10 APRIL 2026

10 APRIL 2026

Q1. With reference to renewable energy in India, consider the following statements:

  1. Total renewable energy capacity in India has crossed 270 GW as of March 2026.
  2. Large hydropower is classified under renewable energy in India’s total capacity count.
  3. Bioenergy contributes more capacity than wind energy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

 

Q2. Assertion (A): Space-Based Solar Power (SBSP) can provide continuous energy without interruption.

Reason (R): Solar energy collection in space is not affected by day-night cycles or weather conditions.

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

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding World Health Day 2026:

  1. It is celebrated on 7th April to mark the founding of the World Health Organization.
  2. The theme for 2026 focuses on promoting traditional medicine over modern science.
  3. It is linked to Sustainable Development Goal 3 on health and well-being.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

 

Q4. With reference to migrant labourers in India, consider the following statements:

  1. Rising LPG prices have contributed to reverse migration by increasing the cost of living in urban areas.
  2. The e-Shram Portal provides a national database and enables access to multiple welfare schemes for unorganised workers.
  3. One Nation One Ration Card allows migrants to access subsidised food only in their home states.
  4. Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana provides a fixed pension to unorganised workers after the age of 60.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1, 2 and 4 only

C. 2, 3 and 4 only

D. 1, 3 and 4 only