2 April Current Affairs MCQ

Q1. The Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana has been launched by which state?
A. Haryana
B. Punjab
C. Rajasthan
D. Himachal Pradesh

Answer: B. Punjab
Explanation: The scheme was approved by the Punjab Cabinet under CM Bhagwant Singh Mann to provide direct financial support to women.

Q2. The Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (4th phase) is implemented by which ministry?
A. Ministry of Finance
B. Ministry of Commerce
C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
D. Ministry of MSME

Answer: C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Explanation: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology approved 29 proposals with significant investment and job creation potential.

Q3. India’s first quantum computer is planned to be launched in:
A. Bengaluru
B. Hyderabad
C. Amaravati
D. Pune

Answer: C. Amaravati
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh will host India’s first quantum computer under the Amaravati Quantum Valley Project .

Q4. The Bhavasagara Referral Centre has been designated as:
A. National Marine Research Lab
B. National Repository for Deep Sea Fauna
C. Ocean Data Centre
D. Marine Biodiversity Park

Answer: B. National Repository for Deep Sea Fauna
Explanation: Located at Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology, it will support deep-sea biodiversity conservation.

Q5. The Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 were notified by:
A. Ministry of Jal Shakti
B. Ministry of Urban Development
C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
D. NITI Aayog

Answer: C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Explanation: Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change notified the new rules replacing the 2016 framework.

Q6. The semiconductor plant at Sanand was inaugurated by:
A. Amit Shah
B. Rajnath Singh
C. Narendra Modi
D. Piyush Goyal

Answer: C. Narendra Modi
Explanation: PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the facility of Kaynes Technology India Limited.

Q7. The International Booker Prize is associated with:
A. Science innovation
B. Sports excellence
C. Literature (translated works)
D. Environmental activism

Answer: C. Literature (translated works)
Explanation: The International Booker Prize 2026 recognizes translated fiction works globally.

Q8. World Autism Awareness Day is observed on:
A. 1 April
B. 2 April
C. 7 April
D. 10 April

Answer: B. 2 April
Explanation: Observed by the United Nations to promote awareness and inclusion of people with autism.

Q9. RBI imposed a penalty of ₹31.80 lakh on:
A. Paytm Payments Bank
B. Airtel Payments Bank
C. Fino Payments Bank
D. Jio Payments Bank

Answer: B. Airtel Payments Bank
Explanation: Reserve Bank of India penalized Airtel Payments Bank Limited for non-compliance.

Q10. RBI imposed ₹63.60 lakh penalty on:
A. SBI
B. Punjab National Bank
C. Bank of Baroda
D. Central Bank of India

Answer: D. Central Bank of India
Explanation: The penalty was due to regulatory violations by Central Bank of India.

Q11. Moody’s Investors Service has applied to set up a branch in:
A. SEZ Mumbai
B. GIFT IFSC
C. Bengaluru Tech Park
D. Hyderabad FinTech City

Answer: B. GIFT IFSC
Explanation: Moody’s Investors Service aims to strengthen India’s offshore financial ecosystem.

Q12. Who announced a task force on Strait of Hormuz disruptions?
A. Joe Biden
B. António Guterres
C. Ursula von der Leyen
D. Narendra Modi

Answer: B. António Guterres
Explanation: Antonio Guterres proposed the task force amid West Asia tensions.

Q13. INS Sanshodhak is related to:
A. Air surveillance
B. Submarine warfare
C. Hydrographic survey
D. Missile testing

Answer: C. Hydrographic survey
Explanation: Delivered by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited, it enhances Indian Navy’s survey capabilities.

Q14. The IONS IMEX Exercise 2026 was conducted at:
A. Mumbai
B. Visakhapatnam
C. Kochi
D. Chennai

Answer: C. Kochi
Explanation: The Indian Navy conducted this maritime exercise to boost regional cooperation.

Q15. Who became the 43rd National President of FLO?
A. Poonam Sharma
B. Puja Garg
C. Naina Lal Kidwai
D. Indra Nooyi

Answer: B. Puja Garg
Explanation: Puja Garg succeeded Poonam Sharma.

Q16. Willie Walsh has been appointed CEO of which company?
A. Air India
B. SpiceJet
C. IndiGo
D. Vistara

Answer: C. IndiGo
Explanation: InterGlobe Aviation appointed Willie Walsh as CEO.

Q17. Ashwini Bhide has been appointed as:
A. Chief Secretary of Maharashtra
B. Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai
C. NITI Aayog Member
D. RBI Deputy Governor

Answer: B. Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai
Explanation: Senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide assumed this role.

Q18. Artemis II mission is related to:
A. Mars landing
B. Space station repair
C. Crewed Moon mission
D. Satellite launch

Answer: C. Crewed Moon mission
Explanation: Artemis II will send astronauts around the Moon for the first time since the Apollo missions.

Q19. The Celeste Mission was launched by:
A. NASA
B. ISRO
C. SpaceX
D. European Space Agency

Answer: D. European Space Agency
Explanation: European Space Agency launched IOD-1 and IOD-2 satellites for LEO navigation.

Q20. Chandrikapersad Santokhi was the former President of:
A. Guyana
B. Suriname
C. Fiji
D. Mauritius

Answer: B. Suriname
Explanation: Chandrikapersad Santokhi passed away at the age of 67.