50 Current Affairs questions and answers - April 2026
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1.Q. Which wetland in Uttar Pradesh was recently declared a Ramsar site?
A. Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh.
2. Q. How many Ramsar sites does India have after the latest addition?
A. 99 Ramsar sites.
3. Q. What is the ‘VM Frames’ initiative launched in April 2026?
A. A national filmmaking competition to mark 150 years of Vande Mataram.
4. Q. Which ministry launched the ‘VM Frames’ competition?
A. Ministry of Culture.
5. Q. What major travel rule change did France implement for Indian citizens in April 2026?
A. Indians no longer need a transit visa for airport layovers in France.
6. Q. What is NARIT-AI recently seen in news?
A. An AI-based tool for narcotics investigation launched by Gujarat Police.
7. Q. Which act governs India’s new online gaming regulations (2026)?
A. Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025.
8. Q. Under which ministry does the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) function?
A. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
9. Q. When will India’s new online gaming regulations come into effect?
A. May 1, 2026.
10. Q. What major nationwide exercise began in India in 2026?
A. Population Census 2026.
11. Q. What is the Dolphin Friends Initiative mentioned in current affairs?
A. A conservation-related initiative (environmental awareness program).
12. Q. What is the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS)?
A. A government initiative to provide internship opportunities to youth.
13. Q. What is Atal Pension Yojana (APY)?
A. A government-backed pension scheme for the unorganized sector.
14. Q. Which river was recently in news under mapping topics?
A. Subarnarekha River.
15. Q. What is the Prajna System mentioned in current affairs?
A. A system/tool highlighted in UPSC prelims current affairs (technology-related).
16. Q. What environmental issue highlighted recurring accidents in India recently?
A. Firecracker factory explosions causing fatalities.
17. Q. Which law regulates explosives including firecrackers in India?
A. Explosives Act, 1884.
18. Q. What is PESO in India?
A. Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation, which certifies explosives.
19. Q. What is ‘Kar Saathi’ mentioned in current affairs quizzes?
A. An AI-enabled taxpayer assistance platform.
20. Q. Which city’s Lower Lake (Chhota Talaab) was recently in news?
A. Bhopal.
21.Q. Which country recently signed a major defence cooperation agreement with India in 2026?
A. United States
22.Q. Who is the current Chief Justice of India in 2026?
A. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
23.Q. Which mission is India planning for human spaceflight?
A. Gaganyaan Mission
24.Q. Which Indian organisation is responsible for the Gaganyaan Mission?
A. ISRO
25.Q. Which digital payment system is expanding globally from India?
A. Unified Payments Interface
26. Q. Which Indian state launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana’?
A. Madhya Pradesh
27. Q. Which scheme aims to provide free food grains to poor people in India?
A. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
28. Q. Which city hosted the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2026?
A. Gandhinagar
29. Q. Which Indian state recently topped the NITI Aayog SDG Index?
A. Kerala
30. Q. What is ‘Digital India Mission’?
A. A flagship programme to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.
31. Q. Which Indian cricketer recently announced retirement from international cricket in 2026 discussions?
A. Ravichandran Ashwin
32. Q. Which Indian state is known for launching the ‘Mission Basundhara’?
A. Assam
33. Q. What is ‘PM Vishwakarma Scheme’?
A. A scheme to support traditional artisans and craftsmen in India.
34. Q. Which Indian city is being developed as an International Financial Services Centre (IFSC)?
A. Gandhinagar
35. Q. Which organisation releases the World Happiness Report?
A. United Nations
36. Q. Which Indian state recently launched ‘Green Hydrogen Policy’?
A. Uttar Pradesh
37. Q. What is ‘Ayushman Bharat Scheme’?
A. A national health protection scheme providing free healthcare coverage to poor families.
38. Q. Which Indian railway initiative focuses on station redevelopment?
A. Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
39. Q. Which Indian state launched the ‘Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai Scheme’?
A. Tamil Nadu
40. Q. What is ‘Startup India Initiative’?
A. A government initiative to promote startups and entrepreneurship in India.
41. Q. Which mission aims to make India self-reliant in defence production?
A. Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
42.Q. Which Indian state recently launched the ‘Gruha Lakshmi Scheme’?
A. Karnataka
43. Q. Which Indian organisation manages the country’s monetary policy?
A. Reserve Bank of India
44. Q. What is ‘BharatNet Project’?
A. A project to provide high-speed broadband connectivity to rural areas in India.
45. Q. Which Indian city hosted the G20 Summit 2023, often referenced in current affairs?
A. New Delhi
46. Q. Which scheme promotes natural farming in India?
A. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
47.Q. Which Indian state launched the ‘Rajiv Gandhi Civils Abhaya Hastham Scheme’?
A. Telangana
48.Q. What is ‘e-Sanjeevani’?
A. A telemedicine service launched by the Government of India for remote healthcare consultation.
49.Q. Which Indian space mission studies the Sun?
A. Aditya-L1 Mission
50. Q. Which ministry implements the ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’?
A. Ministry of Jal Shakti