With reference to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, consider the following statements:

  1. UAPA is India’s principal anti-terror law dealing with unlawful activities, terrorist acts, terror funding, and support to banned organisations.
  2. Under UAPA, only organisations and not individuals can be designated as terrorists.
  3. Section 43D (5) of UAPA makes grant of bail stricter than ordinary criminal law if the court finds the accusations to be prima facie true.

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 (19-04-2026):

1.    Answer: C

2.   Answer: A

3.   Answer: C

4.   Answer: B

5.   Answer: C

6.   Answer: C

7.   Answer: C

8.   Answer: D

9.   Answer: A

10. Answer: C

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