Question 1

What topics are covered in the 22 April 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 22 April 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Infrastructure, Social Issues with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 22 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 constitutional article empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders for doing 'complete justice', as used in the highway safety case?

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Article 142, Article 142 of the Constitution grants the Supreme Court the unique power to pass any decree or order necessary for doing 'complete justice' in any cause or matter pending before it. The article explicitly mentions this was the power invoked by the Court in this suo motu case.

Question 6

Which judicial body initially adjudicated the motor accident claim in this case?

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Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), The article states that the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) initially awarded Rs 8.73 lakh. MACTs are specialized tribunals under the Motor Vehicles Act for handling accident compensation claims.

Question 7

Which institute has been directed by the SC-NBWL to undertake a comprehensive study on pastoral and nomadic communities' dependence on protected areas?

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Wildlife Institute of India (WII), As per the article, the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) has directed the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) to undertake the study. WII is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, focusing on wildlife research and training.

Question 8

Which central investigating agency was established in 2008 and was the final agency to probe the 2006 Malegaon blasts case?

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National Investigation Agency (NIA), The NIA was established by the NIA Act of 2008. As per the article, the Malegaon blasts case was among probes handed to the NIA in 2011, making it the final prosecuting agency after the ATS and CBI.

Question 9

Which state government constituted the Expert Group that developed the Composite Backwardness Index (CBI) mentioned in the news?

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Government of Telangana, The article explicitly states that an independent expert committee was constituted by the Government of Telangana, which developed the Composite Backwardness Index (CBI).

Question 10

Which statutory body, mentioned in the article, mandates that tiger reserves ensure locals have a stake in forests and tourism?

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National Tiger Conservation Authority, The article states that 'All tiger reserves are mandated to do that by the NTCA'. NTCA stands for the National Tiger Conservation Authority, a statutory body under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Question 11

The Supreme Court has directed which Central Government department's senior officials to participate in the High-Powered Committee proceedings?

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Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, The article explicitly states that the Supreme Court directed senior officials from the 'Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities at the Centre' to participate. This department is the nodal agency for policies related to persons with disabilities.

Question 12

The 'Five Eyes' intelligence alliance, mentioned in the news, is primarily focused on cooperation in which domain?

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Signals intelligence (SIGINT) and surveillance, The Five Eyes alliance is a signals intelligence (SIGINT) partnership. While its work supports broader security goals like counter-terrorism, its core foundation and historical purpose is the sharing of intercepted communications and electronic surveillance data among the five member nations.

Question 13

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

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National Statistical Office (NSO), The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) is conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO), which is the central statistical agency of India. The NSO is responsible for coordinating and maintaining statistical standards.

Question 14

Under which Ministry does the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner function?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The Census is conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, which is an office under the Ministry of Home Affairs. This is a key static GK fact for governance.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's order on road safety:

1. The Court held that the 'Right to Life' under Article 21 includes a positive mandate for the State to ensure road safety.

2. The order directed the construction of truck lay-bye facilities at intervals of every 50 km on all National Highways.

3. The Court mandated the use of Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) to track illegally parked vehicles and integrate it with e-Challan.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the judgment expanded Article 21 to include a safe road environment. Statement 2 is incorrect; the mandated interval for truck lay-bys is every 75 km, not 50 km. Statement 3 is correct as the Court specifically directed the use of ATMS for tracking and e-Challan integration.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court judgment:

1. The Court enhanced the compensation by 463.8%, raising it from Rs 8.73 lakh to Rs 49.22 lakh.

2. The Court accepted the government-notified rates for prosthetic limbs as the basis for calculating compensation.

3. The Court assumed a life expectancy of 70 years and a prosthetic limb's usable life of 5 years for its calculation.

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; the Court refused to accept unrealistically low government-notified rates. Statement 3 is correct; the Court used these assumptions to create a structured formula. Hence, both 1 and 3 are correct.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the findings of the Ember report on global electricity in 2025:

1. It was the first time this century that fossil fuel-based electricity generation fell in both China and India.

2. The decline in India was primarily due to a record increase in solar and wind generation, combined with lower-than-average demand growth.

3. The report predicts that the decline in fossil fuel generation is irreversible and will continue in 2026.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as the article states, "2025 was the first year this century when fossil generation fell in both countries." Statement 2 is correct as the report attributes India's decline to "a record increase in both solar and wind generation... and lower-than-average demand growth." Statement 3 is incorrect because the article mentions that 2026 could be different due to a predicted below-normal monsoon, which may increase demand for fossil fuel power.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the 2006 Malegaon blasts case:

1. The first investigative agency was the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS).

2. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) supported the charges against the nine Muslim men initially arrested by the ATS.

3. The Bombay High Court quashed charges against the last four accused in 2026.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: The ATS took over the probe in October 2006. Statement 2 is incorrect: The NIA found the nine men were not involved and backed their discharge. Statement 3 is correct: The Bombay High Court allowed the appeal of the four men to quash charges in April 2026.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the Telangana Caste Survey and Composite Backwardness Index (CBI):

1. The CBI uses 42 parameters to measure backwardness, compared to the 11 parameters used by the Mandal Commission.

2. The survey found that Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) are 2.7 times more backward than the General Castes.

3. The biggest determinant of backwardness identified by the CBI is access to English and private education, not land ownership.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions the CBI uses 42 parameters versus the Mandal Commission's 11. Statement 2 is incorrect; SCs and STs are three times (not 2.7 times) more backward, while BCs are 2.7 times more backward. Statement 3 is correct as the article identifies access to English and private education as the biggest determinant.

Question 20

According to the article, what is the approximate share of National Highways in India's total road length and their contribution to road fatalities?

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2% of road length, 30% of fatalities, The article states: 'National Highways constitute approximately 2% of India’s total road length but account for nearly 30% of all road fatalities.' This stark statistic highlights the disproportionate danger on high-speed corridors.

Question 21

According to the Supreme Court's formula, what is the cost allocated per prosthetic limb?

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Rs 3 lakh, The article explicitly states that the Supreme Court awarded Rs 3 lakh per prosthetic limb. Rs 5 lakh was allocated separately for long-term maintenance, not per limb.

Question 22

According to the article, what is the total sanctioned outlay for the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) under which the 3D chip packaging plant was approved?

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₹76,000 crore, The article clearly states, "Launched in 2021 with a Rs 76,000-crore outlay, the India Semiconductor Mission..." Option A is the investment for the specific 3D chip plant. Option C is the total investment drawn by approved projects. Option D is the speculated outlay for a potential ISM 2.0.

Question 23

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 the explosions killed 31 people and injured 312. This is a direct factual recall from the news content.

Question 24

According to the Telangana Caste Survey report, what percentage of Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was found to be more backward than the state average?

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99%, The article states that in terms of population, 99% of STs are more backward than the state average. The other percentages correspond to other groups: 97% for SCs and 71% for BCs.

Question 25

What was the primary judicial mechanism used by the Supreme Court to initiate the highway safety case?

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Suo Motu Cognizance, The Supreme Court took 'suo motu cognisance' of the issue following the two major accidents in November 2025. This means the Court initiated the case on its own motion, without a formal petition being filed by any aggrieved party, based on the gravity of the incidents reported.

Question 26

What is the primary objective of the Supreme Court's mandate for claimants to submit quotes from multiple prosthetic providers?

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To introduce predictability and informed decision-making in compensation awards., The Court stated this mandate was to fix the recurring problem of lack of reliable cost data, so tribunals can make informed decisions instead of rough estimates. This aims to standardize and rationalize the compensation process.

Question 27

What is the primary objective behind the Ministry of Electronics and IT's (MeitY) proposed amendment to mandate continuous labelling of AI-generated content?

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To curb the spread of misinformation and protect users from synthetic media, The article links the amendment to the IT Rules, 2021, and states that the government's rationale, as per an explanatory note, is "To curb the spread of misinformation, damage reputation, manipulate and influence elections or commit financial fraud." This directly addresses the risks posed by synthetically generated information like deepfakes.

Question 28

What was a primary reason cited by the Bombay High Court for granting bail to the four accused in 2019, as mentioned in the article?

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Absence of witnesses who saw them planting bombs, The article states the High Court granted bail in 2019, saying there were no witnesses who had seen them planting the bombs or purchasing the bicycles. This highlights the evidentiary weakness in the NIA's case.

Question 29

What is the primary policy implication advocated by the Telangana Caste Survey report based on the Composite Backwardness Index (CBI)?

Accepted Answer

Shifting social justice resource allocation to be proportional to measured backwardness, not just population size., The article concludes that the CBI framework supports moving to a social justice paradigm of 'share proportional to backwardness'. It uses the analogy of moving from a 'social justice well' (resources for all alike) to a 'social justice tap' (targeted delivery), implying a shift from population-based to backwardness-proportional allocation.

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