Question 1

What topics are covered in the 11 April 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 11 April 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, International Relations, Security with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 11 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 Article of the Indian Constitution is the term 'State' defined for the purpose of enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

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Article 12, Article 12 defines 'State' for Part III of the Constitution, which deals with Fundamental Rights. It includes the Government, Parliament, State Legislatures, and all local or other authorities. The Supreme Court judgment specifically referenced Article 12 to conclude cooperative societies are not 'State'.

Question 6

The UNSC resolution vetoed by China and Russia was formally adopted as Resolution 2817 (2026). How many permanent members (P5) does the UN Security Council have?

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Five, The United Nations Security Council has five permanent members (P5) with veto power: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as mentioned in the article's explanation of veto power.

Question 7

Which constitutional entry empowers Parliament to legislate on coordination and standards in higher education?

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Entry 66, Union List, Entry 66 of the Union List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution specifically grants Parliament legislative power for 'Coordination and determination of standards in institutions for higher education or research and scientific and technical institutions'. This is the legal basis cited in the article for Parliament's limited role.

Question 8

Under which Act was the Lok Sabha committee investigating Justice Yashwant Varma constituted?

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The Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, The article explicitly states that the investigation by the Lok Sabha committee was under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. This act regulates the procedure for investigation and proof of misbehaviour or incapacity of a judge.

Question 9

Which international court issued an advisory opinion in 2019 stating that the UK must hand over the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius?

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International Court of Justice (ICJ), As per the article, in 2019, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion that the UK must hand over the Chagos islands to Mauritius. The ICJ is the UN's principal judicial organ for settling disputes between states.

Question 10

The Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CIDS), whose keynote address is mentioned in the article, heads which headquarters organization?

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Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (IDS), The Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CIDS) is the head of the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (IDS), which is the joint organization of the Indian Armed Forces aimed at fostering integration and jointness among the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Question 11

Which Indian ministry is the nodal authority for receiving and processing extradition requests from foreign countries?

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Ministry of External Affairs, The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is the central authority that receives extradition requests from foreign governments. It reviews the request for compliance with the relevant treaty before forwarding it to the Ministry of Home Affairs and the judiciary for further action.

Question 12

The article discusses the legal regime of 'Transit Passage'. Under which international convention is this regime defined?

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United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), The 'Transit Passage' regime is a specific provision created by the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to ensure freedom of navigation through international straits. The article explicitly mentions UNCLOS in this context.

Question 13

Which institution has released the 'Discussion Paper – Exploring Safeguards in Digital Payments to Curb Frauds' proposing the 1-hour payment delay?

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Reserve Bank of India (RBI), The discussion paper titled 'Exploring Safeguards in Digital Payments to Curb Frauds' has been released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India's central bank and primary regulator of payment systems.

Question 14

The sickle cell screening program in Nandurbar is backed by which state-level initiative focusing on last-mile healthcare delivery?

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Arunodoy Initiative, The article explicitly states that the sickle cell screening effort in Nandurbar is backed by the state's Arunodoy initiative, which focuses on last-mile healthcare delivery in vulnerable regions.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the recent Supreme Court judgment:

1. The right to vote and the right to contest elections are fundamental rights under the Constitution.

2. Cooperative societies are considered 'State' under Article 12 of the Constitution.

3. Disputes regarding elections in cooperative societies can generally be entertained under the writ jurisdiction of High Courts under Article 226.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

None of the above, Statement 1 is incorrect as the SC held these are statutory, not fundamental rights. Statement 2 is incorrect as the SC clarified cooperative societies are not 'State' under Article 12. Statement 3 is incorrect as the SC ruled writ petitions under Article 226 are generally not maintainable for such internal disputes, which should be resolved through statutory forums.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. The ceasefire between the US and Iran was brokered by Pakistan and is scheduled to last for two weeks.

2. UNSC Resolution 2817 (2026), which was vetoed, called for the condemnation of Iranian attacks and aimed to boost security in the Strait of Malacca.

3. Chinese President Xi Jinping met the leader of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to discuss the '1992 Consensus'.

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 because the resolution concerned the Strait of Hormuz, not the Strait of Malacca. Statement 3 is incorrect; Xi met the leader of the Kuomintang (KMT), not the DPP, which Beijing refuses to engage with.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan (VBSA) Bill:

1. The Bill aims to statutorily implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

2. It proposes to give sole discretionary power to State government-controlled councils for higher education standards.

3. The Bill dilutes Section 13 of the UGC Act, which requires consultation with universities before inspections.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article states the Bill proposes to statutorily take forward NEP 2020. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Bill gives power to Union government-controlled councils, not State councils. Statement 3 is correct as the article explicitly mentions the Bill dilutes the consultative requirements of Section 13 of the UGC Act.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the concept of 'Constitutional Morality':

1. The term was first coined by the British historian George Grote.

2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar used this term during his speech in the Constituent Assembly on the Draft Constitution.

3. It refers to a fixed judicial standard of adjudication that provides clear answers in all constitutional cases.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as the term was coined by George Grote. Statement 2 is correct as Ambedkar quoted Grote in the Constituent Assembly. Statement 3 is incorrect because, as the article notes, constitutional morality is 'indeterminate' and 'cannot, by itself, yield a standard of adjudication'; it is more of a guiding principle or diagnostic tool.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the Chagos Archipelago:

1. The UK detached it from Mauritius in 1965 to create the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT).

2. The joint US-UK military base on Diego Garcia was established before World War II.

3. As part of the 2025 UK-Mauritius deal, Diego Garcia would be leased back to the UK for 99 years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: The article states Britain 'detached' Chagos from Mauritius in 1965 to create BIOT. Statement 2 is incorrect: The US Navy sought Diego Garcia after WWII due to Cold War concerns, not before. Statement 3 is correct: The 2025 deal includes leasing Diego Garcia back to the UK for 99 years.

Question 20

Which Supreme Court bench delivered the judgment reiterating that the right to vote is not a fundamental right?

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Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan, The article clearly states the judgment was delivered by a bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan. The verdict dated April 10, 2026, was authored by Justice Mahadevan. Memorizing bench compositions is crucial for polity questions.

Question 21

According to the article, what proportion of global energy supplies transit through the Strait of Hormuz?

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One-fifth, The article explicitly states that the Strait of Hormuz is 'the transit route for a fifth of global energy supplies.' This is a critical data point for understanding the strategic importance of the conflict.

Question 22

According to the article, which specific section of the UGC Act is being diluted by the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill?

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Section 13, The article specifically states: 'The Bill dilutes the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) consultative requirements. Section 13 of the UGC Act provides for inspections...' This exact section number is a key factual detail for exam purposes.

Question 23

According to the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2023-24 data cited in the article, what is the estimated national average Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) for a non-vegetarian diet per person per day?

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Rs 73.1, The article directly states: 'We estimate the national average CoHD for a non-vegetarian diet at Rs 73.1 per person per day in 2023-24.' This is a precise data point crucial for understanding economic and social welfare dimensions.

Question 24

According to the 2025 UK-Mauritius agreement, what is the annual fee for the leaseback of the Diego Garcia base?

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£101 million, The article explicitly states that as part of the deal, Diego Garcia would be leased back to the UK for the next 99 years for £101 million a year. £40 million is for the Chagossian trust fund, making it a close distractor.

Question 25

What was the primary legal distinction made by the Supreme Court regarding the bye-laws challenged in the Rajasthan cooperative society case?

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Between eligibility criteria and disqualifications., The Supreme Court clarified that the impugned bye-laws prescribing conditions like minimum milk supply were 'eligibility criteria' (threshold requirements for active members) and not 'disqualifications' (legal bars due to negative factors). This distinction is central to understanding the reasonableness of such regulations.

Question 26

What is a primary strategic objective for Iran in the ceasefire negotiations, as per its demands?

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Legitimizing its sovereign control over the Strait of Hormuz, The article details that Iran seeks to 'legitimise its control at the negotiation table, demanding the US's recognition of Iran's sovereignty over the Strait.' This is a core geopolitical demand, unlike the other options which are not mentioned.

Question 27

What is a primary criticism leveled against the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill, as per the article?

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It constitutes a constitutional overreach by centralizing power., The article's core argument is that the Bill is a 'constitutional overreach' as it gives 'sole discretionary power to Union government-controlled councils' beyond the limited power granted by Entry 66 of the Union List. This centralization of power at the expense of States and autonomous institutions is the main criticism.

Question 28

What is the primary legal reason cited in the article for Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz being contentious under international law?

Accepted Answer

Iran is applying the regime of 'Innocent Passage', which it can suspend, instead of 'Transit Passage', which it cannot., The article explains that the Strait of Hormuz qualifies as a 'strait used for international navigation' under UNCLOS, where the 'Transit Passage' regime applies. This regime guarantees continuous transit and cannot be suspended. By applying the more restrictive 'Innocent Passage' regime, Iran brings itself into conflict with UNCLOS.

Question 29

What was a primary strategic reason for the US interest in establishing a base on Diego Garcia, as mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

To maintain a permanent foothold in the central Indian Ocean near key maritime chokepoints, The article states that after WWII, US naval planners wanted a permanent foothold in the ocean. Diego Garcia's central Indian Ocean location puts critical chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz, Bab-el-Mandeb, and Malacca Strait within reach of long-range bombers, making it strategically vital.

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