Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (29-04-2026)

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1.    With reference to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), consider the following countries:

  1. Saudi Arabia
  2. Iran
  3. Nigeria
  4. Russia
  5. Kazakhstan

Which of the above are members of OPEC?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 2, 4 and 5 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

2.   With reference to Human Papillomavirus (HPV), consider the following statements:

  1. HPV is a small, double-stranded DNA virus belonging to the papillomavirus family.
  2. HPV 16 and 18 are high-risk strains responsible for a majority of cervical cancer cases.
  3. HPV infection can spread through contaminated food and water.

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

3.   Consider the following tribes

1.    Shompen

2.   Onges

3.   Jarawas

4.   Sentinelese

Which of the above are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) native to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) Only three

(d) All four

4.   Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A): The Supreme Court in Society for Unaided Private Schools of Rajasthan v. Union of India (2012) upheld the constitutional validity of Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009.

Reason (R): Article 21A, which guarantees the right to education, applies to all schools, but unaided minority institutions are exempted to protect their rights under Article 30.

Select the correct answer using the code 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.   With reference to Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) in India, consider the following statements:

  1. ATF is a refined petroleum product used in aircraft engines and constitutes a major share of airline operating costs.
  2. ATF is included under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in India.
  3. ATF prices in India are market-linked and are revised periodically by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).
  4. The government may intervene in ATF pricing during extraordinary volatility.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

6.   Which of the following best describes Natural Farming?

(a) Farming using only genetically modified crops

(b) Farming without synthetic fertilizers and pesticides using local inputs

(c) Hydroponic farming in controlled environments

(d) Farming dependent on high external chemical inputs

7.   The term “digital arrest” refers to:

(a) Legal detention ordered through online courts

(b) Cyber fraud involving impersonation of law enforcement to extort money

(c) Arrest of individuals for online offences

(d) Blocking of digital accounts by government agencies

8.   With reference to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), consider the following statements:

  1. It originated from the Shanghai Five grouping formed in 1996.
  2. It is a Eurasian organization focusing on security, economic cooperation, and regional connectivity.
  3. The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) of SCO is headquartered in Beijing.
  4. SCO follows principles such as sovereignty, non-interference, and consensus-based decision-making.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

9. The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution deals with:

(a) Panchayati Raj

(b) Anti-defection provisions

(c) Emergency provisions

(d) Fundamental Duties

10.       With reference to a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), consider the following statements:

  1. It involves reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods traded between countries.
  2. It mandates a common external tariff against non-member countries.
  3. It may include provisions for liberalisation of services and investment protection.

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

ANSWERS for Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (29-04-2026):

1.    Answer: A

2.   Answer: A

3.   Answer: D

4.   Answer: A

5.   Answer: B

6.   Answer: B

7.   Answer: B

8.   Answer: C

9.   Answer: B

10. Answer: C

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