19 April 2026 Current Affairs MCQs
1.Which organization launched the “AI for Climate Resilience Initiative 2026”?
A) World Bank
B) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
C) IMF
D) WTO
Answer: B) UNEP
Explanation: UNEP launched this initiative to use AI in predicting climate risks and disaster management.
2.India recently signed a MoU with which country for cooperation in semiconductor supply chains?
A) South Korea
B) Taiwan
C) Japan
D) USA
Answer: D) USA
Explanation: The agreement focuses on strengthening semiconductor manufacturing and supply resilience.
3.The “National Data Governance Policy 2026” primarily aims to:
A) Restrict internet usage
B) Improve data accessibility and security
C) Ban private tech firms
D) Increase data taxes
Answer: B) Improve data accessibility and security
Explanation: The policy focuses on safe, structured, and accessible government data usage.
4.Which state launched the “Solar Village Scheme 2026”?
A) Rajasthan
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Odisha
Answer: A) Rajasthan
Explanation: The scheme aims to make villages energy self-sufficient through solar power.
5.The “Global Education Monitoring Report 2026” is released by:
A) UNESCO
B) UNICEF
C) World Bank
D) OECD
Answer: A) UNESCO
Explanation: The report evaluates global progress in education systems.
6.Which Indian city hosted the “Startup Mahakumbh 2026”?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Bengaluru
D) Hyderabad
Answer: B) New Delhi
Explanation: The event showcased innovations and startup ecosystem growth.
7.The RBI recently introduced “CBDC Retail Expansion Phase-II”. What does CBDC stand for?
A) Central Bank Digital Currency
B) Controlled Banking Digital Code
C) Centralized Blockchain Data Currency
D) Credit-Based Digital Coin
Answer: A) Central Bank Digital Currency
Explanation: CBDC is a digital form of fiat currency issued by RBI.
8.Which country became the largest exporter of renewable energy technology in 2026?
A) China
B) Germany
C) USA
D) Japan
Answer: A) China
Explanation: China continues to dominate global renewable tech exports.
9.The “Exercise Desert Shield 2026” was conducted between India and:
A) UAE
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Oman
D) Qatar
Answer: C) Oman
Explanation: It is a joint military exercise focusing on desert warfare.
10.Which ministry launched the “National Logistics Policy Dashboard 2026”?
A) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B) Ministry of Transport
C) Ministry of Finance
D) Ministry of Railways
Answer: A) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation: It aims to monitor logistics performance in real time.
11.The “World Liver Day 2026” theme focused on:
A) Healthy diet
B) Liver disease prevention
C) Alcohol awareness
D) Hepatitis elimination
Answer: B) Liver disease prevention
Explanation: Awareness campaigns focused on preventive healthcare.
12.Which Indian bank launched a “Voice-Based Banking Service” recently?
A) SBI
B) HDFC Bank
C) ICICI Bank
D) Axis Bank
Answer: A) SBI
Explanation: SBI introduced AI-powered voice banking for accessibility.
13.India’s first “Green Hydrogen Hub” is being developed in:
A) Gujarat
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Odisha
Answer: A) Gujarat
Explanation: The hub supports India's clean energy transition goals.
14.The “Global Space Exploration Conference 2026” was held in:
A) USA
B) Japan
C) Canada
D) UAE
Answer: B) Japan
Explanation: The conference discussed future space missions and cooperation.
15.Which Indian cricketer announced retirement from T20 internationals in April 2026?
A) Rohit Sharma
B) Virat Kohli
C) KL Rahul
D) Hardik Pandya
Answer: C) KL Rahul
Explanation: He stepped down to focus on longer formats.
16.The “National AI Portal 2.0” was developed by:
A) NITI Aayog
B) MeitY
C) DRDO
D) ISRO
Answer: B) MeitY
Explanation: The portal promotes AI innovation and resources.
17.Which country launched the “Ocean Thermal Energy Project 2026”?
A) France
B) Japan
C) Australia
D) Indonesia
Answer: D) Indonesia
Explanation: The project utilizes ocean temperature differences for power generation.
18.The “Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2026” are related to:
A) Cybercrime punishment
B) Data privacy and protection
C) Banking security
D) Social media regulation
Answer: B) Data privacy and protection
Explanation: Rules ensure safe handling of personal data.
19.Which organization released the “Global Financial Stability Report 2026”?
A) IMF
B) World Bank
C) WTO
D) UNDP
Answer: A) IMF
Explanation: The report assesses global financial risks.
20. India recently achieved 50% of its installed power capacity from:
A) Coal
B) Renewable energy
C) Nuclear energy
D) Hydrocarbon
Answer: B) Renewable energy
Explanation: A major milestone toward sustainability goals.
