Question 1

What topics are covered in the 24 April 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 24 April 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Social Issues, Security with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 24 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 Ministry does the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), mentioned in the Supreme Court's discussion, function?

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Ministry of Women & Child Development, The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is a statutory body that functions as the nodal agency for adoption under the Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India. This linkage is crucial for Polity and Governance sections.

Question 6

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was established under which Act of Parliament?

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The National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, The NIA was created as a federal agency specifically by the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, in the aftermath of the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The UAPA is a separate law under which organizations like SIMI are banned.

Question 7

As per the Indian Constitution, subjects related to 'Hospitals and Dispensaries' are included in which list of the Seventh Schedule?

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Concurrent List, Entry 6 of the Concurrent List (List III) covers 'Public health and sanitation; hospitals and dispensaries'. This constitutional provision is the basis for the coordinated action between the Union and State governments directed by the Supreme Court in the news.

Question 8

Which statutory body is primarily responsible for adjudicating compensation claims for motor accident victims, as referenced in the news?

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Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) is the specialized statutory body established under the Motor Vehicles Act to adjudicate such claims. The news article mentions the MACT award being challenged before the High Court.

Question 9

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

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Article 324, The Election Commission of India, the permanent constitutional body responsible for conducting elections, is established under Article 324 of the Constitution. Articles 356, 352, and 368 relate to President's Rule, National Emergency, and the power to amend the Constitution, respectively.

Question 10

Which ministry/department is the India Meteorological Department (IMD) under?

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Ministry of Earth Sciences, The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the principal agency for meteorology and operates under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). This is a key static GK fact for governance-related questions.

Question 11

Which central agency is currently the primary body for investigating terror cases in India, as mentioned in the context of the Malegaon blasts?

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National Investigation Agency (NIA), The article mentions the NIA chargesheeting a set of accused in the Malegaon case. The NIA was established under the NIA Act, 2008 as India's central counter-terrorism law enforcement agency.

Question 12

The 'State of the Economy' article discussed in the news is published by which institution?

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Reserve Bank of India, The article explicitly states that the 'State of the Economy' article is published in the RBI monthly bulletin and is authored by RBI researchers. The RBI regularly publishes bulletins containing economic analysis.

Question 13

Who launched the indigenously manufactured Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) vaccine as mentioned in the article?

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Union Health Minister, The article explicitly states that Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda recently launched the indigenously manufactured Td vaccine. This falls under the purview of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Question 14

The India-UK Strategic Dialogue mentioned in the news is held between the National Security Advisors. In India, which body is the NSA the chief executive of?

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National Security Council (NSC), The National Security Advisor (NSA) is the chief executive of the National Security Council (NSC), which is the apex body for strategic policy planning on security matters. The NSA advises the Prime Minister and coordinates security policies.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court judgment discussed in the news:

1. The Court allowed the termination of pregnancy stating that the possibility of adoption cannot override a woman's reproductive choice.

2. The judgment was delivered by a bench comprising the Chief Justice of India and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan.

3. The Court held that the right to make decisions concerning one's body is not a part of the fundamental rights under the Constitution.

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 bench comprised Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan, not the CJI. Statement 3 is incorrect; the Court explicitly held that reproductive autonomy is an integral part of personal liberty and privacy under Article 21.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the 2006 Malegaon blasts case:

1. The Maharashtra ATS initially invoked the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act against the accused.

2. The Bombay High Court, in its 2026 verdict, discharged the last four accused arrested by the National Investigation Agency.

3. The Special Court in 2016 discharged nine men based on the NIA's finding that a separate set of accused was responsible.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The ATS invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), not UAPA. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is correct: the special court discharged nine men in 2016 after the NIA pointed to a different set of accused.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's directions on ICU standards:

1. The directions were issued by a bench comprising Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R Mahadevan.

2. States have been asked to submit their final implementation reports directly to the Supreme Court within one week.

3. The court has directed the Union Health Ministry to issue the finalized 'Guidelines for Organization and Delivery of Intensive Care Services' as an advisory.

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 court set a 3-week deadline for the entire exercise (from consultations to roadmap), not for submitting final reports directly to the SC within a week. Statement 3 is correct as the article states the Court asked the Union Health Ministry to formally issue the guidelines as an advisory.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the Punjab and Haryana High Court judgment:

1. The court enhanced the compensation for a deceased homemaker from ₹4.55 lakh to ₹16.92 lakh.

2. The court rejected the concept of 'notional income' for homemakers, stating their services cannot be monetized.

3. The court cited the case of National Insurance Co Ltd v. Dhan Singh to support its calculation of notional income.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article states the compensation was enhanced from ₹4.55 lakh to ₹16.92 lakh. Statement 2 is incorrect; the court explicitly accepted and emphasized the concept of 'multifarious services' to monetize a homemaker's contribution. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the court referenced the case National Insurance Co Ltd v. Dhan Singh.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding electoral violence in India as discussed in the article:

1. During the 1990 Bihar Assembly elections, there were 87 deaths and incidents of repolling occurred in 1239 cases.

2. The transition from the Left Front to Mamata Banerjee's rule in West Bengal in 2011 successfully dismantled the entrenched cadre-based political culture.

3. The Election Commission's deployment of central security forces and administrative reforms have been cited as key reasons for the improved conduct of elections in Bihar.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article's data. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article explicitly states the transition 'did little to dismantle this entrenched cadre culture'. Statement 3 is correct as improved governance and EC oversight are highlighted as reasons for Bihar's progress.

Question 20

What was the age of the petitioner and the duration of her pregnancy, as per the Supreme Court case detailed in the article?

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15-year-old, 7-month pregnancy, The article clearly states that the petitioner was a 15-year-old girl seeking termination of her 7-month pregnancy. These specific data points are often tested in Prelims to check factual reading of important judgments.

Question 21

According to the article, how many people were killed and injured in the 2006 Malegaon blasts?

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31 killed, 312 injured, The article explicitly states that the blasts resulted in the deaths of 31 people and left 312 injured. This is a key factual data point from the case.

Question 22

Within what timeframe has the Supreme Court directed the states and UTs to complete the entire exercise for preparing an ICU standards implementation roadmap?

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Within 3 weeks, The article explicitly states that the Supreme Court directed that 'the entire exercise, from consultations to preparation of a concrete implementation roadmap, must be completed within a strict three-week timeline.' The first meeting must be held within one week, but the complete roadmap deadline is three weeks.

Question 23

According to the Punjab and Haryana High Court judgment, what was the notional income per month assessed for the homemaker-cum-seamstress involved in the 2009 accident?

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₹8,000, The article states: 'Keeping in mind the considerations, notional income of the deceased as housewife-cum-seamstress could not be assessed less than Rs 8,000 per month against an accident which took place on 21.06.2009.' ₹5,000 was the erroneously assessed income by the tribunal, ₹11,000 was referenced from a 2017 case, and ₹16,000 was claimed by the petitioners.

Question 24

According to the article, in how many phases were the Bihar Assembly elections conducted in November 2025?

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Two phases, The article states that elections in Bihar, which once required five to seven phases due to security concerns, were conducted in only two phases in November 2025. This highlights the improvement in the security situation and electoral management.

Question 25

What was the core constitutional principle invoked by the Supreme Court to prioritize the minor's choice for Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP)?

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Right to Life and Personal Liberty under Article 21, The Supreme Court held that "the right to make decisions concerning one's body, particularly in matters of reproduction, is an integral facet of personal liberty and privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution." This application of Article 21 to reproductive autonomy is a key takeaway for Mains answers.

Question 26

What was a fundamental lacuna highlighted by the Bombay High Court in the NIA's probe into the 2006 Malegaon blasts?

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The NIA's case rested solely on circumstantial evidence and retracted confessional statements., The HC observed that the prosecution's case against the NIA-booked accused rested 'solely on circumstantial evidence' and retracted confessional statements, and that the agency produced no direct witnesses. This was flagged as a fundamental flaw.

Question 27

What was a key practical suggestion from medical experts, as recorded by the Supreme Court, to be incorporated into the ICU framework?

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Creating a GPS-based hospital locator for emergencies, The article mentions that practical suggestions from experts included 'creating a GPS-based hospital locator to help patients identify nearby facilities in emergencies.' The other options are not mentioned in the provided article content.

Question 28

What is the primary legal principle emphasized by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in enhancing the compensation?

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Consideration of a homemaker's 'multifarious services' for notional income, The court's core reasoning, as stated in the article, was that 'the notional income of a housewife needs to be considered, keeping in mind multifarious services rendered by her for the family.' This principle led to the enhanced compensation. The other options are contrary to the judgment's findings.

Question 29

What is identified as a primary institutional challenge to curbing political violence in West Bengal, according to the article's analysis?

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Penetration of the ruling party into grassroots administration and suspect police neutrality, The article identifies that in West Bengal, 'the ruling party seems to have penetrated into grassroots administration, and the police neutrality is suspect'. This entrenched politicization of local institutions is presented as a core challenge, unlike the other options which are either not highlighted as primary or are suggested as solutions.

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