April 26th Current Affairs GK quiz: Top GK Questions and Answers

Test your knowledge of current events happening around the world! This quiz covers a variety of topics, including economy, international relations, science & technology, and more.

April 26th Current Affairs GK quiz

Sports

Who was appointed as the brand ambassador for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 by the International Cricket Council (ICC)?
(a) Sachin Tendulkar
(b) Virat Kohli
(c) Usain Bolt
(d) MS Dhoni

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  • Answer: C

In which sport did Dheeraj BOMMADEVARA from Andhra Pradesh qualify for the Paris Olympics?
(a) Archery
(b) Badminton
(c) Tennis
(d) Athletics

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  • Answer: A

Where did Dheeraj BOMMADEVARA compete to qualify for the Paris Olympics?
(a) Hyderabad, Telangana
(b) Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
(c) Delhi, India
(d) Bangkok, Thailand

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  • Answer: D

In which swimming event did Andhra Pradesh swimmer Teertha SAMABADE win a bronze medal?
(a) National Swimming Championship
(b) Asian Swimming Championship
(c) World Swimming Championship
(d) Malaysia International Invitational Age Group Swimming Championship

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  • Answer: D

Which table tennis ranking did Telangana sportswoman Akula SREEJA reach the No. 1 spot in?
(a) World Table Tennis Women's Singles
(b) Asian Table Tennis Women's Singles
(c) Indian Table Tennis (TT) Women's Singles
(d) National Table Tennis Women's Singles

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  • Answer: C

Economy

Whom did the FSSBI propose as the new MD of State Bank of India (SBI)?
(a) Raj Kumar
(b) Sunil Kumar
(c) Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh
(d) Ashutosh Kumar

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  • Answer: C

Awards

What award did eminent industrialist, philanthropist, and Tata Group Chairman Emeritus Ratan TATA receive?
(a) Padma Vibhushan
(b) Padma Bhushan
(c) KIS Humanitarian Award 2021
(d) Bharat Ratna

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  • Answer: C

What award did Anant Technologies founder, CEO and chairman Pavuluri SUBBA RAO receive?
(a) Padma Bhushan
(b) Aryabhata Award
(c) Bharat Ratna
(d) Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award

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  • Answer: B

Who presents the Aryabhata Award?
(a) Government of India
(b) ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
(c) Aeronautical Society of India (ASI)
(d) Indian Science Institute

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  • Answer: C

International

By allocating how much money to the defense sector in 2023, did India become the world's fourth-largest military spender?
(a) 60 billion dollars
(b) 70 billion dollars
(c) 80 billion dollars
(d) 83.6 billion dollars

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  • Answer: D

Which were the top three countries that spent the most on defense in 2023?
(a) USA, China, Japan
(b) USA, China, Russia
(c) USA, Russia, Japan
(d) USA, China, Russia

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  • Answer: D

Science & Technology

On what day is World Earth Day celebrated every year?
(a) March 14
(b) April 22
(c) May 22
(d) June 5

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  • Answer: B

What is the theme of World Earth Day 2024?
(a) Invest in Our Planet
(b) Restore Our Planet
(c) Protect Our Planet
(d) Honor Our Planet

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  • Answer: C

Where was India's first multi-purpose green hydrogen pilot project launched?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Tamil Nadu

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  • Answer: B

Who is leading the green hydrogen pilot project?
(a) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)
(b) SJVN (Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam)
(c) NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation)
(d) Department of Atomic

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  • Answer: B

Published date : 27 Apr 2024 11:38AM