Current Affairs Quiz — 26 April 2026
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The MoEFCC–NBA biodiversity governance project launched in April 2026 is a joint initiative of the Government of India with which partners?
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Correct answer: D — GEF and UNDP
It is a joint initiative of the Government of India, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and UNDP, with a USD 4.88 million grant.
Under the MoEFCC–NBA project, which protected areas form the Meghalaya landscape in the Garo Hills?
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Correct answer: A — Nokrek Biosphere Reserve, Balpakram National Park and Siju Wildlife Sanctuary
The Garo Hills landscape covers Nokrek Biosphere Reserve, Balpakram National Park and Siju Wildlife Sanctuary; Mudumalai and Sathyamangalam form the Tamil Nadu landscape.
Consider the following statements about the MoEFCC–NBA project 'Strengthening Institutional Capacities for Securing Biodiversity Conservation Commitments': 1. It runs for the period 2025–2030. 2. In Meghalaya, it works through Village Employment Councils, described as an equivalent of gram panchayats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the MoEFCC release.
Raghu Rai, who died on 26 April 2026, was the first Indian photographer invited to join which photo agency?
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Correct answer: C — Magnum Photos
Rai joined Magnum Photos in 1977 on the nomination of Henri Cartier-Bresson.
Which photographer nominated Raghu Rai to join Magnum Photos?
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Correct answer: A — Henri Cartier-Bresson
Rai was nominated by French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, a founding member of Magnum.
In which year did Raghu Rai join Magnum Photos?
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Correct answer: D — 1977
The Indian Express and the BBC both report that Rai joined Magnum Photos in 1977.
How many space laboratories in universities and colleges will be set up in the first phase, as reviewed on 26 April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Seven
Seven space labs will be established in the first phase.
With which institution is the ₹1,000 crore venture capital fund for space startups being operationalised?
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Correct answer: D — SIDBI
The ₹1,000 crore venture capital fund is being operationalised with SIDBI to support growth-stage startups.
Consider the following statements about India's space sector as briefed by IN-SPACe in April 2026: 1. Private investment in the sector has exceeded USD 600 million over the past five years. 2. The number of space startups has crossed 1,000. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: space startups grew to over 400 by early 2026.
How many municipal corporations went to the polls in Gujarat's local body elections on 26 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 15
Polling was held for 15 municipal corporations, 84 municipalities, 34 district panchayats and 260 taluka panchayats.
In the Gujarat local body elections of April 2026, which party won the Narmada district panchayat?
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Correct answer: D — Aam Aadmi Party
The BJP won 33 of 34 district panchayats; the AAP won the Narmada district panchayat.
Consider the following statements about Gujarat's local body elections of April 2026: 1. Polling was held on 26 April and counting on 28 April. 2. Union Home Minister Amit Shah voted in the Surat Municipal Corporation election. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Amit Shah voted in the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation election.
According to the Prime Minister in the 133rd Mann Ki Baat (April 2026), India's wind energy capacity has crossed:
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Correct answer: D — 56 GW
The PM said India's wind energy capacity has exceeded 56 GW, with nearly 6 GW added in the last year.
The Fast Breeder Reactor whose criticality was hailed in the 133rd Mann Ki Baat is located at:
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Correct answer: D — Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
The PM said the Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, has achieved criticality.
Consider the following statements made in the 133rd Mann Ki Baat: 1. India ranks fourth in the world in wind energy capacity. 2. The music of the Beating Retreat ceremony is now available on WAVES OTT for the first time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements were made by the Prime Minister in the 26 April 2026 episode.
INS Sudarshini's port call at Las Palmas in April 2026 was part of which expedition?
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Correct answer: C — Lokayan 26
The port call was a milestone in INS Sudarshini's Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition.
After Las Palmas, INS Sudarshini's next stop, its final African stopover before the trans-Atlantic passage, is:
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Correct answer: B — Mindelo, Cape Verde
The ship proceeds to Mindelo, Cape Verde, its final African stopover before crossing the Atlantic.
According to the Agriculture Ministry's clarification of April 2026, the 2025–26 wheat crop was sown on an estimated area of:
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Correct answer: A — 33.4 million hectares
The wheat crop was sown on an estimated 33.4 million hectares, with an additional 0.6 million hectares over the previous year.
Consider the following statements about the 2025–26 wheat crop as per the Agriculture Ministry: 1. A major pest outbreak reduced yields in several states. 2. Unusually high temperatures in February exposed the crop to heat stress. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: no incidence of major pests or diseases was reported. Statement 2 is correct.
The 'Srinagar Khel Sankalp' released in April 2026 relates to which sector?
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Correct answer: B — Sports
The Srinagar Khel Sankalp sets out a unified, athlete-centric vision for India's sports ecosystem.
At which event was the Srinagar Khel Sankalp released on 26 April 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Three-day Chintan Shivir of State and UT sports ministers
It was released on the final day of the three-day Chintan Shivir of State and UT sports ministers in Srinagar.
Which Indian Navy ship is deployed as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, which arrived in Singapore on 26 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — INS Sunayna
IOS SAGAR is INS Sunayna, carrying a multinational crew from 16 friendly foreign countries.
Consider the following statements about the IOS SAGAR deployment of 2026: 1. Singapore was its first port call. 2. The ship's crew is drawn from 16 friendly foreign countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: Singapore was the fourth port call, after Malé, Phuket and Jakarta. Statement 2 is correct.
Where was the National Chintan Shivir of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment held from 24 to 26 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Chandigarh
The three-day National Chintan Shivir was held in Chandigarh.
Inclusion of which group in Census-2027 was a focus area of the Social Justice Ministry's Chintan Shivir in April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Denotified Tribes (DNTs)
The Shivir focused on inclusion of Denotified Tribes (DNTs) in Census-2027.