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- Uncategorized30 Apr 2026
A 1857-era letter linked to Tatya Tope was unearthed in Madhya Pradesh archives in April 2026 under which Government of India initiative?
- A.Gyan Bharatam Mission
- B.Adopt a Heritage 2.0 Project
- C.PRASHAD Scheme
- D.Project Mausam
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Answer: A. Gyan Bharatam Mission
The letter was surfaced under the **Gyan Bharatam Mission** national manuscripts survey, announced in **Union Budget 2025-26** with ₹60 crore allocation. **Adopt a Heritage 2.0** is a Ministry of Tourism + ASI scheme for monument-stewardship. **PRASHAD** (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spirituality Augmentation Drive) targets pilgrim destinations. **Project Mausam** is an MEA-backed maritime cultural-routes initiative. All four are real GoI programmes — but only Gyan Bharatam covers manuscripts.
Read source story → - Uncategorized30 Apr 2026
Arrange the following Indian gender-policy and statistics milestones in chronological order: 1. National Family Health Survey-1 (NFHS-1) launched 2. Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention) Act enacted 3. First edition of 'Women and Men in India' published 4. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao launched by PM Modi at Panipat Select the correct option:
- A.1 → 3 → 2 → 4
- B.3 → 1 → 2 → 4
- C.1 → 3 → 4 → 2
- D.1 → 2 → 3 → 4
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Answer: A. 1 → 3 → 2 → 4
**NFHS-1** field work was conducted in **1992-93** (first round). **'Women and Men in India'** was first published in **1995**. The **POSH Act** (Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace, Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) was enacted in **2013**. **Beti Bachao Beti Padhao** was launched on **22 January 2015** at Panipat, Haryana. Correct order: 1 → 3 → 2 → 4.
Read source story → - Polity & Governance30 Apr 2026
Which Constitutional Amendment Act gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions and is commemorated on National Panchayati Raj Day every 24 April?
- A.73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
- B.74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
- C.86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002
- D.42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976
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Answer: A. 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
The **73rd CAA, 1992** inserted Part IX (Articles 243-243-O) and the 11th Schedule, giving constitutional status to PRIs; it came into force on **24 April 1993** — hence NPRD on 24 April. **74th CAA** dealt with urban local bodies (Municipalities, Part IX-A). **86th CAA** added Article 21A (Right to Education). **42nd CAA, 1976** (the 'Mini-Constitution') added DPSP Articles 39A, 43A and Fundamental Duties — but did not constitutionalise panchayats.
Read source story → - Uncategorized30 Apr 2026
In Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions, which of the Five Tathagatas (Wisdom Buddhas) sits at the centre of the mandala — representing the unity of truth from which the other four emanate?
- A.Vairocana
- B.Akshobhya
- C.Amitabha
- D.Ratnasambhava
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Answer: A. Vairocana
**Vairocana** sits at the centre of the Five-Tathagata mandala. **Akshobhya** is in the East (transmutes anger; symbol Vajra). **Ratnasambhava** is in the South (transmutes pride; symbol Jewel). **Amitabha** is in the West (Pure Land of Sukhavati). **Amoghasiddhi** (not listed) is in the North.
Read source story → - Uncategorized30 Apr 2026
On 29 April 2026, the sacred Piprahwa relics of the Buddha arrived in which Indian region for a public exposition starting on Buddha Purnima 2026?
- A.Leh, Ladakh
- B.Bodhgaya, Bihar
- C.Sarnath, UP
- D.Tawang, AP
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Answer: A. Leh, Ladakh
The Piprahwa relics arrived at **Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport, Leh, Ladakh** on 29 April 2026; the public exposition opens at **Jivetsal on 1 May 2026** with HM Amit Shah attending. **Bodhgaya** (Bihar) is the site of Buddha's enlightenment; **Sarnath** (UP) is where he delivered his first sermon; **Tawang** (Arunachal Pradesh) is a major Vajrayana monastery town — but none hosted this exposition.
Read source story → - Uncategorized29 Apr 2026
Match the following Indian rock-art sites with their states: 1. Bhimbetka — a. Tamil Nadu 2. Edakkal Caves — b. Madhya Pradesh 3. Karikkiyoor — c. Kerala 4. Lakhudiyar — d. Uttarakhand Select the correct option:
- A.1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d
- B.1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
- C.1-c, 2-d, 3-b, 4-a
- D.1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c
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Answer: A. 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d
**Bhimbetka** is in **Madhya Pradesh** (Raisen district near Bhopal; UNESCO 2003) — 1-b. **Edakkal Caves** are in **Kerala** (Wayanad district; petroglyphs and pictographs) — 2-c. **Karikkiyoor** is in **Tamil Nadu** (Nilgiris; one of the longest rock-art sites in TN with 400+ figures) — 3-a. **Lakhudiyar** is in **Uttarakhand** (Almora district) — 4-d. Bhimbetka was discovered by V S Wakankar in 1957.
Read source story → - Uncategorized29 Apr 2026
When was India's first biosphere reserve, the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, declared?
- A.1972
- B.1980
- C.1986
- D.2002
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Answer: C. 1986
The **Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve** was declared on **1 September 1986** as **India's first biosphere reserve**. It spans ~5,520 sq km across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. It was added to the **UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves in 2012**. The other years are real environmental milestones (Wildlife Protection Act 1972; Forest Conservation Act 1980) but not the declaration year.
Read source story → - Uncategorized29 Apr 2026
The Bering Strait separates which two continents?
- A.Europe and Africa
- B.Asia and North America
- C.Asia and Africa
- D.Europe and North America
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Answer: B. Asia and North America
The **Bering Strait** separates **Asia** (Russia's Chukchi Peninsula) and **North America** (Alaska's Seward Peninsula) at their closest point — approximately **85 km (53 miles)** wide at its narrowest. The strait links the Arctic Ocean (north) with the Bering Sea (south, Pacific Ocean). The US-Russia international boundary passes through it. Africa-Europe is separated by the Strait of Gibraltar; Asia-Africa by Bab el-Mandeb.
Read source story → - Economy & Banking29 Apr 2026
Bulk Drug Parks under India's manufacturing policy have been announced in which three states?
- A.Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana
- B.Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh
- C.Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa
- D.Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan
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Answer: B. Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh
**Three Bulk Drug Parks** have been announced in **Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Himachal Pradesh**. The scheme aims to **reduce cost of bulk drug (API) manufacturing through common infrastructure** and reduce import dependence on Chinese APIs. Other states named are major pharmaceutical producers but not Bulk Drug Park hosts.
Read source story → - Uncategorized29 Apr 2026
The Vellarikombai prehistoric rock-art site is located in which district?
- A.Coimbatore
- B.Nilgiris
- C.Erode
- D.Salem
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Answer: B. Nilgiris
**Vellarikombai** rock-art site is located in **Kotagiri taluk** of **Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu** at ~1,100 m altitude. The Yaakai Heritage Trust has reappraised the site, which was first identified in 1984 by Allen Zackerel. Coimbatore, Erode, and Salem are real adjacent Tamil Nadu districts but not the location of Vellarikombai.
Read source story → - Science & Tech29 Apr 2026
Which is the largest freshwater lake in India?
- A.Dal Lake
- B.Wular Lake
- C.Manasbal Lake
- D.Chilika Lake
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Answer: B. Wular Lake
**Wular Lake** in Bandipora district of Kashmir is the **largest freshwater lake in India**. It is a Ramsar-designated wetland (since 1990). Dal Lake is a famous urban lake in Srinagar but smaller. Manasbal Lake is the **deepest** lake in Kashmir, not the largest. Chilika Lake (Odisha) is India's **largest brackish-water (saltwater) lagoon** — not freshwater.
Read source story → - Polity & Governance29 Apr 2026
Which of the following Sikkim 'firsts' are correctly matched with their year? 1. First state to ban plastic bags — 1998 2. First fully organic state — 2016 3. Khangchendzonga National Park inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site — 2014 4. Sikkim University established — 2007
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.1, 2 and 4 only
- C.1 and 4 only
- D.2, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: B. 1, 2 and 4 only
Pair 1 is correct — Sikkim became India's **first state to ban plastic bags in 1998**. Pair 2 is correct — declared **first fully organic state in 2016**. Pair 3 is **incorrect** — **Khangchendzonga National Park** was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (mixed natural-cultural) in **2016**, not 2014. Pair 4 is correct — **Sikkim University** was established as a central university in **2007**.
Read source story → - Polity & Governance29 Apr 2026
Match the following correctly: 1. 35th Constitutional Amendment (1974) — a. Special provision protecting Sikkim's pre-merger laws and identity 2. 36th Constitutional Amendment (1975) — b. Made Sikkim an 'associate state' of India 3. Article 371F — c. Conferred full statehood on Sikkim Select the correct option:
- A.1-a, 2-b, 3-c
- B.1-b, 2-c, 3-a
- C.1-c, 2-a, 3-b
- D.1-b, 2-a, 3-c
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Answer: B. 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
**35th Amendment (1974)** made Sikkim an **'associate state'** of India with representation in Parliament — predecessor framework (1-b). **36th Amendment (1975)** conferred **full statehood** on Sikkim, making it the 22nd state effective 16 May 1975 (2-c). **Article 371F** was inserted by the 36th Amendment as a **special provision protecting Sikkim's pre-merger laws** (Sikkim Subject Act 1961, Sikkim Income Tax Manual 1948) and ensuring Sikkimese representation and identity (3-a).
Read source story → - Polity & Governance29 Apr 2026
Consider the following statements about Sikkim's path to statehood: 1. The Kingdom of Sikkim was established in 1642 with Phuntsog Namgyal as the first Chogyal. 2. The Treaty of Tumlong (1861) made Sikkim a British protectorate. 3. The 1950 Indo-Sikkim Treaty made Sikkim a fully sovereign state. 4. Sikkim became India's 22nd state on 16 May 1975 via the 36th Constitutional Amendment. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- A.1, 2 and 4 only
- B.1, 3 and 4 only
- C.2, 3 and 4 only
- D.1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: A. 1, 2 and 4 only
Statement 1 is correct — **Phuntsog Namgyal** was the **first Chogyal** consecrated at Yuksom in **1642**. Statement 2 is correct — the **Treaty of Tumlong, 1861** made Sikkim a **British protectorate**. Statement 3 is **incorrect** — the **1950 Indo-Sikkim Treaty** made Sikkim an **Indian protectorate** (NOT sovereign), with India controlling defence, external affairs, and strategic communications. Statement 4 is correct — Sikkim became the **22nd state on 16 May 1975** via the **36th Constitutional Amendment**.
Read source story → - Polity & Governance29 Apr 2026
Which constitutional provisions provide protection in arrest, and what is the D K Basu (1996) ruling?
- A.Only Article 14 applies
- B.Article 22 provides procedural safeguards (right to know grounds; consult legal practitioner; production before nearest magistrate within 24 hours); Articles 21 and 14 add substantive protections; D K Basu vs State of West Bengal (1996) laid down 11 binding guidelines for police regarding arrest and detention to prevent custodial torture, including arrest memo, identity recording, medical examination, and intimation to family
- C.Article 19 alone covers arrest
- D.No constitutional safeguards exist
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Answer: B. Article 22 provides procedural safeguards (right to know grounds; consult legal practitioner; production before nearest magistrate within 24 hours); Articles 21 and 14 add substantive protections; D K Basu vs State of West Bengal (1996) laid down 11 binding guidelines for police regarding arrest and detention to prevent custodial torture, including arrest memo, identity recording, medical examination, and intimation to family
**Article 22** of the Constitution provides procedural safeguards in arrest: right to be informed of grounds, right to consult legal practitioner, and production before nearest magistrate within 24 hours (excluding journey time). **Article 21** provides substantive due-process protection (right to life and personal liberty), and **Article 14** provides equality before law. The Supreme Court's landmark ruling in **D K Basu vs State of West Bengal (1996)** laid down **11 binding guidelines** for police arrests and detentions to prevent custodial abuse — including arrest memo, identity recording, medical examination, and intimation to family. UAPA's **Section 43D(5)** further raises the bar for bail.
Read source story → - Polity & Governance29 Apr 2026
What is the constitutional and statutory framework for the right to education in India?
- A.Only Directive Principle Article 45 applies
- B.Constitutional foundation: Article 21A (inserted by 86th Constitutional Amendment Act 2002, effective 1 April 2010) makes free and compulsory education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14; Article 45 (DPSP, amended 2002) directs State to provide early childhood care below 6; Article 51A(k) makes it a fundamental duty of parents to provide education; statutory operationalisation through RTE Act 2009 (effective 1 April 2010); Section 12(1)(c) mandates 25% quota in private unaided schools; Article 30 exempts unaided minority schools (per Pramati 2014)
- C.Only the RTE Act 2009 applies; no constitutional basis
- D.Education is a State subject only
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Answer: B. Constitutional foundation: Article 21A (inserted by 86th Constitutional Amendment Act 2002, effective 1 April 2010) makes free and compulsory education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14; Article 45 (DPSP, amended 2002) directs State to provide early childhood care below 6; Article 51A(k) makes it a fundamental duty of parents to provide education; statutory operationalisation through RTE Act 2009 (effective 1 April 2010); Section 12(1)(c) mandates 25% quota in private unaided schools; Article 30 exempts unaided minority schools (per Pramati 2014)
The right to education in India has a **layered constitutional and statutory architecture**: **Article 21A** (inserted by 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002; effective 1 April 2010) makes free and compulsory education a **fundamental right for children aged 6-14**. **Article 45** (DPSP) was amended to direct the State to provide early childhood care for children **below 6**. **Article 51A(k)** makes it a **fundamental duty of parents** to provide educational opportunities to children aged 6-14. The **RTE Act 2009** (effective 1 April 2010) operationalises Article 21A, with **Section 12(1)(c)** mandating the **25% quota** in private unaided schools. **Pramati Educational and Cultural Trust (2014)** held RTE inapplicable to **unaided minority schools** under **Article 30**.
Read source story → - International29 Apr 2026
Which other countries have previously left OPEC, and in what years?
- A.Saudi Arabia (1990) and Iran (2000)
- B.Indonesia (left 2009; rejoined 2016; suspended 2017); Qatar (January 2019, focused on LNG leadership); Ecuador (January 2020); Angola (January 2024 over quota disputes)
- C.USA (1973) and Norway (1985)
- D.China (2010) and Brazil (2015)
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Answer: B. Indonesia (left 2009; rejoined 2016; suspended 2017); Qatar (January 2019, focused on LNG leadership); Ecuador (January 2020); Angola (January 2024 over quota disputes)
**Previous OPEC exits**: **Indonesia** (left 2009, rejoined 2016, suspended again 2017); **Qatar** (left **January 2019** to focus on LNG leadership); **Ecuador** (left **January 2020** for fiscal reasons); **Angola** (left **January 2024** over quota disputes). The UAE's exit on **1 May 2026** is the most influential of these given UAE's status as OPEC's third-largest producer and one of the few members alongside Saudi Arabia with meaningful spare production capacity to influence prices.
Read source story → - International29 Apr 2026
When and where was OPEC founded, and who were its founding members?
- A.1948 in Cairo; Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Sudan, Algeria
- B.September 1960 at the Baghdad Conference; founding members Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela; HQ since 1965 in Vienna, Austria (originally in Geneva 1960-1965)
- C.1971 in Abu Dhabi; UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain
- D.2000 in Vienna; Russia, Saudi Arabia, USA, China, India
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Answer: B. September 1960 at the Baghdad Conference; founding members Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela; HQ since 1965 in Vienna, Austria (originally in Geneva 1960-1965)
**OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries)** was founded in **September 1960 at the Baghdad Conference** by five founding members: **Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela**. Its headquarters was originally in **Geneva, Switzerland (1960-1965)** and moved to **Vienna, Austria in 1965**, where it has remained. After the UAE's exit, OPEC has 11 members controlling ~30% of global oil supply. **OPEC+** (since 2016) adds 10 non-OPEC partners — Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Bahrain, Brunei, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, South Sudan, Sudan — for a combined ~41% of global supply.
Read source story → - International29 Apr 2026
Where was the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) announced, and how does it relate to the Strait of Hormuz?
- A.Announced at COP28 Dubai 2023; replaces Hormuz
- B.Announced at the G20 New Delhi Summit in September 2023; offers an alternative connectivity route between India and Europe via the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel — reducing Hormuz transit dependence
- C.Announced at WTO Geneva 2024
- D.Announced at AUKUS Summit 2025
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Answer: B. Announced at the G20 New Delhi Summit in September 2023; offers an alternative connectivity route between India and Europe via the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel — reducing Hormuz transit dependence
The **India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)** was **announced at the G20 New Delhi Summit in September 2023**. It is a transcontinental connectivity initiative connecting India to Europe via the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel. In the context of UAE's OPEC exit and ongoing **Strait of Hormuz** disruptions during the US-Israel war on Iran, IMEC offers India an alternative connectivity route, reducing transit dependence on the Hormuz chokepoint (which carries ~20% of the world's crude and LNG).
Read source story → - International29 Apr 2026
When does the UAE's exit from OPEC and OPEC+ take effect, and how long was its membership?
- A.31 December 2025; 70 years of membership
- B.1 May 2026 (announced 28 April 2026 by UAE Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei); ending nearly six decades of membership since 1967 (through the emirate of Abu Dhabi, before the UAE was formed as a country in 1971)
- C.1 January 2030; 10 years of membership
- D.15 August 2026; 25 years of membership
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Answer: B. 1 May 2026 (announced 28 April 2026 by UAE Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei); ending nearly six decades of membership since 1967 (through the emirate of Abu Dhabi, before the UAE was formed as a country in 1971)
The **UAE's exit from OPEC and OPEC+ takes effect on Friday, 1 May 2026**, as announced by **UAE Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei** on **Tuesday, 28 April 2026**. The UAE's OPEC membership began in **1967 through the emirate of Abu Dhabi** (the UAE was formed as a country only in 1971 as a federation of seven emirates), so the exit ends **nearly six decades of membership**. UAE was OPEC's **third-largest producer** at the time of exit, with ~4.8 million bpd capacity and a target of 5 million bpd by 2027.
Read source story → - Sports28 Apr 2026
When was the Badminton World Federation founded, and where is it headquartered?
- A.1924; London, UK
- B.1934 (originally as International Badminton Federation; renamed BWF in 2006); HQ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- C.1980; Beijing, China
- D.2000; Geneva, Switzerland
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Answer: B. 1934 (originally as International Badminton Federation; renamed BWF in 2006); HQ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The **Badminton World Federation (BWF)** was founded in **1934** as the **International Badminton Federation (IBF)** and was **renamed BWF in 2006**. Its headquarters is in **Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia**. The BWF is the international governing body of badminton and is currently led by **President Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul of Thailand** — the first Asian woman to lead the BWF.
Read source story → - Polity & Governance28 Apr 2026
What is Ladakh's status as a Union Territory in terms of legislature, and which constitutional provision governs its administration?
- A.Has a full legislative assembly under Article 239A
- B.Ladakh has NO legislative assembly; it is administered through the Lieutenant Governor under Article 239 of the Constitution; Article 239A (legislature for UTs) applies to Puducherry and J&K but NOT Ladakh
- C.Has a Council of Ministers but no LG
- D.Has dual administration with Centre + State both involved
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Answer: B. Ladakh has NO legislative assembly; it is administered through the Lieutenant Governor under Article 239 of the Constitution; Article 239A (legislature for UTs) applies to Puducherry and J&K but NOT Ladakh
**Ladakh has no legislative assembly** — it is administered directly through the **Lieutenant Governor under Article 239** of the Constitution. **Article 239A** provides for legislatures in certain UTs, but applies to **Puducherry and J&K only**, not Ladakh. **LAHDC Leh** (Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Leh, established 1995) and **LAHDC Kargil** (established 2003) provide some local democratic representation. Civil-society groups continue to demand inclusion under the **Sixth Schedule** of the Constitution to protect tribal rights and identity.
Read source story → - Polity & Governance28 Apr 2026
Who is currently the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh as of April 2026, and who was his immediate predecessor?
- A.Radha Krishna Mathur, succeeding B D Mishra
- B.Vinai Kumar Saxena (since 13 March 2026, previously LG of Delhi); succeeded Kavinder Gupta who resigned on 5 March 2026 after just 9 months in office
- C.Manoj Sinha, succeeding Mathur
- D.B D Mishra, succeeding Saxena
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Answer: B. Vinai Kumar Saxena (since 13 March 2026, previously LG of Delhi); succeeded Kavinder Gupta who resigned on 5 March 2026 after just 9 months in office
**Vinai Kumar Saxena** is the current Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh — he is the **4th LG**, having taken oath on **13 March 2026** after previously serving as the **LG of Delhi**. He succeeded **Kavinder Gupta** (the 3rd LG) who resigned on **5 March 2026** after just **nine months in office** (he had been appointed on 14 July 2025) and was subsequently appointed as **Governor of Himachal Pradesh in 2026**. The earlier LGs were Radha Krishna Mathur (1st, 2019-2023) and Brigadier (Dr) B D Mishra (2nd, 2023-2025).
Read source story → - Sports28 Apr 2026
Which Olympic medals has P V Sindhu won, and what is her highest BWF World Championships honour?
- A.Gold and silver Olympic; Silver World Championships
- B.Silver at Rio 2016 (first Indian woman Olympic silver in any sport) and Bronze at Tokyo 2020; Gold at BWF World Championships 2019 in Basel, Switzerland — first Indian to win the World Championship title
- C.Two gold Olympic; no World Championships medal
- D.Three bronze Olympic; Bronze World Championships
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Answer: B. Silver at Rio 2016 (first Indian woman Olympic silver in any sport) and Bronze at Tokyo 2020; Gold at BWF World Championships 2019 in Basel, Switzerland — first Indian to win the World Championship title
**P V Sindhu** won the **Silver medal at Rio 2016 Olympics** in women's singles — making her the **first Indian woman to win an Olympic silver in any sport** — and the **Bronze medal at Tokyo 2020 Olympics** (held July-August 2021). She won the **Gold medal at the BWF World Championships in Basel, Switzerland in 2019** — becoming the **first Indian to win the World Championship title** in badminton. Her coach is **Pullela Gopichand**.
Read source story → - Polity & Governance28 Apr 2026
When did Ladakh become a Union Territory, and under which legislation?
- A.1 January 2020 under Constitution Amendment Act
- B.31 October 2019 under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 — following the abrogation of Article 370 on 5 August 2019
- C.15 August 1947 under Independence Act
- D.26 January 1950 under Constitution
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Answer: B. 31 October 2019 under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 — following the abrogation of Article 370 on 5 August 2019
**Ladakh became a Union Territory on 31 October 2019** under the **Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019**. The Act was passed by Parliament on **5 August 2019**, the same day as the **abrogation of Article 370** of the Constitution that had given special status to J&K. The Act bifurcated the erstwhile state of J&K into two UTs: **Jammu & Kashmir (with legislature)** and **Ladakh (without legislature)**.
Read source story → - Economy & Banking28 Apr 2026
Which fintech firm received RBI approval for an NBFC licence in April 2026?
- A.Paytm
- B.One MobiKwik Systems — will operate through wholly-owned subsidiary MobiKwik Financial Services Private Limited (MFSPL); approval reportedly came within four months
- C.PhonePe
- D.Razorpay
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Answer: B. One MobiKwik Systems — will operate through wholly-owned subsidiary MobiKwik Financial Services Private Limited (MFSPL); approval reportedly came within four months
**One MobiKwik Systems** has received approval from the **Reserve Bank of India (RBI)** for a **Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) licence** — enabling it to enter regulated lending through its new wholly-owned subsidiary **MobiKwik Financial Services Private Limited (MFSPL)**. The approval reportedly came within **four months** of application. Co-founder **Upasana Taku** said the milestone strengthens MobiKwik's transition from payments-only to a full-scale financial services platform.
Read source story → - Sports28 Apr 2026
What new role has P V Sindhu taken on at the Badminton World Federation in 2026?
- A.BWF President
- B.Voting member of the BWF Council, after being elected Chair of the BWF Athletes Commission in late 2025; first appearance at BWF AGM in Horsens, Denmark
- C.BWF Vice-President
- D.Coach of the World Mixed Team
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Answer: B. Voting member of the BWF Council, after being elected Chair of the BWF Athletes Commission in late 2025; first appearance at BWF AGM in Horsens, Denmark
**P V Sindhu** has joined the **Badminton World Federation (BWF) Council as a voting member** in 2026, after being elected **Chair of the BWF Athletes Commission in late 2025**. Her first appearance in the role came at the **BWF Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Horsens, Denmark**. The appointment is considered historic as it is **rare for an active elite athlete** to hold a voting position on a global sports federation council.
Read source story → - Polity & Governance28 Apr 2026
Which five new districts of Ladakh were approved by LG Vinai Kumar Saxena on 27 April 2026?
- A.Leh, Kargil, Nubra, Zanskar, Suru
- B.Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass — taking the total from 2 (Leh + Kargil) to 7
- C.Anantnag, Pulwama, Sopore, Kupwara, Bandipore
- D.Hunder, Pangong, Tso Kar, Hanle, Lamayuru
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Answer: B. Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass — taking the total from 2 (Leh + Kargil) to 7
**Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena** approved the creation of **five new districts — Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass** — on **27 April 2026**, taking the total from **2 (Leh and Kargil) to 7**. The Ministry of Home Affairs had approved the formation in **August 2024** under Union HM Amit Shah. On **28 April 2026**, the LG also approved appointments of Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police for all five new districts.
Read source story → - Polity & Governance28 Apr 2026
Which 2024 state legislation became the first in independent India to enact a Uniform Civil Code, requiring registration of live-in relationships?
- A.Goa UCC
- B.Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code (UCC), 2024 — passed by the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly in February 2024
- C.Tamil Nadu Civil Code
- D.Maharashtra UCC
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Answer: B. Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code (UCC), 2024 — passed by the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly in February 2024
The **Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code (UCC), 2024** is the first state-level UCC in independent India, passed by the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly in **February 2024**. It mandates **registration of live-in relationships**, provides equal inheritance rights, and unifies marriage/divorce rules across communities. Goa has had a Portuguese-era civil code since 1867 (Portuguese Civil Code, 1867), but Uttarakhand is the first state to enact a fresh UCC under the Indian Constitution.
Read source story → - International28 Apr 2026
Under what pledge framework did India announce 'net-zero by 2070' and the 500 GW non-fossil capacity target?
- A.Stockholm Declaration 1972
- B.Panchamrit pledges at COP26 Glasgow in November 2021
- C.Rio Declaration 1992
- D.Belém Communique 2025
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Answer: B. Panchamrit pledges at COP26 Glasgow in November 2021
India's **Panchamrit pledges** were announced by **PM Modi at COP26 Glasgow in November 2021** as a five-point commitment: **(1) net-zero by 2070**; (2) **500 GW non-fossil installed capacity by 2030**; (3) 50% energy from renewables by 2030; (4) 1 billion tonne CO2 reduction by 2030; (5) 45% reduction in emissions intensity of GDP by 2030 (vs 2005 baseline). India updated its 2015 NDCs in 2022 to reflect these pledges.
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