Geopolitics (Questions 1–10)
Q1. On 26 April 2026, Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed 14 people and injured 37 amid accusations of ceasefire violations by both Israel and Hezbollah. What specific action did Israel take regarding southern Lebanon towns?
A) Imposed a naval blockade
B) Issued forced evacuation orders for seven towns north of the Litani River
C) Announced full military withdrawal
D) Signed a new bilateral peace treaty
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Reports confirmed evacuation warnings for towns north of the Litani River, escalating tensions in the 2026 Lebanon war ceasefire context.
Q2. Which country’s Tuareg rebels reached an agreement on 26 April 2026 allowing the Russian African Corps to withdraw from Kidal amid the Mali War?
A) Mali
B) Niger
C) Burkina Faso
D) Sudan
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: This development occurred in the ongoing Mali conflicts involving rebel groups and external forces.
Q3. A drone attack on 26 April 2026 targeted a UNHCR aid truck in which Sudanese region as part of the Darfur campaign?
A) Khartoum
B) North Darfur
C) South Kordofan
D) Blue Nile
Correct Answer: B.
Q4. What major security incident occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on 26 April 2026 involving gunfire?
A) A bomb threat leading to evacuation
B) Protests turned violent outside the venue
C) A man armed with firearms and knives breached a Secret Service checkpoint; a Secret Service officer was hit but protected by a vest
D) An assassination of a high-profile journalist
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: The suspect (identified as a 31-year-old from California) was neutralized before reaching the event where President Trump was present.
Q5. On 26 April 2026, reports highlighted ongoing accusations regarding violations of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire extended earlier. Who ordered vigorous attacks on Hezbollah?
A) US President Trump
B) Lebanese President
C) Iranian Supreme Leader
D) Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
Correct Answer: D.
Q6. The US-Iran negotiations on 26 April 2026 were described as being at a standstill, raising concerns over control of which critical maritime chokepoint?
A) Strait of Malacca
B) Strait of Hormuz
C) Bab el-Mandeb
D) Suez Canal
Correct Answer: B.
Q7. An assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump was reported around 26 April 2026. What was the immediate response by security?
A) Secret Service agents neutralized the attacker within seconds
B) The event was cancelled hours in advance
C) The attacker escaped and remains at large
D) It led to nationwide curfew
Correct Answer: A.
Q8. In the context of the Middle East crisis on 26 April 2026, which group was accused alongside Israel of violating the 2026 Lebanon ceasefire?
A) Hamas
B) Hezbollah
C) Houthis
D) Islamic State
Correct Answer: B.
Q9. On 26 April 2026, the US sanctions waiver for India’s involvement in Iran’s Chabahar port ended. What is the strategic importance of this port for India?
A) Primary oil export hub to Europe
B) Exclusive economic zone for deep-sea mining
C) Naval base for QUAD operations
D) Key connectivity to Central Asia and Afghanistan, bypassing Pakistan
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: The waiver expiry forces India to balance strategic autonomy with potential US sanctions.
Reports on 26 April 2026 mentioned a shooting incident at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
Q10. How many guests were approximately present?
A) 500
B) 2,600
C) 1,000
D) 5,000
Correct Answer: B.
World News & India’s International Relations (Questions 11–17)
Q11. India faced a major test in strategic autonomy on 26 April 2026 as the US sanctions waiver for which Iranian port project ended?
A) Bandar Abbas
B) Bushehr
C) Kish Island
D) Chabahar
Correct Answer: D.
Q12.External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has previously spoken at events like Raisina Dialogue 2026 about the future world order. What did he describe it as becoming?
A) Much more multipolar
B) Unipolar under US dominance
C) Bipolar between US and China
D) Regional blocs only
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: He noted technology and demographics as key drivers, with no single hegemony.
Q13. On 26 April 2026, India’s approach to West Asia (including silence on certain incidents) was critiqued in some quarters for shifting from its traditional ________ voice.
A) Economic
B) Anti-colonial moral
C) Military alliance
D) Trade-focused
Correct Answer: B.
Q14. The 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster fell on 26 April (original date 1986). In what year did the accident occur?
A) 1984
B) 1986
C) 1991
D) 1979
Correct Answer: B.
Q15. India’s relations with the US in 2026 have involved pressures related to Russian oil imports and tariffs. What percentage tariff on India was mentioned in some reports?
A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 100%
Correct Answer: C.
Q16. Global news on 26 April 2026 highlighted tensions in the Middle East involving renewed Israeli actions in Lebanon and stalled US-Iran talks. What was the status of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire?
A) Fully implemented with no violations
B) Accusations of violations by both sides, with Israeli evacuation orders
C) Permanently terminated
D) Extended indefinitely without issues
Correct Answer: B.
Q17. India’s foreign policy in 2026 emphasizes strategic autonomy amid multipolar shifts. Which dialogue (held earlier in 2026) featured discussions on this?
A) Munich Security Conference
B) Shangri-La Dialogue
C) Raisina Dialogue
D) Davos
Correct Answer: C.
Indian Polity (Questions 18–24)
Q18. The Supreme Court of India on or around 26 April 2026 invoked its powers under which Article to issue 13-point directives on highway/road safety following fatal accidents?
A) Article 32
B) Article 142 (complete justice)
C) Article 226
D) Article 21 only
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Article 142 allows the SC to pass orders for “complete justice” in any cause or matter.
Q19. Recent developments around the Anti-Defection Law (Tenth Schedule) were highlighted on 26 April 2026 due to the merger of several AAP Rajya Sabha members with which party?
A) BJP
B) Congress
C) Trinamool Congress
D) BSP
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: This case has reignited debates on the law’s application to mergers and splits.
Q20. A Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, related to increasing parliamentary constituencies and linking it to women’s reservation was defeated in Lok Sabha earlier in April 2026. What majority is required for such constitutional amendments?
A) Simple majority
B) Unanimous consent
C) Absolute majority of total membership
D) Two-thirds majority of members present and voting
Correct Answer: D.
Q21. On 26 April 2026, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) told the Supreme Court there is no restriction on women entering ________.
A) Temples
B) Mosques
C) Gurudwaras
D) Churches
Correct Answer: B.
Q22. The Supreme Court exercised Article 142 powers in a suo motu case concerning road accidents that claimed how many lives in November 2025 incidents?
A) 10
B) 34
C) 50
D) 100
Correct Answer: B.
Q23. Debates around delimitation and women’s reservation in 2026 linked proposed increases in Lok Sabha seats to approximately what new total?
A) 650
B) 543
C) 1,000
D) 850
Correct Answer: D.
Q24. A bill introduced in Parliament around April 2026 seeks social diversity in higher judiciary appointments and proposes raising the retirement age of High Court judges. What is the current retirement age for HC judges?
A) 60
B) 62
C) 65
D) 70
Correct Answer: B.
Sports (Questions 25–28)
Q25. In IPL 2026 Match 37 on 26 April 2026, which team defeated Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets?
A) Gujarat Titans
B) Mumbai Indians
C) Royal Challengers Bengaluru
D) Kolkata Knight Riders
Correct Answer: A.
Q26. IPL 2026 Match 38 on 26 April 2026 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants ended in a tie, with KKR winning the Super Over by how many wickets?
A) 4
B) 2
C) 6
D) 1
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Rinku Singh was a top performer for KKR in the thrilling contest.
Q27. Which IPL 2026 match on 26 April featured a collective batting failure critique by Matthew Hayden for the losing side?
A) CSK vs GT
B) RR vs KKR
C) PBKS vs DC
D) MI vs SRH
Correct Answer: A.
Q28. TATA IPL 2026 matches on 26 April included LSG vs KKR and CSK vs GT. What is the official sponsor prefix for the league?
A) Dream11
B) Byju’s
C) TATA
D) Vivo
Correct Answer: C.
Education (Question 29-30)
Q29. On 26 April 2026, an ELTAI webinar focused on the role of literature in which field?
A) Sports coaching
B) Education
C) Military training
D) Agriculture
Correct Answer: B.
Q30. The Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival 2026 (announced earlier) and ongoing events like India’s participation at Bogotá International Book Fair highlight India’s soft power in ________.
A) Defence exports
B) Pharmaceutical trade
C) Space technology
D) Cultural and literary diplomacy
Correct Answer: D.
