Question 1

What topics are covered in the 4 April 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 4 April 2026 quiz covers Security, Science Tech, International Relations, Governance with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 4 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

Which Indian organization, mentioned in the article, was involved in the nuclear submarine project alongside private firms and with Russian help?

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Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), The article states that India's nuclear-powered submarine project was initiated more than three decades ago, involving both private firms and the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), with help from Russia.

Question 6

Which ministry is responsible for the classification of districts affected by Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) as mentioned in the news?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The article explicitly states that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has re-categorised the LWE-affected districts. The MHA is the nodal ministry for internal security, including matters related to extremism and insurgency.

Question 7

As per the article, which body in Kerala is responsible for formal state planning and is headed by a Vice-Chairperson?

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Kerala State Planning Board, The article explicitly mentions V.K. Ramachandran as the Vice-Chairperson of the Kerala State Planning Board. This body is highlighted as enabling Kerala to sustain a formal planning process.

Question 8

Which parliamentary committee examined the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and submitted recommendations?

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Select Committee, The article states the Bill was referred to a Select Committee on the same day it was introduced in Lok Sabha (August 12, 2025). This committee, chaired by Baijayant Panda, submitted its report with 11 recommendations.

Question 9

Which body oversees the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)?

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National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), As per the IBC framework mentioned in the article, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) oversees the corporate insolvency resolution process. The amendment Bill mandates NCLT to admit applications once default is proven.

Question 10

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) falls primarily under the administrative control of which Union Ministry?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The FCRA is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The MHA grants FCRA registration and monitors compliance, making it the nodal ministry for regulating foreign contributions in India.

Question 11

Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly of India, as mentioned in Justice Nagarathna's lecture?

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Dr Rajendra Prasad, The article explicitly states that Justice Nagarathna recalled Dr Rajendra Prasad's role as the President of the Constituent Assembly (1946–1950). Dr B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.

Question 12

Which regional intergovernmental organization, formed in 1981, is mentioned in the article as being largely aligned with Washington for security needs?

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Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), The article states that concerns about instability posed by Iran's revolution were among factors leading to the creation of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in 1981. The GCC includes Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain.

Question 13

Which political party in Taiwan, mentioned in the article, supports peaceful reunification with China and is being engaged by President Xi Jinping?

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Kuomintang (KMT), The article explicitly states that China uses its strong relationship with Taiwan's main opposition party, the KMT, to propagate its views on unification. It further mentions KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wun accepting an invitation from Xi.

Question 14

The landmark patent infringement case discussed in the news was adjudicated by which High Court?

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Delhi High Court, The article explicitly states that the judgment was delivered by the Delhi High Court, with Justice Prathiba M Singh presiding. The Delhi High Court is a major forum for commercial and intellectual property disputes in India.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding INS Aridaman:

1. It is India's third indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN).

2. It is powered by an 83 MW pressurised light-water nuclear reactor, similar to its predecessors.

3. It can carry the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile which has a range of more than 700 km.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; while INS Arihant and INS Arighaat have 83 MW reactors, INS Aridaman is powered by advanced reactors understood to be an upgrade. Statement 3 is incorrect; the K-4 missile has a range of 3,500 km, while the K-15 missile has a range of more than 700 km.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. INS Aridhaman is India's second indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine.

2. The number of districts categorised as affected by Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) in 2026 is 38.

3. The Supreme Court has ruled that election petitions can be stalled until fresh evidence is unearthed.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Only 2, Statement 1 is incorrect: INS Aridhaman is the third, not the second, indigenously built SSBN (after Arihant and Arighat). Statement 2 is correct: The article states the number of LWE-affected districts remains 38. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Supreme Court observed it was impermissible to stall election petition proceedings for fresh evidence; they must be decided on the material on record.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding Kerala's development as mentioned in the article:

1. Kerala is the only Indian state to sustain a formal planning process after the dissolution of the Planning Commission.

2. The share of budgetary funds for SC/ST communities in Kerala is less than their population share in the state.

3. The Kerala Bank was created by consolidating urban cooperative banks into a single institution.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article states the share of funds 'exceeded' the population share. Statement 3 is incorrect; Kerala Bank was created by consolidating 'district cooperative banks', not urban cooperative banks.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026:

1. It introduces a Creditor-initiated Insolvency Resolution Process (CIIRP) which requires approval from at least 51% of financial creditors.

2. It mandates that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) must admit an application for insolvency within 14 days of filing, without exception.

3. It proposes to replace criminal penalties with civil penalties for offences such as contravention of a moratorium.

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: CIIRP requires at least 51% of financial creditors to agree. Statement 2 is incorrect; the amendment mandates admission upon proven default but does not re-state or change the existing 14-day timeline for NCLT's decision. The article highlights that the 14-day rule exists but is often delayed. Statement 3 is correct as the Select Committee recommended replacing criminal penalties with civil penalties for certain offences, which was incorporated.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding developments mentioned in the news:

1. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 introduces a Creditor-initiated Insolvency Resolution Process (CIIRP) requiring agreement from at least 51% of financial creditors.

2. The US tariff of 100% applies to both patented and generic pharmaceutical imports from India starting July 31.

3. INS Aridaman is India's first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), commissioned in 2026.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the US tariff applies only to patented pharmaceuticals, with generic drugs exempt 'at this time'. Statement 3 is incorrect; INS Aridaman is the third SSBN, not the first. INS Arihant was the first, commissioned in 2016.

Question 20

As per the article, what is the displacement tonnage of the newly inducted INS Aridaman?

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7,000 tonnes, The article explicitly mentions that INS Aridaman is a 7,000-tonne vessel. INS Arighaat, inducted in 2024, is a 6,000-tonne vessel.

Question 21

According to the news, how many districts in India were categorised as affected by Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) in 2026?

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38, The article clearly states that the number of districts in the LWE category remains unchanged at 38 compared to 2024–25. This is a direct factual data point from the news.

Question 22

According to the article, what is the infant mortality rate (IMR) achieved by Kerala, as highlighted in its public health performance?

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5 per 1,000 live births, The article clearly states that Kerala's key health indicators include an infant mortality rate of just five per 1,000 live births, which is noted to be better than the United States.

Question 23

As of December 2025, what was the approximate amount recovered by creditors through resolutions under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)?

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₹4.11 lakh crore, The article provides the specific data point: 'As of December 2025, IBC has facilitated the resolution of 1,376 companies, helping creditors to recover 4.11 lakh crore.' The other options are close distractors.

Question 24

According to the article, what is the financial outlay for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Pharmaceuticals approved by the Union Cabinet?

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₹15,000 crore, The article explicitly states that the PLI Scheme for Pharmaceuticals was approved with a financial outlay of Rs 15,000 crore. This scheme runs from FY 2022-23 to FY 2027-28.

Question 25

What is the primary strategic significance of inducting a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) like INS Aridaman, as highlighted in the article?

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To guarantee India's second-strike capability and strengthen nuclear deterrence., The article emphasizes that SSBNs guarantee India's second-strike capability. Should an adversary deliver a first nuclear strike, an SSBN can launch a retaliatory attack, which is central to India's nuclear doctrine of 'No First Use' and establishes credible deterrence.

Question 26

What is the primary strategic significance of commissioning INS Aridhaman, as per the news?

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To strengthen the sea-based leg of India's nuclear triad, The article states that the submarine "falls under the domain of the Strategic Forces and is part of the country’s nuclear triad." Its primary role is to provide a secure, second-strike capability from the sea, which is the core of a nuclear triad's submarine leg. The other options are secondary or unrelated functions.

Question 27

What is identified as a primary constraint on Kerala's capacity to finance its development model, as per the article?

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Structurally imbalanced federal fiscal architecture, The article details that Kerala's development is constrained by a structurally imbalanced federal fiscal architecture, citing centralisation under GST, withdrawal of compensation, restrictive borrowing limits, and reliance on conditional transfers as key challenges.

Question 28

What is a key rationale, as per the Select Committee, for disallowing a Resolution Professional (RP) from becoming the liquidator of the same corporate debtor?

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To prevent a potential conflict of interest where the RP might favour liquidation to secure higher fees., The article explicitly states the committee's observation: the RP may have a 'perverse incentive' to favour liquidation over resolution because a liquidator's remuneration is often a percentage of the liquidation estate, unlike the RP's fixed salary. This is a direct conflict of interest.

Question 29

What is a primary strategic implication of India's 'No First Use' (NFU) nuclear policy, as discussed in the article?

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It forms the cornerstone of India's nuclear doctrine, emphasizing retaliation only against a nuclear attack on Indian territory or forces., The article quotes the official release from the 2003 CCS meeting defining NFU: "Nuclear weapons will only be used in retaliation against a nuclear attack on Indian territory or on Indian forces anywhere." This defines the policy's retaliatory and defensive posture.

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