26 April 2026 Current Affairs for SSC/HSSC/CET | Free MCQs
✅1.
Why did India announce the “National Deep Tech Innovation Fund 2026”?
A) Traditional Industries
B) Startups in AI, robotics and quantum tech
C) Agriculture subsidies
D) Banking Reforms
Answer: B) Startups in AI, robotics and quantum tech
Explanation: The fund is to support high-end innovation in AI, quantum computing and robotics to make India globally competitive.
✅2.
Which organization announced the “Global Air Quality Report 2026”?
A) UNEP
B) WHO
C) IQAir
D) World Bank
Answer: C) IQAir
Explanation: The IQAir report helps assess pollution levels across the world and identify cities suffering from severe air pollution.
✅3.
India announced the “Blue Economy Partnership 2026” with which country?
A) Indonesia
B) France
C) Australia
D) Maldives
Answer: A) Indonesia
Explanation: The partnership will help promote sustainable use of ocean resources, fisheries management and maritime cooperation.
✅4.
The “World Intellectual Property Day 2026” is observed on what date?
A) 24 Apr
B) 25 Apr
C) 26 Apr
D) 27 Apr
Answer: C) 26 Apr
Explanation: It is celebrated worldwide under World Intellectual Property Organization to promote patents, copyrights and innovation.
✅5.
Which state announced the “EV Policy 2.0 2026” to promote electric vehicles?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Maharashtra
D) Gujarat
Answer: C) Maharashtra
Explanation: The policy provides incentives for manufacturing, charging infrastructure and adoption of electric vehicles.
✅6.
Which city was ranked #1 in the “Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2026”?
A) London
B) New York
C) San Francisco
D) Singapore
Answer: C) San Francisco
Explanation: San Francisco tops the list for several years due to the strong venture capital ecosystem and innovation.
✅7.
The “National Fisheries Digital Platform 2026” will help to?
A) Increase export
B) Digitalise fisheries
C) Ban fishing
D) Promote tourism
Answer: B) Digitalise fisheries
Explanation: It integrates data for fishermen, markets, and supply chains to improve efficiency.
✅ 8.
Which country has organized the “Global Cyber Security Forum 2026”?
A) USA
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Germany
D) UAE
Answer: B) Saudi Arabia
Explanation: The forum is about global collaboration to address cyber threats and digital security challenges.
✅ 9.
The “National Climate Risk Atlas 2026” in India is built by:
A) ISRO
B) IMD
C) NITI Aayog
D) MoEFCC
Answer: A) ISRO
Explanation: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) creates maps of climate risks with satellite images.
✅ 10.
Which organization has released the “Global Health Financing Report 2026”?
A) WHO
B) IMF
C) World Bank
D) UNDP
Answer: C) World Bank
Explanation: The World Bank publishes a report on global health financing.
✅ 11.
India has recently conducted “Exercise Coastal Shield 2026” with:
A) Sri Lanka
B) Maldives
C) Bangladesh
D) Seychelles
Answer: B) Maldives
Explanation: The exercise promotes cooperation for maritime and coastal security.
✅ 12.
The “Digital University Initiative 2026” in India is about:
A) Offline education
B) Centralized online higher education platform
C) Education in foreign countries only
D) School education
Answer: B) Centralized online higher education platform
Explanation: It aims to provide online higher education platform for digital learning across the country.
✅ 13.
Which ministry has launched the “National Tourism Data Dashboard 2026”?
A) Ministry of Culture
B) Ministry of Tourism
C) Ministry of IT
D) Ministry of Commerce
Answer: B) Ministry of Tourism
Explanation: It is a dashboard for real-time tourism data.
✅ 14.
The “Global Food Price Index 2026” is released by:
A) FAO
B) IMF
C) WTO
D) UNDP
Answer: A) FAO
Explanation: The Food and Agriculture Organization releases an index of food prices.
✅ 15.
Which Indian city inaugurated India’s first “AI-based Flood Warning System”?
A) Kolkata
B) Chennai
C) Guwahati
D) Mumbai
Answer: C) Guwahati.
Explanation: It uses AI and real-time data to predict floods and enhance disaster readiness.
✅ 16.
What is India's “Green Ports Initiative 2026”?
A) Increase port taxes
B) Reduce port emissions
C) Build new airports
D) Promote trucking
Answer: B) Reduce port emissions.
Explanation: The initiative encourages clean energy use in ports.
✅ 17.
Which country launched the “National Quantum Network 2026”?
A) USA
B) China
C) Japan
D) Germany
Answer: A) USA.
Explanation: This network aids in secure communications and quantum computing.
✅ 18.
What is the theme for “World Energy Efficiency Day 2026”?
A) Coal consumption
B) Energy efficiency
C) Oil drilling
D) Nuclear power
Answer: B) Energy efficiency.
Explanation: This day highlights efficient energy use worldwide.
✅ 19.
India has proposed a new “Space Policy Update 2026” to:
A) Limit private space firms
B) Boost private industry in space
C) Halt all satellite launches
D) Increase defence budgets
Answer: B) Boost private industry in space.
Explanation: The policy encourages participation of private companies and startups.
✅ 20.
The “Global Digital Skills Report 2026” reveals:
A) Decrease in digital jobs
B) Rising demand for digital skills
C) Decrease in automation
D) Ban on AI
Answer: B) Rising demand for digital skills.
Explanation: There is an increased demand for AI, cybersecurity, and data science skills.
