Question 1

What topics are covered in the 25 April 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

How to use 25 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

As per the Constitution, the removal process of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is similar to that of which other constitutional functionary?

Accepted Answer

Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Article 324(5) of the Constitution explicitly states that the Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from office except in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court. This process involves an address by Parliament to the President.

Question 6

The internal reservation for Scheduled Castes approved by the Karnataka Cabinet falls under the broader constitutional provision for affirmative action. Which part of the Indian Constitution primarily empowers the state to make such provisions for SCs and STs?

Accepted Answer

Part XVI - Special Provisions Relating to Certain Classes, Part XVI (Articles 330 to 342) of the Constitution contains special provisions for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Anglo-Indians, including reservations in legislatures and services. Articles 15(4) and 16(4) in Part III enable reservations, but the specific structural provisions for SCs/STs are in Part XVI.

Question 7

The Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam, a monthly cash transfer scheme for women, is an initiative of which state government?

Accepted Answer

Government of Tamil Nadu, The article clearly states that the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (KMUT) is a scheme in Tamil Nadu, providing ₹1,000 monthly to eligible women heads of households. It is a state-specific welfare initiative.

Question 8

The Supreme Court judgment discussed provisions for revoking a probate. Under which central Act are these provisions primarily found?

Accepted Answer

The Indian Succession Act, 1925, The article explicitly discusses Sections 263 and 283 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, which deal with the revocation of probate and citation of interested parties, respectively. This is the principal law governing testamentary succession for non-Muslims in India.

Question 9

The Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms in India are set and regulated by which body?

Accepted Answer

Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), As per the article, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is the sector's standards-setting body for fuel efficiency and emissions reduction targets. BEE is a statutory body under the Ministry of Power.

Question 10

Which statutory organization is highlighted as having the primary responsibility for strengthening the science-policy bridge on air quality in India?

Accepted Answer

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), The article explicitly states that the responsibility for strengthening the science-policy bridge 'largely sits with the Central Pollution Control Board'. CPCB is the statutory technical arm for pollution control under the MoEFCC.

Question 11

Which High Court delivered the judgment quashing an FIR in the 'F*** off' workplace email case?

Accepted Answer

Punjab and Haryana High Court, The article explicitly states that the 'Punjab and Haryana High Court' quashed the FIR. This High Court has jurisdiction over the Union Territory of Chandigarh and the states of Punjab and Haryana.

Question 12

Which regulatory body possesses the authority to cancel the banking licence of an entity like Paytm Payments Bank?

Accepted Answer

Reserve Bank of India (RBI), The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the central banking and monetary authority of India. It regulates and supervises banks under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, which includes the power to grant and cancel banking licences.

Question 13

Which ministry initiated the discussions between India and Anthropic regarding the AI model Mythos, as mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of External Affairs, The article explicitly states that the discussion with Anthropic's senior leadership was initiated by the Ministry of External Affairs. The Ministry of Finance later chaired a meeting on the financial sector risks.

Question 14

Which Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) is manufacturing the B28 bullet train as per the news?

Accepted Answer

Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), The article explicitly states that the defence PSU BEML is manufacturing the B28 bullet train at its Aditya plant in Bengaluru. BHEL is involved in power equipment, RITES in consultancy, and IRCTC in catering and tourism.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. The Opposition's notice for removal of the CEC was backed by signatures of 73 Members of Parliament.

2. The AI model 'Claude Mythos', developed by OpenAI, has raised global cybersecurity concerns.

3. BRICS issued a unanimous joint statement strongly condemning the US-Israel war on Iran.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as per the article, which mentions the notice had 73 MPs' signatures. Statement 2 is incorrect because 'Claude Mythos' is developed by Anthropic, not OpenAI. Statement 3 is incorrect as BRICS failed to reach a consensus, and India only issued a Chair's summary, not a unanimous joint statement.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the internal reservation for SCs approved by the Karnataka Cabinet:

1. It allocates 5.25% reservation each to the SC 'left' and SC 'right' categories within the existing 17% quota for SCs.

2. The decision was taken to address the demands of the most backward groups among SCs, who felt the blanket quota was being availed by more dominant sections.

3. The originally proposed internal quota system of 6:6:5 within a 17% reservation umbrella has been implemented by the Cabinet.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 2, Statement 1 is incorrect because the allocation is within the existing 15% quota, not 17%. Statement 2 is correct as per the article, which states the move is a result of demands from the most backward groups (SC 'left'). Statement 3 is incorrect because the 6:6:5 ratio within 17% has been stayed by the courts and is not implemented; the Cabinet approved a temporary 5.25:5.25:4.5 ratio under 15%.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding welfare schemes in Tamil Nadu:

1. The noon-meal programme for school children was scaled statewide by Chief Minister M. G. Ramachandran in the early 1980s.

2. The Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam provides a monthly transfer of ₹1,500 to all women above 18 years of age in the state.

3. The 'Amma' brand ecosystem, including canteens and pharmacies, was promoted under the leadership of Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article: MGR expanded the noon-meal programme statewide in the early 1980s. Statement 2 is incorrect; KMUT provides ₹1,000 (not ₹1,500) monthly to eligible women heads of households, not to all women above 18. Statement 3 is correct; Jayalalithaa's tenure saw the expansive 'Amma' brand ecosystem.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's judgment on probate revocation:

1. The Court held that a purchaser who acquires an interest in a testator's estate from the heirs is a 'stranger' to the probate proceedings.

2. The Court referred to the case of Banwarilal v Kusum Bai to establish the threshold for being an 'interested party'.

3. The Court ruled that the Madras High Court committed a 'grave error' by not engaging with the provisions of Sections 263 and 283 of the Indian Succession Act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The Supreme Court held the opposite: a purchaser from heirs is NOT a stranger and must be cited. Statement 2 is correct as the article mentions the Court referred to the 1972 Madhya Pradesh HC decision in Banwarilal v Kusum Bai. Statement 3 is correct as the SC stated the HC's omission to engage with Sections 263 and 283 was a 'grave error'.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the proposed CAFE-III norms:

1. The target is to reduce corporate average CO2 emissions to 77 grams per kilometre by 2031-32.

2. Compliance will be assessed annually to ensure consistent pressure on manufacturers.

3. The norms include super-credits where a battery electric vehicle can count as three vehicles for compliance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article states the target is 77 g/km by 2031-32. Statement 2 is incorrect because the article mentions compliance is to be assessed over three-year blocks, not annually. Statement 3 is correct as the article explicitly mentions super-credits where a battery electric vehicle could count as three vehicles.

Question 20

According to the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act mentioned in the article, in which year was this legislation passed?

Accepted Answer

2023, The article clearly states that 'Parliament passed the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 in December 2023'. This act elaborates on the selection and removal process of Election Commissioners.

Question 21

According to the news, what is the reservation percentage approved by the Karnataka Cabinet for the 'other' SC communities under the temporary internal quota system?

Accepted Answer

4.5%, The article explicitly states that the Cabinet decided on "4.5% reservation for other communities" within the SC category. The quotas for SC 'left' and SC 'right' are 5.25% each, making the total 15%.

Question 22

As per the article, what was the total number of beneficiaries under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam by early 2026?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 1.31 crore, The article explicitly states: "By early 2026, the programme had expanded to about 1.31 crore beneficiaries, up from 1.13 crore in its first phase after an additional 17 lakh women were added in late 2025." The other options are close distractors based on earlier or rounded figures.

Question 23

According to the Supreme Court judgment, in which year did the appellants purchase the disputed properties in Coimbatore from the legal heirs of the original buyers?

Accepted Answer

1997, The article clearly states: 'In 1997, the appellants purchased the properties from the legal heirs of the 1976 buyers.' The other dates are distractors: 1976 is the year of the will, 1983 is the year of the testator's death, and 2009 is when the probate petition was filed.

Question 24

According to the article, what was the approximate corporate average CO2 emission target under the previous CAFE-II norms?

Accepted Answer

113 g/km, The article clearly states that the target under CAFE-II was about 113 grams of CO2 per kilometre. The new CAFE-III target is 77 g/km.

Question 25

What is the primary reason cited in the article for the BRICS grouping's inability to issue a joint statement on the Iran war?

Accepted Answer

Direct involvement of some BRICS member countries in the ongoing conflict., The article quotes the MEA spokesperson saying, 'Some members of the BRICS are directly involved in the current situation in the West Asia region, which has impacted forging a consensus...'. Members like Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, which are part of BRICS, are directly involved, making a unified position difficult.

Question 26

What was the primary immediate governance objective behind the Karnataka Cabinet's approval of the temporary internal reservation for SCs?

Accepted Answer

To pave the way for recruitment of government staff, which had been stalled, The article directly states that the decision "will pave the way for recruitment of government staff, which had been stalled for over a year." While other options might be related outcomes or contexts, the stated primary administrative objective was to unblock the stalled recruitment process.

Question 27

According to the analysis in the article, what is a key socio-political implication of welfare schemes like free bus travel for women in Tamil Nadu?

Accepted Answer

To reduce transport costs and expand the geography of work, study, and care for women, The article explains that free bus travel "altered mobility at scale. For some, it reduced transport costs. For others, it expanded the geography of work, study and care." This highlights its role in enhancing women's agency and economic participation, which is the core socio-political implication discussed.

Question 28

What was the primary legal consequence, as emphasized by the Supreme Court, of obtaining a grant of probate?

Accepted Answer

It operates as a judgment in rem, serving as conclusive proof of the will's validity against everyone., The article quotes the Court: 'the grant of probate is a judgment in rem and conclusive and binds not only the parties but also the entire world.' The Court clarified that probate courts do not decide title questions (making option A incorrect). Its binding nature on the world is the core reason why proper citation of all interested parties is crucial.

Question 29

What is a major criticism, as highlighted in the article, regarding the flexible design of the proposed CAFE-III norms?

Accepted Answer

It may weaken compliance and slow the transition to cleaner technologies like electrification., The article argues that flexible provisions like super-credits, credit banking/trading, and three-year compliance blocks reduce immediate pressure on manufacturers. This allows them to meet targets with incremental technologies rather than making a structural shift to electric mobility, thereby potentially slowing down the urgent transition.

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