Daily Current Affairs Quiz — 26 April 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 26 April 2026 with 15 MCQs and explanations. Questions sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express — selected for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation. Topics covered include Science Tech, Polity, Economy and Governance.
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Test your knowledge with 15 MCQs from today's current affairs. Each question includes an explanation for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation.
The Vikram-1 rocket's propulsion systems are named after Indian scientific greats. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched as per the article?
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Q1The Vikram-1 rocket's propulsion systems are named after Indian scientific greats. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched as per the article?
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The Vikram-1 rocket's propulsion systems are named after Indian scientific greats. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched as per the article?
Answer: Kalam - Solid Propulsion
As per the article, the solid propulsion system of Vikram-1 is called 'Kalam'. The liquid system is 'Raman' and the cryogenic is 'Dhawan'. This tests static linkage to honoring Indian scientists.
Science Tech · Polity · Economy · Governance · easy
Q2Under which Article of the Indian Constitution has the Supreme Court declared the right to safe travel on National Highways as a fundamental right?
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Under which Article of the Indian Constitution has the Supreme Court declared the right to safe travel on National Highways as a fundamental right?
Answer: Article 21
The Supreme Court, in its order, declared that safety of commuters and the right to safe passage on highways are part of the fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Polity · Governance · Infrastructure · easy
Q3Which organization publishes the annual Climate Risk Index (CRI) report mentioned in the article?
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Which organization publishes the annual Climate Risk Index (CRI) report mentioned in the article?
Answer: Germanwatch
The article explicitly states that Germanwatch, a Bonn-based non-governmental organization, releases the Climate Risk Index (CRI) report. The CRI has been published by Germanwatch since 2006.
Environment · easy
Q4Which constitutional authority is primarily responsible for deciding on disqualification petitions under the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law) for members of a State Legislative Assembly?
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Which constitutional authority is primarily responsible for deciding on disqualification petitions under the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law) for members of a State Legislative Assembly?
Answer: The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
As per the Tenth Schedule, the presiding officer of the House (Speaker in Assembly, Chairman in Council) is the authority to decide on disqualification of members on grounds of defection. This is a core static GK fact linked to the news.
Polity · Governance · State Governance · easy
Q5Which national agency is responsible for issuing the monsoon rainfall forecast mentioned in the article?
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Which national agency is responsible for issuing the monsoon rainfall forecast mentioned in the article?
Answer: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
The article explicitly mentions that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted below-normal rainfall for the 2026 monsoon season. IMD is the primary national agency for weather forecasting and meteorological observations.
Environment · Geography · easy
Q6Which international convention primarily governs the legal framework for international waters, territorial seas, and straits mentioned in the news?
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Which international convention primarily governs the legal framework for international waters, territorial seas, and straits mentioned in the news?
Answer: United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
The article discusses rules for international waters, straits, and territorial seas, which are comprehensively codified in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), often called the 'constitution for the oceans'.
International Relations · Security · Governance · easy
Q7Which ministry is responsible for signing the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement as mentioned in the article?
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Which ministry is responsible for signing the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement as mentioned in the article?
Answer: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
The article states the pact will be signed in the presence of Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. Trade agreements and negotiations are primarily handled by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
International Relations · Economy · easy
Q8Consider the following statements regarding the news:
1. The Supreme Court's order on road safety was issued under its Article 142 powers and links road safety to the Right to Life under Article 21.
2. Vikram-1 is a single-stage launch vehicle made entirely of metal, designed for geostationary orbits.
3. India's textile and garment exports in FY26 saw growth in both Indian Rupee and US Dollar terms, according to the GTRI report.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the news:
1. The Supreme Court's order on road safety was issued under its Article 142 powers and links road safety to the Right to Life under Article 21.
2. Vikram-1 is a single-stage launch vehicle made entirely of metal, designed for geostationary orbits.
3. India's textile and garment exports in FY26 saw growth in both Indian Rupee and US Dollar terms, according to the GTRI report.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Statement 1 is correct as explicitly stated. Statement 2 is incorrect: Vikram-1 is a multi-stage vehicle made of carbon composite, designed for Low Earth Orbit. Statement 3 is incorrect: Exports fell 2.2% in dollar terms, and the article notes growth in INR terms but decline in USD terms, indicating a loss of competitiveness.
Science Tech · Polity · Economy · Governance · hard
Q9Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's recent order on National Highways:
1. It declared that the right to safe travel on highways is part of the Right to Life under Article 21.
2. It directed the immediate closure of all dhabas and eateries located within 500 meters of any National Highway.
3. It observed that National Highways, constituting 5% of India's road length, account for nearly 30% of road fatalities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's recent order on National Highways:
1. It declared that the right to safe travel on highways is part of the Right to Life under Article 21.
2. It directed the immediate closure of all dhabas and eateries located within 500 meters of any National Highway.
3. It observed that National Highways, constituting 5% of India's road length, account for nearly 30% of road fatalities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the Court prohibited construction/operation on the 'right of way', not within a 500-meter radius. Statement 3 is incorrect; the article states National Highways constitute approximately 2% (not 5%) of the road length.
Polity · Governance · Infrastructure · hard
Q10Consider the following statements regarding the study on extreme weather events:
1. The study was led by researchers at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) in Germany.
2. By 2050, 74% of animal habitats on land will be exposed to heatwaves if warming continues.
3. The study found that non-native species typically showed higher vulnerability to extreme events than native species.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the study on extreme weather events:
1. The study was led by researchers at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) in Germany.
2. By 2050, 74% of animal habitats on land will be exposed to heatwaves if warming continues.
3. The study found that non-native species typically showed higher vulnerability to extreme events than native species.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct as the article states the study was led by PIK researchers. Statement 2 is correct as the article mentions this exact projection. Statement 3 is incorrect; the article states that native species typically showed higher vulnerability than non-native species.
Environment · hard
Q11According to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) report mentioned in the article, what was the value of India's textiles and garment exports in the fiscal year 2025-26?
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According to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) report mentioned in the article, what was the value of India's textiles and garment exports in the fiscal year 2025-26?
Answer: USD 35.8 Billion
The article explicitly states that textiles and garment exports fell 2.2 per cent to USD 35.8 billion in 2025-26. The other options are close distractors.
Science Tech · Polity · Economy · Governance · medium
Q12According to the Supreme Court order, what percentage of India's total road fatalities occur on National Highways, which constitute only about 2% of the road length?
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According to the Supreme Court order, what percentage of India's total road fatalities occur on National Highways, which constitute only about 2% of the road length?
Answer: 30%
The Supreme Court order explicitly states that National Highways account for nearly 30% of all road fatalities in India, despite forming only about 2% of the total road length.
Polity · Governance · Infrastructure · medium
Q13According to the Climate Risk Index 2026 report, what is India's rank among countries worst affected by climate-related disasters over the last 30 years (1995-2024)?
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According to the Climate Risk Index 2026 report, what is India's rank among countries worst affected by climate-related disasters over the last 30 years (1995-2024)?
Answer: 9th
The article clearly states that India has been ranked 9th in the list of countries worst affected by climate-related disasters in the last 30 years, showing an improvement of one rank over the previous 2023 report.
Environment · medium
Q14According to the article, how many of the 15 Congress MLAs in Goa switched to the BJP in 2019?
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According to the article, how many of the 15 Congress MLAs in Goa switched to the BJP in 2019?
Answer: 10 MLAs
The article explicitly states: "In 2019, 10 of the 15 Congress MLAs switched to the BJP". This is a precise data point from the news that can be tested in Prelims.
Polity · Governance · State Governance · medium
Q15According to the article, how many extreme rainfall events were recorded by IMD in the year 2024?
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According to the article, how many extreme rainfall events were recorded by IMD in the year 2024?
Answer: 181
The article states that 'In 2024, as many as 181 extreme rainfall events were recorded'. The number 64 refers to the maximum in the 2008-2011 period, 100 is the threshold post-2017, and 160 is the count for 2023.
Environment · Geography · medium
Topics Covered
- Science Tech
- Polity
- Economy
- Governance
- Infrastructure
- Environment
- State Governance
- Geography
- International Relations
- Security
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- Vikram-1: India's First Private Orbital Rocket, SC's Article 142 Directives on Road Safety, and Textile Exports Fall 2.2% to $35.8 Bn
- SC Declares Safe Travel on National Highways a Fundamental Right Under Article 21; 2% Roads Cause 30% Fatalities
- Extreme Weather Events Impact 36% of Habitats by 2085, Heatwaves Affect 74%: Climate Risk Index Ranks India 9th
- Anti-Defection Law: 10th Schedule Used in 7 AAP RS MPs' Merger, Multiple State-Level Defections Since 2014
- IMD Forecasts 92% Below-Normal Monsoon Rainfall Amid Rising Extreme Rainfall Events Linked to Climate Change
- Iran Restricts Strait of Hormuz Transit, Toll Fee Exceeds $1 Million Per Ship, India Among Beneficiaries
- India-New Zealand Sign Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Targeting USD 5 Billion Trade Doubling & USD 20 Billion Investment Over 15 Years
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