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Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Current Affairs Today - April 17, 2026

1. Recently, a new species of gecko named Cyrtodactylus jayadityai was discovered in which region?

  1. Western Ghats
  2. Thar Desert
  3. Northeast India
  4. Andaman Islands
Answer: C) Northeast India

2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with which country’s Chancellor regarding West Asia and Ukraine conflicts?

  1. Germany
  2. Austria
  3. France
  4. Italy
Answer: B) Austria

3. Recently, a Ukrainian drone attack targeted which Russian port on the Black Sea?

  1. Tuapse Port
  2. Vladivostok Port
  3. Murmansk Port
  4. Novorossiysk Port
Answer: A) Tuapse Port

4. According to the latest report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), which group of economies is expected to drive global growth in the coming years?

  1. High-income economies
  2. Low-income economies
  3. Middle-income economies
  4. Least developed countries
Answer: C) Middle-income economies

5. Who won the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026?

  1. Hou Yifan
  2. Koneru Humpy
  3. Ju Wenjun
  4. R. Vaishali
Answer: D) R. Vaishali

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