Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 08-04-2026 (Online Prelims Test)

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2026:

Mandatory recycled content has been introduced for rigid plastic packaging.
Flexible plastic packaging has strict recycled-content mandates.
Compostable plastics must be certified.

a. 1 and 3 only b. 1 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2 and 3

Q 2. What is the primary advantage of nuclear-powered submarines over diesel-electric submarines?

a. Lower cost b. Higher surface speed c. Longer submerged endurance d. Easier maintenance

Q3. The "Cosmic Vision" program, often mentioned in the news, is an initiative of which of the following?

a. NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) b. Roscosmos (State Space Corporation) c. ESA (European Space Agency) d. JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the composition and election of the Rajya Sabha:

Members are elected indirectly by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies.
The system of election used is Proportional Representation by means of a Single Transferable Vote (STV).
All Union Territories in India have representation in the Rajya Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 only d. 1, 2, and 3

Q5. In the context of the Appemidi mango, what does the term "In-situ conservation" refer to?

a. Growing the trees in botanical gardens and seed banks outside their natural range. b. Protecting and maintaining the trees within their natural forest habitat in the Western Ghats. c. Developing genetically modified versions of the mango to increase yield. d. Storing the pollen of the trees in cryogenic facilities for future use.

Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 08-04-2026 (Online Prelims Test)

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2026:

Q 2. What is the primary advantage of nuclear-powered submarines over diesel-electric submarines?

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