Weekly Current Affairs Quiz 2026: Government job aspirants preparing for competitive examinations such as UPSC Civil Services Examination, SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination, RRB NTPC Examination, and banking exams like IBPS PO Examination must regularly stay updated with current affairs. Questions related to national and international developments often appear in both preliminary and main examinations.
To help aspirants strengthen their preparation, here is a weekly current affairs quiz based on important news events from April 12 to April 18. These questions cover topics related to environment, governance, economy, international relations, geography, and security. Attempt these questions and check the detailed explanations to improve your understanding.
1. The Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor passes through which national park?
(a) Jim Corbett National Park
(b) Rajaji National Park
(c) Dudhwa National Park
(d) Valley of Flowers National Park
Answer: (b) Rajaji National Park
Explanation:
The Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor is a major infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity between Delhi and Dehradun. A section of the highway passes through the Rajaji Tiger Reserve area, where special wildlife corridors and underpasses have been constructed to ensure safe movement of animals.
2. Which of the following are official languages of Meghalaya?
1. Garo
2. Khasi
3. Jaintia
4. English
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
The state government approved Khasi and Garo as official languages along with English. These languages represent the major indigenous communities of the state.
3. With reference to India–South Korea relations, consider the following statements:
1. India and South Korea have signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
2. South Korea is among the foreign investors in India.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
India and South Korea signed the CEPA in 2010 to enhance trade and investment cooperation. South Korea is also an important investor in India, contributing to sectors like automobiles, electronics, and manufacturing.
4. Which state celebrated its 79th formation day on April 15, 2026?
(a) Meghalaya
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Tripura
(d) Sikkim
Answer: (b) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh was formed on April 15, 1948, after integrating several princely hill states. It later became a full-fledged state of India on January 25, 1971.
5. Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is associated with:
(a) Agricultural land management
(b) Ocean and coastal resource management
(c) Urban planning
(d) River basin development
Answer: (b) Ocean and coastal resource management
Explanation:
Marine Spatial Planning is a scientific approach used for sustainable management of ocean resources. It helps regulate activities such as fisheries, tourism, ports, and energy production.
6. The aviation term “Undercarriage failure” refers to:
(a) Failure of landing gear system
(b) Failure of navigation system
(c) Fuel injection malfunction
(d) Loss of cabin pressure
Answer: (a) Failure of landing gear system
Explanation:
Undercarriage failure occurs when the aircraft’s landing gear system malfunctions. It can affect safe take-off or landing and may require emergency procedures.
7. Kirandul and Bacheli are famous for which mineral resource?
(a) Coal
(b) Copper
(c) Bauxite
(d) Iron ore
Answer: (d) Iron ore
Explanation:
Kirandul and Bacheli are twin mining towns located in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh. They are known for large iron ore deposits operated by NMDC.
8. Bottom mines used in naval warfare are:
(a) Mines floating on water
(b) Mines resting on the sea floor
(c) Mines attached to ships
(d) Mines launched from aircraft
Answer: (b) Mines resting on the sea floor
Explanation:
Bottom mines lie on the seabed and explode when they detect certain signals such as magnetic or pressure changes produced by ships.
9. Delimitation Commissions in India have been constituted in which years?
1. 1952
2. 1963
3. 1973
4. 2002
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 2 and 3 only
Answer: (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
Delimitation commissions were established in 1952, 1963, 1973, and 2002 to redraw boundaries of parliamentary and assembly constituencies based on population changes.
10. The Hmar People’s Convention-Democratic is associated with insurgency in which state?
(a) Assam
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Mizoram
(d) Meghalaya
Answer: (c) Mizoram
Explanation:
The Hmar People’s Convention-Democratic is a militant group that operated in Mizoram. The state government recently signed a peace agreement with the group to maintain stability in the region.
Regularly attempting such quizzes will help aspirants revise important topics and stay updated with current developments. Practicing weekly current affairs questions is one of the most effective strategies to improve performance in competitive examinations.