Geopolitics & World News-India (Questions 1-10)
Q1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with US President Donald Trump on 15 April 2026 primarily discussing:
A) Climate change only
B) Iran war developments and expanding India-US trade
C) WTO reforms
D) SAARC revival
Correct Answer: B) Iran war developments and expanding India-US trade
Explanation: The call focused on the ongoing Middle East crisis and bilateral economic cooperation.
Q2. The US naval blockade of Iranian ports (entering its third day on 15 April 2026) involves enforcement by:
A) Over 10,000 US troops, warships and aircraft
B) Only economic sanctions
C) UN peacekeeping forces
D) NATO allies exclusively
Correct Answer: A) Over 10,000 US troops, warships and aircraft
Explanation: US Central Command confirmed the scale of the operation following collapsed ceasefire talks.
Q3. Despite the US blockade, what continued to happen in the Strait of Hormuz on 15 April 2026?
A) Complete closure of shipping
B) US-sanctioned tankers passed through
C) All oil exports halted
D) Chinese navy intervention
Correct Answer: B) US-sanctioned tankers passed through
Explanation: Reports confirmed tanker movement despite the blockade, impacting global energy markets.
Q4. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with counterparts from which two countries amid the Middle East crisis (15 April 2026)?
A) Kuwait and Singapore
B) USA and Russia
C) Iran and Israel
D) China and Pakistan
Correct Answer: A) Kuwait and Singapore
Explanation: Diplomatic outreach to key partners in the Gulf and Southeast Asia.
Q5. The IMF, in its assessment released around 15 April 2026, stated that India’s growth outlook remains:
A) Severely downgraded due to oil prices
B) Dependent only on domestic consumption
C) Negative for FY27
D) Steady amid Middle East conflict
Correct Answer: D) Steady amid Middle East conflict
Explanation: IMF Chief Economist noted resilience despite global geopolitical tensions; slight upward revision in India’s forecast (around 6.5%).
Q6. China condemned the US blockade of Iranian ports as:
A) “Necessary for peace”
B) “Dangerous and irresponsible”
C) “A routine naval exercise”
D) “Supported by UNSC”
Correct Answer: B) “Dangerous and irresponsible”
Explanation: Beijing warned of broader regional instability.
Q7. Italy announced the suspension of its defence cooperation agreement with Israel on/around 15 April 2026 due to:
A) Trade disputes
B) EU pressure only
C) Escalating Middle East (Iran war) tensions
D) Domestic elections
Correct Answer: C) Escalating Middle East (Iran war) tensions
Explanation: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni cited the ongoing conflict.
Q8. Chinese President Xi Jinping described the world order amid the Iran war as:
A) “Crumbling into disarray”
B) “Stronger than ever”
C) “Unaffected by regional issues”
D) “Led by G7”
Correct Answer: A) “Crumbling into disarray”
Explanation: Xi also pushed a 4-point peace plan for the Middle East.
Q9. Saudi Arabia was reportedly pressing the US to:
A) Escalate the Iran blockade
B) Drop the Iran port blockade plan
C) Impose more sanctions on India
D) Withdraw from Hormuz
Correct Answer: B) Drop the Iran port blockade plan
Explanation: To stabilise energy markets and regional security.
Q10. The ongoing US-Iran tensions and Hormuz developments directly impacted Indian markets on 15 April 2026 by:
A) Causing a sharp rise in stock indices
B) Boosting defence stocks only
C) No impact reported
D) Leading to nearly 2% fall in stock markets due to oil price volatility
Correct Answer: D) Leading to nearly 2% fall in stock markets due to oil price volatility
Explanation: Collapse of peace talks triggered the decline.
Indian Polity (Questions 11-20)
Q11. Who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar on 15 April 2026, becoming the first from the BJP to hold the post?
A) Nitish Kumar
B) Samrat Choudhary
C) Tejashwi Yadav
D) Sanjay Jha
Correct Answer: B) Samrat Choudhary
Explanation: BJP leader and former Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary was elected leader of the NDA legislature party and sworn in as Bihar CM following Nitish Kumar’s resignation. This marks a significant political shift in Bihar.
Q12. The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, primarily proposes:
A) Fresh delimitation exercise and inter-State redistribution of Lok Sabha seats based on population
B) Extension of women’s reservation without delimitation
C) Increase in Rajya Sabha seats
D) Abolition of Article 370 provisions
Correct Answer: A) Fresh delimitation exercise and inter-State redistribution of Lok Sabha seats based on population
Explanation: The Bill (along with the Delimitation Bill, 2026) seeks to remove the 1976 freeze on seat readjustment, enable delimitation using latest Census data, and potentially expand Lok Sabha strength (proposals mention up to 850 seats). It will be introduced in the special Parliament session starting 16 April 2026.
Q13. Union Home Minister Amit Shah described which legislative move as a “historic” and “need of the hour” development on 15 April 2026?
A) Delimitation Bill alone
B) Women’s Reservation Bill (33% quota)
C) New farm laws
D) Citizenship Amendment Rules
Correct Answer: B) Women’s Reservation Bill (33% quota)
Explanation: The government rushed the Women’s Reservation Bill to ensure 33% quota for women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies before the next polls, though Opposition raised concerns over its linkage with delimitation.
Q14. The INDIA bloc parties, after a meeting on 15 April 2026, decided to:
A) Fully support both Women’s Reservation and Delimitation Bills
B) Demand immediate caste census
C) Boycott the special Parliament session
D) Oppose the delimitation provisions while supporting women’s quota
Correct Answer: D) Oppose the delimitation provisions while supporting women’s quota
Explanation: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stated the bloc is not against women’s reservation but will vote against delimitation-related clauses in the Constitution Amendment Bill.
Q15. Violent protests by factory workers in Noida (15 April 2026) led to:
A) Immediate imposition of President’s Rule in UP
B) Stones being thrown at police; minimum wages hiked in response
C) Nationwide strike call by trade unions
D) Closure of all SEZs
Correct Answer: B) Stones being thrown at police; minimum wages hiked in response
Explanation: Workers protested over wages and conditions; Uttar Pradesh government hiked minimum wages following the unrest.
Q16. The Delimitation Commission proposed under the 2026 Bill will be chaired by:
A) The President
B) The Prime Minister
C) The Chief Election Commissioner only
D) A sitting or former Supreme Court judge
Correct Answer: D) A sitting or former Supreme Court judge
Explanation: The Delimitation Bill, 2026, outlines the commission’s composition: a retired SC judge (chair), CEC/nominee, and State Election Commissioner.
Q17. On 15 April 2026, a judge in court remarked to Arvind Kejriwal:
A) “You should join BJP”
B) “You argued well, can become a lawyer”
C) “File a PIL on delimitation”
D) “Resign immediately”
Correct Answer: B) “You argued well, can become a lawyer”
Explanation: The observation came during court proceedings involving the AAP leader.
Q18. The special session of Parliament commencing on 16 April 2026 is scheduled to introduce:
A) Only the Women’s Reservation Bill
B) Budget 2026-27
C) Three-bill package including Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill and Delimitation Bill
D) No-confidence motion
Correct Answer: C) Three-bill package including Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill and Delimitation Bill
Explanation: The package aims to reshape parliamentary representation.
Q19. Proposals in the new delimitation-related bills explicitly seek to:
A) Freeze seats till 2031
B) Change the inter-State distribution of Lok Sabha seats
C) Reduce total Lok Sabha strength
D) Reserve all seats for women
Correct Answer: B) Change the inter-State distribution of Lok Sabha seats
Explanation: States with stabilised populations may see reduced share; population-based readjustment is the core objective.
Q20. Which state assembly size adjustment is directly linked to the 2026 delimitation proposals?
A) State Legislative Assemblies (total seats to be redrawn)
B) Only Union Territories
C) Only Lok Sabha
D) No change in assemblies
Correct Answer: A) State Legislative Assemblies (total seats to be redrawn)
Explanation: The Bill proposes changes in the total number of seats in State Assemblies based on population and new boundaries.
Sports, Arts, Education & Other Current Affairs (Questions 20-30)
Q21. Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away recently (news prominent on 15 April 2026), was aged:
A) 82
B) 92
C) 75
D) 88
Correct Answer: B) 92
Explanation: The iconic playback singer died on 12 April 2026 in Mumbai due to multi-organ failure; her contributions spanned seven decades of Indian cinema.
Q22. In cricket, young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made headlines on 15 April 2026 for:
A) Becoming the youngest Indian to debut in international cricket (reports)
B) Retiring from IPL
C) Scoring in a football match
D) Coaching Rajasthan Royals
Correct Answer: A) Becoming the youngest Indian to debut in international cricket (reports)
Explanation: The teenager’s rise in IPL 2026 drew attention; selectors fast-tracked discussions.
Q23. An IPL 2026 related development on 15 April 2026 involved:
A) Complete cancellation of the league
B) All matches postponed due to weather
C) Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer ruled out; replacement named
D) BCCI banned foreign players
Correct Answer: C) Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer ruled out; replacement named
Explanation: Ongoing league adjustments and team strategy shifts.
Q24. Noah Okafor starred for Leeds United in a historic Premier League win on 15 April 2026 against:
A) Arsenal
B) Manchester United (ending 45-year wait for league victory at Old Trafford)
C) Liverpool
D) Manchester City
Correct Answer: B) Manchester United (ending 45-year wait for league victory at Old Trafford)
Explanation: A notable European football milestone.
Q25. The Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2026 was conferred on (news context 15 April):
A) Asha Bhosle (posthumously)
B) Narendra Modi
C) Amitabh Bachchan
D) Kailash Satyarthi
Correct Answer: D) Kailash Satyarthi
Explanation: The award recognises contributions in social fields; earlier recipients include prominent personalities.
Q26. Education news on 15 April 2026 included:
A) IIM Mumbai-IIT Bombay offering a new joint UG course
B) Permanent closure of all CBSE schools
C) Ban on online exams
D) Reduction in NEET seats
Correct Answer: A) IIM Mumbai-IIT Bombay offering a new joint UG course
Explanation: Initiative to bridge management and technology education.
Q27. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated which infrastructure project on/around 15 April 2026, reducing Delhi-Dehradun travel time to 2.5 hours?
A) Mumbai-Pune Hyperloop
B) Delhi-Dehradun Expressway
C) Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor
D) Chenab Bridge
Correct Answer: B) Delhi-Dehradun Expressway
Explanation: Major boost to connectivity in North India.
Q28. MP Board and CBSE updates on 15 April 2026 pertained to:
A) Cancellation of all Class 10 exams
B) Mandatory sports quota in admissions
C) New syllabus for UPSC
D) Improvement exam schedule (MP Board) and reactions to CBSE Class 10 results
Correct Answer: D) Improvement exam schedule (MP Board) and reactions to CBSE Class 10 results
Explanation: Key developments for students and parents.
Q29. India is set to highlight the human cost of Pakistan-based terrorism through an exhibition in which city (announced around 15 April 2026, ahead of Pahalgam anniversary)?
A) New Delhi
B) Washington
C) Beijing
D) Islamabad
Correct Answer: B) Washington
Explanation: Global outreach on terrorism awareness.
