Question 1

What topics are covered in the 1 April 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 1 April 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Social Issues, Security with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 1 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

Under which Articles of the Constitution are the provisions of the Sixth Schedule enacted?

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Articles 244(2) and 275(1), The article explicitly states that the Sixth Schedule was enacted under Articles 244(2) and 275(1) of the Constitution. Article 244(2) provides for the administration of tribal areas in the specified states, while Article 275(1) provides grants-in-aid for tribal welfare.

Question 6

As per the article, which central armed police force was designated as the primary internal security force of the country by a Group of Ministers in 2001?

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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), The article explicitly states that the CRPF was 'designated as the primary internal security force of the country by a Group of Ministers in 2001'. This is a key institutional fact for internal security questions.

Question 7

Which constitutional body is responsible for recommending allocations to the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF)?

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Finance Commission, The Finance Commission, established under Article 280 of the Constitution, recommends the devolution of taxes and grants-in-aid, including allocations for the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). NDMA formulates policy but does not allocate funds.

Question 8

Which national mission, launched in 2021, is primarily responsible for developing India's semiconductor ecosystem as mentioned in the article?

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India-Semiconductor Mission, The article explicitly states that the India-Semiconductor Mission was launched in 2021 during the Covid pandemic to build a domestic semiconductor ecosystem. The other missions are related but distinct initiatives.

Question 9

According to the article, which global organization released the report 'Rising Repression Meets Global Resistance: Internet Shutdowns in 2025'?

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Access Now, The article explicitly states the report was released by 'the global digital rights advocacy group, Access Now.' The other organizations, while also involved in human rights advocacy, are not mentioned in this context.

Question 10

The Office of the Registrar General, which released the data on registered deaths for 2021, operates under which Union Ministry?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (ORGI) is responsible for conducting the Census and overseeing the Civil Registration System. It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs, not the Health Ministry.

Question 11

Under which Ministry does the Ishapore Metal and Steel Factory, involved in the case, primarily function?

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Ministry of Defence, The Ishapore Metal and Steel Factory is an Ordnance Factory, which comes under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence. Ordnance Factories are government-owned units producing defence hardware for the Indian Armed Forces.

Question 12

As per the news, which international accord, related to space exploration, is India a signatory to?

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The Artemis Accords, The article explicitly states that 'India is a signatory to the Artemis Accords, a set of non-binding, bilateral principles that guides sustainable, peaceful civil space exploration led by NASA.' The other treaties, while related to space law, are not mentioned in the provided content.

Question 13

The news involves a legal challenge based on which part of the US Constitution?

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The First Amendment, The article states the challenge was made on 'free speech grounds' under the 'U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment'. The First Amendment protects freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.

Question 14

The audit report on the 'Late marriage incentive to PVTG households' scheme was tabled by which constitutional authority?

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Comptroller and Auditor General of India, The article explicitly states the report is from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, which is a constitutional body under Article 148. Its reports are tabled in the legislature.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution:

1. It applies to the tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.

2. It establishes Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) with extensive legislative, administrative, and judicial powers.

3. The elected members of an ADC hold office for a term of six years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as per Article 244(2). Statement 2 is correct as ADCs have powers to make laws on land, forests, social customs, and administer justice. Statement 3 is incorrect; the article states elected members hold office for five years, not six.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the counter-Naxalism strategy discussed in the article:

1. For the first time, a Union Home Minister set a specific deadline to eliminate an insurgency.

2. The Border Roads Organisation constructed roads in Abujhmarh under the security umbrella of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police.

3. The article claims that Naxalism has been completely wiped out from India as of March 2026.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as the article notes this was unique; no deadlines were set for earlier insurgencies. Statement 2 is incorrect because the security umbrella was provided by the CRPF, not the ITBP. Statement 3 is incorrect; the Home Minister said it was 'more or less wiped out', not completely, as two top leaders remain at large.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the 16th Finance Commission's disaster funding allocation:

1. It allocated ₹2,04,401 crore to State Disaster Response Funds, representing a 59.5% increase over the 15th Finance Commission's allocation.

2. Its Disaster Risk Index formula uses total state population as the measure for 'Exposure', as recommended by the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report.

3. Odisha, despite having the highest hazard score in the country, received the largest reduction in its disaster funding share.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect because the article states the IPCC defines exposure as the population in hazard zones, not total population; the FC's use of total population is criticized. Statement 3 is correct as Odisha lost 1.57 percentage points, the largest reduction.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the semiconductor developments mentioned in the news:

1. The Kaynes Technology OSAT facility inaugurated by PM Modi is located in Sanand, Gujarat.

2. India's current global semiconductor market size is ₹9 lakh crore.

3. The India-Semiconductor Mission is described in the article as merely an industrial policy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as the article clearly mentions the facility is in Sanand, Gujarat. Statement 2 is incorrect; the current market is ₹4.5 lakh crore, with a target of ₹9 lakh crore by 2030. Statement 3 is incorrect; the PM described the mission as 'a declaration of India’s self-confidence', not just an industrial policy.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding internet shutdowns in 2025 as per the Access Now report:

1. India recorded its highest-ever number of internet shutdowns in a single year during 2025.

2. Myanmar was the country with the highest number of internet shutdowns recorded globally in 2025.

3. The Asia-Pacific region accounted for the majority of the internet shutdowns recorded globally in 2025.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The article states India's 65 shutdowns in 2025 were 'the lowest number recorded in the country since 2017.' Statement 2 is correct as the report says 'Myanmar overtook India as the world's leading perpetrator... with 95 incidents.' Statement 3 is correct as the report notes 'the Asia Pacific region accounted for the majority of these disruptions, with 195 shutdowns.'

Question 20

According to the article, what percentage of Ladakh's population belongs to Scheduled Tribes, which is a key argument for its demand for Sixth Schedule inclusion?

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Over 90%, The article specifically states that 'over 90 per cent of Ladakh's population belongs to the Scheduled Tribes.' This demographic fact is central to the demand for constitutional safeguards under the Sixth Schedule.

Question 21

According to the article, what was the total length of roads constructed in the Abujhmarh area, which was crucial in overcoming the Maoist challenge?

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12,000 kilometers, The article provides a precise figure: 'a stretch of 12,000 kilometers was completed'. This factual data point is a prime candidate for a Prelims question on developmental measures in LWE areas.

Question 22

According to the article, what is the total allocation made by the 16th Finance Commission for State Disaster Response Funds (SDRF)?

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₹2,04,401 crore, The article explicitly states the 16th Finance Commission allocated ₹2,04,401 crore to State Disaster Response Funds (SDRF). The other figures are plausible distractors but not mentioned.

Question 23

According to the article, what is the estimated cost of building the Kaynes Technology OSAT facility in Sanand?

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₹3,300 crore, The article explicitly states: 'the plant has been built at an estimated cost of Rs 3,300 crore in Sanand GIDC.' ₹1,500 crore is the scheme for mineral recycling, ₹4.5 lakh crore is the current market size, and ₹9 lakh crore is the 2030 target.

Question 24

According to the Access Now report cited in the article, what was the total number of internet shutdowns recorded by the organization worldwide since it began compiling data in 2016?

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2,102, The article clearly states: 'Out of the 2,102 internet shutdowns recorded by Access Now worldwide since 2016, 920 have occurred in India.' Option A (920) is the number for India only, making it a close distractor.

Question 25

What is a primary concern raised by those apprehensive about including Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule, as mentioned in the article?

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Strategic and security concerns in the sensitive border region, The article highlights that Ladakh shares borders with China and Pakistan, and from a security perspective, centralization allows swift decision-making on national defence. Hence, strategic and security concerns are a primary apprehension against granting greater autonomy.

Question 26

What was the primary strategic objective behind the massive road construction initiative in the Abujhmarh area, as described in the article?

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To facilitate the forces to rush anywhere in the region in a short time, The article states that efforts to construct roads were thwarted by Maoists because it 'would facilitate the forces to rush anywhere in the region in a short time'. This directly links infrastructure development to enhancing security force mobility and response, a core counter-insurgency tactic.

Question 27

What is the primary criticism of the 16th Finance Commission's Disaster Risk Index (DRI) formula as discussed in the article?

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It rewards demographic size over actual hazard exposure., The core flaw identified is that the DRI uses total state population for 'Exposure', giving highly populous states like UP a high score regardless of how many people actually live in hazard zones. This demographic bias causes high-hazard but less populous states like Odisha to lose funding share.

Question 28

What is the primary strategic rationale, as highlighted by PM Modi in the article, for India to develop its own full-stack semiconductor ecosystem?

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To protect global supply chains from disruptions caused by conflicts, The article quotes PM Modi stating that 'the biggest victim of conflicts is the global supply chain whether it is chips, rare earth minerals or energy.' The core rationale is building resilience against such geopolitical disruptions. While exports and meeting demand are benefits, the primary driver is supply chain security.

Question 29

What was the primary legal justification used by authorities in Jammu and Kashmir in December 2025 to impose a ban on unauthorized VPN use, as mentioned in the report?

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To maintain public tranquillity under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita., The article specifies that Jammu and Kashmir invoked 'Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita – a provision used by magistrates to issue prohibitory orders to maintain public tranquillity – to impose a 'two-month ban on unauthorized VPN use.'' The other acts, while relevant to security and data, are not mentioned in this specific context within the article.

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