Current Affairs Quiz 07 April 2026

Q1. Which of the following functions are performed by lakes/wetlands?

1. Flood buffering and water storage
2. Carbon sequestration
3. Groundwater recharge
4. Prevention of seismic activity

Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: (a)
Explanation:

• Lakes act as flood buffers, carbon sinks, and recharge zones.
• Statement 4 incorrect: No role in preventing seismic activity.

Q2. With reference to ASER and PARAKH assessments, consider the following statements:

1. ASER is conducted by the Government of India to assess rural education outcomes.
2. PARAKH functions as a national assessment regulator under NCERT.
3. Both highlight significant learning gaps even among urban and private school students.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (C)
Explanation:

• Statement 1 incorrect: ASER conducted by Pratham (NGO).
• Statement 2 correct: PARAKH under NCERT.
• Statement 3 correct: Both highlight widespread learning gaps.

Q3.Consider the following

1. Fast Breeder Reactors (FBRs) use slow neutrons moderated by heavy water.
2. FBRs can produce more fissile material than they consume.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both Correct
(d) Both Incorrect

Answer: (b) 2 Only
Explanation:

• FBRs use fast neutrons (no moderator) → Statement 1 incorrect.
• Breeding ratio >1 → Statement 2 correct.

Q4.Consider the following

1. Artemis II surpassed the farthest human travel distance previously achieved by Apollo 13.
2. Apollo 13 followed a planned deep-space exploration mission trajectory.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both Correct
(d) Both Incorrect

Answer: (a) 1 Only
Explanation:

• Artemis II exceeded ~400,171 km → correct.
• Apollo 13 trajectory was abort emergency path, not planned → incorrect.

Q5. With reference to election disputes in India, consider the following statements:

1. Election disputes relating to Parliament and State Legislatures can be directly challenged in the Supreme Court under Article 32.
2. Article 329(b) bars judicial interference in electoral matters except through election petitions.
3. Election petitions are governed by the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (a)
Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: Election disputes cannot be challenged under Article 32; Article 329(b) provides exclusive mechanism via election petitions.
• Statement 2 is correct: It ensures electoral finality and bars court interference except through petitions.
• Statement 3 is correct: RPA, 1951 governs election petitions for Parliament/Assembly.