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Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Current Affairs 2026 Questions and Answers - April 17, 2026

1. Which region is expected to account for more than half of global growth according to the World Economic Forum (WEF) report?

  1. Europe
  2. Africa
  3. Asia
  4. North America
Answer: C) Asia

2. In low-income economies, which of the following challenges is most prominent?

  1. High inflation only
  2. Lack of tourism
  3. Excess industrialization
  4. Access to finance and infrastructure gaps
Answer: D) Access to finance and infrastructure gaps

3. The Tuapse port in Russia is significant because it primarily serves as:

  1. A fishing hub
  2. Major oil export hub
  3. A naval training base
  4. A tourism port
Answer: B) Major oil export hub

4. By winning the Candidates Tournament, R. Vaishali earned the right to challenge whom for the Women’s World Chess Championship?

  1. Ju Wenjun
  2. Hou Yifan
  3. Alexandra Goryachkina
  4. Tan Zhongyi
Answer: A) Ju Wenjun

5. The ‘Surya Devbhoomi Challenge 2.0’ was launched in which state?

  1. Himachal Pradesh
  2. Uttarakhand
  3. Sikkim
  4. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: B) Uttarakhand

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