Question 1

What topics are covered in the 21 April 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 21 April 2026 quiz covers Education, Science Tech, Governance, Polity with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 21 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 national policy primarily drives the introduction of Computational Thinking and Artificial Intelligence in the CBSE curriculum?

Accepted Answer

National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, The article states that the drivers of this curricular area are the aspirations enunciated in the National Education Policy 2020. NCF-SE 2023 is the framework that recognizes the area, but NEP 2020 is the overarching policy driver.

Question 6

The Election Commission of India, which conducted the Special Intensive Revision discussed in the news, is established under which Article of the Constitution?

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Article 324, Article 324 of the Indian Constitution establishes the Election Commission, vesting in it the superintendence, direction, and control of elections. Articles 325-329 deal with other electoral matters like no discrimination on grounds of religion (325), adult suffrage (326), and Parliament's power to make laws (327).

Question 7

According to the article, which ministry's spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, addressed the firing incident in the Strait of Hormuz?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of External Affairs, The article explicitly mentions that MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal commented on the government's engagement with Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs is responsible for India's foreign relations and diplomatic communication.

Question 8

Under which Constitutional Article did the Supreme Court find a violation in the illegal incarceration of the juvenile?

Accepted Answer

Article 21, The Supreme Court held that the illegal detention of the declared juvenile in an adult jail resulted in a 'serious infraction' of his right to life and personal liberty, guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that the JJ Act advances this constitutional guarantee.

Question 9

The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) is a public sector undertaking under the administrative control of which state government?

Accepted Answer

Government of Maharashtra, As the name indicates, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) is the state-owned road transport corporation of Maharashtra. Public transport corporations are typically under the control of their respective state governments.

Question 10

Which national organization is responsible for conducting the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) mentioned in the article?

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National Statistical Office, The article explicitly mentions that data on regular wages are available from the Periodic Labour Force Surveys (PLFS) of the National Statistical Office (NSO). The Labour Bureau also collects wage data, but the PLFS is specifically an NSO survey.

Question 11

Which organisation under the Ministry of Railways developed the Kavach Automatic Train Protection system?

Accepted Answer

Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO), As mentioned in the article, Kavach was developed by the Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO) under the Ministry of Railways. RDSO is the R&D wing of Indian Railways.

Question 12

The creation of the Backward Classes Commission, as referenced in the context of the Mandal Commission, is enabled under which Article of the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Article 340, Article 340 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to appoint a commission to investigate the conditions of socially and educationally backward classes. The Mandal Commission was established under this provision.

Question 13

Under which major council or organization does the National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) function?

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Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), The article explicitly states NIIST is a premier interdisciplinary research laboratory under the aegis of the CSIR, Government of India. CSIR is India's largest R&D organization.

Question 14

As per the article, which constitutional article, providing special status to Jammu & Kashmir, was included in the Constitution on October 17, 1949?

Accepted Answer

Article 370, The article explicitly states: 'Article 370 was included in the Constitution on October 17, 1949, giving J&K 'special status' in the Union of India.' Article 35A was a derivative provision, not the primary article mentioned.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the CBSE Computational Thinking and AI curriculum:

1. It was launched on April 1, 2026 for Classes 3 to 8.

2. Computational Thinking (CT) is equivalent to coding and computer science.

3. The curriculum integrates CT into the Mathematics curriculum for Classes 3-5.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article launch date. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article explicitly clarifies that 'CT is not coding, nor is it computer science.' Statement 3 is correct as the curriculum adopts a graded approach where CT is part of the mathematics curriculum in Classes 3-5.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the 'logical discrepancy' criteria used by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in West Bengal:

1. It included checking for an age gap of less than 15 years or more than 15 years between an elector and their parent.

2. It flagged electors if six or more people were mapped as progeny of one person.

3. These criteria were explicitly mentioned in the ECI's original order for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issued in June 2024.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per the ECI's written reply to the Supreme Court mentioned in the article. Statement 3 is incorrect. The article states that the original SIR orders in June 2024 and October 2025 made no mention of 'logical discrepancies'; the criteria were revealed later.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the news about Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz:

1. The firing incident on Indian-flagged vessels occurred on April 18, 2026, causing minor structural damage but no casualties.

2. All Indian vessels in the region have safely transited the Strait since tensions escalated in late February 2026.

3. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint through which nearly 20% of the global oil supply flows.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect: while 10 ships have safely crossed, 14 remain stranded. Statement 3 is correct as the article states the Strait carries nearly 20% of global oil supply.

Question 18

According to the article, for which classes is Computational Thinking integrated into the Mathematics curriculum under the new CBSE framework?

Accepted Answer

Classes 3 to 5, The article specifies that in Classes 3-5, CT is part of the mathematics curriculum. This is part of the graded, age-sensitive approach before deeper treatment in Classes 6-8.

Question 19

According to the article, how many voters were finally deleted from the electoral roll in West Bengal after the adjudication process based on 'logical discrepancies'?

Accepted Answer

27.10 lakh, The algorithm initially narrowed down 1.36 crore names, of which 60.06 lakh were placed under adjudication. After adjudication, 27.10 lakh were finally deleted. The figure of 9,968 relates to deletions in Bihar, not West Bengal.

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