Current Affairs 22nd April 2026 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which country recently partnered with India on green hydrogen projects?
A) Japan
B) Australia
C) Germany
D) France
Answer: C) Germany
Explanation: Germany has collaborated with India to develop green hydrogen as a clean energy source to reduce carbon emissions.
2. What is the theme of Earth Day 2026?
A) Save Water
B) Invest in Our Planet
C) Climate Action Now
D) Restore Our Earth
Answer: B) Invest in Our Planet
Explanation: This theme encourages governments, businesses, and individuals to invest in sustainable solutions for environmental protection.
3. Which organization leads global Earth Day activities?
A) United Nations
B) World Bank
C) Earth Day Network
D) IMF
Answer: C) Earth Day Network
Explanation: Earth Day Network coordinates global campaigns, awareness programs, and events for Earth Day.
4. Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations?
A) Ban Ki-moon
B) António Guterres
C) Tedros Ghebreyesus
D) Kristalina Georgieva
Answer: B) António Guterres
Explanation: António Guterres is the current UN Secretary-General and plays a key role in global climate discussions.
5. Which country recently hosted major climate discussions in April 2026?
A) India
B) USA
C) France
D) Brazil
Answer: B) USA
Explanation: The USA hosted key climate meetings focusing on global environmental strategies.
6. Which Indian ministry is responsible for environmental protection?
A) Ministry of Finance
B) Ministry of Defence
C) Ministry of Education
D) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Answer: D) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Explanation: This ministry handles environmental policies, conservation, and climate change initiatives in India.
7. Which Indian state launched a new green energy initiative recently?
A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Maharashtra
Answer: A) Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan is leading in renewable energy projects like solar parks and green initiatives.
8. Which renewable energy source is India focusing on most?
A) Coal
B) Solar Energy
C) Nuclear Energy
D) Diesel
Answer: B) Solar Energy
Explanation: India is expanding solar power capacity to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
9. Which global agreement focuses on climate change?
A) Kyoto Protocol
B) Paris Agreement
C) Geneva Convention
D) Bretton Woods
Answer: B) Paris Agreement
Explanation: Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
10. What is India’s target year for achieving net-zero emissions?
A) 2040
B) 2050
C) 2060
D) 2070
Answer: D) 2070
Explanation: India plans to balance emissions and removal of carbon by 2070.
11. Which organization releases the World Economic Outlook?
A) IMF
B) World Bank
C) WTO
D) ADB
Answer: A) IMF
Explanation: IMF publishes the World Economic Outlook report on global economic trends.
12. Which Indian city hosted recent environment awareness campaigns?
A) Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Jaipur
D) Chennai
Answer: C) Jaipur
Explanation: Jaipur organized campaigns to promote environmental awareness.
13. Which mission promotes clean India?
A) Swachh Bharat Mission
B) Make in India
C) Digital India
D) Skill India
Answer: A) Swachh Bharat Mission
Explanation: Swachh Bharat Mission focuses on cleanliness, sanitation, and waste management.
14. Which gas is mainly responsible for global warming?
A) Oxygen
B) Nitrogen
C) Carbon Dioxide
D) Hydrogen
Answer: C) Carbon Dioxide
Explanation: COโ traps heat in the atmosphere, causing global warming.
15. Which organization publishes the World Development Report?
A) World Bank
B) IMF
C) UNDP
D) WTO
Answer: A) World Bank
Explanation: World Bank publishes reports on global development issues.
16. Which country is the largest emitter of carbon dioxide?
A) India
B) USA
C) China
D) Russia
Answer: C) China
Explanation: China is the largest emitter due to high industrial activity.
17. Which Indian program promotes renewable energy?
A) National Solar Mission
B) Smart Cities Mission
C) PMGSY
D) Ayushman Bharat
Answer: A) National Solar Mission
Explanation: National Solar Mission aims to increase solar energy use in India.
18. Which Indian organization manages space missions?
A) DRDO
B) ISRO
C) BARC
D) HAL
Answer: B) ISRO
Explanation: ISRO handles India’s space research and satellite missions.
19. Which Indian leader emphasized climate action recently?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Rahul Gandhi
C) Amit Shah
D) Arvind Kejriwal
Answer: A) Narendra Modi
Explanation: Narendra Modi has promoted renewable energy and climate initiatives globally.
20. Which summit focuses on climate issues globally?
A) G7 Summit
B) G20 Summit
C) COP Summit
D) BRICS Summit
Answer: C) COP Summit
Explanation: COP (Conference of Parties) meetings focus on climate change policies and agreements.
21. Which renewable energy is generated from wind?
A) Hydro Power
B) Solar Power
C) Wind Energy
D) Thermal Power
Answer: C) Wind Energy
Explanation: Wind turbines convert wind into electricity.
22. Which international body deals with weather and climate?
A) WHO
B) WMO
C) UNESCO
D) UNICEF
Answer: B) WMO
Explanation: WMO monitors weather, climate, and atmospheric conditions globally.
23. Which campaign promotes tree plantation in India?
A) Green India Mission
B) Clean India Mission
C) Digital India
D) Startup India
Answer: A) Green India Mission
Explanation: This mission focuses on increasing forest cover and planting trees.
24. Which pollution affects rivers and oceans?
A) Air Pollution
B) Noise Pollution
C) Water Pollution
D) Soil Pollution
Answer: C) Water Pollution
Explanation: Waste discharge into water bodies causes water pollution.
25. Which day is related to environmental protection globally?
A) World Environment Day
B) Earth Day
C) Both A and B
D) None
Answer: C) Both A and B
Explanation: Earth Day (22 April) and World Environment Day (5 June) both promote environmental protection.