Current Affairs 16 April, 2026 Quiz
Indian Polity (15 Questions)
1. Which Constitutional Amendment Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on April 16, 2026, during the special session of Parliament?
A) Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill
B) Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill
C) Constitution (132nd Amendment) Bill
D) Constitution (133rd Amendment) Bill
Answer: B.
Explanation: The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, was introduced to facilitate the increase in Lok Sabha seats and enable implementation of the women’s reservation law.
2. What is the proposed increase in the strength of the Lok Sabha as per the bills introduced on April 16, 2026?
A) From 543 to 700
B) From 543 to 816
C) From 543 to 850
D) From 543 to 900
Answer: C.
Explanation: The bills seek to raise the number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850 to accommodate the 33% women’s quota through delimitation.
3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on April 16, 2026, that no State will be discriminated against in the delimitation exercise linked to which law?
A) Women’s Reservation Law
B) Delimitation Commission Act
C) Census Act
D) Representation of the People Act
Answer: A.
Explanation: PM Modi asserted that no State — big or small, north or south, east or west — will be discriminated against in delimitation for implementing the women quota law.
4. What assurance did PM Narendra Modi give regarding the proportion of Lok Sabha seats for any State during the April 16, 2026, delimitation debate?
A) Seats will increase for all States
B) The proportion of seats in any State will not come down
C) Southern States will get extra seats
D) Seats will be frozen till 2031
Answer: B.
Explanation: PM Modi clarified that the proportion of Lok Sabha seats in any State will not decrease as a result of the delimitation exercise.
5. On April 16, 2026, PM Narendra Modi warned that those who oppose the delimitation reform “will not be forgiven by” whom?
A) The youth of the country
B) The farmers of the country
C) The women of the country
D) The soldiers of the country
Answer: C.
Explanation: PM Modi stated that opponents of the reform will not be forgiven by the women of the country.
6. Which Union Minister echoed PM Modi’s stand on April 16, 2026, that no State will be discriminated against in the delimitation exercise?
A) Kiren Rijiju
B) Amit Shah
C) Rajnath Singh
D) Nitin Gadkari
Answer: B.
Explanation: Union Home Minister Amit Shah affirmed that no State will be discriminated against in the delimitation process.
7. The first phase of Population Census 2027 — House Listing and Housing Operations (HLO) — began on April 16, 2026, in how many States/Union Territories?
A) 5
B) 8
C) 12
D) 15
Answer: B.
Explanation: Door-to-door visits by enumerators seeking responses to 33 questions started in eight States/UTs.
8. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin protested the delimitation-related bills on April 16, 2026, by
A) Resigning from the Assembly
B) Filing a PIL in the Supreme Court
C) Wearing black dress and raising black flags
D) Boycotting Parliament session
Answer: C.
Explanation: Southern States, including Tamil Nadu, strongly opposed the bills; CM Stalin wore black and black flags were hoisted.
9. Opposition parties claimed the delimitation Bill introduced on April 16, 2026, was primarily aimed at
A) Gerrymandering to favour the ruling party
B) Empowering women
C) Reducing the size of Parliament
D) Freezing seats till 2036
Answer: B.
Explanation: Leaders like Rahul Gandhi called it an attempt at “gerrymandering” through the backdoor.
10. The women’s reservation (33%) in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, as per the 2023 law, is being operationalised through delimitation based on which census?
A) 1971 Census
B) 2001 Census
C) 2011 Census
D) 2021 Census
Answer: C.
Explanation: The Delimitation Bill proposes readjustment based on the 2011 Census.
11. What is the current approximate percentage of women in the Lok Sabha (as referenced in April 16, 2026, debates)?
A) 8%
B) 14%
C) 22%
D) 33%
Answer: B.
Explanation: Women currently constitute about 14% of Lok Sabha members.
12. The special three-day sitting of Parliament beginning April 16, 2026, was convened primarily to
A) Pass the Union Budget
B) Approve new GST rates
C) Discuss farm laws
D) Operationalise the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam through three amendment bills
Answer: D.
Explanation: Focus was on Constitutional (131st Amendment) Bill, Delimitation Bill, and related bills for 33% women’s reservation.
13. During the April 16, 2026, Lok Sabha debate on the bills, the Opposition pressed for
A) A division of votes for introduction of the Constitutional (131st Amendment) Bill
B) Immediate passage without debate
C) Referral to a Joint Parliamentary Committee
D) Adjournment of the House
Answer: B.
Explanation: A fiery 40-minute debate saw the Opposition demand a division of votes.
14. The delimitation exercise is constitutionally mandated after every census, but has been delayed since
A) 1951
B) 1991
C) 1971
D) 2011
Answer: C.
Explanation: Delimitation has been postponed since the 1971 census.
15. Which of the following is NOT correct regarding the April 16, 2026, bills?
A) They delink women’s reservation from delimitation
B) They aim to increase Lok Sabha seats
C) They require two-thirds majority in both Houses
D) They are linked to the 2023 women’s reservation law
Answer: A.
Explanation: The bills explicitly link the 33% women’s quota to the delimitation exercise.
Geopolitics & World News Involving India (10 Questions)
16. On April 16, 2026, PM Narendra Modi called for the peaceful resolution of conflicts in
A) West Asia and Ukraine
B) South China Sea and Taiwan
C) Africa and Latin America
D) Eastern Europe only
Answer: A.
Explanation: PM Modi specifically called for peaceful resolution of conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine.
17. Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir reached Tehran on April 15, 2026, for peace talks related to the conflict between
A) Israel and Palestine
B) U.S. and Iran
C) India and Pakistan
D) Russia and Ukraine
Answer: B.
Explanation: The visit was part of efforts to resolve the U.S.-Iran conflict.
18. Who accompanied Pakistan’s Army Chief on the April 15-16, 2026, visit to Iran?
A) Foreign Minister
B) Defence Minister
C) Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi
D) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Answer: C.
Explanation: The delegation included Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
19. U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on April 16, 2026, that U.S. forces are ready to restart combat if Iran does not agree to
A) A nuclear deal
B) A peace deal
C) Withdrawal from Lebanon
D) Oil export ban
Answer: B.
Explanation: Hegseth said U.S. forces are prepared if Iran does not agree to a peace deal.
20. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun thanked the U.S. on April 16, 2026, for efforts toward a ceasefire in the ongoing war between
A) Israel and Hezbollah
B) Iran and Israel
C) Syria and Turkey
D) Yemen and Saudi Arabia
Answer: A.
Explanation: The thanks were for ceasefire efforts in the weeks-long Israel-Hezbollah war in Lebanon.
21. Amid West Asia tensions on April 16, 2026, India is accelerating its energy security strategy by
A) Increasing dependence on West Asian oil
B) Banning oil imports from Russia
C) Expanding Strategic Petroleum Reserves and diversifying import sources
D) Closing down refineries
Answer: C.
Explanation: India is using the crisis to expand SPRs and reduce dependence on any single supplier region.
22. Which country’s Army chief’s visit to Iran was welcomed by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on April 15-16, 2026?
A) Turkey
B) Pakistan
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Egypt
Answer: B.
Explanation: Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir’s delegation was welcomed by Abbas Araqchi.
23. U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iran of “a blockade and bombs dropping on infrastructure, power and energy” if it chooses
A) Peace
B) Nuclear weapons only
C) Alliance with Russia
D) Poorly
Answer: D.
Explanation: Hegseth offered Iran a “golden bridge” or the alternative of blockade and bombings.
24. The ongoing Israel-Hezbollah war in Lebanon (as of April 16, 2026) has lasted for
A) Days
B) Weeks
C) Months
D) Years
Answer: B.
Explanation: The conflict was described as weeks-long.
25. India’s response to West Asia shock on April 16, 2026, includes reducing dependence on any single supplier region, particularly related to the Strait of
A) Malacca
B) Bab-el-Mandeb
C) Gibraltar
D) Hormuz
Answer: D.
Explanation: Risks around the Strait of Hormuz prompted diversification.
Education, Literature & Other Current Affairs (3 Questions)
26. While releasing the books on Tamil heritage, the Vice President called for
A) Cultural unity and reading habit among youth
B) Ban on social media
C) Compulsory Tamil learning in North India
D) Closure of foreign universities
Answer: A.
Explanation: He emphasised cultural unity and developing a reading habit among the youth.
27. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off the 10 lakhth commercial vehicle manufactured at which plant on April 16, 2026?
A) Tata Motors Lucknow plant
B) Maruti Suzuki Gurgaon
C) Hyundai Chennai
D) Ashok Leyland Hosur
Answer: A.
Explanation: The milestone was achieved at the Tata Motors Lucknow plant.
28. Which global event was observed/celebrated in Bengaluru among other cities on April 16, 2026?
A) World Environment Day
B) World Quantum Day
C) International Yoga Day
D) World Book Day
Answer: B.
Explanation: World Quantum Day events were held in Bengaluru, promoting quantum science awareness.