25 April 2026 Current Affairs for SSC/HSSC/CET | Free MCQs
✅1.
India has launched a mission called “National Semiconductor Mission 2.0” with a goal to focus on:
A) Software exports
B) Domestic chip manufacturing
C) Mobile assembly
D) IT services
Answer : b) Domestic chip manufacturing
Explanation : The upgraded mission is aimed at building end-to-end semiconductor fabrication and packaging as well as a resilient supply chain.
✅ 2.
Which organisation launched “Global Climate Risk Index 2026”?
A) UNEP
B) Germanwatch
C) World bank
D) IMF
Answer : B) Germanwatch
Explanation : Germanwatch launched the index to highlight the countries most affected by climate events.
✅ 3.
India has recently signed an agreement with which country for “Underwater Drone Technology Development”?
A) Israel
B) France
C) USA
D) Japan
Answer : B) France
Explanation : The signed agreement is for maritime surveillance and underwater robotics.
✅ 4.
“Global Digital Public Infrastructure Forum 2026” was held in which country?
A) India
B) Singapore
C) UK
D) UAE
Answer : A) India
Explanation : India shared its success stories on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) models like Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker, etc.
✅ 5.
Which Indian state launched “AI-Based Traffic Management System 2026”?
A) Karnataka
B) Telangana
C) Maharashtra
D) Gujarat
Answer : B) Telangana
Explanation : The AI-based system will help manage traffic flow in urban areas.
✅ 6.
“World Malaria Day” is celebrated on which date?
A) 22 April
B) 23 April
C) 24 April
D) 25 April
Answer : D) 25 April
Explanation : The World Health Organization leads the global campaign for malaria prevention and control.
✅ 7.
What’s the main aim of India’s “Green Hydrogen Policy 2.0”?
A) Increase fossil fuel usage
B) Promote hydrogen fuel exports
C) Ban renewable energy
D) Reduce agricultural output
Answer : B) Promote hydrogen fuel exports
Explanation : India is keen on becoming a global hub for green hydrogen production and export.
✅ 8.
Which country hosted the “Global Defence Innovation Summit 2026”?
A) USA
B) Israel
C) UK
D) Germany
Answer : C) UK
Explanation : The summit was focused on next-gen defence technologies
✅ 9.
The “National Biodiversity Registry 2026” in India is associated with:
A) wildlife tourism
B) digital database of species
C) forest taxation
D) urban planning
Answer: B) digital database of species
Explanation: Objective of the initiative is to log and track biodiversity in India.
✅ 10.
Which Indian city launched “Smart Water Management System 2026”?
A) Chennai
B) Pune
C) Ahmedabad
D) Jaipur
Answer: C) Ahmedabad
Explanation: IoT sensors are used to detect water usage in the system.
✅ 11.
The “Global Economic Outlook 2026” is released by:
A) IMF
B) WTO
C) OECD
D) World Bank
Answer: D) World Bank
Explanation: World Bank releases growth outlook of all economies.
✅ 12.
India recently signed a space cooperation treaty with:
A) Japan
B) Australia
C) UAE
D) Canada
Answer: A) Japan
Explanation: The treaty includes lunar exploration and satellite sharing.
✅ 13.
The “Digital Banking Units Expansion 2026” is initiative of:
A) SEBI
B) RBI
C) NABARD
D) SIDBI
Answer: B) RBI
Explanation: RBI is approving more digital banking units for rural areas.
✅ 14.
Which country launched “AI Supercomputing Network 2026”?
A) China
B) USA
C) Germany
D) South Korea
Answer: A) China
Explanation: China is building supercomputers for AI usage.
✅ 15.
The “National Logistics Efficiency Index 2026” is associated with:
A) Agriculture
B) Trade and transport
C) Healthcare
D) Education
Answer: B) Trade and transport
Explanation: It’s a rank list of the states based on their logistics performance.
✅ 16.
Which ministry has launched “Skill India AI Initiative 2026”?
A) Ministry of IT
B) Ministry of Education
C) Ministry of Skill Development
D) Ministry of Labour
Answer: C) Ministry of Skill Development
Explanation: It’s an AI-based skill training program for youth.
✅ 9.
The “National Biodiversity Registry 2026” in India is associated with:
A) wildlife tourism
B) digital database of species
C) forest taxation
D) urban planning
Answer: B) digital database of species
Explanation: Objective of the initiative is to log and track biodiversity in India.
✅ 10.
Which Indian city launched “Smart Water Management System 2026”?
A) Chennai
B) Pune
C) Ahmedabad
D) Jaipur
Answer: C) Ahmedabad
Explanation: IoT sensors are used to detect water usage in the system.
✅ 11.
The “Global Economic Outlook 2026” is released by:
A) IMF
B) WTO
C) OECD
D) World Bank
Answer: D) World Bank
Explanation: World Bank releases growth outlook of all economies.
✅ 12.
India recently signed a space cooperation treaty with:
A) Japan
B) Australia
C) UAE
D) Canada
Answer: A) Japan
Explanation: The treaty includes lunar exploration and satellite sharing.
✅ 13.
The “Digital Banking Units Expansion 2026” is initiative of:
A) SEBI
B) RBI
C) NABARD
D) SIDBI
Answer: B) RBI
Explanation: RBI is approving more digital banking units for rural areas.
✅ 14.
Which country launched “AI Supercomputing Network 2026”?
A) China
B) USA
C) Germany
D) South Korea
Answer: A) China
Explanation: China is building supercomputers for AI usage.
✅ 15.
The “National Logistics Efficiency Index 2026” is associated with:
A) Agriculture
B) Trade and transport
C) Healthcare
D) Education
Answer: B) Trade and transport
Explanation: It’s a rank list of the states based on their logistics performance.
✅ 16.
Which ministry has launched “Skill India AI Initiative 2026”?
A) Ministry of IT
B) Ministry of Education
C) Ministry of Skill Development
D) Ministry of Labour
Answer: C) Ministry of Skill Development
Explanation: It’s an AI-based skill training program for youth.
✅ 17.
The “Global Renewable Energy Investment Report 2026” indicates a:
A) Decrease in use of solar
B) Increase in investment in clean energy
C) Increase in dependence on coal
D) Decrease in use of wind power
Answer: B) Increase in investment in clean energy
Explanation: the “Global Renewable Energy Investment Report 2026” indicates an increase in investment in the renewable energy sector.
✅ 18.
India’s “Urban Green Mobility Mission 2026” aims at:
A) Highways
B) Electric public transport
C) Aviation
D) Shipping
Answer: B) Electric public transport
Explanation: “Urban Green Mobility Mission 2026” promotes green and sustainable public transport.
✅ 19.
Which Indian athlete clinched gold in the Asian Athletics Championship 2026?
A) Neeraj Chopra
B) Hima Das
C) Avinash Sable
D) Jyothi Yarraji
Answer: D) Jyothi Yarraji
Explanation: Jyothi Yarraji clinched gold in the sixth Asian Athletics Championship held in Saitama, Japan, in 2026.
✅ 20.
The “Global Cyber Threat Report 2026” was released by:
A) Microsoft
B) Google
C) INTERPOL
D) IBM
Answer: D) IBM
Explanation: The “Global Cyber Threat Report 2026” was released by IBM.
