Question 1

What topics are covered in the 6 April 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 6 April 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Social Issues, Law with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 6 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 Sattankulam custodial deaths case was investigated by which central agency?

Accepted Answer

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), The article states that the probe was transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) by the then AIADMK government. The CBI filed the charge sheet and supplementary charge sheet in the case.

Question 6

Which government department was assisted by Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy in the Jan Vishwas exercise?

Accepted Answer

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), The article mentions that the authors from Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy were part of the team that assisted the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce, on the Jan Vishwas exercise.

Question 7

Which government department was exclusively responsible for all nuclear activities in India before the SHANTI Act?

Accepted Answer

Department of Atomic Energy, The article states that 'All nuclear activity had hitherto been the exclusive preserve of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).' NPCIL is a public sector company under DAE, not a government department.

Question 8

Which constitutional body is responsible for preparing and revising the electoral rolls, as directed by the Supreme Court in the news?

Accepted Answer

Election Commission of India, The Election Commission of India (ECI) is the permanent constitutional body established under Article 324. It is vested with the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of elections.

Question 9

Which political party in Taiwan, mentioned in the news, has traditionally advocated for closer relations with China?

Accepted Answer

Kuomintang (KMT), The article explicitly states that the Kuomintang (KMT) has 'long advocated for closer relations with China'. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), mentioned as having won the presidency in 2016, is known for its pro-independence stance.

Question 10

The 'Dancing Girl' figurine, a famous artifact from the Indus Valley Civilization site of Mohenjo-daro, is primarily made of which material?

Accepted Answer

Bronze, As per the previous year UPSC question referenced in the article, the 'Dancing Girl' figurine from Mohenjo-daro is made of bronze. This tests static knowledge of Indus Valley artifacts.

Question 11

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), which published the 2023 crime data cited in the article, functions under which Union Ministry?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Home Affairs, As mentioned in the static GK linkage, the NCRB is an agency responsible for crime data collection and analysis and functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Question 12

The report 'Under the Weather: India’s Climate-Health Intersections and Pathways to Resilience' was published by which organization?

Accepted Answer

Dasra, The article explicitly states that the report is by Dasra, described as a philanthropy fund organization. NITI Aayog is a government policy think tank, WHO is a UN agency, and MoHFW is a ministry, none of which are mentioned as the publisher here.

Question 13

Which national institute collaborated with Government Medical College, Chandigarh, for the National Mental Health Survey in Punjab mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), The article explicitly states that the 2016-17 survey for Punjab was conducted by Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, in coordination with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS).

Question 14

Which Indian law has been used to designate the Canada-based terrorists named in the Punjab Police dossier?

Accepted Answer

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, The article explicitly states that prominent Canada-based figures like Lakhbir Singh Sandhu are 'designated terrorists under India’s Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).' UAPA is the primary anti-terror law in India for such designations.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Sattankulam custodial deaths case:

1. The Madras High Court took suo motu cognisance of the crime.

2. The victims, Jayaraj and Benicks, were detained for violating COVID-19 lockdown rules.

3. The First Additional District and Sessions Court in Madurai convicted all nine accused policemen on March 23, 2026.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

All three, Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court took suo motu cognisance. Statement 2 is correct as the CBI investigation revealed the police had detained them on that charge. Statement 3 is correct as the article states the court convicted all nine on March 23, 2026.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Jan Vishwas (Amendment to Provisions) Bill, 2026:

1. It amends 784 provisions across 79 Central laws.

2. It decriminalises a total of 805 offences by removing criminal sanctions and replacing them with civil penalties.

3. The Bill proposes to omit 125 offences that are redundant or already covered under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as the Bill amends 784 provisions across 79 laws. Statement 2 is correct as it decriminalises 805 offences. Statement 3 is incorrect because the omitted offences are those already covered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, not the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the SHANTI Act:

1. It grants statutory status to the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).

2. It repeals the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010.

3. It permits private companies to build, own, and operate nuclear power plants in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

All three, All three statements are directly mentioned in the article. The SHANTI Act provides statutory status to AERB, repeals the two older Acts, and opens the sector to private companies for building, owning, and operating plants.

Question 18

How many police personnel were originally named as accused in the Sattankulam custodial deaths case, as per the article?

Accepted Answer

10, The article clearly states: "In all, 10 police personnel were named as accused in the case. One of them died after contracting COVID-19. The CBI has prosecuted nine police personnel."

Question 19

According to the article, how many offences did the earlier Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, amend?

Accepted Answer

183 provisions across 42 laws, The article states that the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, had amended 183 provisions across 42 laws. The 2026 Bill amends 784 provisions across 79 laws and decriminalises 805 offences.

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