Current Affairs Questions and Answers 2026 - Current Affairs Quiz - April 2026

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By: Priyanka Deshmukh
Last updated: April 26, 2026

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Current Affairs 2026 Questions and Answers - April 2026

1. The India–UAE meeting held in April 2026 took place in which city?

  1. Dubai
  2. Sharjah
  3. Abu Dhabi
  4. Ajman
Answer: C) Abu Dhabi

Explanation: Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE and serves as the political and administrative center of the country. Most high-level diplomatic meetings between India and the UAE are conducted in Abu Dhabi. The April 2026 meeting highlighted the India–UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which covers areas like trade, energy, defence, and regional security. India and the UAE share strong ties due to economic cooperation, energy partnerships, and a large Indian diaspora in the UAE.

2. The Barabanki–Bahraich highway will improve connectivity to which Nepalese city?

  1. Nepalgunj
  2. Kathmandu
  3. Pokhara
  4. Biratnagar
Answer: A) Nepalgunj

Explanation: The Barabanki–Bahraich highway enhances India–Nepal cross-border connectivity, especially in northern Uttar Pradesh. Nepalgunj is one of the closest and most important Nepalese cities to the Bahraich border. The project will promote trade, tourism, and regional economic development in border districts. Nepalgunj acts as a gateway to western Nepal, connecting to remote and hilly regions.

3. The increase in export duty is mainly linked to which global factor?

  1. COVID-19 pandemic
  2. Rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions
  3. Global chip shortage
  4. Trade war between US and China
Answer: B) Rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions

Explanation: Crude oil is a key input in many industries; its price rise leads to higher production costs across sectors. Geopolitical tensions (such as conflicts in West Asia or disruptions in sea routes) directly impact global supply chains and energy prices. Increasing export duty is a policy tool used by governments to control inflation and protect domestic markets. Higher export duties can reduce exports temporarily but help maintain domestic price stability. India, being a major importer of crude oil, is highly sensitive to global oil price fluctuations.

4. Cyclone Vaianu originally developed in which region?

  1. Atlantic Ocean
  2. Indian Ocean
  3. Mediterranean Sea
  4. South Pacific Ocean
Answer: D) South Pacific Ocean

Explanation: Cyclone Vaianu originally developed in the South Pacific Ocean, a region known for frequent tropical cyclone activity. The South Pacific basin, particularly around island nations like Fiji, Vanuatu, and Tonga, experiences cyclones mainly between November and April. Cyclones forming in this region are influenced by warm ocean waters, low atmospheric pressure, and favorable wind patterns. Cyclones in this region are called tropical cyclones, unlike hurricanes (Atlantic) or typhoons (Northwest Pacific).

5. The primary objective of the ‘Arogya Van’ initiative is to:

  1. Increase highway toll revenue
  2. Promote tourism
  3. Enhance biodiversity using medicinal plants
  4. Build smart cities
Answer: C) Enhance biodiversity using medicinal plants

6. Which of the following shrines had already opened before Badrinath Dham in 2026?

  1. Somnath
  2. Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri
  3. Tirupati and Rameswaram
  4. Vaishno Devi
Answer: B) Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri

7. The discovery of the ancient reservoir on Elephanta Island indicates that ancient inhabitants had advanced knowledge of:

  1. Water management and engineering
  2. Astronomy
  3. Nuclear science
  4. Aviation
Answer: A) Water management and engineering

8. The Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 were held in which city?

  1. Bishkek
  2. Tashkent
  3. Astana
  4. Ulaanbaatar
Answer: A) Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

9. What is the main objective of the Sagarmala Programme?

  1. Increase agricultural exports
  2. Promote port-led development and reduce logistics cost
  3. Improve air connectivity
  4. Boost IT exports
Answer: B) Promote port-led development and reduce logistics cost

10. Which instrument onboard NASA’s PACE satellite helps detect air pollution sources?

  1. Hubble Sensor
  2. LIDAR
  3. RADAR-X
  4. Ocean Colour Instrument (OCI)
Answer: D) Ocean Colour Instrument (OCI)

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