Question 1

What topics are covered in the 28 April 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 28 April 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Social Issues, History with 20 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 28 April 2026 daily quiz for UPSC preparation?

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Attempt the quiz after reading the daily current affairs. Focus on understanding the explanation for each question. Link each topic to your static GK notes for comprehensive preparation.

Question 3

How many MCQs should I practice daily for competitive exams?

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Experts recommend 10–20 current affairs MCQs daily. This takes only 5–7 minutes but significantly improves retention through active recall, which is more effective than passive reading.

Question 4

Are these quiz questions based on The Hindu and Indian Express?

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Yes. All questions are derived from important news articles published in The Hindu and Indian Express, filtered and ranked by AI for exam relevance across UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exams.

Question 5

The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, is which Constitutional Amendment Act?

Accepted Answer

106th Amendment Act — The Women's Reservation Bill was enacted as the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023. The 103rd Amendment introduced EWS quota, the 104th dealt with Anglo-Indian representation, and the 105th restored state power on OBC lists.

Question 6

B.R. Ambedkar served as the Labour Member in which colonial-era governing body?

Accepted Answer

The Viceroy's Executive Council — The article explicitly states Ambedkar was appointed as the Labour Member in the Viceroy's Executive Council in 1942. This was the central executive government of British India before independence.

Question 7

The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) is headquartered in which city?

Accepted Answer

New Delhi — As mentioned in the article, the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) is headquartered in New Delhi. It was launched by PM Modi in Mysuru in 2023, but its headquarters are in New Delhi.

Question 8

Which commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the student suicides at NIT Kurukshetra, as per the article?

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Haryana Human Rights Commission — The article explicitly states that the Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the tragedies at NIT Kurukshetra and initiated an inquiry. This is a state-level commission.

Question 9

Which constitutional body is responsible for the superintendence, direction, and control of elections in India?

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The Election Commission of India — Article 324 of the Constitution vests the superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission of India (ECI). The ECI is the permanent constitutional body mentioned in the article as conducting the Special Intensive Revision.

Question 10

As per the news, which Constitutional Article empowers the state to legislate for social reform concerning religious practices?

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Article 25(2)(b) — Justice B.V. Nagarathna explicitly stated that if there is polarization, the state will step in under Article 25(2)(b) for reform. Article 26(b) deals with denominational autonomy, while Articles 15(3) and 29(2) relate to special provisions for women and cultural/educational rights, respectively.

Question 11

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is mentioned in the Indian Constitution under which article?

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Article 44 — Article 44 of the Constitution, under the Directive Principles of State Policy, states that "The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India."

Question 12

Which central armed police force is primarily responsible for guarding the India-Bangladesh border?

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Border Security Force (BSF) — The article explicitly mentions the Border Security Force (BSF) as the force that patrols the India-Bangladesh border (IBB) and to whom land needs to be handed over for fencing. The BSF is under the Ministry of Home Affairs and is the primary border guarding force on the India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh borders.

Question 13

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the 'Right to Life and Personal Liberty' guaranteed, which forms the basis for challenging preventive detention?

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Article 21 — Article 21 states that no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. It is the foundational right used to challenge the legality of preventive detention orders, like the PSA detention in the news.

Question 14

Which organization's data is cited in the article for showing power demand and shortfall figures?

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Grid Controller of India (Grid India) — The article explicitly states that 'Data from the Grid Controller of India (Grid India) shows...' the shortage in meeting peak demand. Grid India is the national grid operator responsible for system operation.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Women's Reservation Bill:

1. It mandates one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and all State Legislative Assemblies.

2. The reservation includes a sub-quota for women from Other Backward Classes within the 33% seats.

3. The implementation of the Act is contingent upon the delimitation of constituencies based on the first Census conducted after its enactment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3 — Statement 1 is correct as the law reserves 33% seats in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. Statement 2 is incorrect because the law provides a sub-quota for SC/ST women but explicitly excludes an OBC sub-quota. Statement 3 is correct as the Act's commencement is tied to delimitation after the next Census.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding B.R. Ambedkar's contributions to labour legislation:

1. He introduced the reduction of working hours from 12 to 8 hours during his tenure as Labour Member.

2. He chaired the first Tripartite Labour Conference in 1942, which aimed at formulating a uniform labour code.

3. The Labour Investigation Committee, which he formed, only investigated conditions in the coal and cotton industries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2 — Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is correct: the 1942 conference aimed at a uniform labour code. Statement 3 is incorrect; the article states the Labour Investigation Committee (1944) extended its inquiry beyond coal and cotton into a wide range of previously neglected sectors.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the news topics:

1. The government's consideration for mandating sovereign cloud for critical sectors was prompted by Microsoft blocking Nayara Energy's IT services.

2. The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) currently has 24 member countries, with Kazakhstan, Namibia and Thailand having observer status.

3. India's fuel pricing system for petrol and diesel is currently a fully market-based system with no government controls.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2 — Statement 1 is correct as the article states the Nayara block was a 'wakeup call'. Statement 2 is correct as per the article's details on IBCA membership. Statement 3 is incorrect; the article describes the current system as 'managed deregulation', operating in a 'grey zone' and not fully market-based.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the student suicide crisis discussed in the article:

1. According to the NCRB 2023 report, student suicides in India reached a record high, showing a 65% increase over the past five years.

2. The Supreme Court issued directives in 2025 for institutionalizing mental-health support across schools, colleges, hostels, and coaching centers.

3. Preliminary findings into the NIT Kurukshetra suicides suggest reasons like academic stress and debt due to online gambling.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3 — Statement 1 is incorrect because the article mentions a 65% increase over the past decade, not five years. Statement 2 is correct as per the article's mention of the Supreme Court's 2025 directives. Statement 3 is correct as the article lists academic stress and online gambling debt among the preliminary findings.

Question 19

According to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) report cited in the article, what was the percentage of seats held by women in India's Parliament in 2025?

Accepted Answer

13.8% — The IPU report 'Women in parliament 1995-2025' states India's representation rose from 7.2% in 1995 to 13.8% in 2025. 7.2% is the 1995 figure, 11.3% is the global figure for 1995, and 27.2% is the global average for 2025.

Question 20

According to the amendments introduced under Ambedkar's influence, to what period was the maternity benefit extended for women workers?

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16 weeks — The article specifies that amendments in 1943 and 1945 extended the period of maternity benefit to 16 weeks (10 weeks before childbirth and 6 weeks after). The other options are plausible but incorrect distractors.

Question 21

According to the article, what percentage of India's petroleum product consumption is met through imports?

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84% — The article explicitly states that 'India imports 84% of the petroleum products consumed in the country'. The 75% figure refers to 2000-01, and 95% refers to 2016-17.

Question 22

According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2023 report cited in the article, what was the recorded number of student suicides in India?

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13,892 — The article clearly states that the NCRB 2023 report recorded student suicides at a record high of 13,892. The other options are plausible but incorrect distractors.

Question 23

Consider the following statements regarding the news on electoral roll purges:

1. The Election Commission of India used the term 'logical discrepancy' to delete voters during a Special Intensive Revision.

2. The 'logical discrepancy' category is explicitly defined and authorized under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

3. The voter deletions affected states including West Bengal, Assam, and the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3 — Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article states this categorisation is 'unknown to the election law'. Statement 3 is correct as the article lists these states/UTs. Hence, option C is correct.

Question 24

On which date did the five-judge bench of the Supreme Court, by a 4:1 majority, lift the age restriction on women visitors to the Sabarimala temple?

Accepted Answer

September 28, 2018 — The article's background section clearly states: 'On September 28, 2018, a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court, by a 4:1 majority, lifted the age restriction on women visitors...' The other dates are close distractors.

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