Question 1

What topics are covered in the 19 April 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 19 April 2026 quiz covers Economy, Infrastructure, Polity, International Relations with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 19 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 Union Ministry is responsible for the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)?

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Ministry of Rural Development, The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a rural infrastructure development scheme. As per the article, it is overseen by the Union Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD).

Question 6

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

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Delimitation Commission, The Delimitation Commission is a high-powered independent body established by Parliament to redraw constituency boundaries. The Election Commission conducts elections, the Finance Commission devolves funds, and the UPSC conducts recruitment.

Question 7

The writer of the article is associated with which premier demographic research institute?

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International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), The article's byline explicitly states the writer is a demographer at the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai. IIPS is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Question 8

Which constitutional article is primarily invoked in cases of custodial torture and violation of the right to life?

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Article 21, Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Life and Personal Liberty. The Supreme Court has consistently held that custodial torture and extra-judicial killings violate this fundamental right. The Sattankulam case is a direct example of a breach of Article 21.

Question 9

Which Iranian military force is responsible for enforcing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as per the news?

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, The article explicitly states that 'Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy' issued the warning and is enforcing the closure. The IRGC is a separate branch from Iran's regular military (Artesh).

Question 10

Under which article of the Constitution did the Supreme Court issue the time-bound directions for highway safety, invoking its power to do 'complete justice'?

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Article 142, The article explicitly states that the interim directions were issued in exercise of powers under Article 142 of the Constitution of India. This article grants the Supreme Court unique powers to pass orders necessary for doing complete justice.

Question 11

As per the Constitution, which body is responsible for determining the allocation of Lok Sabha seats to states?

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The Delimitation Commission, As clarified in the article by the former LS Secretary General, it is the job of the Delimitation Commission to determine the number of seats each state should get as per Article 81(2)(a). Parliament determines the total number of seats, but allocation is the Commission's mandate.

Question 12

Which central investigative agency took over the murder case of Yogesh Goudar in 2019?

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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), The article states that the CBI was handed the probe in 2019 by the BJP government in Karnataka. The CBI's investigation led to the conviction.

Question 13

Which institution is primarily responsible for intervening in offshore markets to manage the rupee's exchange rate, as mentioned in the article?

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Reserve Bank of India (RBI), The article explicitly mentions interventions by the central bank (RBI) in the offshore NDF market to stem the rupee's slide. The RBI is India's central banking institution and the primary body responsible for exchange rate management.

Question 14

The Election Commission of India, which conducts revisions of electoral rolls, is established under which Article of the Constitution?

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Article 324, The Election Commission of India, the permanent constitutional body responsible for superintendence, direction, and control of elections, is established under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution. Article 327 relates to Parliament's power to make provisions for elections, and Article 329 bars interference by courts in electoral matters.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP):

1. It is backed by a sovereign guarantee of ₹12,980 crore.

2. It covers only cargo and hull insurance, excluding war risks.

3. It aims to reduce India's dependence on the International Group of Protection and Indemnity (IGP&I) Clubs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the Cabinet decision. Statement 2 is incorrect because the BMIP explicitly covers war risk along with hull, machinery, cargo, and P&I. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the need to reduce dependence on IGP&I Clubs for sanctions resilience.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the recent delimitation-related Bills:

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

2. The proposed delimitation was to be based on the population data from the 2001 Census.

3. The Bill required a simple majority for passage in the Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Only 1, Statement 1 is correct: The Bill aimed to expand the Lok Sabha. Statement 2 is incorrect: The proposed delimitation was based on the 2011 Census, not 2001. Statement 3 is incorrect: A constitutional amendment bill requires a special majority (two-thirds of members present and voting, and more than 50% of total strength), not a simple majority.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Lok Sabha expansion debate:

1. The proposal aims to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850.

2. This expansion is justified by India's projected indefinite population growth throughout the 21st century.

3. The Women's Reservation Act, 2023, which reserves one-third of seats, has already been implemented in the current Lok Sabha.

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 article emphasizes India's population is projected to peak in the 2060s, not grow indefinitely. Statement 3 is incorrect; the article states the Women's Reservation Bill has been passed but 'has yet to come into effect'.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the Sattankulam custodial death case:

1. The victims, P. Jayaraj and J. Benicks, were allegedly detained for violating COVID-19 curfew rules.

2. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took over the probe and confirmed the police's version of events.

3. The trial was conducted by the Madurai First Additional District and Sessions Court, which delivered its verdict in 2026.

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 CBI probe debunked the police's claim, not confirmed it. Statement 3 is correct as the verdict was delivered by Judge G. Muthukumaran of the Madurai First Additional District and Sessions Court on April 6, 2026.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the recent closure of the Strait of Hormuz:

1. The closure was announced by Iran's regular armed forces (Artesh).

2. The action is a direct retaliation for a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.

3. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global maritime oil trade.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect as the article mentions the 'Revolutionary Guard navy' (IRGC), not the regular forces. Statement 2 is correct as the closure is explicitly over the 'U.S. blockade of Iranian ports'. Statement 3 is a well-established static GK fact about the Strait's importance.

Question 20

According to the article, what is the revised total outlay for the extended Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III)?

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₹83,977 crore, The article states that the outlay for PMGSY-III has been revised to ₹83,977 crore from the original outlay of ₹80,250 crore. ₹70,125 crore is the outlay for PMGSY-IV, and ₹1,15,446 km is the sanctioned road length for PMGSY-III.

Question 21

As per the failed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, what was the proposed new strength of the Lok Sabha?

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850 seats, The article explicitly states that the proposed laws would expand the size of the Lok Sabha from 543 seats to 850 seats. The other numbers are distractors: 543 is the current strength, while 650 and 788 are plausible but incorrect figures.

Question 22

According to the article, what is the projected timeline for India's population to reach its peak?

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Early 2060s, The article clearly states: "India’s population is projected to peak in the early 2060s at about slightly more than 1.6 billion." This is a key data point challenging the long-term rationale for seat expansion.

Question 23

How many police officers were sentenced to death by the Madurai court in the Sattankulam custodial torture and murder case?

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9, The article explicitly states that the court found nine policemen guilty and sentenced them to death. The other numbers are close distractors to test precise factual recall, a common Prelims trap.

Question 24

On which date did Iran enforce the full closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as reported in the article?

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April 18, 2026, The article states the standoff escalated 'on Saturday (April 18, 2026)' and that the IRGC navy made the closure announcement 'on Saturday night'. April 19, 2026, is the publication date, not the event date.

Question 25

What is the primary strategic rationale behind creating the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP)?

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To ensure continuity of Indian maritime trade amid geopolitical tensions and insurance withdrawals., As stated in the article, the BMIP was created because global insurers withdrew coverage for ships going to conflict zones like West Asia. Its core objective is to provide sovereign-backed insurance to ensure Indian trade continues uninterrupted, enhancing sanctions resilience and sovereignty.

Question 26

What is the primary constitutional significance of the failure of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, as discussed in the article?

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It halts the process of increasing Lok Sabha seats based on the 2011 census., The core proposal of the Bill was to enable a delimitation exercise using the 2011 census to expand the Lok Sabha. Its failure means this specific legislative route for seat expansion is blocked, keeping the delimitation debate and the freeze based on the 1971 census alive. The other options are unrelated to the article's content.

Question 27

What is the primary concern raised in the article regarding a permanent expansion of the Lok Sabha based on current population data?

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It is a one-way reform that may become outdated as population peaks and declines., The article's core analytical argument is that expanding seats is a 'one-way door' and a 'permanent institutional expansion' justified by a 'temporary population moment'. The risk is locking in a federal structure based on a demographic phase that will reverse.

Question 28

What is the most significant implication of the death sentence awarded to police officers in the Sattankulam case?

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It sets a strong judicial precedent for deterring police brutality and upholding accountability., The landmark judgment serves as a powerful deterrent by holding state actors accountable for custodial violence, reinforcing the rule of law and constitutional rights under Article 21. While it may influence future cases, it does not automatically trigger reviews or change investigative jurisdictions as stated in the other options.

Question 29

What is the primary strategic implication of Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, as highlighted in the news?

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It directly threatens the energy security of major oil-importing nations by blocking a key transit route., The core implication of closing this chokepoint is the immediate disruption of a significant portion of the world's oil supply, which jeopardizes the energy security of importing nations. While other options are potential consequences, the direct and primary threat is to energy security.

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