Question 1

What topics are covered in the 5 April 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 5 April 2026 quiz covers Economy, International Relations, Polity, Environment with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 5 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

As per the Constitution of India, which Part contains the articles related to Elections and the Election Commission?

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Part XV, Part XV of the Indian Constitution (Articles 324 to 329) deals with Elections. This includes provisions for the Election Commission, adult suffrage, and parliamentary authority over election laws, as mentioned in the article's 'Do You Know' section.

Question 6

The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which declares Amaravati as the sole capital, amends which original Central Act?

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The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, The article explicitly states that the 2026 Bill is an amendment to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, which was the original law that bifurcated the state and created Telangana.

Question 7

Which ministry is the nodal agency for regulating foreign contributions to NGOs under the FCRA in India?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) regulates foreign donations in the country through the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act to ensure such funds do not adversely affect internal security, as stated in the article.

Question 8

Which constitutional articles are primarily under examination by the nine-judge Supreme Court bench in the Sabarimala review case?

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Articles 25 and 26 (Right to Freedom of Religion), As mentioned in the article, the nine-judge bench has framed questions specifically concerning the scope and interplay of Articles 25 (freedom of religion for persons) and 26 (rights of religious denominations). These are the core constitutional provisions at issue.

Question 9

Under which Ministry does the Centre for Marine Living Resources & Ecology (CMLRE), which houses the 'Bhavasagara' repository, operate?

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Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), The article explicitly states that CMLRE is a premier institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India. MoEFCC designated the repository, but CMLRE's parent ministry is MoES.

Question 10

The Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), the military command headquarters of NATO, is based in which country?

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Belgium, As mentioned in the article, SHAPE, the unified command structure for NATO operations, is based in Belgium. This is a standard fact about NATO's organizational structure.

Question 11

The Project Tiger initiative, mentioned in the article, is administered by which statutory body?

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National Tiger Conservation Authority, Project Tiger is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), a statutory body established under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. While the Ministry provides overarching policy, the NTCA is the nodal agency for its implementation.

Question 12

Which constitutional body is responsible for the delimitation of parliamentary constituencies in India?

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Delimitation Commission, The Delimitation Commission is a high-power body appointed by the President of India under the provisions of the Delimitation Commission Act. Its orders have the force of law and cannot be called in question before any court.

Question 13

Which regulatory body was established by the Act that introduced the National Exit Test (NExT)?

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National Medical Commission (NMC), The National Exit Test (NExT) was introduced through the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, which established the NMC as the apex regulatory body for medical education, replacing the Medical Council of India (MCI). The NBE conducts the FMGE, and the IMA is a professional association, not a regulator.

Question 14

The Supreme Court's collegium system is primarily responsible for which of the following functions?

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Recommending judges for appointment to the Supreme Court and High Courts, The collegium system, as mentioned in the article in the context of needing a 'special invitee', is the judge-led body that makes recommendations to the government for appointing judges to the higher judiciary (Supreme Court and High Courts).

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding India's energy security as discussed in the news:

1. India imports crude oil from over 40 countries, a significant diversification from a decade ago.

2. More than 70% of India's crude oil imports currently transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

3. India's strategic petroleum reserves currently stand at 5.3 million metric tonnes and are being expanded.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: The article states India now imports energy from 41 countries vs 27 a decade ago. Statement 2 is incorrect: The article specifies that prior to the conflict, 70% of crude was rerouted outside the Strait; currently, 50% (2.5-2.7 million bpd) transits it. Statement 3 is correct: The article mentions strategic petroleum reserves of 5.3 mmt being expanded by 6.5 mmt more.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Amaravati capital issue:

1. The Andhra Pradesh High Court, in March 2022, ruled that the state government lacked the legislative competence to shift the capital from Amaravati.

2. The previous YSRCP government had proposed making Visakhapatnam the legislative capital, Amaravati the executive capital, and Kurnool the judicial capital.

3. The amendment Bill declares Amaravati as the capital with effect from June 2, 2024, the date Hyderabad ceased to be the joint capital.

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 proposed three-capital plan was Visakhapatnam (executive), Amaravati (legislative), and Kurnool (judicial). Statement 3 is correct as the Bill seeks to declare Amaravati as capital from June 2, 2024.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026:

1. It proposes to create a 'designated authority' with powers of a civil court to manage assets of NGOs whose FCRA registration is cancelled.

2. It increases the maximum imprisonment term for FCRA offences from one year to five years.

3. It requires State governments to obtain prior approval from the Central government before initiating investigations into FCRA-related complaints.

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; the Bill proposes to reduce the maximum imprisonment from five years to one year, not increase it. Statement 3 is correct as the Bill seeks to amend Section 43 to require prior central approval for investigations.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the Sabarimala case:

1. A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court, in September 2018, struck down Rule 3(b) of the Kerala Hindu Places of Public Worship Rules, 1965.

2. The review petitions were declared maintainable by a nine-judge bench constituted in January 2020 under then CJI S.A. Bobde.

3. The Left Democratic Front government of Kerala had opposed the 2018 judgment lifting age restrictions on women's entry.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as per the article: the 5-judge bench struck down Rule 3(b). Statement 2 is correct: the article states a 9-judge bench under CJI S.A. Bobde held review petitions maintainable. Statement 3 is incorrect; the article says the LDF government 'supported' the 2018 decision, not opposed it.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the National Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna:

1. It was designated under the provisions of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.

2. It is established to act as the custodian for new deep-sea species discovered within Indian waters.

3. Its primary objective is to promote deep-sea mining for mineral resources.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as the designation is under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. Statement 2 is correct as the repository is vested with the authority to hold type specimens for new species. Statement 3 is incorrect; the repository's objectives are preservation, study, and documentation, not promoting mining, which is actually a threat mentioned in the article.

Question 20

According to the news, what percentage of India's total inward remittances in FY25 came from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries?

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38%, The article's infographic on 'India's Three-Pillar Exposure to West Asia' clearly states that 38% of India's remittances come from the GCC. This is a critical data point highlighting the economic vulnerability to the West Asia conflict.

Question 21

According to the article, on which date did Parliament pass the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026?

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April 2, 2026, The article clearly states: 'On April 2, Parliament passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026...' March 28, 2026, is the date the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly adopted the resolution, and June 2, 2024, is the date the joint capital arrangement ended.

Question 22

According to the article, approximately how many associations are registered under the FCRA and receive foreign contributions annually?

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Around 16,000, The statement of objects and reasons of the Bill mentions that around 16,000 associations are registered under the FCRA. Option D (22,000) is a distractor representing the annual fund amount in crores.

Question 23

When will the nine-judge Supreme Court bench commence hearing the Sabarimala review pleas?

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April 7, 2026, The article explicitly states: 'The bench will commence hearing in the matter from April 7.' The other dates are close distractors, with April 4 being the publication date of the news.

Question 24

According to the article, what percentage of Earth's habitable space does the deep sea constitute?

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90-95%, The article states: "It constitutes nearly 90–95% of Earth’s habitable space." This is a key factual data point about the significance of the deep-sea biome.

Question 25

What is a primary concern associated with the government's plan to rely more on coal-based power to meet peak summer demand, as mentioned in the news?

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It may cause curtailment of renewable energy, particularly solar power., The article explains that coal-based power plants are operationally inflexible and cannot ramp down easily to accommodate variable solar generation. Therefore, greater reliance on coal, especially when gas-based flexible plants face supply issues, could lead to solar power being wasted or 'curtailed' to maintain grid stability.

Question 26

What is the primary legal objective of amending the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, through the 2026 Bill, as per the article?

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To provide statutory backing and prevent future state governments from shifting or splitting the capital, The article explicitly mentions that 'the State government believed that the only way to prevent a future dispensation from shifting or splitting the capital was to amend the Act.' This is the core legal objective stated, making the capital's location a matter of central statute.

Question 27

A primary concern raised by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India regarding the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, is that it amounts to:

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Executive overreach and undue interference in minority institutions., The article explicitly states that the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India said the Bill amounts to 'executive overreach' and raises concerns about 'undue interference' in the functioning of minority institutions and civil society groups.

Question 28

What is one of the key constitutional questions framed by the nine-judge bench for the Sabarimala review hearing?

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What is the scope and extent of the word 'morality' under Articles 25 and 26, and whether it includes constitutional morality., The article lists seven framed questions. Question 4 is precisely: 'What is the scope and extent of the word ‘morality’ under Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution, and whether it is meant to include constitutional morality?' The other options are not mentioned in the article.

Question 29

What is one of the key threats to deep-sea biodiversity highlighted in the article?

Accepted Answer

The commencement of deep-sea mining, The article explicitly lists deep-sea mining as a threat, stating: "The deep sea is threatened by the commencement of deep-sea mining." The other options are not mentioned as threats; deep-sea organisms are slow-growing, and the environment has low sunlight and high pressure.

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