Question 1

What topics are covered in the 20 April 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 20 April 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, International Relations, Economy with 20 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 20 April 2026 daily quiz for UPSC preparation?

Accepted Answer

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 responsible for the delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies in India?

Accepted Answer

Delimitation Commission, As per the article, delimitation is handled by a Delimitation Commission, which is separate from the Election Commission. The Delimitation Commission is constituted under the Delimitation Commission Act to redraw electoral boundaries.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Delimitation Commission, While the first delimitation in 1950-51 was done by the Election Commission, subsequent delimitations are carried out by an independent Delimitation Commission established by Parliament under the Delimitation Commission Act. This body is responsible for redrawing constituency boundaries.

Question 7

Which international organization, mentioned in the article, is responsible for monitoring global energy markets and facilities like oil fields and pipelines?

Accepted Answer

International Energy Agency (IEA), The article explicitly states that the International Energy Agency (IEA) monitors energy facilities like oil fields, gas fields, refineries, and pipelines. The IEA provides analysis and forecasts on global energy markets.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Delimitation Commission, The Delimitation Commission is a high-powered body established by the President under Article 82 of the Constitution specifically for redrawing constituency boundaries. The Election Commission conducts elections but does not delimit constituencies.

Question 9

The Delimitation Commission in India is appointed by which constitutional authority?

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The President of India, As per the article, the Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of India. It works in collaboration with the Election Commission but is formally appointed by the President under the Delimitation Commission Act.

Question 10

Under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, which body is empowered to approve termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Medical Board, As per the MTP (Amendment) Act, 2021, a Medical Board, constituted as per the provisions of the Act, is required to approve termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks in cases of substantial foetal abnormality.

Question 11

The Women's Reservation Bill, which proposes 33% reservation for women in legislatures, is formally which Constitutional Amendment Bill?

Accepted Answer

128th Constitutional Amendment Bill, The Women's Reservation Bill is officially the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023. The 73rd Amendment deals with Panchayati Raj institutions, which already have one-third reservation for women.

Question 12

Under which Act was the National Green Tribunal (NGT) established?

Accepted Answer

The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010, The NGT is a specialized body established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 for speedy disposal of environmental cases. The other acts are general environmental laws but not the founding statute for the NGT.

Question 13

The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) operates under the guidance of which Union Ministry?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), As stated in the article, the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) operates under the guidance of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). This ministry is responsible for policy and promotion in the electronics and IT sector.

Question 14

As per the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), what is the minimum period of actual imprisonment required for consideration of premature release?

Accepted Answer

14 years, BNSS Section 473 sets the statutory floor for consideration of premature release at 14 years of actual imprisonment. This is explicitly mentioned in the article as the legal threshold.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the delimitation freeze in India:

1. The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976, froze the number of Lok Sabha seats based on the 1971 census.

2. The primary stated reason for the freeze was to penalize states that had not effectively implemented family planning policies.

3. The 84th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, extended the freeze on delimitation until the first census after 2026.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the 42nd Amendment froze seats based on the 1971 census. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article states the ostensible justification was to NOT penalize southern states that had pursued family planning effectively. Statement 3 is correct as the 84th Amendment extended the freeze until after the 2026 census.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding delimitation in India:

1. The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposes to use data from the 2011 Census for delimitation.

2. Articles 82 and 170(3) of the Constitution mandate a readjustment of seats after every decadal census.

3. The first delimitation exercise in independent India was carried out after the completion of the 1951 Census.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is correct; Articles 82 and 170(3) mandate readjustment after each Census. Statement 3 is incorrect; the first delimitation in 1950-51 was based on estimated population figures as it could not await the completion of the 1951 Census.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the energy crisis discussed in the article:

1. Over 80 energy facilities in West Asia have been damaged, with more than a third severely impacted.

2. In 2025, almost 90% of the total Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) volumes exported via the Strait of Hormuz were destined for the European market.

3. The crisis is prompting a visible trend in Asia towards using more coal instead of natural gas and a push towards renewables.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the IEA's internal assessment mentioned in the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article states that almost 90% of LNG via the strait went to Asia, not Europe. Statement 3 is correct, quoting IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol on the trend in Asia.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill proposed to increase the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha.

2. The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha but was defeated in the Rajya Sabha.

3. Following the defeat of the Amendment Bill, a separate Bill to set up the Delimitation Commission was also passed.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as the Bill proposed increasing Lok Sabha seats from 550 to 850. Statement 2 is incorrect as the article states the Bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha itself. Statement 3 is incorrect as the Delimitation Commission Bill was withdrawn, not passed.

Question 19

According to the article, what was India's approximate population at the time of the 1971 Census, which forms the basis for the current delimitation freeze?

Accepted Answer

550 million, The article explicitly states that the delimitation is based on a "55-year-old census from 1971, when India’s population was 550 million." The current population is estimated at over 1.4 billion, highlighting the scale of malapportionment.

Question 20

According to the proposed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, what is the total number of Lok Sabha seats envisaged after the fresh delimitation?

Accepted Answer

850, The article explicitly states that the total number of Lok Sabha seats was proposed to be increased to 850. The current strength is 543. Options like 550 and 800 are plausible distractors but not mentioned in the given text.

Question 21

According to the article, what percentage of the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) LNG exports transited through the Strait of Hormuz in 2025?

Accepted Answer

96%, The article provides specific data: "96% of the UAE's LNG exports transited through the strait" in 2025. The other options are distractors: 93% is Qatar's share, 80% is the share of oil for Asia, and 90% is the share of total LNG via the strait for Asia.

Question 22

According to the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, what was the proposed new maximum number of seats for the Lok Sabha?

Accepted Answer

850, The article explicitly states the Bill proposed to increase the maximum number of Lok Sabha seats from the existing 550 to 850. Option B (550) is the current limit, while 543 is the current actual strength, and 800 is a distractor.

Question 23

According to the article, approximately how much cooking gas does the Indian Army consume daily?

Accepted Answer

156,000 kg, The article states that approximately 156,000 kg of cooking gas is consumed daily in the Army. The 30,000 kg is the targeted saving (20%), and 46,000 acres refers to defence land available for green projects.

Question 24

According to the news article, what was the exact duration of the minor survivor's pregnancy at the time of the medical report?

Accepted Answer

25 weeks and one day, The article explicitly states that a team of two doctors, in a report of April 2026, submitted that the victim was carrying a pregnancy of '25 weeks and one day'. This precise detail is a key factual takeaway from the case.

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