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📅 Date: 22 April 2026
❓ 15 Questions

1. What is the primary objective of the recently launched “Designer Rice” in India?

To double the yield per hectare compared to Basmati
To provide enhanced nutritional value and specific health benefits
To enable rice cultivation in high-salinity coastal areas
To reduce the water consumption of paddy crops by 50%

2. In the context of India’s semiconductor mission, what is the significance of the newly announced “3D Chip Packaging Plant”?

It is the first plant to manufacture silicon wafers from raw sand
It focuses exclusively on 5G antenna production
It allows stacking of chips vertically for better performance and smaller size
It is a plant dedicated to recycling electronic waste into chips

3. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan arrived on an official tour to which country on April 22, 2026?

United Kingdom
United States
France
Japan

4. Which international alliance is India likely strengthening through the visit of the CDS and recent semiconductor plant announcements?

OPEC+
SAARC Defense Forum
BRICS Space Agency
Strategic Global Supply Chain and Defense Partnerships

5. Which State Assembly recently approved the “Anti Sacrilege Bill 2026”?

Haryana
Himachal Pradesh
Punjab
Uttar Pradesh

6. On the anniversary of the Pahalgam attack, PM Modi emphasized that “India won’t bow to terror.” In which State/UT is Pahalgam located?

Ladakh
Jammu and Kashmir
Uttarakhand
Sikkim

7. The Defence Ministry recently signed deals worth ₹975 Crore for which type of military hardware?

Tank Equipment
Fighter Jet Radars
Naval Submarines
Drone Surveillance Systems

8. According to recent reports, what has happened to the “Recognition Surge” within the Indian Startup Ecosystem?

It has declined due to funding winter
It has remained stagnant since 2024
It only covers the FinTech sector
It has seen a record surge in government-recognized startups

9. What is the proposed “Kill Switch” mentioned by the RBI in its recent payment safety guidelines?

A mechanism to delete a bank account permanently
A feature to instantly disable all digital payment channels via a single point
A tool to stop the physical printing of currency notes
A software to block international transactions only

10. Why is the RBI emphasizing the “Kill Switch” and payment safety right now?

To counter the rising number of digital payment frauds
To encourage people to use physical cash
To limit the profits of private digital wallet companies
Because the UPI system is being phased out

11. Considering the current sporting calendar (April 2026), which major domestic T20 league is currently at its peak in India?

Pro Kabaddi League
Indian Super League
Indian Premier League (IPL)
Ultimate Kho Kho

12. In international sports news for April 2026, which of the following is a major event focus for Indian athletes?

Winter Olympics
World Cup/World Championships Qualifiers (Shooting/Archery)
FIFA World Cup Finals
Tour de France

13. Who is set to become the new CEO of Apple, succeeding Tim Cook?

Jeff Williams
Craig Federighi
Sundar Pichai
John Ternus

14. The recent surge in recognition of the Indian Startup Ecosystem is often celebrated by which award/platform for entrepreneurs?

Padma Bhushan
National Startup Awards
Sahitya Akademi Award
Khel Ratna

15. What is the date observed globally as Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, 2026?

April 20
April 21
April 22
April 23