Current Affairs Quiz — 23 April 2026
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India and the United States issued a Joint Statement agreeing on a framework for an Interim Agreement on trade on:
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Correct answer: B — 7 February 2026
The Commerce Ministry said the Joint Statement on the framework for an Interim Agreement was issued on 7 February 2026.
The in-person India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement round of 20–23 April 2026 was held in:
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Correct answer: D — Washington D.C.
The Indian delegation visited Washington D.C. for the in-person round from 20 to 23 April 2026.
Consider the following statements about the India–US trade talks of April 2026: 1. The round aimed to finalise the details of an Interim Agreement. 2. Digital trade and economic security alignment were among the areas discussed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the round sought to finalise the Interim Agreement, and the areas discussed included digital trade and economic security alignment.
Under which law has the FDI limit in the Indian insurance sector been raised to 100%?
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Correct answer: B — Sabka Bima, Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Act, 2025
The PIB backgrounder says the FDI limit in insurance was raised to 100% under the Sabka Bima, Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Act, 2025.
According to the Swiss Re report cited by PIB in April 2026, India's rank among global insurance markets by premium volume is:
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Correct answer: C — 10th
India ranks as the 10th largest insurance market globally by premium volume, per the Swiss Re report.
Consider the following statements from the PIB backgrounder on insurance (April 2026): 1. IRDAI has committed to the vision of 'Insurance for All by 2047'. 2. The share of insurance and pension funds in household financial assets fell between FY19 and FY25. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
IRDAI's vision is 'Insurance for All by 2047'; the share rose from 28.6% in FY19 to 29.6% in FY25, so only statement 1 is correct.
How many Assembly constituencies of West Bengal voted in Phase I on 23 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 152
Phase I covered 152 Assembly constituencies with 1,478 candidates and 44,376 polling stations.
Bye-elections held on 23 April 2026 alongside the Tamil Nadu and West Bengal polls included Baramati and Rahuri in:
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Correct answer: C — Maharashtra
Bye-elections were held in Umreth (Gujarat) and in Baramati and Rahuri (Maharashtra).
Consider the following statements about the polls held on 23 April 2026: 1. Live webcasting was ensured in all polling stations in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. 2. West Bengal Phase I had more polling stations than Tamil Nadu. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
ECI said webcasting covered 100% of polling stations in both states; WB Phase I had 44,376 polling stations against 75,064 in Tamil Nadu, so only statement 1 is correct.
According to ECI's statistical report, the final state polling percentage in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election (including postal ballots) was:
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Correct answer: C — 86.03%
ECI's Statistical Report (Highlights) records a state polling percentage of 86.03%; 78.29% was the previous highest, in 2011.
How many Assembly constituencies of Tamil Nadu went to the polls on 23 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 234
All 234 Assembly constituencies of Tamil Nadu voted in a single phase on 23 April 2026.
Consider the following statements about the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election: 1. Of the 234 constituencies, 44 are reserved for Scheduled Castes and 2 for Scheduled Tribes. 2. Before 2026, the highest poll participation in Tamil Nadu was recorded in the 2016 Assembly election. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
ECI's Highlights list 188 general, 44 SC and 2 ST seats; ECI said the previous highest participation was 78.29% in 2011, not 2016. Only statement 1 is correct.
According to the review of BSNL's FY 2025-26 results, its average revenue per user (ARPU) rose to:
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Correct answer: D — ₹101
BSNL's ARPU improved to ₹101 in FY 2025-26 from ₹71 the previous year, a 42% rise.
Which BSNL circle was named the overall best performing circle for FY 2025-26?
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Correct answer: B — Odisha
The Odisha circle was honoured as the overall best performing circle, with about 21% growth in revenue from services.
The 12-km greenfield Dehradun bypass being built by NHAI connects to which corridor?
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Correct answer: C — Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor
The bypass connects to the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor near Asharori Check Post.
To reduce impact on forest land, the right of way of the Dehradun bypass has been optimised to:
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Correct answer: A — 30 metres
The right of way has been optimised to 30 metres, lower than the conventional 60 metres, to preserve forest trees.
Bihar's first-ever structured pulse procurement, reported in April 2026, involves procurement of which pulse by NCCF?
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Correct answer: D — Masoor (lentil)
NCCF initiated organised procurement of masoor (lentil) in Bihar for the first time, with a target of 32,000 MT.
Bihar's first structured pulse procurement in April 2026 was launched under which mission?
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Correct answer: A — Atmanirbhar Pulses Mission
The ministry described it as Bihar's first-ever structured pulse procurement initiative under the Atmanirbhar Pulses Mission.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Defence Investor Summit on 23 April 2026, the final day of his maiden visit to Germany, in:
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Correct answer: B — Munich
Rajnath Singh addressed Indian and German defence industry leaders at the Defence Investor Summit in Munich.
Consider the following statements about Rajnath Singh's address in Munich (April 2026): 1. Sonobuoys and AI-enabled unmanned aerial systems were among the areas proposed for co-development. 2. Singh referred to the potential under the 'ReArm Europe' initiative. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Singh cited ReArm Europe and Aatmanirbhar Bharat and listed areas including AI-enabled UAS and sonobuoys.
The 13th session of the India–Czech Republic Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation, held in April 2026, was co-chaired from the Indian side by:
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Correct answer: A — Jitin Prasada
MoS for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada co-chaired the 13th JCEC in Prague on 23 April 2026.
The 13th India–Czech Republic JCEC session was held on 23 April 2026 in:
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Correct answer: D — Prague
The session was held in Prague, where its protocol was signed.
Bharat Taxi, which expanded to Mumbai in April 2026, comes under which Union Ministry's initiatives?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Cooperation
The Ministry of Cooperation released the update on Bharat Taxi's Mumbai expansion, in line with Cooperation Minister Amit Shah's vision.
According to the Ministry of Cooperation (April 2026), roughly how many drivers have engaged with the Bharat Taxi platform?
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Correct answer: B — Over 5.17 lakh
The ministry said over 5.17 lakh drivers have engaged with the platform, with more than 50 lakh customers and about 10 lakh rides a month.
Which of the following countries' envoy presented credentials to President Droupadi Murmu on 23 April 2026 as a High Commissioner rather than an Ambassador?
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Correct answer: D — Namibia
Namibia's envoy, Wing Commander (Retd.) Alex Lunyazo Tukuhupwele, presented credentials as High Commissioner; the others were Ambassadors.