Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (27-04-2026)

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1.    Under the Tenth Schedule, the exception for merger of a Political Party generally requires:

(a)   One-third members of the legislature party to form a separate group

(b) One-half members of the political party to resign

(c)   Two-thirds members of the legislature party to agree to the merger

(d) Prior approval of the Election Commission of India

2.   Consider the following statement

Assertion (A): Rising night-time temperatures are emerging as a major public health concern in India.

Reason (R): High night-time temperatures prevent the human body from recovering from daytime heat stress, increasing vulnerability to heat-related illnesses and mortality.

Select the correct answer using the code given 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

3.   With reference to the Padma Awards, consider the following statements:

  1. Padma Awards were instituted in 1954.
  2. Padma Vibhushan is India’s highest civilian award.
  3. Padma Awards can be awarded posthumously.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)   1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 only

(c)   1 only

(d) 1 and 3

4.   With reference to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), consider the following statements:

  1. Non-Communicable Diseases are generally caused by infectious pathogens.
  2. Cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases are classified as NCDs.
  3. Lifestyle factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity contribute significantly to NCDs.
  4. India’s National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) focuses only on cancer treatment.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a)   1 and 4 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c)   2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

5.   Which one of the following best describes the significance of Article 142 of the Constitution of India?

(a)   It enables Parliament to amend Fundamental Rights during emergencies.

(b) It empowers the Supreme Court to ensure complete justice in exceptional circumstances.

(c)   It authorises High Courts to invalidate unconstitutional executive actions.

(d) It gives the President authority to review judicial decisions.

6.   Consider the following factors:

  1. Moon’s tidal forces
  2. Ocean currents
  3. Atmospheric circulation
  4. Melting of polar ice sheets

Which of the above can influence Earth’s rotational behaviour?

(a)   1 and 4 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c)   1, 2, 3 and 4

(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

7.    With reference to Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Critical Minerals, consider the following statements:

  1. Rare earth elements include lanthanides along with scandium and yttrium.
  2. Rare earth elements are a group of 17 metallic elements.
  3. Critical minerals are essential for sectors such as clean energy, defence and advanced technologies.
  4. China dominates global rare earth processing and refining capacity.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a)   1 and 2 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c)   1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

8.   With reference to the National Chambal Sanctuary, consider the following statements:

  1. It extends across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
  2. It was established primarily for the conservation of the Asiatic lion.
  3. The sanctuary provides habitat for the gharial and Gangetic dolphin.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a)   1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c)   2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

9.   With reference to wetlands and the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, consider the following statements:

  1. Wetlands may be natural or artificial, permanent or temporary.
  2. India is a party to the Ramsar Convention on wetlands.
  3. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 provide for the establishment of State Wetland Authorities.

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

10.   Which one of the following best describes the role of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)?

(a)   Promotion of peaceful nuclear energy cooperation

(b) Monitoring and enforcement of the Chemical Weapons Convention

(c)   Regulation of global biological weapons research

(d) Inspection of conventional arms trade agreements

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (27-04-2026):

1.    Answer: C

2.   Answer: A

3.   Answer: D

4.   Answer: B

5.   Answer: B

6.   Answer: C

7.   Answer: D

8.   Answer: B

9.   Answer: D

10.  Answer: B

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