📝 Current Affairs Quiz – April 2024 Notes PDF Download
🗓️ Current Affairs Quiz – April 2024
Q1. Which
Indian scheme launched on April 1, 2024, offers Rs 500 crore support to
accelerate adoption of electric two‐ and three‑wheelers?
a) FAME India
Scheme
b) PM‑KUSUM
c) Electric
Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024
d) National
Green Hydrogen Mission
✅ Answer: c) Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024
📌 Explanation: The Ministry
of Heavy Industries notified the Electric
Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS 2024) on April 1, 2024, with a
Rs 500 crore budget to fast‑track e‑2W and e‑3W adoption in India
Q2. Where did
India–South Korea consultations on disarmament and non‑proliferation take place
on April 26, 2024?
a) Pyongyang
b) Seoul
c) Taipei
d) Tokyo
✅ Answer: b) Seoul
📌 Explanation: The meeting
was held in Seoul on April 26, 2024, to discuss mutual non‑proliferation
commitments
Q3. Who was
appointed as ICC ambassador for the T20 World Cup in April 2024?
a) Irfan
Pathan
b) Kapil Dev
c) Yuvraj Singh
d) Sachin
Tendulkar
✅ Answer: c) Yuvraj Singh
📌 Explanation: In April
2024, former Indian all‑rounder Yuvraj Singh was named ICC ambassador for the
T20 World Cup
Q4. Which
country was noted for having one of the lowest per capita plastic waste
production rates, according to April 2024’s Plastic Overshoot Day Report?
a) Myanmar
b) India
c) China
d) Russia
✅ Answer: b) India
📌 Explanation: The report
highlighted India as having very low per‑person plastic waste generation
Q5. The
‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan’ for women entrepreneurs was launched by
which state?
a) Uttar
Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Maharashtra
d) Rajasthan
✅ Answer: b) Bihar
📌 Explanation: Bihar
introduced the scheme to support women SHGs with finance and training. (As
previously covered)
Q6. Which
weekly quiz publisher ran a UPSC current affairs quiz covering
April 7–13, 2024?
a) IASbaba
b) GKToday
c) Indian
Express (UPSC Essentials)
d) MockMafia
✅ Answer: c) Indian Express (UPSC Essentials)
📌 Explanation: The Indian
Express UPSC Essentials quiz featured that date range
Q7. Sittwe
Port—highlighted in April 2024 news—lies in which country?
a) Bangladesh
b) India
c) Iran
d) Myanmar
✅ Answer: d) Myanmar
📌 Explanation: Sittwe Port,
often in Indian news for strategic reasons, is located in Myanmar
Q8. Which
environmental award recipient from India was mentioned in April 30, 2024 news?
a) Vandana
Shiva
b) Alok Shukla
c) Medha Patkar
d) Sunderlal
Bahuguna
✅ Answer: c) Medha Patkar
📌 Explanation: Medha Patkar
was noted in discussions around the 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize
Q9. On
April 26, 2024, which country did India hold disarmament talks with?
a) USA
b) Japan
c) South Korea
d) China
✅ Answer: c) South Korea
📌 Explanation: As noted,
the consultations were with South Korea in Seoul
Q10. Who was
honored by the Plastic Overshoot Day Report for low per‑capita plastic waste?
a) Myanmar
b) India
c) China
d) Russia
✅ Answer: b) India
📌 Explanation: ‘Plastic
Overshoot Day’ data recognized India for its low plastic waste per person
Q11. Which Indian state launched the 'Yuva
Nidhi Scheme' in April 2024 to support unemployed graduates and diploma
holders?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Karnataka
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Gujarat
✅ Answer: b) Karnataka
📌 Explanation: Karnataka’s Yuva Nidhi
Scheme provides
financial support of ₹3,000/month to unemployed graduates and ₹1,500 to diploma
holders to help them seek job opportunities.
Q12. Which
Indian city became the first to achieve 100% waste segregation at the household
level in April 2024?
a) Indore
b) Bhopal
c) Surat
d) Mysuru
✅ Answer: a) Indore
📌 Explanation: Indore, already known as India’s cleanest
city, achieved 100% waste segregation from source in April 2024.
Q13. Which
Indian film won Best Picture at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film
Festival Awards 2024 held in April?
a) 12th Fail
b) Jawan
c) Kantara
d) Pathaan
✅ Answer: b) Jawan
📌 Explanation: Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan was awarded Best Film at the Dadasaheb Phalke Awards 2024.
Q14. What was
the theme of World Health Day 2024 observed on April 7?
a) Health for All
b) Building a Fairer, Healthier World
c) My Health, My
Right
d) Universal Health Coverage
✅ Answer: c) My Health, My Right
📌 Explanation: WHO’s theme for World Health Day 2024
emphasized access to health care as a human right.
Q15. Which
Indian cricketer made headlines in April 2024 for becoming the fastest to score
7,000 runs in IPL?
a) Virat Kohli
b) Rohit Sharma
c) David Warner
d) MS Dhoni
✅ Answer: c) David Warner
📌 Explanation: Though an Australian player, David Warner,
playing for Delhi Capitals, achieved the feat in IPL 2024.
Q16. Which
Indian PSU launched green hydrogen blending with PNG in April 2024?
a) NTPC
b) ONGC
c) IOCL
d) GAIL
✅ Answer: d) GAIL
📌 Explanation: GAIL began blending green hydrogen with
natural gas in its PNG supply network in April 2024.
Q17. India
signed a space cooperation pact in April 2024 with which of the following
countries?
a) USA
b) Japan
c) France
d) Germany
✅ Answer: c) France
📌 Explanation: The agreement was aimed at expanding
cooperation in satellite launches and deep space missions.
Q18. In April
2024, India launched its first indigenous 3D-printed post office in which city?
a) Pune
b) Bengaluru
c) Ahmedabad
d) Hyderabad
✅ Answer: c) Ahmedabad
📌 Explanation: The 3D-printed post office in Gujarat was
built in under 30 days, showcasing innovation in infrastructure.
Q19. Which
Indian athlete won gold in the women's 3000m steeplechase at the Federation Cup
in April 2024?
a) Sudha Singh
b) Avinash Sable
c) Parul
Chaudhary
d) Seema Punia
✅ Answer: c) Parul Chaudhary
📌 Explanation: Parul won gold and qualified for the Paris
Olympics 2024 with her performance.
Q20. Who was
appointed the new Chairperson of SEBI in April 2024?
a) Madhabi Puri Buch
b) Shaktikanta Das
c) Urjit Patel
d) Anand Mohan
Bajaj
✅ Answer: d) Anand Mohan Bajaj
📌 Explanation: Anand Mohan Bajaj succeeded Madhabi Puri
Buch as SEBI Chairperson.
Q21. Which
country hosted the 2024 BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in April 2024?
a) Brazil
b) Russia
c) South Africa
d) China
✅ Answer: c) South Africa
📌 Explanation: South Africa hosted the BRICS Foreign
Ministers’ Meeting, focusing on global south cooperation and UN reforms.
Q22. Who was
elected as the new President of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) in
April 2024?
a) Rajesh Tomar
b) Deepa Malik
c) Devendra Jhajharia
d) Abhinav Bindra
✅ Answer: b) Deepa Malik
📌 Explanation: Paralympian Deepa Malik was re-elected as
President of PCI, continuing her leadership role in para-sports development.
Q23. India
signed a strategic defence cooperation pact in April 2024 with which Gulf
country?
a) Qatar
b) UAE
c) Saudi Arabia
d) Oman
✅ Answer: c) Saudi Arabia
📌 Explanation: The pact includes joint training, military
exchange, and defence manufacturing collaboration.
Q24. Which
Indian wildlife sanctuary was declared the country’s first 'Dark Sky Reserve'
in April 2024?
a) Jim Corbett National Park
b) Changthang
Wildlife Sanctuary
c) Gir National Park
d) Kaziranga National Park
✅ Answer: b) Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary
📌 Explanation: Located in Ladakh, Changthang was designated
a Dark Sky Reserve to promote astronomy and eco-tourism.
Q25. Which
Indian startup became the first to receive DGCA approval for autonomous
passenger drones in April 2024?
a) Skyroot Aerospace
b) Garuda Aerospace
c) ePlane Company
d) Agnikul Cosmos
✅ Answer: c) ePlane Company
📌 Explanation: ePlane got DGCA approval for testing
passenger drones, a milestone in India’s urban air mobility sector.
Q26. Who was
appointed as India’s new Ambassador to the United States in April 2024?
a) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
b) Taranjit
Singh Sandhu
c) Navtej Sarna
d) Arindam Bagchi
✅ Answer: b) Taranjit Singh Sandhu
📌 Explanation: Sandhu resumed office as India's envoy to
Washington after being reappointed in April 2024.
Q27. The
Indian government approved the establishment of which new AI research centre in
April 2024?
a) National AI Core
b) Bharat AI Centre
c) IndiaAI
Mission
d) DRDO-AI Lab
✅ Answer: c) IndiaAI Mission
📌 Explanation: The IndiaAI Mission was launched with over
₹10,000 crore funding to boost AI R&D and skilling.
Q28. In April
2024, India began operating its first hydrogen-powered trains on which route?
a) Mumbai–Pune
b) Delhi–Varanasi
c) Jind–Sonipat
(Haryana)
d) Bengaluru–Hubballi
✅ Answer: c) Jind–Sonipat (Haryana)
📌 Explanation: The pilot hydrogen train was launched by
Indian Railways as a green initiative.
Q29. What is
the name of the Indo-French joint naval exercise conducted in April 2024?
a) INDRA
b) MILAN
c) VARUNA
d) YUDH ABHYAS
✅ Answer: c) VARUNA
📌 Explanation: Exercise VARUNA 2024 was held in the Arabian
Sea to enhance maritime cooperation.
Q30. Which
app was launched by the Indian government in April 2024 for youth career
guidance?
a) DigiSkill India
b) YUVA NXT
c) Bharat Jobs
d) CareerBoost
✅ Answer: b) YUVA NXT
📌 Explanation: YUVA NXT provides career counseling, skill
mapping, and job updates for Indian youth.
Q31. Which
Indian state topped the SKOCH State of Governance rankings released in April
2024?
a) Maharashtra
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Gujarat
✅ Answer: c) Uttar Pradesh
📌 Explanation: Uttar Pradesh secured the top spot in SKOCH
Governance Rankings 2024 for outstanding initiatives in infrastructure, health,
and digitization.
Q32. Which
new satellite was launched by ISRO in April 2024 to study ocean color and
marine ecosystems?
a) RISAT-2BR3
b) CartoSAT-3
c) Oceansat-3A
d) INSAT-4G
✅ Answer: c) Oceansat-3A
📌 Explanation: Oceansat-3A was launched to study ocean
surface, chlorophyll levels, and coastal pollution—key for marine conservation.
Q33. What is
the name of the Indian Navy's offshore patrol vessel (OPV) commissioned in
April 2024?
a) INS Kiltan
b) INS Sandhayak
c) INS Trikand
d) INS Tushil
✅ Answer: b) INS Sandhayak
📌 Explanation: INS Sandhayak is an indigenously designed
hydrographic survey vessel commissioned in April 2024.
Q34. Which
country did India overtake in April 2024 to become the world's third-largest
aviation market?
a) Japan
b) UK
c) Germany
d) France
✅ Answer: b) UK
📌 Explanation: India surpassed the UK to become the
third-largest domestic and international air travel market, according to IATA.
Q35. Which
Indian university was ranked No. 1 in the NIRF India Rankings 2024 (April 2024
release) in the overall category?
a) IISc Bengaluru
b) IIT Madras
c) JNU Delhi
d) IIT Delhi
✅ Answer: b) IIT Madras
📌 Explanation: IIT Madras retained its top spot for the 6th
consecutive year in NIRF overall rankings.
Q36. Which
Indian fintech company was granted final approval by RBI for a payment
aggregator license in April 2024?
a) Razorpay
b) Paytm
c) PhonePe
d) Instamojo
✅ Answer: a) Razorpay
📌 Explanation: Razorpay received RBI's final nod to operate
as a payment aggregator, boosting its digital payments services.
Q37. Which
state launched the ‘Jal Dhara’ scheme in April 2024 for groundwater recharge
and water conservation?
a) Rajasthan
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Telangana
d) Punjab
✅ Answer: b) Madhya Pradesh
📌 Explanation: The ‘Jal Dhara’ scheme in MP focuses on
water harvesting and river rejuvenation projects.
Q38. What was
India’s official retail inflation rate (CPI) for March 2024, as released in
early April?
a) 5.4%
b) 4.85%
c) 6.2%
d) 3.95%
✅ Answer: b) 4.85%
📌 Explanation: The CPI inflation eased to 4.85% due to
lower food and energy prices, staying within RBI’s comfort zone.
Q39. Which
female Indian wrestler won gold at the 2024 Asian Wrestling Championships in
April?
a) Sakshi Malik
b) Vinesh Phogat
c) Antim Panghal
d) Babita Kumari
✅ Answer: c) Antim Panghal
📌 Explanation: Rising star Antim Panghal won gold in the
53kg category, continuing her winning streak on the Asian stage.
Q40. Which
Indian metro rail project became fully solar-powered in April 2024?
a) Bengaluru Metro
b) Kochi Metro
c) Delhi Metro
d) Hyderabad Metro
✅ Answer: b) Kochi Metro
📌 Explanation: Kochi Metro became India’s first 100%
solar-powered metro system, promoting clean energy and sustainable urban
transport.
Q41. Which
Indian airport received the “Best Airport in South Asia” award at the Skytrax
World Airport Awards 2024?
a) Bengaluru International Airport
b) Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport
c) Delhi Indira
Gandhi International Airport
d) Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
✅ Answer: c) Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
📌 Explanation: IGI Airport, Delhi, was awarded “Best
Airport in South Asia” by Skytrax for superior infrastructure, safety, and
passenger services.
Q42. In April
2024, who became the first Indian woman to score a double century in Test
cricket?
a) Mithali Raj
b) Harmanpreet Kaur
c) Shafali Verma
d) Smriti Mandhana
✅ Answer: c) Shafali Verma
📌 Explanation: Shafali Verma created history by scoring a
double century in a one-off Test match against South Africa Women.
Q43. Which
Indian bank launched the AI-powered ‘Project VANI’ for voice-based banking in
April 2024?
a) HDFC Bank
b) State Bank of
India (SBI)
c) Axis Bank
d) ICICI Bank
✅ Answer: b) State Bank of India (SBI)
📌 Explanation: SBI introduced Project VANI, a multilingual AI assistant enabling
voice-enabled banking through mobile and web platforms.
Q44. Which
IIT announced India’s first satellite to study air pollution, expected to
launch in 2025, but revealed in April 2024?
a) IIT Kanpur
b) IIT Bombay
c) IIT Madras
d) IIT Delhi
✅ Answer: b) IIT Bombay
📌 Explanation: IIT Bombay revealed a satellite mission
focused on mapping air pollution patterns across India from space.
Q45. In April
2024, which Indian district became the first in the country to be declared as
“Drone District” for agri-surveys?
a) Nizamabad (Telangana)
b) Nashik
(Maharashtra)
c) Indore (MP)
d) Karnal (Haryana)
✅ Answer: b) Nashik (Maharashtra)
📌 Explanation: Nashik pioneered drone usage in agricultural
mapping and monitoring, earning the "Drone District" tag.
Q46. Which
Indian personality was awarded the 2024 Templeton Prize for contributions to
spirituality and humanity?
a) Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev
b) Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
c) Dr. Kiran Bedi
d) Amma (Mata Amritanandamayi)
✅ Answer: a) Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev
📌 Explanation: Sadhguru was honored for his spiritual
outreach and environmental campaigns like Rally for
Rivers.
Q47. The
Indian Army began inducting which indigenous artillery system in April 2024?
a) Pinaka Mk-II
b) Dhanush
Howitzer
c) Sharang gun
d) M777 Ultra Light Howitzer
✅ Answer: b) Dhanush Howitzer
📌 Explanation: The Dhanush artillery gun, developed by OFB,
began deployment for border defense and modernization.
Q48. Which
organization launched the “Cyber Surakshit Bharat” campaign in April 2024 to
boost cybersecurity in rural India?
a) CERT-In
b) Ministry of
Electronics & IT (MeitY)
c) DRDO
d) NITI Aayog
✅ Answer: b) Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY)
📌 Explanation: MeitY launched this initiative to create
cyber awareness among rural internet users and government officers.
Q49. Which
actor was appointed as the brand ambassador of the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' campaign
in April 2024?
a) Amitabh Bachchan
b) Akshay Kumar
c) Ranveer Singh
d) Aamir Khan
✅ Answer: a) Amitabh Bachchan
📌 Explanation: The Government of India roped in Amitabh
Bachchan to promote its vision for a developed India by 2047.
Q50. Which
Indian institute topped the NIRF Innovation category rankings released in April
2024?
a) IIT Bombay
b) IIT Kanpur
c) IISc Bengaluru
d) IIT Hyderabad
✅ Answer: b) IIT Kanpur
📌 Explanation: IIT Kanpur was ranked #1 in Innovation due
to its outstanding tech incubators and research startup ecosystem.
Q51. Which
Indian company became the first to manufacture semiconductors under the 'India
Semiconductor Mission' in April 2024?
a) Vedanta
b) Tata Electronics
c) Micron
Technology India
d) Reliance Digital
✅ Answer: c) Micron Technology India
📌 Explanation: Micron began domestic chip production in
Gujarat, marking India’s entry into the global semiconductor manufacturing
space.
Q52. Which
riverfront project was inaugurated by PM Modi in April 2024 in Jammu and
Kashmir?
a) Lidder Riverfront
b) Devika
Riverfront
c) Sindh Riverfront
d) Jhelum Riverfront
✅ Answer: b) Devika Riverfront
📌 Explanation: The Devika River rejuvenation and riverfront
beautification project was launched in Udhampur, J&K, promoting religious
tourism and ecology.
Q53. Who was
elected as the President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) in April 2024?
a) Sheikh Talal Al-Sabah
b) Randhir Singh
c) Thomas Bach
d) Anurag Thakur
✅ Answer: b) Randhir Singh
📌 Explanation: Indian sports administrator Randhir Singh
was elected President of OCA, strengthening India's presence in international
sports governance.
Q54. In April
2024, India signed a migration and mobility partnership agreement with which
European country?
a) France
b) Italy
c) Germany
d) Spain
✅ Answer: b) Italy
📌 Explanation: India–Italy signed a pact to ease legal
migration, education exchange, and skilled workforce movement between both
nations.
Q55. Which
Indian classical vocalist was awarded the Sangita Kalanidhi title in April
2024?
a) Aruna Sairam
b) TM Krishna
c) S. Sowmya
d) Bombay Jayashri
✅ Answer: c) S. Sowmya
📌 Explanation: S. Sowmya was honored by the Madras Music
Academy for her contributions to Carnatic music.
Q56. Which
Indian airport became the first to be certified as a ‘Zero Carbon Emission
Airport’ in April 2024?
a) Chennai Airport
b) Delhi IGI Airport
c) Hyderabad
Airport (RGIA)
d) Kochi Airport
✅ Answer: c) Hyderabad Airport (RGIA)
📌 Explanation: RGIA achieved this recognition for using
renewable energy and carbon offset initiatives.
Q57. Which
state launched the 'Saur Kranti' scheme in April 2024 to promote solar-powered
irrigation among farmers?
a) Rajasthan
b) Gujarat
c) Haryana
d) Tamil Nadu
✅ Answer: a) Rajasthan
📌 Explanation: The 'Saur Kranti' scheme provides subsidies
and incentives for installing solar pumps in agriculture.
Q58. In April
2024, which app was launched by the Indian Railways to help passengers plan
train journeys with real-time updates?
a) RailYatri
b) UTS
c) RAIL SATHI
d) TrackMyTrain
✅ Answer: c) RAIL SATHI
📌 Explanation: RAIL SATHI integrates ticket booking,
platform info, coach position, and live train status into one user-friendly
app.
Q59. Which
Indian state announced 'Mission Shakti 2.0' in April 2024 to promote women
empowerment?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Odisha
d) Chhattisgarh
✅ Answer: d) Chhattisgarh
📌 Explanation: ‘Mission Shakti 2.0’ aims to train and
support 5 lakh women through SHGs and self-employment initiatives.
Q60. Who was
named the new Chief of Naval Staff of India in April 2024?
a) Admiral Hari Kumar
b) Admiral Karambir Singh
c) Vice Admiral
Dinesh Tripathi
d) Vice Admiral SN Ghormade
✅ Answer: c) Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi
📌 Explanation: Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi took over as
the 26th Chief of the Indian Navy from Admiral R. Hari Kumar.
Q61. Which
Indian city hosted the G20 International Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
in April 2024?
a) Ahmedabad
b) Hyderabad
c) Chennai
d) Pune
✅ Answer: c) Chennai
📌 Explanation: The G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Conference,
focusing on climate resilience and early warning systems, was held in Chennai.
Q62. In April
2024, which Indian defence manufacturer delivered the first batch of 'Kavach'
naval anti-submarine rockets to the Indian Navy?
a) Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL)
b) DRDO
c) Munitions
India Ltd (MIL)
d) HAL
✅ Answer: c) Munitions India Ltd (MIL)
📌 Explanation: MIL supplied advanced naval defense
equipment like the ‘Kavach’ system, enhancing India’s maritime defense.
Q63. Which
Indian state launched the 'Amrit Sarovar Utsav' in April 2024 to promote water
conservation and rejuvenate traditional ponds?
a) Punjab
b) West Bengal
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Bihar
✅ Answer: c) Uttar Pradesh
📌 Explanation: UP launched ‘Amrit Sarovar Utsav’ across
districts to conserve over 10,000 water bodies and encourage local
participation.
Q64. Who was
appointed as the Chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in
April 2024?
a) Ashok Kumar Gupta
b) Anil Agrawal
c) Naina Lal Kidwai
d) Ramesh Chand
✅ Answer: b) Anil Agrawal
📌 Explanation: Anil Agrawal, a seasoned bureaucrat, took
over as CCI Chairperson to strengthen fair trade practices in India.
Q65. In April
2024, which Indian city hosted the Global Buddhist Conference?
a) Varanasi
b) Nalanda
c) Bodh Gaya
d) Sarnath
✅ Answer: b) Nalanda
📌 Explanation: Nalanda in Bihar, with its rich Buddhist
legacy, hosted this international event to promote spiritual diplomacy and
heritage.
Q66. India’s
first AI-powered agriculture drone service platform launched in April 2024 is
known as?
a) KisanBot
b) AgriCop
c) KhetiDrone
d) AI-Krishi
✅ Answer: b) AgriCop
📌 Explanation: AgriCop supports precision farming with AI
analytics, crop monitoring, and real-time advisory using drones.
Q67. Which
Indian economist received the Malcolm Adiseshiah Award for Distinguished
Contributions to Development Studies in April 2024?
a) Abhijit Banerjee
b) Raghuram Rajan
c) Jayati Ghosh
d) Arvind Subramanian
✅ Answer: c) Jayati Ghosh
📌 Explanation: Jayati Ghosh was honored for her research on
gender, inequality, and economic development.
Q68. Which
organization partnered with the Indian Government in April 2024 to launch the
'School Safety and Resilience Program'?
a) World Bank
b) UNICEF
c) UNESCO
d) WHO
✅ Answer: b) UNICEF
📌 Explanation: UNICEF and the Indian government launched
this initiative to ensure safe infrastructure and disaster readiness in
schools.
Q69. Which
new expressway, partially inaugurated in April 2024, connects Delhi to Amritsar
via Katra?
a) Purvanchal Expressway
b) Delhi–Amritsar–Katra
Expressway
c) Ganga Expressway
d) Zojila Tunnel Expressway
✅ Answer: b) Delhi–Amritsar–Katra Expressway
📌 Explanation: This expressway improves connectivity to
religious destinations and is part of the Bharatmala project.
Q70. Which
Indian startup launched a biodegradable sanitary pad in April 2024 under the
“Swasthya Sakhi” campaign?
a) Aakar Innovations
b) Saathi Pads
c) Giva Health
d) EcoShe
✅ Answer: b) Saathi Pads
📌 Explanation: Saathi Pads launched 100% biodegradable
sanitary pads made from banana fiber, promoting menstrual hygiene and
sustainability.
Q71. Which
Indian company was recognized as the “Most Sustainable Corporation in Asia” by
Corporate Knights in April 2024?
a) Tata Power
b) Infosys
c) Wipro
d) ITC
✅ Answer: b) Infosys
📌 Explanation: Infosys was awarded for its climate action
efforts, carbon neutrality, and ESG practices, topping the Asian list.
Q72. In April
2024, which state introduced the 'Namo Shetkari Yojana' offering ₹6,000 annual
assistance to farmers?
a) Gujarat
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Maharashtra
d) Haryana
✅ Answer: c) Maharashtra
📌 Explanation: Under the 'Namo Shetkari Yojana', farmers
receive ₹6,000 in addition to the PM-KISAN scheme, benefiting over 1 crore
farmers.
Q73. India
observed National Civil Services Day 2024 on which date?
a) April 18
b) April 21
c) April 23
d) April 27
✅ Answer: b) April 21
📌 Explanation: April 21 is celebrated annually to recognize
the contribution of civil servants to nation-building.
Q74. Which
Indian airport was ranked among the top 10 busiest airports globally by
passenger traffic in April 2024 rankings?
a) Mumbai
b) Delhi IGI
Airport
c) Bengaluru
d) Chennai
✅ Answer: b) Delhi IGI Airport
📌 Explanation: According to Airports Council International,
Delhi ranked in the global top 10 due to a massive surge in domestic and
international passengers.
Q75. Which
Indian university launched the country's first ‘AI Ethics Centre’ in April
2024?
a) IIT Delhi
b) IISc Bengaluru
c) JNU
d) IIM Ahmedabad
✅ Answer: b) IISc Bengaluru
📌 Explanation: The centre will focus on the ethical
governance of AI in India and policy research related to responsible AI
development.
Q76. Which
Indian film won the Best Documentary Feature award at the 2024 Cannes Film
Festival in April?
a) All That Breathes
b) The Golden
Thread
c) Writing with Fire
d) Naanu Avanalla…Avalu
✅ Answer: b) The Golden Thread
📌 Explanation: “The Golden Thread” by Nishtha Jain won
international recognition at Cannes for portraying India’s last jute mills.
Q77. What was
India’s forex reserve level as of the last week of April 2024?
a) USD 596 billion
b) USD 582 billion
c) USD 602 billion
d) USD 645
billion
✅ Answer: d) USD 645 billion
📌 Explanation: India’s forex reserves reached an all-time
high of USD 645 billion, according to RBI data.
Q78. In April
2024, which state was declared India’s first fully “e-court” state, with all
district courts digitized?
a) Karnataka
b) Kerala
c) Maharashtra
d) Goa
✅ Answer: b) Kerala
📌 Explanation: Kerala digitized all district and
subordinate courts with paperless filing and AI-assisted judgments.
Q79. Which
Indian city launched ‘Mission Vayu’ to combat rising air pollution levels with
large-scale tree plantation?
a) New Delhi
b) Lucknow
c) Patna
d) Jaipur
✅ Answer: c) Patna
📌 Explanation: Patna initiated ‘Mission Vayu’ to plant 1
million trees and install air purification towers.
Q80. Which
Indian cricketer was named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for April 2024?
a) Virat Kohli
b) Hardik Pandya
c) KL Rahul
d) Rinku Singh
✅ Answer: d) Rinku Singh
📌 Explanation: Rinku Singh’s explosive IPL performance
earned him global recognition in April 2024.
Q81. Which
Indian state launched the 'Lakhpati Didi Yojana' in April 2024 to make 1 lakh
women financially independent?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Jharkhand
c) Bihar
d) Chhattisgarh
✅ Answer: b) Jharkhand
📌 Explanation: Jharkhand’s scheme aims to empower women
from SHGs by providing training, finance, and resources for entrepreneurship.
Q82. Who was
appointed as India’s new Ambassador to the United Nations in April 2024?
a) TS Tirumurti
b) Ruchira Kamboj
c) Syed Akbaruddin
d) Vinay Mohan Kwatra
✅ Answer: b) Ruchira Kamboj
📌 Explanation: Ruchira Kamboj continued her tenure as
India's Permanent Representative to the UN, representing India’s interests
globally.
Q83. Which
major Indian insurance company launched AI-powered “Claim Assist Bot” in April
2024 for faster claim settlements?
a) ICICI Lombard
b) Max Life
c) LIC
d) HDFC ERGO
✅ Answer: d) HDFC ERGO
📌 Explanation: HDFC ERGO launched an AI-enabled bot to
simplify and speed up claim processing for health and motor insurance.
Q84. Which
Indian wildlife sanctuary was added to the UNESCO tentative list in April 2024?
a) Manas National Park
b) Kawal Tiger
Reserve
c) Silent Valley
d) Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
✅ Answer: b) Kawal Tiger Reserve
📌 Explanation: Telangana's Kawal Tiger Reserve was proposed
for UNESCO status for its biodiversity and conservation efforts.
Q85. India
launched which joint naval exercise with the UAE in April 2024?
a) VARUNA
b) Desert Knight–Sea
Warrior
c) SIMBEX
d) IND-ARABEX
✅ Answer: b) Desert Knight–Sea Warrior
📌 Explanation: India and the UAE held this exercise to
strengthen naval cooperation and regional security in the Indian Ocean.
Q86. In April
2024, which platform was launched by the Indian government for monitoring
climate risks in agriculture?
a) KrishiVayu
b) Climate Smart
Farming Portal
c) AgriVision
d) Bharat Agri Radar
✅ Answer: b) Climate Smart Farming Portal
📌 Explanation: This portal provides data on weather
patterns, pest risks, and advisories to help farmers adapt to climate change.
Q87. Which
Indian scientist received the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize in Physics in April
2024?
a) Dr. Ashutosh Sharma
b) Dr. Rohini
Godbole
c) Dr. C.N.R. Rao
d) Dr. Gagandeep Kang
✅ Answer: b) Dr. Rohini Godbole
📌 Explanation: Dr. Godbole was recognized for her
outstanding contributions in high-energy physics and science policy.
Q88. In April
2024, which Indian mobile app was relaunched with AI features to detect fake
news and misinformation?
a) Truecaller India
b) Swachhata App
c) UMANG 2.0
d) DigiLocker AI
✅ Answer: c) UMANG 2.0
📌 Explanation: UMANG 2.0 introduced AI-backed alerts for
fake news, service updates, and multilingual chatbot support.
Q89. India
signed an agreement with which African country in April 2024 to establish a
digital skilling university?
a) Nigeria
b) Ethiopia
c) Kenya
d) Tanzania
✅ Answer: d) Tanzania
📌 Explanation: India–Tanzania MoU promotes digital skills,
e-learning platforms, and cross-border educational exchange.
Q90. Which
initiative was launched by the Election Commission of India in April 2024 to
boost youth voter registration?
a) VOTE India App
b) Mission Enroll 18+
c) ElectRight
India
d) VoteSmart
✅ Answer: c) ElectRight India
📌 Explanation: ‘ElectRight India’ focuses on increasing
voter registration among youth aged 18–25 using colleges and digital media.
Q91. In April
2024, which tech giant announced a ₹6,000 crore investment to expand its data
centers in India?
a) Google
b) Amazon
c) Meta
d) Microsoft
✅ Answer: a) Google
📌 Explanation: Google announced its expansion plan to develop
more data centers in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu to boost cloud and AI
infrastructure.
Q92. Who was
appointed as the first woman Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force in April 2024?
a) Avani Chaturvedi
b) Bhawana Kanth
c) Air Marshal
Sadhna Saxena
d) Shaliza Dhami
✅ Answer: c) Air Marshal Sadhna Saxena
📌 Explanation: Air Marshal Saxena became the first woman to
hold the position of Vice Chief in IAF, breaking gender barriers in the
military.
Q93. In April
2024, which country signed an agreement with India to co-produce lightweight
bulletproof jackets?
a) USA
b) Israel
c) France
d) Russia
✅ Answer: b) Israel
📌 Explanation: The India-Israel defense collaboration
focuses on developing advanced bulletproof materials for Indian forces.
Q94. Which
Indian port was ranked among the top 30 container ports globally in the April
2024 Lloyd’s List?
a) Kandla Port
b) JNPT (Nhava
Sheva)
c) Mundra Port
d) Cochin Port
✅ Answer: b) JNPT (Nhava Sheva)
📌 Explanation: JNPT was ranked for its high cargo
efficiency, digital automation, and infrastructure upgrades.
Q95. What
initiative did the Ministry of Health launch in April 2024 to tackle rising
diabetes cases in rural India?
a) DiabetesMitra
b) Healthy India Plan
c) Mission
Sugar-Free Village
d) Nirog Bharat Abhiyan
✅ Answer: c) Mission Sugar-Free Village
📌 Explanation: The mission promotes early screening,
lifestyle changes, and sugar-free panchayats to control diabetes in rural
areas.
Q96. Who was
conferred the Saraswati Samman 2024 in April for contributions to Hindi
literature?
a) Uday Prakash
b) Ramesh
Chandra Shah
c) Leeladhar Jagudi
d) Mridula Garg
✅ Answer: b) Ramesh Chandra Shah
📌 Explanation: He was honored for his novel “Vigyaanbhoomi
Mein Vishnugupta” that blends
history, philosophy, and politics.
Q97. What
rank did India achieve in the World Press Freedom Index 2024 released in April?
a) 139
b) 161
c) 150
d) 121
✅ Answer: b) 161
📌 Explanation: India dropped to 161 out of 180 countries
due to concerns around journalist safety and press independence.
Q98. Which
Indian city was selected as the “World Book Capital 2024” by UNESCO in April?
a) Pune
b) Kolkata
c) Bhopal
d) Ahmedabad
✅ Answer: b) Kolkata
📌 Explanation: Kolkata was honored for its rich literary
heritage, publishing industry, and inclusive reading programs.
Q99. What is
the name of the RBI's initiative launched in April 2024 to curb loan frauds by
NBFCs?
a) Project VIGIL
b) PRAVAAH Portal
c) LoanCheck India
d) NBFC Suraksha
✅ Answer: b) PRAVAAH Portal
📌 Explanation: PRAVAAH (Platform for Regulatory
Application, Validation And Authorisation) enables quick scrutiny and approval
of NBFC applications.
Q100. In
April 2024, which state became the first to introduce mandatory menstrual leave
for women in public service?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Bihar
d) West Bengal
✅ Answer: c) Bihar
📌 Explanation: Bihar introduced two paid menstrual leave
days per month for women employed in state government departments.
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