13 April 2026 Current Affairs

📰 Current Affairs MCQs – 13 April 2026

Q1. India recently partnered with which country for semiconductor supply chain cooperation?

A) Japan

B) South Korea

C) USA

D) Taiwan

✅ Answer: D) Taiwan

📌 Explanation: Taiwan is a global semiconductor leader and is collaborating with India for chip manufacturing.

Q2. Which organization released the “Global Water Security Report 2026”?

A) UNEP

B) World Bank

C) UNESCO

D) FAO

✅ Answer: C) UNESCO

📌 Explanation: UNESCO monitors global water sustainability and security.

Q3. Which Indian ministry launched the “Digital Agriculture Mission 2026”?

A) Ministry of IT

B) Ministry of Agriculture

C) Ministry of Rural Development

D) NITI Aayog

✅ Answer: B) Ministry of Agriculture

📌 Explanation: The mission aims to integrate AI and digital tools into farming.

Q4. Which country hosted the “World Future Energy Summit 2026”?

A) Germany

B) UAE

C) USA

D) China

✅ Answer: B) UAE

📌 Explanation: UAE is a major hub for global renewable energy discussions.

Q5. The “National Quantum Mission” of India focuses on:

A) Space research

B) Quantum computing & communication

C) Defence weapons

D) Biotechnology

✅ Answer: B) Quantum computing & communication

📌 Explanation: The mission promotes quantum technologies in India.

Q6. Which country became the first to implement a nationwide AI law in 2026?

A) USA

B) China

C) European Union (region)

D) UK

✅ Answer: C) European Union

📌 Explanation: The EU introduced comprehensive AI regulations.

Q7. India recently increased FDI limits in which sector to boost investment?

A) Banking

B) Insurance

C) Defence

D) Retail

✅ Answer: B) Insurance

📌 Explanation: The move aims to attract foreign capital and improve sector growth.

Q8. Which Indian city hosted the Global AI Summit 2026?

A) Bengaluru

B) Hyderabad

C) New Delhi

D) Mumbai

✅ Answer: C) New Delhi

📌 Explanation: The capital hosted global leaders discussing AI governance.

Q9. Which country launched the “Green Steel Initiative” recently?

A) Germany

B) India

C) Japan

D) Australia

✅ Answer: B) India

📌 Explanation: The initiative promotes eco-friendly steel production.

Q10. Which organization manages the “Global Carbon Market Framework”?

A) IMF

B) UNFCCC

C) WTO

D) OECD

✅ Answer: B) UNFCCC

📌 Explanation: UNFCCC oversees climate agreements and carbon mechanisms.

Q11. India’s first “River Interlinking Project” phase was implemented in which states?

A) MP–UP

B) Karnataka–Tamil Nadu

C) Gujarat–Rajasthan

D) Bihar–Jharkhand

✅ Answer: A) MP–UP

📌 Explanation: The Ken-Betwa link connects Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

Q12. Which country topped the “World Happiness Report 2026”?

A) Denmark

B) Finland

C) Norway

D) Iceland

✅ Answer: B) Finland

📌 Explanation: Finland consistently ranks highest in happiness.

Q13. Which Indian scheme focuses on urban clean air improvement?

A) AMRUT

B) Smart Cities Mission

C) National Clean Air Programme

D) Swachh Bharat Mission

✅ Answer: C) National Clean Air Programme

📌 Explanation: It targets pollution reduction in major cities.

Q14. Which Indian organization developed a new hypersonic missile prototype in 2026?

A) ISRO

B) DRDO

C) HAL

D) BEL

✅ Answer: B) DRDO

📌 Explanation: DRDO is responsible for advanced defence technologies.

Q15. Which country became India’s largest trading partner in 2026?

A) USA

B) China

C) UAE

D) Germany

✅ Answer: A) USA

📌 Explanation: The US continues to lead in trade volume with India.

Q16. The “Startup India 2.0” initiative focuses on:

A) Agriculture subsidies

B) Boosting innovation & startups

C) Defence production

D) Tourism

✅ Answer: B) Boosting innovation & startups

📌 Explanation: It enhances funding and support for startups.

Q17. Which Indian state launched a “Gig Workers Welfare Scheme”?

A) Karnataka

B) Maharashtra

C) Tamil Nadu

D) Delhi

✅ Answer: A) Karnataka

📌 Explanation: The scheme supports platform-based workers.

Q18. Which country recently tested a nuclear fusion breakthrough reactor?

A) USA

B) China

C) Japan

D) South Korea

✅ Answer: B) China

📌 Explanation: China made progress in fusion energy research.

Q19. Which global body regulates international civil aviation?

A) ICAO

B) IATA

C) WTO

D) IMO

✅ Answer: A) ICAO

📌 Explanation: ICAO sets global aviation standards.

Q20. The “Blue Economy Policy” in India is related to:

A) Space exploration

B) Ocean resources & marine economy

C) Digital economy

D) Banking reforms

✅ Answer: B) Ocean resources & marine economy

📌 Explanation: It focuses on sustainable use of ocean resources.