Geopolitics & World News – (Questions 1-12)
1. On 9 April 2026, India welcomed a two-week ceasefire in West Asia between which two countries, brokered by Pakistan?
A) Israel and Iran
B) USA and Iran
C) Israel and Lebanon
D) USA and Pakistan
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: India’s MEA stated it welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire and hoped it would lead to lasting peace in West Asia, with unimpeded navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
2. Which country’s Foreign Minister, Khalilur Rahman, met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval during his visit to India (7-9 April 2026) and sought the return of exiled former PM Sheikh Hasina?
A) Nepal
B) Bangladesh
C) Myanmar
D) Sri Lanka
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The BNP-led interim government conveyed its “Bangladesh First” policy based on mutual trust.
3. Following the US-Iran ceasefire, what specific position did India reiterate regarding the Strait of Hormuz?
A) Support for imposing tolls on passage
B) Demand for complete closure
C) Not in favour of tolls for passage
D) Proposal for joint India-Pakistan control
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: India emphasised unimpeded freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce through the Strait.
4. Pakistan is scheduled to host peace talks on 11 April 2026 between which two parties following the ceasefire?
A) USA and Iran
B) Israel and Iran
C) India and China
D) Russia and Ukraine
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead the US delegation.
5. Which state’s Foreign Minister visit (April 2026) marked the first high-level bilateral engagement after a 17-month cold phase in ties with India?
A) Maldives
B) Bangladesh
C) Afghanistan
D) Bhutan
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The visit focused on trade, security, and regional cooperation.
6. India expressed concern over disruptions in global energy supply caused by the recent conflict involving which country?
A) Russia
B) Iraq
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Iran
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: The conflict impacted LPG availability and oil routes.
7. On 9 April 2026, polling was held in single-phase Assembly elections in which three states/UTs?
A) Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha
B) Assam, Kerala, Puducherry
C) West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Telangana
D) Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Record turnouts were reported, with Assam at ~85%.
8. Assam recorded an estimated voter turnout of what percentage during the 9 April 2026 Assembly polls?
A) 62.5%
B) 38.9%
C) 49.7%
D) 85%
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Chief Minister Himanta Sarma termed it “historic”.
9. Mamata Banerjee filed her nomination from which constituency ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls (mentioned in context of 9 April 2026 news)?
A) Nandigram
B) Singur
C) Bhabanipur
D) Asansol
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: She also announced a Supreme Court challenge over frozen electoral rolls.
10. Mallikarjun Kharge issued an apology on 9 April 2026 after a controversy involving a remark about which state?
A) Assam
B) Gujarat
C) Kerala
D) West Bengal
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: The statement was misinterpreted, drawing BJP criticism.
11. India’s reaction to the US-Iran ceasefire explicitly highlighted the need for de-escalation through which three means?
A) Dialogue, diplomacy, and de-escalation
B) Military action, sanctions, isolation
C) Economic blockade and alliances
D) UNSC referral only
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: MEA statement emphasised these.
12. Which country’s role as peacemaker in the US-Iran conflict was publicly credited by US President Trump (news on 9 April 2026)?
A) India
B) Pakistan
C) China
D) Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Islamabad hosted/mediated the truce.
Indian Polity – (Questions 13-22)
13. On 8-9 April 2026, the Union Cabinet cleared draft amendment bills to implement 33% women’s reservation by which election cycle?
A) 2024
B) Post-2031 Census only
C) 2034
D) 2029 Lok Sabha elections
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Bills include Constitutional (131st Amendment), Delimitation, and UT provisions; LS seats to rise to 816.
14. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women’s Reservation Act) implementation requires which two exercises?
A) Only delimitation
B) Delimitation and Census
C) Only fresh Census
D) No additional steps
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Cabinet cleared bills to fast-track via 2011 Census data.
15. The proposed increase in Lok Sabha seats under the women’s quota amendment is from 543 to:
A) 650
B) 900
C) 816
D) 750
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: 273 seats would then be reserved for women.
16. CBSE’s implementation of the three-language formula (as per NEP 2020) sparked controversy on 9 April 2026 primarily in which region?
A) North-East
B) Southern states
C) Western states
D) Himalayan states
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: States oppose perceived imposition; relates to federalism and linguistic diversity.
17. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a directive in April 2026 pushing for greater use of which discipline in the criminal justice system?
A) Forensic Science
B) Digital forensics only
C) Traditional policing
D) AI surveillance
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Aimed at strengthening investigations.
18. The Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was highlighted in current affairs discussions around 9 April 2026. It primarily relates to:
A) Women’s reservation
B) Decriminalisation of minor offences
C) Nuclear policy
D) Electoral reforms
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Focuses on ease of doing business and governance reforms.
19. Polling in the 2026 Puducherry Legislative Assembly election (30 seats) was held on:
A) 9 April 2026
B) 15 April 2026
C) 4 May 2026
D) 20 April 2026
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Single-phase with Assam and Kerala.
20. The Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023 (Women’s Reservation) is also known as:
A) Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam
B) Beti Bachao Adhiniyam
C) Mahila Nyay Adhiniyam
D) Gender Equality Bill
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Passed in 2023; amendments cleared for early implementation.
21. Which body cautioned hospitals on 9 April 2026 about delays in reporting births and deaths?
A) NITI Aayog
B) Registrar General of India (RGI)
C) Ministry of Health
D) Election Commission
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Mandatory reporting within 21 days under the law.
22. A World Inequality Lab study released in current affairs (April 2026 context) highlighted that the top 10% of rural households in India own what percentage of land?
A) 22%
B) 60%
C) 44%
D) 15%
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Points to rural land inequality.
Sports, Education, Nuclear & Other Current Affairs – (Questions 23-30)
23. In the IPL 2026 match on 8 April 2026, Gujarat Titans defeated Delhi Capitals by how many runs in a last-ball thriller?
A) 5 runs
B) 1 run
C) 10 runs
D) By 2 wickets
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Prasidh Krishna defended the final delivery; KL Rahul scored 92 for DC.
24. India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam attained criticality in early April 2026, marking entry into which stage of the three-stage nuclear programme?
A) Stage II
B) Stage I
C) Stage III
D) Stage IV
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Uses plutonium-uranium mix and paves way for thorium utilisation (Stage III).
25. India became the second country after Russia to achieve nuclear criticality with its indigenous PFBR. The reactor capacity is:
A) 220 MWe
B) 500 MWe
C) 700 MWe
D) 1000 MWe
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: PM Modi called it a “defining step”.
26. The RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on/around 9 April 2026 maintained the repo rate at:
A) 6.5%
B) 4.75%
C) 5.25%
D) 6.0%
Correct Answer: C.
Explanation: Flagged rising economic risks amid West Asia tensions.
27. CBSE’s three-language formula implementation under NEP 2020 has been opposed by southern states on grounds of:
A) Alleged Hindi imposition and violation of linguistic federalism
B) Cost
C) Lack of English
D) Regional language priority only
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: States assert autonomy in language policy.
28. In the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship (news around 9 April 2026), which team secured a 3-2 win in Pool A?
A) Chandigarh
B) Delhi
C) Kerala
D) Punjab
Correct Answer: D.
Explanation: Part of Division A results.
29. India withdrew its bid to host which international event (mentioned in April 2026 current affairs)?
A) COP 33
B) Olympics 2036
C) G20 Summit
D) Commonwealth Games
Correct Answer: A.
Explanation: Related to climate conference hosting.
30. 25 Himalayan griffon vultures died in Uttar Pradesh (April 2026 news). This highlights concerns over:
A) Habitat loss only
B) Hunting
C) Climate change alone
D) Lead contamination / poisoning near battery recycling units
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Environmental and wildlife conservation issue.
