Rajasthan and national news for RAS, Patwari, VDO and other exams·40 items·each with its source·published 6 October 2026
Rajasthan
Rajasthan High Court division bench upholds cancellation of the SI Recruitment Exam 2021
On 4 April 2026 a division bench of the Rajasthan High Court upheld the single-judge order of 28 August 2025 that had cancelled the Sub-Inspector (SI) Recruitment Exam 2021 over the paper leak. The recruitment had been notified on 3 February 2021 for 859 posts, and nearly 7.97 lakh candidates had applied. The exam was held from 13 to 15 September 2021.
Exam angleSI Recruitment 2021: 859 posts; cancellation upheld on 4 April 2026
Jaipur hosts first Regional (Western) Agriculture Conference of the Centre's new zonal series
On 7 April 2026 Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attended the Western Regional Agriculture Conference in Jaipur, the first in a new series of region-wise conferences to improve Centre-State coordination. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Goa and Rajasthan took part. He urged 100 per cent registration of farmers under the Farmer ID scheme; the next conferences were set for Lucknow and Bhubaneswar.
Union Cabinet approves 41-km Jaipur Metro Phase-2 (Prahladpura–Todi Mod) at Rs 13,037.66 crore
On 8 April 2026 the Union Cabinet approved Jaipur Metro Phase-2, a 41-km North-South corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod with 36 stations, at a cost of Rs 13,037.66 crore. It will be built by Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited (RMRCL), a 50:50 joint venture of the Centre and Rajasthan, by September 2031. It will link Sitapura Industrial Area, VKIA, Jaipur Airport, Tonk Road and SMS Hospital.
Exam angleJaipur Metro Ph-2: 41 km, 36 stations, Rs 13,037.66 crore, RMRCL
CCEA raises HPCL Rajasthan Refinery (Pachpadra) project cost from Rs 43,129 crore to Rs 79,459 crore
On 8 April 2026 the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved revising the cost of the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) project from Rs 43,129 crore to Rs 79,459 crore, with Rs 8,962 crore more equity from HPCL (taking its total to Rs 19,600 crore). HRRL is a 9 MMTPA refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra (Balotra district), with 2.4 MMTPA petrochemical capacity. It is a joint venture of HPCL (74%) and the Rajasthan government (26%).
CM launches GRAM-2026 curtain-raiser in Jaipur; Kisan Kalyan raths to tour panchayats from 15 April
On 10 April 2026 Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma addressed the curtain-raiser of the Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM) 2026, then planned for 23–25 May in Jaipur. Kisan Kalyan raths were to visit every gram panchayat from 15 April to spread word of farm schemes. The CM said Rajasthan ranks first in India in the production of millet (bajra), mustard, oilseeds, barley and guar.
Exam angleGRAM = Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet; Rajasthan 1st in millets, mustard
World Bank approves USD 225 million for Rajasthan Highway Modernisation Project, India's first Step-Up Loan
On 10 April 2026 the World Bank's Board approved a USD 225 million IBRD loan for the Rajasthan Highway Modernisation Project. It will upgrade and maintain about 800 km of state highway corridors and is expected to benefit over 3 million people. It is the first Step-Up Loan (SuL) in India, with lower pricing in the early phase, and has a 35-year maturity with a 5-year grace period.
Exam angleUSD 225 million; ~800 km; first Step-Up Loan in India
On Ambedkar Jayanti, CM announces 200 Ambedkar e-libraries and a residential coaching centre at Mundla
On 14 April 2026, the 135th birth anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced 200 Ambedkar e-libraries in urban areas and a modern residential coaching centre at Ambedkar Peeth, Mundla (Jaipur), for Scheduled Caste youth preparing for competitive exams. He transferred Rs 1,363 crore by DBT to beneficiaries of pension schemes and the Palanhar Yojana, and launched an AI chatbot, 'Samadhan Saathi'.
Exam angle200 Ambedkar e-libraries; coaching centre at Ambedkar Peeth, Mundla
Rajasthan Police marks 77th Foundation Day; CM launches Rajasthan Police Pensioners Portal
Rajasthan Police celebrated its 77th Foundation Day on 16 April 2026 at the Rajasthan Police Academy, Jaipur, with Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma as chief guest. He launched the Rajasthan Police Pensioners Portal, linked to the RajCop Citizen App, so retired personnel can get pension services online. He named cyber crime, organised mafia and drug trafficking as major challenges.
Exam angleRajasthan Police Foundation Day: 16 April (77th in 2026)
RPSC declares RAS 2024 final result a day after interviews; Barmer's Dinesh Bishnoi tops
On 18 April 2026 the Rajasthan Public Service Commission declared the final result of the RAS and Subordinate Services Combined Exam 2024, a day after interviews ended on 17 April. Dinesh Bishnoi of Barmer topped with 351.50 marks; Virendra Charan of Jaisalmer was second with 351 marks. The recruitment covered 1,096 posts (428 State Services and 668 Subordinate Services).
Fire at HPCL Rajasthan Refinery, Pachpadra, a day before PM's dedication; 21 April event postponed
On 20 April 2026 a fire broke out in the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) of the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery at Pachpadra, Balotra district, a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was to dedicate it to the nation. The Petroleum Ministry postponed the 21 April dedication; no loss of life was reported. The refinery-cum-petrochemical complex is a joint venture of HPCL (74%) and the Rajasthan government (26%).
15th Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) held in Jaipur from 26 to 28 April 2026
The 15th edition of the Great Indian Travel Bazaar was held in Jaipur from 26 to 28 April 2026. It is organised by the Union Ministry of Tourism, Rajasthan's Department of Tourism and FICCI. GITB, held since 2008, is an inbound-tourism B2B event where foreign tour operators from over 50 countries meet Indian sellers.
Supreme Court upholds shifting of Delhi's A.N. Jha Deer Park deer to Mukundra Hills and Ramgarh Vishdhari
On 27 April 2026 a Supreme Court bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta upheld the relocation of spotted deer from the A.N. Jha Deer Park, Hauz Khas (Delhi), to Rajasthan's Mukundra Hills and Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserves. Up to 38 deer may stay in the park, subject to Central Zoo Authority approval. The Court asked the Environment Ministry to examine and implement national guidelines on wildlife translocation within six months.
Exam angleDeer to Mukundra Hills & Ramgarh Vishdhari TRs; 38 may stay in Delhi
Census 2027 begins: first phase opens on 1 April with online self-enumeration, India's first digital census
The first phase of Census 2027, the House Listing and Housing Census, began on 1 April 2026 with an online self-enumeration window, offered for the first time, in eight States/UTs. It is India's 16th census and the 8th since Independence, and the first to be done digitally; self-enumeration is available in 16 languages. Each State/UT holds a 30-day house-listing operation, preceded by 15 days of self-enumeration, between April and September 2026.
Exam angle16th census, 8th after Independence; first digital; self-enumeration
Parliament passes Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026: 784 provisions in 79 Central Acts
The Rajya Sabha passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 on 2 April 2026, completing its passage through Parliament. It amends 784 provisions in 79 Central Acts handled by 23 ministries: 717 are decriminalised for ease of doing business and 67 are changed for ease of living. The same day Parliament also cleared the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026.
Parliament gives statutory status to Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh
On 2 April 2026 Parliament passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which gives statutory status to Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh. The same day Parliament also passed the Jan Vishwas Bill and the CAPF (General Administration) Bill.
Exam angleAmaravati: sole capital of AP via AP Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2026
Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill on women's reservation defeated in Lok Sabha: 298 for, 230 against
On 17 April 2026 the Lok Sabha defeated the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which sought to speed up 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. Of 528 members voting, 298 were in favour and 230 against, short of the 352 votes needed for a two-thirds majority. After the defeat the government withdrew the linked Delimitation Bill and Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill.
Ladakh gets five new districts: Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar and Drass; total rises to seven
On 27 April 2026 Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena approved five new districts: Nubra, Sham and Changthang in the Leh region, and Zanskar and Drass in the Kargil region. Ladakh now has seven districts instead of two (Leh and Kargil). The Union Home Ministry had given in-principle approval in August 2024.
Meghalaya ordinance makes Khasi and Garo official languages alongside English
On 27 April 2026 the Governor of Meghalaya promulgated the Meghalaya Official Languages Ordinance, 2026 under Article 213(1), making Khasi and Garo official languages of the State along with English. The ordinance repealed the Meghalaya State Language Act, 2005.
Exam angleMeghalaya official languages: English, Khasi, Garo (Ordinance 2026)
Vietnam's National Assembly elects Communist Party chief To Lam as State President for 2026–2031
On 7 April 2026 the 16th National Assembly of Vietnam unanimously elected Communist Party General Secretary To Lam as State President for the 2026–2031 term. He now holds both the top party post and the presidency. To Lam had earlier served as Minister of Public Security from 2016 to 2024.
Exam angleVietnam: To Lam is both party General Secretary and President
Hungary election: Péter Magyar's Tisza wins 141 of 199 seats, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule
In Hungary's parliamentary election on 12 April 2026, the Tisza Party led by Péter Magyar won 141 of the 199 seats, a two-thirds majority. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's Fidesz-KDNP fell to 52 seats; turnout was a record of about 79.6 per cent. Orbán had been in power since 2010.
Exam angleHungary: Tisza 141/199 seats; Orbán in power since 2010
C.P. Radhakrishnan makes the first bilateral visit by an Indian Vice President to Sri Lanka
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan visited Sri Lanka on 19–20 April 2026, the first bilateral visit by an Indian Vice President to the country. He met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. The visit covered the Indian Housing Project and India's USD 450 million assistance package for areas hit by Cyclone Ditwah.
Exam angleFirst bilateral visit by an Indian VP to Sri Lanka (19–20 April 2026)
UAE announces exit from OPEC and OPEC+ with effect from 1 May 2026, after joining in 1967
On 28 April 2026 the United Arab Emirates announced that it would leave OPEC and the wider OPEC+ alliance from 1 May 2026. The UAE (as the emirate of Abu Dhabi) had joined OPEC in 1967 and had the group's third-largest crude production capacity after Saudi Arabia and Iraq. OPEC was founded in 1960; OPEC+ was formed in 2016.
Exam angleUAE leaves OPEC/OPEC+ from 1 May 2026; member since 1967
River Basin Management Scheme extended to 2030-31 with an outlay of Rs 2,183 crore
In April 2026 the Centre approved continuing the River Basin Management (RBM) Scheme for the 16th Finance Commission period, 2026-27 to 2030-31, with Rs 2,183 crore. The previous phase (2021-22 to 2025-26) had Rs 1,276 crore. The Ministry of Jal Shakti scheme supports basin-level water planning, with special focus on the Brahmaputra, Barak, Teesta and Indus basins.
Exam angleRBM Scheme: Jal Shakti; Rs 2,183 crore for 2026-31
RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25% with neutral stance in first MPC meeting of 2026-27
On 8 April 2026 the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee unanimously kept the repo rate at 5.25 per cent and the stance neutral in its first meeting of 2026-27. It projected CPI inflation for 2026-27 at 4.6 per cent. The MPC cited the West Asia conflict and high crude oil prices as risks.
Exam angleRepo rate 5.25% (unchanged), neutral stance, April 2026
India's total exports reach a record USD 860.09 billion in 2025-26, up 4.22%
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced on 16 April 2026 that India's total exports (goods and services) reached a record USD 860.09 billion in 2025-26, up 4.22 per cent from USD 825.26 billion in 2024-25. He said the milestone was reached despite global headwinds.
Exam angleFY26 exports: USD 860.09 bn (record), up 4.22%
Cabinet approves Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with a sovereign guarantee of Rs 12,980 crore
On 18 April 2026 the Union Cabinet approved the Bharat Maritime Insurance (BMI) Pool, backed by a sovereign guarantee of Rs 12,980 crore. Member insurers will cover hull and machinery, cargo, protection and indemnity (P&I) and war risks for Indian-flagged ships and vessels trading to or from India, with combined capacity of about Rs 950 crore. It aims to cut reliance on the International Group of P&I Clubs.
Exam angleBMI Pool: sovereign guarantee Rs 12,980 crore
500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam attains first criticality
The 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, attained first criticality at 8:25 pm on 6 April 2026. Designed by IGCAR and built by BHAVINI, it uses uranium-plutonium mixed oxide (MOX) fuel and liquid sodium as coolant. It marks the second stage of India's three-stage nuclear power programme, a bridge to thorium-based reactors.
Exam anglePFBR: 500 MWe, MOX fuel, sodium coolant; stage 2 of nuclear programme
NASA's Artemis II crew splashes down after 10-day crewed flight around the Moon
NASA's Artemis II, launched on 1 April 2026, splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on 10 April 2026. Its crew — Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canada's Jeremy Hansen — made a record-breaking lunar flyby in the Orion capsule, travelling farther from Earth than any humans before.
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh becomes India's 99th Ramsar site
On 22 April 2026 Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced that Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, had been designated a Ramsar site. This took India's total to 99 and Uttar Pradesh's to 12. The wetland is a stopover on the Central Asian Flyway for migratory birds such as bar-headed geese and painted storks.
Exam angle99th Ramsar site: Shekha Jheel (Aligarh, UP); UP has 12
Sixth Project 17A stealth frigate 'Mahendragiri' delivered to the Indian Navy
Mahendragiri, the sixth Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) stealth frigate, was delivered to the Indian Navy at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Mumbai, on 30 April 2026. It is the fourth P17A ship built by MDL. Six P17A frigates have been delivered in under 17 months, starting with Nilgiri on 20 December 2024.
Exam angleProject 17A (Nilgiri class): Mahendragiri is 6th ship delivered
Sawan Barwal runs 2:11:58 at Rotterdam to break India's 48-year-old marathon record
In April 2026 Sawan Barwal clocked 2 hours 11 minutes 58 seconds at the Rotterdam Marathon in the Netherlands on his marathon debut, finishing 20th in the elite race. He broke the national record of 2:12:00 set by Shivnath Singh in 1978, the longest-standing national record in Indian athletics.
First Khelo India Tribal Games end in Chhattisgarh; Karnataka top with 23 gold medals
The first Khelo India Tribal Games ended in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on 3 April 2026. Karnataka were overall champions with 23 gold, 8 silver and 7 bronze medals; host Chhattisgarh finished ninth. More than 3,000 athletes from 30 States/UTs competed in seven medal sports from 25 March.
Exam angle1st Khelo India Tribal Games: Chhattisgarh host; Karnataka top
India win 16 medals including 5 gold at Asian Boxing Championships in Ulaanbaatar
India finished the 2026 Asian Boxing Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on 10 April with 16 medals (5 gold, 3 silver, 8 bronze), the most medals of any country, though Kazakhstan topped the table with six golds. Women won four golds: Minakshi (48 kg), Preeti (54 kg), Priya (60 kg) and Kota's Arundhati Choudhary (70 kg). Vishvanath Suresh won men's 50 kg gold, India's first men's Asian title in five years.
Candidates 2026 in Cyprus: Javokhir Sindarov wins Open with record 10/14; R. Vaishali wins Women's
The FIDE Candidates Tournaments in Cyprus ended on 16 April 2026. Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov won the Open event with a record 10/14 and will challenge World Champion D. Gukesh. India's R. Vaishali won the Women's Candidates with 8.5/14, beating Kateryna Lagno in the last round, and will play Women's World Champion Ju Wenjun.
Exam angleChallengers: Sindarov vs Gukesh; Vaishali vs Ju Wenjun
Harivansh re-elected Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman unopposed, as a nominated member
On 17 April 2026 Harivansh was elected unopposed as Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha for a third term. He was then a nominated member: President Droupadi Murmu had nominated him to the House in the vacancy left by former Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi's retirement. His previous term had ended on 9 April 2026.
Exam angleDeputy Chairman, third term, held as a nominated member
Laureus Awards 2026 (Madrid): Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka win Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year
At the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid on 20 April 2026, tennis players Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka won Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year. Paris Saint-Germain won Team of the Year, Lando Norris the Breakthrough award and Lamine Yamal Young Sportsperson of the Year.
Exam angleLaureus 2026: Alcaraz, Sabalenka; venue Madrid
Justice Lisa Gill sworn in as the first woman Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court
On 25 April 2026 Governor S. Abdul Nazeer administered the oath to Justice Lisa Gill as Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court at Lok Bhavan, Vijayawada. She is the first woman to head that High Court and succeeded Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur. She had served over 11 years as a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Exam angleFirst woman Chief Justice of AP High Court: Justice Lisa Gill
SIPRI: India becomes world's 5th-largest military spender in 2025 at USD 92.1 billion
SIPRI's report on world military expenditure, released on 27 April 2026, put global spending in 2025 at a record USD 2,887 billion, the 11th straight yearly rise. The top five were the USA (USD 954 billion), China, Russia, Germany and India (USD 92.1 billion); India moved up past the United Kingdom. India's share of world spending was 3.2 per cent.
Exam angleSIPRI 2025: India 5th (USD 92.1 bn); top: USA, China, Russia, Germany
World Health Day (7 April) 2026 theme: 'Together for health. Stand with science'
World Health Day was marked on 7 April 2026. The 2026 theme, 'Together for health. Stand with science', began a year-long campaign on scientific cooperation with a One Health focus — the health of people, animals, plants and the planet. France hosted the One Health Summit in Lyon on 5–7 April under its G7 Presidency.
Exam angleWorld Health Day 2026 theme; One Health approach
Earth Day (22 April) 2026 theme: 'Our Power, Our Planet'
Earth Day was marked on 22 April 2026, its 56th year, with the global theme 'Our Power, Our Planet' announced by EARTHDAY.ORG. The theme stresses the role of people and communities in pushing for stronger climate and environmental action.
Exam angleEarth Day 2026 theme: Our Power, Our Planet
15 questions on this news. Think of your answer, then press “Show answer”.
Q1
Consider the following statements about the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery project, whose revised cost was approved by the CCEA in April 2026:
1. Its cost was revised from Rs 43,129 crore to Rs 79,459 crore.
2. It is located at Pachpadra in Balotra district.
3. The Government of Rajasthan holds a 74% stake in the joint venture.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(1)1 and 2 only✓ Correct answer
(2)2 and 3 only
(3)1 and 3 only
(4)1, 2 and 3
Answer: (1) 1 and 2 only
Explanation
HPCL holds 74% and the Rajasthan government 26% in HRRL, so statement 3 is wrong; statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Q2
In April 2026, the World Bank approved USD 225 million for the Rajasthan Highway Modernisation Project. What is notable about the financing instrument used?
(1)It is India's first green bond for state highways
(2)It is a grant that need not be repaid
(3)It is the first Step-Up Loan (SuL) in India✓ Correct answer
(4)It is a loan given directly to private toll operators
Answer: (3) It is the first Step-Up Loan (SuL) in India
Explanation
The project pioneers the first Step-Up Loan in India, with lower pricing in the early phase and higher pricing later; the IBRD loan has a 35-year maturity.
Q3
Who topped the RAS 2024 final merit list declared by the RPSC on 18 April 2026?
(1)Virendra Charan of Jaisalmer
(2)Dinesh Bishnoi of Barmer✓ Correct answer
(3)Navneet Sharma of Jaipur
(4)Dinesh Vishnoi of Jodhpur
Answer: (2) Dinesh Bishnoi of Barmer
Explanation
Dinesh Bishnoi of Barmer topped with 351.50 marks; Virendra Charan of Jaisalmer was second with 351 marks.
Q4
The 15th Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB), held in Jaipur from 26 to 28 April 2026, is organised by the Union Ministry of Tourism, Rajasthan's Department of Tourism and:
(1)CII
(2)ASSOCHAM
(3)ITDC
(4)FICCI✓ Correct answer
Answer: (4) FICCI
Explanation
GITB is organised by the Union Ministry of Tourism, the Rajasthan Department of Tourism and FICCI; the 2026 edition was the 15th.
Q5
On 27 April 2026, the Supreme Court upheld the relocation of spotted deer from Delhi's A.N. Jha Deer Park to which two tiger reserves of Rajasthan?
(1)Ranthambore and Sariska
(2)Mukundra Hills and Ramgarh Vishdhari✓ Correct answer
(3)Sariska and Dholpur-Karauli
(4)Ranthambore and Mukundra Hills
Answer: (2) Mukundra Hills and Ramgarh Vishdhari
Explanation
The bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta upheld relocation to Mukundra Hills and Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserves, allowing up to 38 deer to stay in the park.
Q6
On Ambedkar Jayanti in April 2026, the Rajasthan Chief Minister announced an Ambedkar Residential Coaching Centre for competitive-exam aspirants. Where is it to be set up?
The centre is to be set up at Ambedkar Peeth in Mundla, Jaipur; the CM also announced 200 Ambedkar e-libraries in urban areas.
Q7
In April 2026, five new districts were created in the Union Territory of Ladakh. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
(1)Nubra
(2)Zanskar
(3)Changthang
(4)Hanle✓ Correct answer
Answer: (4) Hanle
Explanation
The new districts are Nubra, Sham, Changthang (from Leh) and Zanskar, Drass (from Kargil); Ladakh now has seven districts. Hanle is not a new district.
Q8
Through an ordinance promulgated in April 2026, which two languages were made official languages of Meghalaya alongside English?
(1)Khasi and Mizo
(2)Garo and Bodo
(3)Khasi and Garo✓ Correct answer
(4)Jaintia and Hajong
Answer: (3) Khasi and Garo
Explanation
The Meghalaya Official Languages Ordinance, 2026 (27 April) made Khasi and Garo official languages with English; earlier they had only associate status.
Q9
In April 2026, Parliament passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026. What does it provide?
(1)Three capitals for Andhra Pradesh
(2)Statutory status to Amaravati as the sole capital✓ Correct answer
(3)Hyderabad as common capital for five more years
(4)Visakhapatnam as the executive capital
Answer: (2) Statutory status to Amaravati as the sole capital
Explanation
Passed on 2 April 2026, the Bill gives statutory status to Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh.
Q10
In Hungary's parliamentary election held on 12 April 2026, the Tisza Party won a two-thirds majority, ending Viktor Orbán's rule. Who leads the Tisza Party?
(1)Péter Magyar✓ Correct answer
(2)Katalin Novák
(3)Gergely Karácsony
(4)Tamás Sulyok
Answer: (1) Péter Magyar
Explanation
Péter Magyar's Tisza Party won 141 of the 199 seats; Orbán's Fidesz-KDNP fell to 52.
Q11
In April 2026, the United Arab Emirates announced its exit from OPEC and OPEC+. From which date was the exit to take effect?
(1)28 April 2026
(2)1 June 2026
(3)1 May 2026✓ Correct answer
(4)1 January 2027
Answer: (3) 1 May 2026
Explanation
Announced on 28 April 2026, the UAE's exit took effect on 1 May 2026; it had joined OPEC in 1967.
Q12
Consider the following statements about the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR), which attained first criticality in April 2026:
1. It is located at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu.
2. It uses liquid sodium as coolant.
3. It belongs to the third stage of India's nuclear power programme.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(1)1 and 3 only
(2)2 and 3 only
(3)1, 2 and 3
(4)1 and 2 only✓ Correct answer
Answer: (4) 1 and 2 only
Explanation
The 500 MWe PFBR at Kalpakkam uses MOX fuel and liquid sodium coolant; it represents the second stage, not the third, of India's three-stage programme.
Q13
The Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool, approved by the Union Cabinet in April 2026, is backed by a sovereign guarantee of:
(1)Rs 950 crore
(2)Rs 12,980 crore✓ Correct answer
(3)Rs 2,183 crore
(4)Rs 19,600 crore
Answer: (2) Rs 12,980 crore
Explanation
The BMI Pool has a sovereign guarantee of Rs 12,980 crore; Rs 950 crore is the approximate combined underwriting capacity of member insurers.
Q14
In April 2026, Sawan Barwal set a new Indian national record in the marathon. Whose 1978 record did he break, and at which race?
(1)Shivnath Singh's, at the Rotterdam Marathon✓ Correct answer
(2)Milkha Singh's, at the Boston Marathon
(3)Shivnath Singh's, at the London Marathon
(4)Gopi Thonakal's, at the Rotterdam Marathon
Answer: (1) Shivnath Singh's, at the Rotterdam Marathon
Explanation
Barwal ran 2:11:58 at the Rotterdam Marathon, beating Shivnath Singh's 2:12:00 from 1978, India's oldest national athletics record.
Q15
In April 2026, Harivansh was elected unopposed as Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha for a third term. In what capacity was he a member of the Rajya Sabha at the time of this election?
(1)Elected from Bihar
(2)Elected from Jharkhand
(3)Nominated by the President✓ Correct answer
(4)Elected from Uttar Pradesh
Answer: (3) Nominated by the President
Explanation
His elected term ended on 9 April 2026; the President then nominated him in the vacancy left by Ranjan Gogoi's retirement, so he was a nominated member when re-elected Deputy Chairman.