Which state has the highest number of women SHG members trained as drone pilots under the Namo Drone Didi Yojana (NDDY) as of April 2026?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Maharashtra
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Karnataka
Question 2Single Answer
Which country was the largest destination for India’s seafood exports in FY 2024-25, accounting for over one-third of the total value?
A
China
B
Japan
C
European Union
D
United States
Question 3Single Answer
What is the theme for the International Day for Mine Awareness 2026 observed on 4 April?
A
Peace Through Action
B
Global Safety First
C
Invest in Peace; Invest in Mine Action
D
Landmine-Free World
Question 4Single Answer
INS Aridhaman, recently commissioned by the Indian Navy, belongs to which class of submarines?
A
Arihant class
B
Scorpene class
C
Chakra class
D
Kalvari class
Question 5Single Answer
The Ministry of Education recently declared NCERT as a ‘Deemed to be University’ under which Act?
A
UGC Act, 1956 (Section 3)
B
NEP 2020
C
AICTE Act
D
National Education Policy Act
Question 6Single Answer
India and South Korea signed a Plan of Implementation (PoI) in April 2026 for skill development in which sector?
A
Shipbuilding and maritime
B
IT and software
C
Renewable energy
D
Automobile manufacturing
Question 7Single Answer
A Rs 5 commemorative postage stamp was released in April 2026 to mark 75 years of which institution?
A
Speed Post
B
India Post Payments Bank
C
Postal Training Centre (PTc), Saharanpur
D
India Post Gramin Dak Sevak
Question 8Single Answer
Which two entities recently adopted DoT’s SAMPANN platform for pension management?
A
Government of Kerala and Chennai Port
B
Government of Karnataka and Mumbai Port
C
Government of Goa and Cochin Port Authority
D
Government of Maharashtra and Paradip Port
Question 9Single Answer
Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre at which institute in April 2026?
A
CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad
B
CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru
C
IIT Delhi
D
NIFTEM
Question 10Single Answer
RBI released the indicative borrowing calendar for Q1 FY27 (April–June 2026). What is the total amount states/UTs will raise?
A
₹2.00 lakh crore
B
₹1.50 lakh crore
C
₹3.00 lakh crore
D
₹2.54 lakh crore
Question 11Single Answer
What was India’s CASA ratio in the December 2025 quarter according to RBI data released in April 2026?
A
35.0%
B
40.1%
C
42.5%
D
37.9% (2-year low)
Question 12Single Answer
India completed its first Iranian oil purchase in how many years without payment issues (April 2026)?
A
Three years
B
Five years
C
Ten years
D
Seven years
Question 13Single Answer
RBI projected India’s GDP growth for the ongoing period at what rate (April 2026 update)?
A
7.4%
B
6.8%
C
7.0%
D
8.0%
Question 14Single Answer
RBI extended the inflation targeting framework with 4% CPI target (±2% band) for which period?
A
2026-27 only
B
2025-26 only
C
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
D
2027-32
Question 15Single Answer
What repo rate did the RBI MPC maintain in its latest review (April 2026 context)?
A
5.25% (neutral stance)
B
6.00%
C
5.50%
D
4.75%
Question 16Single Answer
Which organisation developed the Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System (MH-EWDSS)?
A
ISRO
B
India Meteorological Department
C
NDMA
D
DRDO
Question 17Single Answer
Newcastle Disease recently in news is caused by which agent?
A
Bacteria
B
Virus
C
Fungus
D
Protozoa
Question 18Single Answer
The SAMPANN platform is a flagship initiative of which department?
A
Department of Pension
B
Ministry of Finance
C
Ministry of Labour
D
Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
Question 19Single Answer
Which state hosted the National Level Advanced Agriculture Festival 2026?
A
Madhya Pradesh
B
Rajasthan
C
Gujarat
D
Karnataka
Question 20Single Answer
INS Taragiri was commissioned at which location in April 2026?
A
Chennai
B
Mumbai
C
Kochi
D
Visakhapatnam
Question 21Single Answer
Kar Saathi AI-enabled taxpayer assistance platform was launched by which body?
A
CBIC
B
RBI
C
Income Tax Department
D
NITI Aayog
Question 22Single Answer
Which state topped the medal tally in Khelo India Tribal Games 2026?
A
Karnataka
B
Odisha
C
Maharashtra
D
Jharkhand
Question 23Single Answer
Min Aung Hlaing was recently elected president of which country?
A
Indonesia
B
Bangladesh
C
Sri Lanka
D
Myanmar
Question 24Single Answer
India reset diplomatic ties in April 2026 with which country after a period of strain?
A
Azerbaijan
B
Pakistan
C
China
D
Nepal
Question 25Single Answer
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj highlighted milestones in rural digital governance through:
A
Only Aadhaar
B
eGramSwaraj and SabhaSaar
C
Only GST
D
None
Question 26Single Answer
Which state became the second (after Uttarakhand) to pass the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in early April 2026?
A
Gujarat
B
Maharashtra
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Rajasthan
Question 27Single Answer
The Parliament passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to declare which city as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh?
A
Kurnool
B
Visakhapatnam
C
Vijayawada
D
Amaravati
Question 28Single Answer
UIDAI signed an agreement in April 2026 with MapmyIndia to integrate authorised Aadhaar enrolment centres into which app?
A
Mappls App
B
UMANG App
C
DigiLocker
D
Aarogya Setu
Question 29Single Answer
What milestone did Mission Karmayogi complete in April 2026, marked by the launch of ‘Karmayogi Sadhana Saptah’?
A
Three years
B
Five years
C
Ten years
D
Seven years
Question 30Single Answer
On which date in 2026 is World Health Day observed, with the theme “Together for health. Stand with science”?
A
15 April
B
1 April
C
7 April
D
22 April
Question 31Single Answer
What major geopolitical event involving Iran, the US, and Israel was ongoing in early April 2026, including strikes near the Strait of Hormuz?
A
Temporary ceasefire reported
B
Full peace treaty signed
C
Iran joined NATO
D
Complete withdrawal of US forces
Question 32Single Answer
Which three permanent UN Security Council members blocked an Arab-led resolution in early April 2026 authorising force to open the Strait of Hormuz?
A
Russia, China, and France
B
US, UK, and India
C
Russia, US, and UK
D
China, France, and UK
Question 33Single Answer
Nepal introduced a two-day weekly holiday in April 2026 primarily to address which crisis?
A
Agricultural shortage
B
Political instability
C
Tourism slump
D
Fuel crisis and rising petrol prices
Question 34Single Answer
In April 2026, a security breach was reported at which legislative assembly in India?
A
Delhi Assembly
B
Maharashtra Assembly
C
Tamil Nadu Assembly
D
Karnataka Assembly
Question 35Single Answer
Menaka Guruswamy made history in April 2026 by becoming India's first openly queer:
A
Member of Parliament (MP)
B
Chief Justice
C
President
D
Army Chief
Question 36Single Answer
The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) completed how many years in April 2026?
A
Four years
B
Two years
C
Five years
D
Ten years
Question 37Single Answer
What was a key focus of the Union Budget 2026-27 regarding India's services sector?
A
Nationalisation of private banks
B
Complete ban on imports
C
Reduction in GST rates for all sectors
D
Tax holidays for cloud services until 2047
Question 38Single Answer
NASA's Artemis II mission (crewed lunar flyby) was in advanced stages with Orion spacecraft approaching the Moon in early April 2026. What is its primary objective?
A
Building a space station on the Moon
B
Landing on Mars
C
First crewed flight around the Moon since Apollo
D
Testing a new rocket engine only
Question 39Single Answer
Which protocol related to biodiversity and traditional knowledge was highlighted in current affairs around 1 April 2026?
A
Paris Agreement
B
Kyoto Protocol
C
Montreal Protocol
D
Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS)
Question 40Single Answer
Arjun Tendulkar (son of Sachin Tendulkar) was praised in April 2026 for showing humility by:
A
Carrying drinks for his team during an IPL match
B
Scoring a century in Test cricket
C
Retiring from cricket
D
Joining politics
Question 41Single Answer
Russia claimed full control of which Ukrainian oblast in early April 2026?
A
Kharkiv Oblast
B
Donetsk Oblast
C
Luhansk Oblast
D
Kyiv Oblast
Question 42Single Answer
The Supreme Court of India took a stance in April 2026 regarding central forces in which state?
A
Kerala
B
Bihar
C
West Bengal
D
Punjab
Question 43Single Answer
India's defence exports reached an all-time high of how much in recent reported figures around April 2026?
A
₹38,424 crore
B
₹10,000 crore
C
₹50,000 crore
D
₹25,000 crore
Question 44Single Answer
Which festival was highlighted under “Maati-9” in Purvanchal Mahotsav around early April 2026?
A
Sports carnival
B
International film festival
C
Science expo
D
Cultural festival promoting eastern UP heritage
Question 45Single Answer
The RBI revised the classification of districts affected by Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) in April 2026 to:
A
Reduce funding
B
Increase military deployment only
C
Better target development schemes
D
Declare them as normal districts
Question 46Single Answer
Kimi Antonelli was noted in April 2026 sports news for:
A
Becoming the youngest driver to lead the Formula 1 World Championship (Japanese GP win)
B
Winning Wimbledon
C
Scoring in IPL
D
Olympic gold in athletics
Question 47Single Answer
In April 2026, discussions on India's role were prominent in:
A
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) IMX TTX 2026
B
NATO membership
C
African Union only
D
European Union
Question 48Single Answer
Which Indian naval vessel was launched or highlighted in early April 2026 affairs?
A
None
B
Aircraft carrier
C
Submarine only
D
Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (e.g., Shachi)
Question 49Single Answer
Blindness Prevention Week 2026 was observed till which date?
A
5 April 2026
B
7 April 2026
C
6 April 2026
D
8 April 2026
Question 50Single Answer
According to the latest report, UPI QR code transactions registered what percentage increase?
A
17%
B
15%
C
33%
D
25%
Current Affairs
Question 51Single Answer
Shri Krishna Devaraya Sainik School was recently inaugurated in Sindhanur, which state?
A
Gujarat
B
Karnataka
C
Rajasthan
D
Andhra Pradesh
Question 52Single Answer
Which port ranked first in cargo handling in FY 2026?
A
Mumbai Port
B
Cochin Port
C
Deendayal Port
D
Paradip Port
Question 53Single Answer
Divya Singh from which state set a record by reaching Everest Base Camp by bicycle in just 14 days?
A
Bihar
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Rajasthan
Question 54Single Answer
Microsoft launched its first AI Skill Centre in India at which university?
A
Sharda University
B
Galgotias University
C
Amity University
D
Chandigarh University
Question 55Single Answer
Which country ranked first globally in terms of cleanest water?
A
Norway
B
Finland
C
Iceland
D
Switzerland
Question 56Single Answer
Where was the One Health Summit 2026 organised?
A
Russia
B
Germany
C
France
D
USA
Question 57Single Answer
Who recently took charge as Secretary of the Department of Land Resources?
A
Vijay Krishna Pandey
B
Chanchal Kumar
C
Narendra Bhushan
D
Sanjay Kumar
Question 58Single Answer
Who is the author of the book “We, the People of India” that was recently in the news?
A
Naveen Kundu
B
Urjit Patel
C
T.M. Krishna
D
Menaka Guruswamy
Question 59Single Answer
Who recently became India’s first LGBTQ Rajya Sabha member?
A
Bhumika Shrestha
B
Menaka Guruswamy
C
Preetipal Shrivastava
D
Gauri Sawant
Question 60Single Answer
US President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of attacks on Iran. What was the main trigger?
A
Strait of Hormuz blockade
B
Nuclear deal revival
C
Israel-Iran conflict
D
Oil price crash
Question 61Single Answer
India issued an urgent advisory to its citizens in Iran to:
A
Evacuate immediately
B
Stay indoors for the next 48 hours and avoid military sites
C
Return via Pakistan
D
Register with the embassy only
Question 62Single Answer
On 8 April 2026, a Trinamool Congress delegation is meeting the Election Commission primarily to discuss:
A
Assembly election dates
B
Voter list deletions in West Bengal under SIR
C
Model Code of Conduct violations
D
EVM issues
Question 63Single Answer
The impeachment notices against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar were rejected because:
A
The President rejected them
B
Opposition failed to provide sufficient proof of misbehaviour
C
Supreme Court intervened
D
They were filed after the deadline
Question 64Single Answer
The Centre recently doubled the daily quota of 5-kg market-priced LPG cylinders for:
A
Farmers
B
Senior citizens
C
Migrant workers
D
Army personnel
Question 65Single Answer
Approximately how many names were deleted from West Bengal electoral rolls after judicial scrutiny?
A
50 lakh
B
1.2 crore
C
91 lakh
D
25 lakh
Question 66Single Answer
The Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam recently achieved a major milestone described by PM Modi as a:
A
Export-ready technology
B
First indigenous reactor
C
Defining step in India’s nuclear journey
D
Fusion reactor breakthrough
Question 67Single Answer
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently warned Pakistan by referring to its division “55 years ago”. This refers to:
A
1965 Indo-Pak War
B
Creation of Bangladesh in 1971
C
1947 Partition
D
Kargil War
Question 68Single Answer
Skymet Weather has forecasted that India is likely to witness a ________ monsoon in 2026.
A
Weaker
B
Normal
C
Stronger
D
Erratic only
Question 69Single Answer
US Justice Department recently disrupted a DNS hijacking network operated by:
A
Chinese hackers
B
Russia’s GRU Military Unit 26165
C
Iranian Revolutionary Guard
D
North Korean group
Question 70Single Answer
American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Baghdad, was released on:
A
8 April 2026
B
7 April 2026
C
6 April 2026
D
5 April 2026
Question 71Single Answer
Parth Pawar (son of Ajit Pawar) faced criticism from Congress for his comments on the:
A
Baramati bypoll
B
Maharashtra budget
C
Farmer protests
D
Lok Sabha elections
Question 72Single Answer
The Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) cancelled the bail of an accused in the Thoothukudi student murder case. The accused’s name is:
A
Rajesh
B
Sathish
C
Dharmamuneeswaran
D
Vignesh
Question 73Single Answer
Who brokered the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran announced on 8 April 2026?
A
Saudi Arabia
B
Russia
C
China
D
Pakistan
Question 74Single Answer
India officially welcomed the US-Iran two-week ceasefire. What was India’s stated hope regarding West Asia?
A
Permanent UN intervention
B
NATO involvement
C
Immediate oil price reduction
D
Lasting peace in the region
Question 75Single Answer
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval on 8-9 April 2026. What
key request did he convey?
A
Extradition of economic offenders
B
Trade agreement review
C
Joint military exercises
D
Return of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina
Question 76Single Answer
On 9 April 2026, polling for the 126-seat Assam Legislative Assembly began in a single phase. What was notable about the election?
A
First use of EVMs in Assam
B
High voter turnout and tight security
C
Postponed due to floods
D
Conducted in two phases
Question 77Single Answer
India achieved a major nuclear milestone on 8 April 2026 when the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam attained criticality. What fuel cycle does this reactor advance?
A
Uranium-Plutonium
B
Thorium-based clean energy
C
Heavy water only
D
Fusion technology
Question 78Single Answer
The Government of India recently declared Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of which state?
A
Telangana
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Odisha
D
Chhattisgarh
Question 79Single Answer
The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee kept the Repo Rate unchanged in its latest review. What is the current Repo Rate?
A
5.25%
B
5.00%
C
5.50%
D
6.00%
Question 80Single Answer
Which Indian FMCG company became the first to cross ₹1 trillion turnover in FY26?
A
ITC
B
Amul (GCMMF)
C
HUL
D
Nestlé India
Question 81Single Answer
Which bank became the largest urban cooperative bank to cross ₹1 lakh crore in total business in April 2026?
A
Punjab & Maharashtra Co-op Bank
B
Shamrao Vithal Co-op Bank
C
Saraswat Cooperative Bank
D
Abhyudaya Co-op Bank
Question 82Single Answer
Dredging Corporation of India Ltd (DCIL) signed an MoU with which Sri Lankan entity for shipbuilding and repair?
A
Colombo Port Authority
B
Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC)
C
Sri Lanka Navy
D
Ceylon Shipping Corporation
Question 83Single Answer
Punjab National Bank (PNb) signed an MoU with which platform to provide collateral-free loans to MSME sellers?
A
ONDC
B
Udyam Portal
C
TReDS
D
GeM (Government e-Marketplace)
Question 84Single Answer
Who was re-elected as President of Vietnam by the National Assembly on 7 April 2026 with 100% votes?
A
To Lam
B
Nguyen Xuan Phuc
C
Pham Minh Chinh
D
Vo Van Thuong
Question 85Single Answer
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved Advent International’s acquisition of what percentage stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance Ltd (ABHFL)?
A
10.5%
B
49%
C
25%
D
14.286%
Question 86Single Answer
She had served as MP from which two houses?
A
Only Lok Sabha
B
Only Rajya Sabha
C
Both Lok Sabha (Meerut) and Rajya Sabha (Chhattisgarh)
D
Only Vidhan Sabha
Question 87Single Answer
Which Regional Passport Office became the first in India to launch Braille script and sign language services for differently-abled applicants?
A
Delhi
B
Bhopal
C
Mumbai
D
Chennai
Question 88Single Answer
The National Biodiversity Authority notified two new national repositories under the Biological Diversity Act, 2006. Which institutions were notified?
A
IISc Bangalore & IIT Madras
B
Zoological Survey of India & Botanical Survey
C
CMLRE Kochi & ARI Pune
D
CSIR & DRDO
Question 89Single Answer
IRDAI constituted a sub-panel of the Insurance Advisory Committee to review which sector?
A
Life Insurance
B
Motor Insurance
C
Private Health Insurance
D
Crop Insurance
Question 90Single Answer
SEBI extended the validity of IPO observations letters and 25% Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) norms till which date due to geopolitical tensions?
A
30 June 2026
B
31 March 2027
C
31 December 2026
D
30 September 2026
Question 91Single Answer
Bank of Baroda launched ‘bob SAMVAD’, an AI-powered multilingual platform supporting how many Indian languages?
A
12
B
22
C
15
D
10
Question 92Single Answer
Which state government declared cancer a “notifiable disease” in April 2026 to create a centralized registry?
A
Telangana
B
Maharashtra
C
Karnataka
D
Tamil Nadu
Question 93Single Answer
Indian shooters Palak Gulia and Mukesh Nelavalli broke the world record and won gold in which event at the ISSF World Cup in Granada?
A
10m Air Rifle Mixed Team
B
50m Rifle 3 Positions
C
10m Air Pistol Mixed Team
D
Skeet Mixed Team
Question 94Single Answer
Who defeated China’s Li Shifeng in the first round of the Badminton Asian Championship in April 2026?
A
Lakshya Sen
B
Ayush Shetty
C
PV Sindhu
D
Kidambi Srikanth
Question 95Single Answer
Assam and Meghalaya have refused to purchase excess power from which hydro-electric project?
A
Subansiri Lower Hydro-Electric Project
B
Kameng HEP
C
Dibang Multipurpose Project
D
Teesta HEP
Question 96Single Answer
A high-level Commonwealth Sport delegation visited Gujarat in April 2026 to assess preparations for which event?
A
2028 Commonwealth Games
B
2027 Para Games
C
2026 Youth Games
D
2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad
Question 97Single Answer
Canara HSBC Life Insurance launched which new ULIP with zero premium allocation charge?
A
Promise4Wealth
B
Wealth Builder
C
Smart Invest
D
Future Secure
Question 98Single Answer
Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India as of April 2026?
A
Shaktikanta Das
B
Raghuram Rajan
C
Urjit Patel
D
Sanjay Malhotra
Question 99Single Answer
In April 2026, the World Bank revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY 2025-26 to which level?
A
6.3%
B
6.6%
C
7.1%
D
7.6%
Question 100Single Answer
What was India’s GST collection figure for March 2026?