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Prelims Booster 10 April 2026 – 5 UPSC & State PSC Practice Questions for Prelims

 1. What is the rank of India in fish production globally?

a) 1st

b) 2nd

c) 5th

d) 7th


Answer. b) 2nd

Context: 

1. The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying highlighted the sector’s transformation, supported by a record budgetary allocation of ₹2,761.80 crore in the Union Budget 2026-27.

2. Fish production rose by 106% over the last decade, reaching 197.75 lakh tonnes in FY 2024-25 compared to 95.79 lakh tonnes in FY 2013-14.

3. India is the world’s second-largest fish-producing nation, accounting for approximately 8% of global output. China is first, which account approx 36 % of global output.


2. Amaravati city is located on the bank of which river?

a) Godavari

b) Narmada

c) Krishna

d) Kaveri


Answer. c) Krishna

Context:

1. The President of India has given her assent to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, officially declaring Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of the state.

2. It is located on the southern bank of the Krishna River, positioned between the major urban hubs of Vijayawada and Guntur.

3.  It was named after the ancient capital of the Satavahana dynasty, symbolizing a rebirth of Telugu pride.


3. Which country is the smallest member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)?

a) Kuwait

b) Bahrain

c) Qatar

d) UAE


Answer. b) Bahrain

Context: 

1. In an unprecedented diplomatic move, Bahrain has led the charge at the UN Security Council by tabling Resolution 2817, which addresses Iran’s unlawful attempts to control the Strait of Hormuz during the 2026 war.

2. The Kingdom of Bahrain is an archipelago and the smallest member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

3. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a regional political and economic union of six Arab states bordering the Persian Gulf, established in 1981 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Its members are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)


4. India’s first AI-enabled urban flood early warning and decision support system has been established in which state?

a) Uttar Pradesh

b) Tamil Nadu

c) Kerala

d) Maharashtra


Answer. a) Uttar Pradesh

Context: Gorakhpur’s AI-based Urban Flood Management Cell (UFMC) has received appreciation from the Prime Minister’s Office and NITI Aayog for its data-driven and proactive flood management model.

2. The Urban Flood Management Cell (UFMC) is India’s first AI-enabled urban flood early warning and decision support system, established in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.


5. Mount Semeru is located in which country?

a) India

b) Afghanistan

c) Myanmar

d) Indonesia


Answer. d) Indonesia;

Context: The Mount Semeru, the tallest and one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia, erupted multiple times, sending thick ash plumes up to 1,100 metres into the sky.



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