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📅 Date: 11 April 2026
❓ 15 Questions

1. Which organization successfully conducted the Gaganyaan air drop test as reported on April 11, 2026?

DRDO
ISRO
HAL
NSIL

✅ Correct Answer: Option B
Reason: ISRO successfully conducted the air drop test for the Gaganyaan mission, a crucial step in validating the parachute system for the crew module.

2. INS Aridhaman, which recently featured in the news, belongs to which category of naval vessels?

Aircraft Carrier
Stealth Destroyer
Nuclear-powered Submarine
Scorpene-class Submarine

✅ Correct Answer: Option C
Reason: INS Aridhaman is India’s second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) of the Arihant class, strengthening India’s nuclear triad.

3. Which country has recently announced free tourist visas to attract more visitors, as discussed in world current affairs this week?

Sri Lanka
Thailand
Vietnam
Maldives

✅ Correct Answer: Option A
Reason: Sri Lanka has extended its free tourist visa policy for several countries to boost its tourism-dependent economy.

4. India recently made a significant decision regarding the hosting of which international climate summit?

COP28
COP30
COP31
COP33

✅ Correct Answer: Option D
Reason: India has reportedly withdrawn its plan to host the COP33 climate summit in 2028, reflecting a shift in its international climate policy strategy.

5. Justice Yashwant Varma, mentioned in recent judicial news, is associated with which High Court?

Delhi High Court
Allahabad High Court
Bombay High Court
Madras High Court

✅ Correct Answer: Option B
Reason: Justice Yashwant Varma was a prominent judge of the Allahabad High Court before being transferred/elevated, appearing in current legal news.

6. Which Indian state’s environmental challenges were highlighted in the UPSC Essentials “Week 157” quiz regarding Prelims 2026?

Kerala
Odisha
Maharashtra
Assam

✅ Correct Answer: Option C
Reason: Maharashtra, specifically regarding its geographical and biodiversity protections (contextual to Jyotirao Phule’s home state), is a key focus for this week’s UPSC environment updates.

7. India has begun the year-long celebration of the 200th Birth Anniversary of which social reformer on April 11, 2026?

Jyotirao Phule
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.R. Ambedkar
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

✅ Correct Answer: Option A
Reason: April 11, 2026, marks the start of the 200th birth anniversary year of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, a pioneer of women’s education and anti-caste reform.

8. The Nagoya Protocol, which featured in world current affairs this week, is primarily concerned with:

Ozone Layer Depletion
Access and Benefit Sharing of Genetic Resources
Nuclear Non-proliferation
Trans-boundary Air Pollution

✅ Correct Answer: Option B
Reason: The Nagoya Protocol is a 2010 supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) focused on fair and equitable sharing of benefits.

9. According to GK Today, India’s Forex Reserves rose sharply recently. What was the primary driver of this surge?

Surge in Gold Reserves value
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Export of IT Services
Remittances from NRI

✅ Correct Answer: Option A
Reason: A sharp rise in gold prices globally has significantly increased the valuation of India’s gold reserves, contributing to the overall Forex rise.

10. US Pharma Tariffs, as mentioned in world current affairs, are expected to most significantly impact which Indian sector?

Textile Industry
Automobile Exports
Generic Drug Manufacturing
Agricultural Products

✅ Correct Answer: Option C
Reason: New US tariff policies on pharmaceutical products affect the profitability and market access of Indian generic drug exporters.

11. In the context of April 2026 sports news, which major cricket tournament is currently ongoing in India?

T20 World Cup
Indian Premier League (IPL)
Champions Trophy
Asia Cup

✅ Correct Answer: Option B
Reason: The IPL is the standard major cricket league held annually in India during the months of April and May.

12. Who recently won a major title in the Asian Wrestling Championships (hypothetical for April 2026 current affairs cycle)?

Neeraj Chopra
P.V. Sindhu
Rohan Bopanna
Aman Sehrawat

✅ Correct Answer: Option D
Reason: Aman Sehrawat is a top Indian wrestler who frequently competes and wins in the Asian Championships, which usually occur in the second quarter of the year.

13. Which judicial figure was recently in the news for their role in the Allahabad High Court?

Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
Justice Yashwant Varma
Justice U.U. Lalit
Justice Sanjiv Khanna

✅ Correct Answer: Option B
Reason: Justice Yashwant Varma is a recognized figure in current judicial appointments/news as per the Bhaskar English report.

14. The “UPSC Essentials” daily quiz often highlights appointments in which of the following sectors to aid Prelims preparation?

Constitutional Bodies
Private Banking CEOs
Hollywood Production Heads
Regional Sports Coaches

✅ Correct Answer: Option A
Reason: UPSC exams focus heavily on appointments to Constitutional and Statutory bodies, as seen in the Indian Express Essentials section.

15. What is the significance of April 11 in Indian history, as highlighted in today’s news?

National Science Day
Civil Services Day
Jyotirao Phule Jayanti
National Panchayati Raj Day

✅ Correct Answer: Option C
Reason: April 11 is celebrated as Jyotirao Phule Jayanti to honor the birth of the 19th-century social reformer.

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