Question 1

What topics are covered in the 7 April 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 7 April 2026 quiz covers Economy, Polity, Governance, Science Tech with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 7 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 Constitution is the Finance Commission constituted?

Accepted Answer

Article 280, The Finance Commission is constituted under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution. This article mandates the President to constitute a Finance Commission every five years or earlier to make recommendations on the distribution of tax proceeds between the Union and states.

Question 6

The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam was designed by which Indian research centre?

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Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), As per the article, the PFBR was designed by the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR). IGCAR, located at Kalpakkam, is the premier institution dedicated to fast reactor technology and research under the Department of Atomic Energy.

Question 7

Which public sector enterprise is responsible for building and operating India's Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam?

Accepted Answer

Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd (BHAVINI), The article states BHAVINI was incorporated in 2003 to build and operate India's most advanced nuclear reactor, the PFBR (Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor) at Kalpakkam. NPCIL operates PHWRs, while IREL and UCIL handle rare earths and uranium mining respectively.

Question 8

Which constitutional article deals with the abolition of untouchability, as discussed in the Sabarimala case hearing?

Accepted Answer

Article 17, Article 17 of the Indian Constitution specifically abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form. This article was central to the arguments presented by Justice Nagarathna and the Solicitor General during the Supreme Court hearing.

Question 9

Which constitutional articles are central to the legal debate in the Sabarimala review case as mentioned in the article?

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Article 25 and Article 26, The article explicitly mentions the debate revolves around definitions of 'religious denomination' and 'essential religious practice', which are protected under Article 26 (rights of religious denominations) and Article 25 (freedom of religion). Articles 14, 21, 32, 136, 19, and 29 pertain to other fundamental rights and judicial powers, not directly the core of this religious freedom debate.

Question 10

The induction of INS Aridaman, a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, is under the operational command of which branch of the Indian Armed Forces?

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Indian Navy, All submarines, including the SSBNs like INS Aridaman, are inducted and operated by the Indian Navy. The Strategic Forces Command (SFC) is responsible for the management and administration of the nuclear arsenal, but the platforms are operated by their respective services.

Question 11

Which public sector undertaking is responsible for building and operating India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam?

Accepted Answer

Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd (BHAVINI), The article states that Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd (BHAVINI) was incorporated in 2003 to build and operate India's most advanced nuclear reactor, the prototype FBR at Kalpakkam. NPCIL operates PHWRs, UCIL handles uranium mining, and AMD is involved in exploration.

Question 12

Which public sector undertaking is responsible for building and operating India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam?

Accepted Answer

Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd (BHAVINI), The article states that BHAVINI was incorporated in 2003 to build and operate India's most advanced nuclear reactor, the PFBR. NPCIL operates PHWRs, IREL handles rare earth minerals including thorium, and BHEL is an engineering conglomerate.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Quadripartite collaboration for One Health, as mentioned in the article?

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World Trade Organization (WTO), The Quadripartite collaboration specifically includes WHO, FAO, UNEP, and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). The WTO is a trade body and is not part of this health-focused alliance.

Question 14

Which is the highest decision-making body of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

Accepted Answer

Ministerial Conference, The Ministerial Conference is the top-most decision-making body of the WTO, which meets at least once every two years. The 14th such conference (MC14) was held in Yaounde, Cameroon, as mentioned in the article.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the 16th Finance Commission's recommendations:

1. It has recommended grants totaling nearly ₹7.91 lakh crore for rural and urban local bodies.

2. It has discontinued all statutory grants to states, including those under Article 275(1) for revenue deficit and special area administration.

3. It has increased the share of all northeastern states in tax devolution compared to the previous commission.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions the SFC recommended nearly ₹7.91 lakh crore for panchayats and urban local bodies. Statement 2 is correct as the article criticizes the discontinuation of revenue deficit grants and other grants under Article 275(1). Statement 3 is incorrect as the article states the share in tax devolution for all northeastern states is 15.5% lower than under the Fifteenth Finance Commission.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR):

1. It uses liquid sodium as a coolant to manage the high heat from fission.

2. It is designed to use Uranium-Plutonium Mixed Oxide (MOX) fuel with a core surrounded by a blanket of Uranium-238.

3. Its achieving criticality marks the beginning of the third stage of India's nuclear power programme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as the article explicitly mentions the use of liquid sodium as a coolant. Statement 2 is correct as it describes the MOX fuel and Uranium-238 blanket. Statement 3 is incorrect because achieving criticality marks the beginning of the second stage, not the third stage, of India's nuclear programme.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. Attaining criticality in a nuclear reactor means the initiation of a self-sustaining nuclear fission reaction.

2. The 16th Finance Commission has increased the vertical devolution share of states to 45% of the divisible pool.

3. The Supreme Court's guidelines in the DK Basu case are aimed at preventing custodial violence.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article's definition of criticality. Statement 2 is incorrect; the 16th FC retained the states' share at 41%, not increased it to 45%. Statement 3 is correct as the DK Basu guidelines are a key judicial measure against custodial torture and deaths.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the Sabarimala case:

1. The Supreme Court's 2018 judgment that lifted age restrictions on women's entry was delivered by a five-judge bench.

2. Justice B V Nagarathna argued that Article 17 of the Constitution applies fully to the practice of excluding women based on menstrual impurity.

3. The current review of the 2018 judgment is being heard by a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions the 2018 judgment was by a five-judge bench. Statement 2 is incorrect; Justice Nagarathna questioned the applicability of Article 17, stating it cannot apply for only three days a month. Statement 3 is correct as the article states a nine-judge bench is hearing the review petitions.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the Sabarimala case as per the article:

1. The Union Government argues that rigid definitions would compress the plural nature of Hinduism.

2. The review petitions are being heard by a seven-judge Bench of the Supreme Court.

3. The 2018 judgment held that the prohibition on women was an essential religious practice protected under the Constitution.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as the article states the Centre's position that a strict definition would 'compress' Hinduism's diversity. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article specifies a 'nine-judge Bench', not a seven-judge Bench. Statement 3 is incorrect; the 2018 judgment, as mentioned, dismissed the prohibition as an 'essential religious practice'. Hence, only statement 1 is correct.

Question 20

According to the article, what is the total grant amount recommended by the 16th Finance Commission for local bodies (panchayats and municipalities)?

Accepted Answer

₹7.91 lakh crore, The article explicitly states the 16th Finance Commission has recommended nearly Rs 7.91 lakh crore for the third tier, with roughly Rs 4.4 lakh crore for rural and Rs 3.6 lakh crore for urban local bodies. Option A and B are components of the total, while D is a distractor.

Question 21

What is the designed electrical power generation capacity of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam?

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500 MWe, The article clearly states that the PFBR is a 500 MWe (Megawatt electric) reactor. This is a key factual detail about the scale of this indigenous nuclear power project.

Question 22

What is the installed atomic power capacity of India, as mentioned in the article, which forms the bulk of Stage 1 of the nuclear programme?

Accepted Answer

8,180 MWe, The article explicitly states that Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), which form the bulk of India's installed atomic power capacity, have a capacity of 8,180 MWe. The other options are close but incorrect distractors.

Question 23

According to the article, what was the majority ratio in the Supreme Court's 2018 Sabarimala judgment?

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4:1, The article explicitly states that on September 28, 2018, a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court delivered the judgment by a 4:1 majority. The other options are incorrect ratios not mentioned in the content.

Question 24

According to the article, how many judges constitute the Bench hearing the Sabarimala review petitions?

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Nine-judge Bench, The article explicitly states that the review petitions are scheduled to be heard by a 'nine-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant'. The 2018 judgment was delivered by a five-judge Bench.

Question 25

What is a primary constitutional concern raised by the 16th Finance Commission's approach of dramatically increasing grants to local bodies under Article 282?

Accepted Answer

It equates the constitutional status of local bodies with that of states., The article argues that by making local bodies a major stakeholder in vertical distribution, the SFC treats them at par with states. This is problematic because states are fundamental constitutional units (Part VI), while local bodies have a subordinate, derived status under the 73rd/74th Amendments. The other options are not raised in the article.

Question 26

What is the primary strategic significance of India's Fast Breeder Reactor programme, as highlighted in the news?

Accepted Answer

To achieve energy security by utilizing thorium reserves and breeding fuel, reducing uranium imports., The article emphasizes that the three-stage programme, with the FBR as the second stage, envisages independence from fuel imports. It aims to use vast domestic thorium reserves and breed more fuel than is consumed, which is central to India's long-term energy security strategy.

Question 27

A key criticism of the Sixteenth Finance Commission's recommendations, as highlighted in the editorial, is that they:

Accepted Answer

Tilted the fiscal balance towards greater central leverage through discretionary transfers., The editorial analysis by Haseeb Drabu argues that changes in horizontal criteria, discontinuation of statutory grants, and tacit approval to the shrinking divisible pool have increased the Centre's discretionary power over funds, weakening state fiscal autonomy. The share of northeastern states was reportedly reduced.

Question 28

What was Justice B V Nagarathna's primary argument regarding the application of Article 17 to the Sabarimala case, as per the article?

Accepted Answer

That untouchability, as defined by Article 17, cannot be a temporary condition lasting only a few days., Justice Nagarathna argued, referencing menstrual cycles, that 'there can’t be three day untouchability every month and on the fourth day there is no untouchability,' implying Article 17 cannot apply to a practice that is periodic and not permanent.

Question 29

What is the primary constitutional concern raised by the Union Government in its submissions, as described in the article?

Accepted Answer

That rigid legal definitions threaten the pluralistic and diverse nature of Hinduism., The article's core argument from the Centre is that 'a straitjacket definition of what constitutes a ‘religious denomination’ or which religious practices are ‘essential’ would "compress" the inherently plural nature of Hinduism'. The other options relate to economic, environmental, or constitutional amendment issues not discussed in this article.

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