MCQs – Current Affairs (15 April)
Q1. The Ministry of Civil Aviation approved new airports in which locations?
A. Karimnagar and Nizamabad
B. Warangal and Adilabad
C. Hyderabad and Khammam
D. Nalgonda and Mahbubnagar
Answer: B. Warangal and Adilabad
Explanation: The move strengthens regional connectivity in Telangana.
Q2. SARAL AI is being developed by which organization?
A. ISRO
B. DRDO
C. ANRF
D. NITI Aayog
Answer: C. ANRF
Explanation: The Anusandhan National Research Foundation aims to simplify research into accessible formats.
Q3. Anita Chaudhary is associated with which field?
A. Space research
B. Wildlife conservation
C. Banking
D. Education
Answer: B. Wildlife conservation
Explanation: She has rescued nearly 500 animals at Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary and acted against poaching.
Q4. AIU National Moot Court Competition 2026 was won by:
A. Delhi University
B. BHU
C. JNU
D. AMU
Answer: B. BHU
Explanation: Banaras Hindu University secured first position.
Q5. Sawan Barwal set a national record in which event?
A. Sprint
B. High Jump
C. Marathon
D. Cycling
Answer: C. Marathon
Explanation: Sawan Barwal broke a record held since 1978.
Q6. Who previously held India’s marathon record before Sawan Barwal?
A. Milkha Singh
B. Shivnath Singh
C. PT Usha
D. Anju Bobby George
Answer: B. Shivnath Singh
Explanation: Shivnath Singh held the record since 1978.
Q7. Wisden named Leading Cricketers in the World for 2025 include:
A. Virat Kohli & Joe Root
B. Mitchell Starc & Deepti Sharma
C. Ben Stokes & Harmanpreet Kaur
D. Kane Williamson & Smriti Mandhana
Answer: B. Mitchell Starc & Deepti Sharma
Explanation: Mitchell Starc and Deepti Sharma were recognized.
Q8. Puthandu marks:
A. Sikh New Year
B. Bengali New Year
C. Tamil New Year
D. Gujarati New Year
Answer: C. Tamil New Year
Explanation: Celebrated on 14 April as the beginning of the Tamil calendar.
Q9. SEBI launched new IT platforms to improve:
A. Tax collection
B. Cybersecurity and transparency
C. Agriculture output
D. Defence procurement
Answer: B. Cybersecurity and transparency
Explanation: Securities and Exchange Board of India aims to improve compliance and ease of doing business.
Q10. UPI recently completed how many years?
A. 5 years
B. 8 years
C. 10 years
D. 12 years
Answer: C. 10 years
Explanation: Unified Payments Interface has transformed India’s digital payments ecosystem.
Q11. FIFA World Cup Pixel Credit Card was launched by:
A. SBI & Mastercard
B. ICICI & Visa
C. HDFC Bank & Visa
D. Axis Bank & RuPay
Answer: C. HDFC Bank & Visa
Explanation: HDFC Bank partnered with Visa.
Q12. bob World Lite is designed for:
A. Smartphone users
B. Rural farmers
C. Feature phone users
D. Corporate clients
Answer: C. Feature phone users
Explanation: Reliance Jio and Bank of Baroda launched it.
Q13. National Coal Exchange of India Limited is proposed by:
A. RBI
B. NSE
C. SEBI
D. NTPC
Answer: B. NSE
Explanation: National Stock Exchange of India plans a coal trading platform.
Q14. PhonePe partnered with which company for a co-branded credit card?
A. HDFC Bank
B. ICICI Bank
C. SBI Card
D. Axis Bank
Answer: C. SBI Card
Explanation: PhonePe collaborated with SBI Card.
Q15. Which country declared Stanford University an “undesirable organisation”?
A. China
B. Russia
C. Iran
D. North Korea
Answer: B. Russia
Explanation: Russia imposed restrictions on associations.
Q16. Jag Vikram is associated with:
A. Air transport
B. Railways
C. Maritime transport
D. Space mission
Answer: C. Maritime transport
Explanation: It is an India-flagged LPG tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Q17. Mobile app for Community Health Officers was launched by:
A. NITI Aayog
B. Ministry of Health
C. WHO
D. State Governments
Answer: B. Ministry of Health
Explanation: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare aims to strengthen primary healthcare.
Q18. e-NAM is related to:
A. Banking
B. Agriculture markets
C. Education
D. Defence
Answer: B. Agriculture markets
Explanation: It integrates mandis under a “One Nation, One Market” system.
Q19. KABIL is associated with:
A. Space research
B. Defence
C. Mining and minerals
D. Agriculture
Answer: C. Mining and minerals
Explanation: Khanij Bidesh India Limited explores critical minerals like lithium.
Q20. Argentina granted clearance to KABIL for:
A. Coal mining
B. Gold mining
C. Lithium exploration
D. Oil drilling
Answer: C. Lithium exploration
Explanation: This supports India’s critical mineral and EV battery strategy.