Defence Exams (NDA, CDS, CAPF) Current Affairs Questions and Answers April 2026

Practice questions

Which university discovered a new cyanobacteria species in Pushkar Lake?
1. University of Rajasthan
2. MNIT Jaipur
3. Rajasthan Central University (CURAJ)
4. IIT Jodhpur
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Answer: C. Rajasthan Central University (CURAJ) — CURAJ's microbiology scientists, led by Dr P.K. Dashich, found it.
At which place was the Army's integrated firepower exercise Brahmastra held?
1. Mahajan
2. Suratgarh
3. Bikaner
4. Pokhran
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Answer: D. Pokhran — It was held at the Pokhran field firing range in Jaisalmer; the Apache AH-64E was the highlight.
Where was "Vidya Kunj", the state's first hi-tech park library, opened in April 2026?
1. Alwar
2. Jaipur
3. Kota
4. Udaipur
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Answer: A. Alwar — Union Minister Bhupender Yadav opened it at Buddha Vihar, Alwar, on 30 April 2026.
Who became the new Vice Chief of the Army Staff on 1 April 2026?
1. Syed Ata Hasnain
2. Taranjit Singh Sandhu
3. Vinai Kumar Saxena
4. Dhiraj Seth
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Answer: D. Dhiraj Seth — Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth took over as the Army's second-highest officer on 1 April 2026.
On which list did the US Special 301 report of April 2026 place India?
1. Priority Watch List
2. Priority Foreign Country list
3. Currency monitoring list
4. Non-market economy list
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Answer: A. Priority Watch List — The USTR placed India with China, Russia, Indonesia, Chile and Venezuela.
For which period was India made Chair of the Common Criteria Development Board (CCDB)?
1. January 2025 to December 2026
2. April 2026 to April 2028
3. April 2024 to April 2026
4. June 2026 to June 2028
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Answer: B. April 2026 to April 2028 — The CCDB is the technical arm of the Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement for IT security certificates.
After the revision of the list of Left Wing Extremism-affected districts, which two districts remain in the category?
1. Sukma and Narayanpur
2. Bijapur and West Singhbhum
3. Gadchiroli and Dantewada
4. Malkangiri and Latehar
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Answer: B. Bijapur and West Singhbhum — Only Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) and West Singhbhum (Jharkhand) are left.
India's first advanced 3D semiconductor packaging facility was started at which place?
1. Sanand, Gujarat
2. Dholera, Gujarat
3. Info Valley, Bhubaneswar
4. Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Answer: C. Info Valley, Bhubaneswar — The foundation stone was laid at Info Valley, Bhubaneswar (Odisha) on 9 April 2026.
The Amaravati Quantum Reference Facility will mainly be used for what purpose?
1. Launching satellites
2. Producing nuclear fuel
3. Training civil servants
4. Testing, standard-setting and certification of quantum hardware
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Answer: D. Testing, standard-setting and certification of quantum hardware — It will be the central place to test, set standards for and certify quantum hardware in India.
The DPI@2047 draft strategy for the next phase of Digital Public Infrastructure was released by which body?
1. NITI Aayog
2. RBI
3. MeitY
4. Finance Commission
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Answer: A. NITI Aayog — NITI Aayog released it on 27 April 2026 linked to the Viksit Bharat 2047 goal.

Which periods are covered by DPI 2.0 and DPI 3.0 in the DPI@2047 draft?
1. 2020-2030 and 2030-2047
2. 2025-2035 and 2035-2047
3. 2025-2030 and 2030-2047
4. 2026-2036 and 2036-2047
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Answer: B. 2025-2035 and 2035-2047 — DPI 2.0 covers 2025-2035 and DPI 3.0 covers 2035-2047.
Shekha Lake Bird Sanctuary, India's 99th Ramsar site, is located in which district?
1. Agra
2. Mathura
3. Aligarh
4. Lucknow
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Answer: C. Aligarh — It is a freshwater lake sanctuary in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
Who enforces GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan) in Delhi-NCR?
1. National Green Tribunal
2. Delhi High Court
3. Ministry of Health
4. Commission for Air Quality Management
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Answer: D. Commission for Air Quality Management — CAQM enforces GRAP, which began in 2017 on Supreme Court orders.
Which railway depot became India's first fully "water-neutral" depot using phytoremediation?
1. Kankaria Coaching Depot, Ahmedabad
2. Ghatkopar Depot, Mumbai
3. Tughlakabad Depot, Delhi
4. Howrah Depot, Kolkata
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Answer: A. Kankaria Coaching Depot, Ahmedabad — The Western Railway depot saves about 60 lakh litres of water a day.
The Tamil Nadu-Meghalaya biodiversity project (2025-2030) received a $4.88 million grant from which agencies?
1. World Bank and ADB
2. GEF and UNDP
3. UNESCO and FAO
4. IMF and WTO
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Answer: B. GEF and UNDP — The Global Environment Facility and the UN Development Programme funded the project, launched on 26 April 2026.
RELOS, brought into force in April 2026, is a logistics agreement between India and which country?
1. Russia
2. Japan
3. Australia
4. France
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Answer: A. Russia — The Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement with Russia gives mutual access to military bases.
Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker's April 2026 visit was the first by an Austrian leader of this level in how many years?
1. 25 years
2. 42 years
3. 60 years
4. 12 years
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Answer: B. 42 years — The previous such visit was in 1984, so the gap was 42 years.
What does "3T", used by PM Modi for India-Austria ties, stand for?
1. Trade, Tourism, Travel
2. Technology, Training, Trust
3. Trade, Technology, Talent
4. Tariff, Tax, Transport
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Answer: C. Trade, Technology, Talent — Modi called Trade, Technology and Talent the three pillars of the relationship.
India and South Korea adopted which document in April 2026 to strengthen their special strategic partnership?
1. Seoul Declaration 2030
2. Delhi Accord 2026
3. Indo-Pacific Charter
4. Joint Strategic Vision (2026-2030)
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Answer: D. Joint Strategic Vision (2026-2030) — They also agreed on the VOYAGES framework for shipbuilding and maritime logistics.
According to SIPRI, which country spent the most on its military in 2025 (about $954 billion)?
1. China
2. United States
3. Russia
4. India
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Answer: B. United States — The US share was about 33% of the world total of roughly $2,887 billion.

Which country had the most internet shutdowns in 2025 (65 times), according to Access Now and KeepItOn?
1. Myanmar
2. Pakistan
3. India
4. Iran
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Answer: C. India — India had 65, followed by Myanmar (37), Pakistan (24) and Iran (20).
Who became the Prime Minister of Hungary after defeating Viktor Orban's party?
1. Rumen Radev
2. To Lam
3. Nizar Amedi
4. Peter Magyar
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Answer: D. Peter Magyar — Peter Magyar's party beat the long-ruling party of Viktor Orban.
Roman Gofman was appointed the new chief of which intelligence agency?
1. Mossad
2. CIA
3. MI6
4. RAW
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Answer: A. Mossad — Roman Gofman, a former military secretary of PM Netanyahu, will head Israel's Mossad.
Brazil's Laura Cardoso took how many wickets in one women's T20 international innings, a world record?
1. Eight
2. Nine
3. Seven
4. Ten
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Answer: B. Nine — She took nine wickets for 4 runs in 3 overs against Lesotho, beating Sonam Yeshey's eight.
Ayush Shetty won a silver medal at which event in April 2026?
1. Thomas Cup
2. All England Open
3. Badminton Asia Championships
4. Asian Games
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Answer: C. Badminton Asia Championships — He won silver in men's singles at Ningbo, China, losing the final to Shi Yuqi.

One-liner questions: fill in the blank

Scientists of _____, led by Dr P.K. Dashich, found a new species of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) in Pushkar Lake, confirmed after years of study and molecular tests.
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Answer: Rajasthan Central University (CURAJ)
The Indian Army held the integrated firepower exercise _____ at the Pokhran field firing range in April 2026. The Apache AH-64E helicopter fired Hellfire missiles and its chain gun with precision.
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Answer: Brahmastra
The Union Home Ministry revised the list of Left Wing Extremism-affected districts: only _____ and West Singhbhum (Jharkhand) now remain in the category, showing a sharp fall in Naxal violence.
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Answer: Bijapur (Chhattisgarh)
_____ in Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) became India's 99th Ramsar site. The Ramsar Convention (1971) gives this status to wetlands of international importance.
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Answer: Shekha Lake Bird Sanctuary
India and Russia brought into force the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS), which gives each side's forces access to the other's bases. It allows about _____, around 15 warships and 10 military aircraft to be stationed.
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Answer: 3,000 troops
_____ became Prime Minister of Hungary after his party defeated the long-ruling party of Viktor Orban.
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Answer: Peter Magyar
SIPRI reported that world military spending in 2025 was about _____, or about $352 per person, rising because of growing tensions and ongoing wars.
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Answer: $2,887 billion
_____ won silver in men's singles at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026 in Ningbo, China, India's first silver in this event, losing the final to China's Shi Yuqi. Earlier, only Dinesh Khanna had won gold for India (1965).
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Answer: Ayush Shetty
Lt Gen _____ took charge as the new Vice Chief of the Army Staff on 1 April 2026. He has been in the Armoured Corps since 1986 and led the Southern Command and XX Strike Corps.
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Answer: Dhiraj Seth
Austrian Federal Chancellor _____ visited India from 4 to 7 April 2026, the first visit by an Austrian leader at this level in 42 years (the last was in 1984). PM Modi called 3T (Trade, Technology, Talent) the base of ties.
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Answer: Dr Christian Stocker
NITI Aayog released the _____ draft strategy on 27 April 2026 for the next phase of Digital Public Infrastructure, linked to the Viksit Bharat 2047 goal.
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Answer: DPI@2047
On 29 April 2026 the US Trade Representative placed _____ on the Priority Watch List of its Special 301 report, along with China, Russia, Indonesia, Chile and Venezuela, citing patent delays, piracy, strict price controls and weak IP enforcement.
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Answer: India
_____ are among the oldest life forms on Earth, with fossils about 3.5 billion years old, and they make oxygen using sunlight.
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Answer: Cyanobacteria
In Exercise Brahmastra, infantry, mechanised forces and aviation worked together. Loitering munitions and drone swarms showed the move to network-centric warfare, and the indigenous ALH _____ helicopter was tested too.
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Answer: Dhruv
_____ was made Chair of the Common Criteria Development Board (CCDB) for April 2026 to April 2028. The CCDB is the technical arm of the Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement, under which countries accept each other's IT security certificates.
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Answer: India
Andhra Pradesh CM _____ inaugurated the Amaravati Quantum Reference Facility. It will become the main national centre to test, set standards for and certify quantum hardware.
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Answer: N. Chandrababu Naidu
Four _____ brought from South Africa were released at Bannerghatta Biological Park, Bengaluru, as part of India's cheetah reintroduction efforts.
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Answer: cheetahs
_____ came into force in Delhi-NCR as air quality worsened. The Commission for Air Quality Management enforces it; the Graded Response Action Plan began in 2017 on Supreme Court orders.
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Answer: GRAP Stage I
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' _____ project will plant medicinal trees on vacant land along national highways. Phase 1 covers 17 plots over 62.8 hectares.
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Answer: NHAI Arogya Van
Western Railway's _____ in Ahmedabad became India's first fully water-neutral railway depot. It uses phytoremediation (cleaning dirty water with plants) and saves about 60 lakh litres of water daily.
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Answer: Kankaria Coaching Depot
The clinical lab of the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Bengaluru_____ISO 15189:2022 accreditation in biochemistry and haematology, the first institute under CCRAS (Ministry of AYUSH) to do so.
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Answer: , got
The _____ has a 12 km elevated section through Rajaji Tiger Reserve and the Shivalik hills so wildlife can pass safely. No other forest expressway section in Asia is elevated for so long.
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Answer: Delhi-Dehradun Expressway
RELOS logistic support covers refuelling, repairs, spare parts, food and medical help. It gives India access to Russia's _____ region and strengthens India's "strategic autonomy".
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Answer: Arctic
South Korean President _____ paid a state visit to India in April 2026. The two countries adopted a Joint Strategic Vision (2026-2030) and the VOYAGES framework for shipbuilding, shipping and maritime logistics.
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Answer: Lee Jae-myung
India and South Korea agreed to deepen cooperation in _____, and set a goal of holding their first defence and foreign affairs "2+2" meeting at deputy-minister level.
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Answer: AI, semiconductors and space exploration
_____, who earlier headed Myanmar's army, now holds the office of President of Myanmar.
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Answer: Min Aung Hlaing
_____, aged 39, was appointed the new Prime Minister of Mongolia.
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Answer: Uchral Nyam-Osor
_____ was elected President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in April 2026.
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Answer: To Lam
_____'s party "Progressive Bulgaria" won the parliamentary elections in Bulgaria with 44.7% of the votes.
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Answer: Rumen Radev
_____ will be the first woman to head the Australian Army; she takes over the post from July.
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Answer: Susan Coyle
_____, former military secretary to PM Netanyahu, was appointed the new chief of Israel's intelligence agency Mossad.
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Answer: Roman Gofman
The Iraqi Parliament approved _____ as the new President of Iraq.
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Answer: Nizar Amedi
Indian-origin technology expert _____ was appointed Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the US Department of Labor.
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Answer: Mangala Kuppa
Indian-origin American scientist _____ was given the UT-ORNL Governor's Chair for his work on quantum devices.
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Answer: Deep Jariwala
TIME magazine's list of the 100 most influential people included Pope Leo, Donald Trump, Zohran Mamdani and Benjamin Netanyahu, along with _____, Ranbir Kapoor and chef Vikas Khanna.
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Answer: Sundar Pichai
In SIPRI's 2025 list, the _____ spent about $954 billion (33% of world total), China $336 billion and India about $92.1 billion (3.2%). The top five are the US, China, Russia, Germany and India.
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Answer: US
An Access Now and KeepItOn report says _____ shut down the internet 65 times in 2025, the most in the world, followed by Myanmar (37), Pakistan (24) and Iran (20).
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Answer: India
The _____ announced it will hand half of its government work to "agentic AI" within two years, the first country to use AI at this scale in governance.
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Answer: UAE
_____ decided to phase out Microsoft Windows from government computers to reduce dependence on US tech firms and improve its digital sovereignty.
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Answer: France
At the _____, Singapore's Changi Airport was named best airport for the 14th time in a row, and Japan's Haneda Airport the cleanest.
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Answer: Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026

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