Question 1

What topics are covered in the 14 April 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 14 April 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Social Issues, Health with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 14 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 constitutional body is primarily responsible for the delimitation of parliamentary constituencies in India?

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Delimitation Commission, The Delimitation Commission is a high-powered body established by Parliament to redraw constituency boundaries based on the latest Census data. Its orders have the force of law and cannot be called into question in any court.

Question 6

Which constitutional article empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders for doing 'complete justice', as invoked in the news?

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Article 142, Article 142 of the Indian Constitution grants the Supreme Court the unique power to pass any decree or order necessary for doing 'complete justice' in any cause or matter pending before it. This power was invoked by the bench to dissolve the marriage.

Question 7

Which regulatory body in India is responsible for approving new drugs like Keytruda for specific cancer indications?

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Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO), The CDSCO, under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, is the national regulatory body that approves new drugs and their indications for market in India. The article mentions the lag between US FDA and CDSCO approvals as a barrier.

Question 8

As per the Supreme Court's reiteration in the news, under which Article of the Constitution is the Election Commission of India established?

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Article 324, The Election Commission of India, the constitutional body responsible for conducting elections and preparing electoral rolls, is established under Article 324. This is a fundamental static GK fact in Indian Polity.

Question 9

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established under which act?

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The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, The NGT is a specialized statutory body created by the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. The other acts are general environmental laws under which specific rules (like SWM Rules) are framed, but they did not establish the tribunal itself.

Question 10

The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) mentioned in the news is located in which state?

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Tamil Nadu, The article explicitly states that the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor is located in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. Kalpakkam is a major nuclear power and research site in Tamil Nadu.

Question 11

Which ministry issued the notification extending the tenure of the Commission examining SC status for Dalits post-conversion?

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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, The article states that the notification extending the commission's tenure was issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on April 9. This ministry handles policies related to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other marginalized groups.

Question 12

The European Commission, whose President commented on the Hungarian election outcome, is primarily responsible for which of the following functions within the European Union?

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Proposing new EU laws and enforcing EU treaties, The European Commission is the EU's politically independent executive arm. It is responsible for drawing up proposals for new European legislation, implementing the decisions of the European Parliament and the Council, and managing EU policies and enforcing EU law. The European Parliament (B) is the elected body, the European Council (C) sets political direction, and the European Court of Justice (D) adjudicates disputes.

Question 13

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway project?

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Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, The article mentions the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in relation to the highway project. MoRTH is the nodal ministry for the development and maintenance of national highways in India.

Question 14

Which government body has projected that India's energy demand will expand at one of the fastest rates globally?

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NITI Aayog, The article explicitly mentions that projections by NITI Aayog suggest India's energy demand will expand at one of the fastest rates globally. NITI Aayog is the premier policy think tank of the Government of India.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the women's reservation Bill discussed in the news:

1. The Constitution (128th Amendment) Bill, 2023, provides for one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

2. Its implementation was originally deferred and linked to a delimitation exercise based on the 2031 Census.

3. The proposed modification in the special session aims to implement the reservation from the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.

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 deferral was linked to delimitation post the Census after 2026, which was presumed to be 2031, but the article states it 'seemed' clear, not that it was definitively based on 2031. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the modification would enable implementation from the 2029 Lok Sabha election.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court judgment discussed in the news:

1. The Court quashed the domestic violence case, emphasizing that complaints without specific allegations should be 'nipped in the bud'.

2. The Court upheld the wife's claim for ₹170 crore in gold, finding it substantiated by the settlement agreement.

3. The Court invoked its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to dissolve the marriage.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the judgment explicitly states vague DV cases must be 'nipped in the bud'. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Court rejected the ₹170 crore claim as unsubstantiated and not part of the written agreement. Statement 3 is correct as the Court used Article 142 to dissolve the marriage.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the challenges of accessing Keytruda in India:

1. The Kiran Patient Access Programme requires an upfront payment of approximately Rs 10 lakh to qualify for free subsequent doses.

2. The programme has no income or insurance-based eligibility criteria, making it accessible to all economic sections.

3. A 2021 study by Tata Memorial Hospital found that less than 2% of patients who required immunotherapy could actually access it.

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 patients must purchase five vials costing nearly Rs 10 lakh upfront. Statement 2 is incorrect because the programme excludes patients earning over Rs 25 lakh/year or having sum-insured above Rs 25 lakh. Statement 3 is correct as per the Tata Memorial study cited.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's observations in the news article:

1. The Supreme Court called the right to vote 'the biggest expression of nationality and patriotism' in a democracy.

2. The Court held that the right to contest an election is a fundamental right flowing from Article 19(1)(a).

3. The Court agreed with the Election Commission's argument that a challenge to deletion from the electoral roll after the nomination process is closed comes too late.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article quotes the SC calling the right to vote the 'biggest expression of nationality'. Statement 2 is incorrect as the article clearly states the SC reiterated that the right to contest is NOT a fundamental right. Statement 3 is correct as the SC rejected C Geetha's plea, agreeing with the ECI that the challenge was too late.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. The NGT bench was hearing a case related to illegal open burning of municipal solid waste in Bhopal, which led to an AQI of 315.

2. The tribunal criticized the practice of setting short, unrealistic deadlines for compliance with environmental norms.

3. The NGT recommended the creation of a decentralized, district-level mechanism to oversee waste management.

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 NGT criticized setting extended long-term deadlines that are frequently breached, not short deadlines. Statement 3 is incorrect; the NGT recommended a centralised, single-window mechanism at the state level, not a decentralized district-level one.

Question 20

According to the article, by what factor is the size of the Lok Sabha proposed to be expanded under the new delimitation plan?

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One-and-a-half times, The article explicitly states that the proposal involves 'expanding the size of the Lok Sabha by one-and-a-half times'. This is a key data point regarding the potential structural change to the legislature.

Question 21

What was the total financial settlement amount agreed upon by the couple in the mediated settlement dated May 16, 2024, as mentioned in the article?

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₹1.5 crore, The article states that the comprehensive settlement agreement provided for a 'full and final financial settlement of Rs 1.5 crore'. The amounts of ₹75 lakh and ₹14 lakh were instalments paid under this settlement. ₹170 crore was the rejected claim, and ₹50 crore was a part of that claim.

Question 22

According to the article, what is the annual income or sum-insured limit that makes a patient ineligible for the Kiran Patient Access Programme for Keytruda?

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Rs 25 lakh, The article explicitly states that the Kiran PAP excludes patients who earn more than Rs 25 lakh per year or have a sum-insured above Rs 25 lakh. The Rs 5 lakh and Rs 10 lakh figures are related to Ayushman Bharat coverage limits.

Question 23

According to the news article, approximately how many appellants were denied interim relief by the Supreme Court in the West Bengal voter deletion case?

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Over 34 lakh, The article explicitly states: 'The Supreme Court on Monday refused interim relief to over 34 lakh appellants whose names were excluded from electoral rolls in West Bengal.' The other numbers are plausible distractors but not mentioned.

Question 24

According to the article, what was the hazardous Air Quality Index (AQI) level recorded in Bhopal due to illegal waste burning?

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315, The article explicitly states that the illegal open burning led to the Air Quality Index (AQI) reportedly reaching a hazardous level of 315. The other options are close but incorrect distractors.

Question 25

What is the primary criticism, as per the article, regarding the rush to implement women's reservation through the proposed constitutional amendment?

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It uses women's reservation as a pretext to advance delimitation based on the 2011 Census., The article's core argument is that the real intent is not to advance women's reservation but to push for an early delimitation exercise before the 2029 elections, using the 2011 Census data, which would benefit the ruling party politically. This is framed as the 'political project'.

Question 26

What is the primary legal principle reinforced by the Supreme Court's judgment regarding mediated settlement agreements?

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They are binding and cannot be unilaterally withdrawn without valid grounds like fraud., The Court held that once parties voluntarily enter into a court-recognised settlement and act upon it, they cannot unilaterally resile from its terms. Valid grounds for withdrawal are limited, such as fraud, coercion, or non-compliance by the other side, which were absent here.

Question 27

What is a primary consequence of the high cost and complex access process for Keytruda in India, as highlighted in the investigation?

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The emergence of a multi-city black market for the drug., The article directly reports that the access squeeze has led to a 'burgeoning multi-city black market in Keytruda', where counterfeit drugs are sold to desperate patients. This is a direct social and public health consequence of the access barriers.

Question 28

What is the primary legal implication of the Supreme Court's distinction, as discussed in the article, between the 'right to vote' and the 'right to contest'?

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It subjects the right to contest to additional statutory qualifications and conditions, unlike the right to vote., The article explains the Court's distinction: the right to vote enables franchise, while the right to contest is 'a distinct and additional right which may legitimately be made subject to qualifications, eligibility conditions and disqualification.' This is the core legal implication derived from the judgment discussed.

Question 29

What was a key structural recommendation made by the NGT to address systemic failures in waste management?

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Creating a centralised, single-window mechanism at the state level headed by an Additional Chief Secretary., The article clearly states the NGT called for the creation of a centralised, single-window mechanism at the state level to oversee waste management, to be headed by an officer of the rank of additional chief secretary. This was proposed to coordinate action and ensure accountability, addressing the identified systemic failure.

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