Question 1

What topics are covered in the 23 April 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 23 April 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Social Issues, Environment with 20 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 23 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 state to make laws for social welfare and reform relating to religious practices?

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Article 25(2)(b), Article 25 of the Constitution deals with the freedom of religion. Specifically, clause (2)(b) provides that the State can make laws for 'social welfare and reform'. This is the provision under discussion in the Sabarimala hearing regarding state intervention.

Question 6

As per Article 145(3) of the Indian Constitution, what is the minimum number of judges required to constitute a 'Constitution Bench' of the Supreme Court?

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Five judges, Article 145(3) states that any case involving a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the Constitution shall be heard by a bench of not less than five judges. The news mentions a 9-judge bench, which exceeds this constitutional minimum.

Question 7

Which national authority is primarily responsible for issuing the guidelines for the preparation of Heat Action Plans (HAPs) in India?

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National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), The article states that the NDMA issued 'Guidelines for Preparation of Action Plan – Prevention and Management of Heat Wave' in 2016, which were revised in 2017 and 2019. The NDMA collaborates with states to implement HAPs.

Question 8

As per the news, which constitutional articles are primarily under consideration in the Sabarimala reference case regarding religious freedom?

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Articles 25 and 26, The article discusses the Supreme Court examining the scope of religious freedom under the Constitution, which is enshrined in Articles 25 (Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion) and Article 26 (Freedom to manage religious affairs).

Question 9

The Allahabad High Court ruling dealt with the conflict between the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 and rules under the Financial Handbook. On which subject list of the Seventh Schedule is 'Labour welfare' primarily placed?

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Concurrent List, Labour welfare, including conditions of work, is placed in the Concurrent List (List III, Entry 24). This allows both Parliament and State Legislatures to make laws on this subject, but in case of repugnancy, the doctrine established in Article 254 applies, which was the core issue in this news.

Question 10

The International Criminal Court (ICC), which has confirmed charges against Rodrigo Duterte, is headquartered in which city?

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The Hague, Netherlands, The International Criminal Court (ICC) is permanently headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. This is a fundamental static fact about the institution mentioned in the article.

Question 11

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was established after which major terror incident in India?

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The 2008 Mumbai attacks (26/11), The NIA was created in 2008 in the wake of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. The NIA Act was passed by Parliament in December 2008 to establish a dedicated federal agency for investigating terror cases across state boundaries.

Question 12

Which constitutional body is primarily responsible for the preparation and revision of electoral rolls in India?

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Election Commission of India, Article 324 of the Constitution empowers the Election Commission of India (ECI) with the superintendence, direction, and control of all elections, including the preparation of electoral rolls. The Supreme Court intervened in this case due to petitions against the ECI's process.

Question 13

Under which Article of the Constitution did the Enforcement Directorate (ED) file its plea in the Supreme Court regarding the alleged obstruction by the West Bengal Chief Minister?

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Article 32, As per the article, the ED filed its plea under Article 32 of the Constitution, which grants the right to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of fundamental rights. Article 131 is for disputes between the Centre and States.

Question 14

Which ministry is responsible for the policy regarding petrol and diesel prices as mentioned in the news article?

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Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, The article explicitly mentions the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) issuing the clarification regarding fuel prices. This ministry is the nodal body for policies related to petroleum, natural gas, and refineries in India.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the recent Supreme Court hearing:

1. The Court is hearing arguments on a blanket rule for state intervention in religious affairs under Article 25.

2. The Court stated it is easy to declare what constitutes an 'essential religious practice' for any group.

3. The hearing also involves a connected petition concerning the Dawoodi Bohra community's practice of excommunication.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article discusses the Court's hearing on whether a general rule can be set for state intervention under Article 25(2)(b). Statement 2 is incorrect because the CJI explicitly said it was 'difficult if not impossible' for courts to decide what is an essential religious practice. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the apex court is also seized of a writ petition against excommunication in the Dawoodi Bohra community.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. The Supreme Court's 9-judge Constitution Bench is specifically reviewing its 2018 judgment on Sabarimala temple entry.

2. The bench is examining the broader scope of religious freedom under Articles 25-28 in relation to other fundamental rights.

3. The bench made an observation cautioning against views from 'WhatsApp University' during the hearings.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect. The 9-judge bench is not reviewing the 2018 judgment but is answering broader questions of law referred to it. Statement 2 is correct as per the article's context. Statement 3 is correct as the bench's observation on 'WhatsApp University' is the central theme of the news headline.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding heatwaves in India:

1. For coastal regions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) declares a heatwave when the maximum temperature reaches or exceeds 37°C.

2. Heatwaves are included in the list of 12 disasters eligible for financial assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).

3. The India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP), launched in 2019, is aligned with India's commitments under the Kigali Amendment to phase down Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per IMD thresholds mentioned in the article. Statement 2 is incorrect because the article explicitly states heatwave is NOT among the 12 disasters eligible for NDRF/SDRF support. Statement 3 is correct as the article links ICAP to the Kigali Amendment commitments for HFC phase-down.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the Sabarimala case as mentioned in the article:

1. The original 2018 Supreme Court judgment was delivered by a five-judge bench.

2. The current reference case is being heard by a seven-judge Constitution Bench.

3. The 2018 judgment struck down a specific rule from the Kerala Hindu Places of Public Worship Rules, 1965.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: The article states the 2018 judgment was by a five-judge bench. Statement 2 is incorrect: The article clearly states the current hearing is by a nine-judge bench, not seven. Statement 3 is correct: The article mentions the 2018 judgment struck down Rule 3(b) of the Kerala Hindu Places of Public Worship Rules, 1965.

Question 19

How many judges constitute the Supreme Court bench hearing the Sabarimala reference case, as per the article?

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Nine-Judge Bench, The article explicitly states that Chief Justice Surya Kant is presiding over a 'nine-judge bench' for the Sabarimala reference hearing. This is a key factual detail about the composition of the constitutional bench.

Question 20

What is the size of the Supreme Court Constitution Bench mentioned in the news article that is hearing matters related to religious freedom and the Sabarimala case?

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9 judges, The article explicitly states that the observation came from a 'nine-judge Constitution bench'. This is a key factual detail for Prelims. The other options are common sizes for other Constitution Benches but are incorrect for this specific case.

Question 21

According to a 2022 World Bank report cited in the article, approximately how many workers in India are engaged in heat-exposed work?

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380 million, The article directly states: "According to a 2022 report by the World Bank, about 75 per cent of India’s workforce (~ 380 million people) is involved in heat-exposed work." This is a key data point for understanding the scale of vulnerability.

Question 22

According to the article, on which date did the five-judge Supreme Court bench deliver its original judgment in the Sabarimala case?

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September 28, 2018, The article explicitly states: "On September 28, 2018, a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court, by a 4:1 majority, lifted the age restriction on women visitors..." April 23, 2026, is the publication date of the news article.

Question 23

As per the Allahabad High Court judgment, which specific rule of the Financial Handbook was read down in relation to the grant of second maternity leave?

Accepted Answer

Rule 153(1), The article explicitly states that the woman's leave request was rejected under Rule 153(1) of the financial handbook, and the court later ruled that this rule could not be used to deny second maternity leave, effectively reading it down. The other options are distractors.

Question 24

On which date did the ICC judges confirm the charges and commit former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte to trial, as per the article?

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April 23, 2026, The article explicitly states the judges confirmed the charges on Thursday, April 23, 2026. This is a direct data point from the news.

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