Geopolitics & World News – (Questions 1–12)
1. On 11 April 2026, where did high-level US-Iran peace talks on resolving the West Asia conflict begin?
A) Doha, Qatar
B) Islamabad, Pakistan
C) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
D) Muscat, Oman
Correct Answer: B) Islamabad, Pakistan
Explanation: US Vice-President J.D. Vance led the American delegation for talks with Iranian officials in Islamabad. The negotiations focused on nuclear issues, sanctions relief, and the Strait of Hormuz amid a fragile ceasefire.
2. Who led the US delegation at the US-Iran talks held on 11 April 2026?
A) President Donald Trump
B) Secretary of State
C) Vice-President J.D. Vance
D) National Security Advisor
Correct Answer: C) Vice-President J.D. Vance
Explanation: Vance, along with special envoys, conducted the highest-level US-Iran talks in decades. No final agreement was reached after marathon sessions.
3. What significant maritime milestone did an India-flagged vessel achieve on 11 April 2026 amid West Asia tensions?
A) First Indian ship to dock in Gaza
B) India-flagged LPG tanker Jag Vikram crossed the Strait of Hormuz post-Iran war ceasefire
C) INS Vikramaditya entered the Persian Gulf
D) First Indian submarine transited Suez Canal
Correct Answer: B) India-flagged LPG tanker Jag Vikram crossed the Strait of Hormuz post-Iran war ceasefire
Explanation: The tanker’s crossing highlights India’s energy security interests and safe passage in the strategically vital waterway.
4. Which joint military exercise’s 4th edition saw an Indian Army contingent depart for Egypt around 11 April 2026?
A) Exercise Mitra Shakti
B) Exercise Garuda Shakti
C) Exercise Yudh Abhyas
D) Exercise Cyclone 2026
Correct Answer: D) Exercise Cyclone 2026
Explanation: It is a bilateral India-Egypt exercise aimed at enhancing counter-terrorism and desert warfare cooperation.
5. On 11 April 2026, US President Trump issued a warning to which country regarding potential arms supplies to Iran?
A) Russia
B) China
C) North Korea
D) Turkey
Correct Answer: B) China
Explanation: Trump stated China would face “big problems” if it shipped weapons to Iran during ongoing ceasefire and talks.
6. What major space mission’s crew received a hero’s welcome in Houston after splashdown, with coverage on 11 April 2026?
A) Chandrayaan-4
B) Shenzhou-18
C) Artemis II
D) Crew-9
Correct Answer: C) Artemis II
Explanation: NASA’s Artemis II crew (including international astronauts) completed the first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo, advancing Artemis program goals.
7. PM Narendra Modi, while addressing a rally in Jangipur (Murshidabad district) on 11 April 2026, promised implementation of which key reform in West Bengal?
A) Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
B) National Education Policy
C) One Nation One Election
D) Farm Laws 2.0
Correct Answer: A) Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
Explanation: Modi stated the BJP would end “politics of appeasement” and prevent Bengalis from becoming a minority in the state.
8. Which port emerged as India’s largest automobile export hub after shipping a record 6,008 cars in a single vessel on/around 10-11 April 2026?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru Port
B) Mundra Port (Adani)
C) Paradip Port
D) Kandla Port
Correct Answer: B) Mundra Port (Adani)
Explanation: This milestone underscores Gujarat’s growing role in India’s logistics and export economy.
9. What operation did the Indian Army launch in North Sikkim around 9-11 April 2026 to rescue stranded tourists due to landslides and snowfall?
A) Operation Maitri
B) Operation Surya Kiran
C) Operation Rahat
D) Operation Him Setu
Correct Answer: D) Operation Him Setu
Explanation: It demonstrates the Army’s role in disaster relief and border-area connectivity.
10. On 11 April 2026, India’s External Affairs Minister or senior officials were linked to which international conference?
A) G20 Summit
B) SCO Defence Ministers’ Meet
C) 9th Indian Ocean Conference in Mauritius
D) BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meet
Correct Answer: C) 9th Indian Ocean Conference in Mauritius
Explanation: It aligns with India’s Act East and Indo-Pacific strategy.
11. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri was scheduled to visit which two European capitals from 12-14 April 2026 (announced around 11 April)?
A) London and Rome
B) Paris and Berlin
C) Madrid and Lisbon
D) Brussels and Geneva
Correct Answer: B) Paris and Berlin
Explanation: This reflects ongoing India-EU strategic engagement.
12. What landmark MoU was signed on/around 11 April 2026 between FIU-India and Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre?
A) To strengthen fight against cyber fraud and financial crimes
B) For maritime security
C) For space cooperation
D) For climate finance tracking
Correct Answer: A) To strengthen fight against cyber fraud and financial crimes
Explanation: It enhances inter-agency coordination on digital threats, a key internal security issue.
Indian Polity & Governance – (Questions 13–20)
13. On 11 April 2026, what unique technological deployment occurred at a polling booth during Puducherry Assembly elections?
A) Blockchain voting app
B) ‘Nila’ humanoid robot
C) AI ballot scanner
D) Facial recognition booth
Correct Answer: B) ‘Nila’ humanoid robot
Explanation: It highlights Puducherry’s push for tech-enabled transparent elections as a Union Territory with legislature.
14. The Union Cabinet on/around 11 April 2026 approved two hydroelectric projects worth ?40,175 crore in which state?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Uttarakhand
C) Arunachal Pradesh
D) Sikkim
Correct Answer: C) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: The projects boost Northeast renewable energy capacity and energy security.
15. President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to which Act on 10 April 2026 (relevant on 11 April coverage) for unified administration of Central Armed Police Forces?
A) CAPF (General Administration) Act, 2026
B) Police Act Amendment
C) BSF Expansion Bill
D) CISF Modernisation Act
Correct Answer: A) CAPF (General Administration) Act, 2026
Explanation: It provides a common regulatory framework for seven CAPFs.
16. RBI released proposals on 11 April 2026 regarding which platform to ease MSME financing?
A) UPI
B) RTGS
C) NEFT
D) Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS)
Correct Answer: D) Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS)
Explanation: The move aims to improve liquidity for micro, small and medium enterprises.
17. PM Narendra Modi paid tributes on 11 April 2026 to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on the commencement of his:
A) 150th birth anniversary
B) 200th birth anniversary celebrations
C) Centenary of Satyashodhak Samaj
D) 175th death anniversary
Correct Answer: B) 200th birth anniversary celebrations
Explanation: Phule was a pioneer of social reform, education for women and Dalits, and anti-caste movement.
18. The Centre extended the tenure of which tribunal till January 2027 (notified around 11 April 2026)?
A) Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal
B) Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal
C) Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal
D) Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal
Correct Answer: D) Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal
Explanation: It addresses inter-state river water sharing between Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
19. RBI’s first bi-monthly Monetary Policy for FY 2026-27 was discussed in current affairs coverage on 11 April 2026. When is the next MPC meeting scheduled?
A) May 2026
B) June 03–05, 2026
C) July 2026
D) August 2026
Correct Answer: B) June 03–05, 2026
Explanation: Standard MPC cycle for repo rate and economic assessment.
20. Which initiative for women farmers (Soil Sakhi) was highlighted in current affairs on 11 April 2026?
A) Agricultural soil health advisory programme
B) Women’s self-help group scheme
C) Female extension officers training
D) All of the above (core focus on soil advisory)
Correct Answer: A) Agricultural soil health advisory programme
Explanation: It empowers women in sustainable farming practices.
Sports – (Questions 21–25)
21. In the IPL 2026 match on 11 April 2026, who scored an unbeaten 115 off 56 balls to help Chennai Super Kings secure their first win of the season against Delhi Capitals?
A) Ruturaj Gaikwad
B) Sanju Samson
C) Shivam Dube
D) Ravindra Jadeja
Correct Answer: B) Sanju Samson
Explanation: Samson’s maiden century for CSK powered a 23-run victory.
22. Which team chased down 220 against Sunrisers Hyderabad to win an IPL 2026 match on 11 April 2026?
A) Chennai Super Kings
B) Rajasthan Royals
C) Kolkata Knight Riders
D) Punjab Kings
Correct Answer: D) Punjab Kings
Explanation: Shreyas Iyer’s quickfire 69* sealed a six-wicket win.
23. Who became the first Indian to defeat world No. 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the Badminton Asia Championships on 11 April 2026?
A) Lakshya Sen
B) Ayush Shetty
C) Prannoy H.S.
D) Kidambi Srikanth
Correct Answer: B) Ayush Shetty
Explanation: Shetty advanced to the final, a major upset in men’s singles.
24. At the Archery World Cup Stage-1 (ongoing on 11 April 2026), which Indian archer was noted as the only bright spot in individual events?
A) Jyothi Surekha
B) Deepika Kumari
C) Atanu Das
D) Pravin Jadhav
Correct Answer: A) Jyothi Surekha
Explanation: She delivered India’s standout performance amid team challenges.
25. The Touch Rugby National Championship 2026 kicked off on 10-11 April 2026 in which city, marking a historic moment for the sport in India?
A) Bengaluru
B) Srinagar
C) Mumbai
D) Guwahati
Correct Answer: B) Srinagar
Explanation: Hosted by Touch Rugby India at Polo Ground, promoting the sport in Jammu & Kashmir.
Arts, Education, Literature & Other Current Affairs – (Questions 26–30)
26. On 11 April 2026, which social reformer’s 200th birth anniversary tributes highlighted his pioneering work in women’s education and anti-caste movement?
A) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B) Mahatma Jyotirao Phule
C) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
D) Swami Vivekananda
Correct Answer: B) Mahatma Jyotirao Phule
Explanation: Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj and opened India’s first school for girls from lower castes.
27. Current affairs coverage on 11 April 2026 remembered Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay primarily for composing which iconic song?
A) Sare Jahan Se Achha
B) Hum Honge Kamyab
C) Jana Gana Mana
D) Vande Mataram
Correct Answer: D) Vande Mataram
Explanation: The song from his novel Anandamath became a rallying cry during the freedom struggle.
28. In Manipur on 11 April 2026, the 176th death anniversary of which historical figure (former Maharaja) was observed with state honours at Kangla Fort?
A) Maharaja Chandrakirti Singh
B) Maharaja Nara Singh
C) Maharaja Bhagyachandra
D) Maharaja Gambhir Singh
Correct Answer: B) Maharaja Nara Singh
Explanation: The event underscored Manipur’s cultural heritage and royal legacy.
29. A Toxic Link study highlighted severe lead contamination and health risks in soil of which region (covered on 11 April 2026)?
A) Delhi-NCR
B) Mumbai Metropolitan Region
C) Bengaluru Urban
D) Kolkata Metropolitan Area
Correct Answer: A) Delhi-NCR
Explanation: The findings raise concerns over environmental health and child development.
30. The National Stock Exchange of India partnered with S&P Global Energy on 11 April 2026 to launch derivatives based on which benchmarks?
A) Brent Crude
B) RBI Forex
C) MCX Gold
D) Platts Benchmarks
Correct Answer: D) Platts Benchmarks
Explanation: This enhances energy market transparency and risk management tools.
