Question 1

What topics are covered in the 2 April 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 2 April 2026 quiz covers Security, Governance, Social Issues, Polity with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 2 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 ministry is primarily responsible for internal security operations against Left Wing Extremism in India?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Home Affairs, The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the nodal ministry for internal security, including policy and coordination of operations against Left Wing Extremism (LWE). The article mentions the Home Minister making the declaration.

Question 6

Which constitutional article deals with the power of the Governor to grant pardons and remissions?

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Article 161, Article 161 of the Indian Constitution specifically empowers the Governor of a State to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment. Article 72 deals with the President's similar power, Article 163 deals with the Council of Ministers aiding the Governor, and Article 167 deals with the duties of the Chief Minister.

Question 7

Which article of the Indian Constitution contains the Directive Principle of State Policy for a Uniform Civil Code?

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Article 44, Article 44 of the Directive Principles of State Policy states that 'The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.' This is the constitutional basis for the UCC debate mentioned in the article.

Question 8

Which ministry conducts the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE)?

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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, The article explicitly states that the latest findings are from the 'Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation’s (MoSPI) Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2025'. MoSPI is the nodal body for statistical surveys in India.

Question 9

Under which constitutional article does the State have the power to make special provisions for the advancement of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs) in education?

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Article 15(4), Article 15(4) of the Constitution specifically empowers the State to make any special provision for the advancement of any socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. This is the foundational provision for reservations in educational institutions.

Question 10

The 1973 oil price crisis was initiated by members of which international organization imposing an embargo?

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Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), The article explicitly states that Arab members of OPEC announced the trade embargo and production cuts in 1973. OPEC is the intergovernmental organization responsible for coordinating petroleum policies among its member nations.

Question 11

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the Election Commission of India established?

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Article 324, Article 324 of the Constitution establishes the Election Commission of India and vests in it the superintendence, direction, and control of elections. The NLU experts' suggestions to limit the EC's powers relate directly to its mandate under this article.

Question 12

Which organization, mentioned in the article, published a report on renewable energy curtailment and the Minimum Technical Load of thermal plants?

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Central Electricity Authority (CEA), The article explicitly mentions a report by a committee of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) which analysed the 23 GW RE curtailment and linked it to coal plants failing to operate below 55% Minimum Technical Load.

Question 13

Which Union Minister piloted the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2026 in the Lok Sabha debate?

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Minister of Commerce and Industry, The article states that Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal replied to the debate on the Bill in the Lok Sabha. This is a factual recall from the news content.

Question 14

Under which ministry does the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India function?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, which conducts the decennial census, functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs. This is a key static GK fact for governance-related questions.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the news on Left Wing Extremism (LWE):

1. Home Minister Amit Shah declared India 'Naxal-free' in the Lok Sabha on March 30, 2026.

2. The previous UPA government's approach to LWE was named 'Operation Red Hunt'.

3. According to the article, the belt of Maoist influence at its peak touched over 180 districts.

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 UPA's operation was 'Operation Green Hunt', not 'Red Hunt'. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions 'over 180 districts' at peak influence.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the recent Madras High Court ruling:

1. The Full Bench held that the Governor can exercise discretion under Article 161 in matters of remission.

2. The ruling relied on the Supreme Court's judgment in the 1980 Maru Ramu case.

3. The case was referred to the Full Bench to resolve conflicting decisions delivered by the Supreme Court in 2024.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Only 2, Statement 1 is incorrect. The ruling held the Governor is bound by Cabinet advice and has NO discretion under Article 161. Statement 2 is correct as the Full Bench concurred with the precedent set by the 1980 Maru Ramu SC case. Statement 3 is incorrect because the conflicting decisions were from two Division Benches of the Madras High Court in 2024, not the Supreme Court.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding personal laws mentioned in the article:

1. The Muslim Shariat (Application) Act, 1937, was enacted to override customs denying daughters inheritance.

2. Under Muslim Personal Law, a person can will away their entire property without any restrictions.

3. The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act was enacted in 1939, providing grounds for judicial divorce to Muslim women.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article states the Shariat Act was enacted because many Muslim communities were denying daughters inheritance. Statement 2 is incorrect as the article clearly states Muslim law restricts testamentary power to one-third of property. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939, as a progressive reform allowing women to seek judicial divorce.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the findings of ASUSE 2025:

1. The unincorporated sector comprises 7.92 crore establishments and employs 12.81 crore workers.

2. The Gross Value Added (GVA) of the sector grew by 10.9% between 2023-24 and 2025.

3. The manufacturing sector accounts for the largest share (42%) in the GVA of the unincorporated economy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as per the article: 'this sector comprises 7.92 crore establishments and employs 12.81 crore workers'. Statement 2 is also correct: 'Gross Value Added (GVA) grew by 10.9 per cent between 2023-24 and 2025'. Statement 3 is incorrect because the article states 'services account for the largest share in GVA (42%) followed by trade (37%) and manufacturing (21%)'. Hence, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the 5% reservation for Muslims in Maharashtra as mentioned in the news:

1. It was introduced in 2014 by the Congress-NCP government under the SEBC category.

2. The Bombay High Court, in 2014, upheld this reservation for both government jobs and private unaided educational institutions.

3. The reservation lapsed in December 2014 after the BJP-led government took over, without being converted into a permanent law.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article states the Congress-NCP government introduced the 5% quota in July 2014. Statement 2 is incorrect; the Bombay High Court upheld the quota only for government and government-aided educational institutions and stayed its application in private unaided institutions. Statement 3 is correct as the ordinance lapsed in December 2014 when the BJP-led government took over.

Question 20

According to the article, how many Maoists were 'neutralised' in encounters during the three years of intensive operations leading to the 'Naxal-free' declaration?

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706, The article explicitly states that '706 were neutralised in encounters'. 2,218 is the number arrested, 4,839 is the number who surrendered, and 180 refers to the number of districts affected at peak.

Question 21

The Madras High Court Full Bench delivered its ruling clarifying the Governor's power under Article 161 on which date?

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April 2, 2026, The article states the Full Bench of the Madras High Court held its ruling on Thursday, April 2, 2026. September 2025 is when the matter was referred to the larger bench, and 2024 is when the conflicting Division Bench decisions were delivered.

Question 22

According to the Muslim Personal Law as discussed in the article, what is the maximum portion of a person's property that can be disposed of through a will?

Accepted Answer

One-third, The article explicitly states: 'under the Shariat Act, as per MPL rules, a Muslim person cannot will away more than one-third of their property.' This is a key protective feature for heirs, especially women.

Question 23

According to ASUSE 2025, what percentage of workers in the unincorporated non-agricultural sector are owner-operators?

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62%, The article states: 'Around 62 per cent of workers are owner-operators, while only 24 per cent are hired workers.' This highlights the self-employment-dominated nature of growth in the informal sector.

Question 24

According to the article, what was the percentage of reservation for Muslims in education that was scrapped by the Maharashtra Government Resolution of February 17, 2026?

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5%, The article explicitly mentions that the challenged Government Resolution scrapped the '5 per cent reservation for Muslims in education'. The 16% figure refers to the Maratha reservation introduced alongside it in 2014.

Question 25

As per the editorial's argument, what is the critical next step after the operational defeat of Left Wing Extremism?

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Focusing on inclusive development and genuine expansion of tribal rights., The editorial strongly argues that the defeat of LWE 'must lead to the genuine expansion of the rights of tribals' and that 'inclusive development is imperative for a stable, peaceful society', warning against crony capitalism.

Question 26

What is the primary constitutional principle reinforced by the Madras High Court's ruling that the Governor is bound by the Cabinet's advice under Article 161?

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The principle of the parliamentary system where the real executive power rests with the Council of Ministers., The ruling reinforces the core tenet of India's parliamentary democracy established by the Constitution. The Governor is the nominal (constitutional) head, while the Council of Ministers, headed by the Chief Minister, is the real executive. The Governor must act on the aid and advice of this Council in most matters, including those under Article 161.

Question 27

What is a key concern raised in the article regarding the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) without restrictions on testamentary powers?

Accepted Answer

It could disadvantage Muslim women by removing existing inheritance safeguards., The article's central argument is that MPL's restriction on testamentary powers (one-third limit) protects women's inheritance shares. A UCC that grants absolute testamentary freedom, like the Hindu Succession Act, might leave Muslim women 'worse off' by stripping this protection, even if it grants equal shares on paper.

Question 28

What is a key implication of the finding that wage growth (3.88%) in the informal sector lags behind GVA growth (10.9%), as per ASUSE 2025?

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It suggests that the benefits of higher output are not translating into higher earnings for workers., The article directly states: 'this increase is relatively small when compared to the growth in GVA. This suggests that the benefits of higher output are not translating into higher earnings for workers. It also reflects the limited bargaining power of labour within informal settings.' This decoupling of productivity gains from wage growth is a critical challenge for equitable development.

Question 29

What is the primary legal ground on which the petitioner in the news article has challenged the scrapping of the Muslim reservation quota?

Accepted Answer

The decision being deliberate, arbitrary, and amounting to racial discrimination., The article states the petitioner argued the scrapping was made 'deliberately and arbitrarily' amid 'racial discrimination against minorities.' While Article 14 (Right to Equality) is the underlying constitutional principle, the specific legal ground cited in the plea is arbitrariness and discrimination.

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