18 April 2026 Current Affairs MCQs
1. Which day is observed globally on 18 April?
A. World Heritage Day
B. Earth Day
C. Environment Day
D. Tourism Day
Ans: A. World Heritage Day
Exp: 18 April is observed as World Heritage Day to promote cultural heritage awareness.
2. World Heritage Day is also known as:
A. Cultural Day
B. International Day for Monuments and Sites
C. Global Tourism Day
D. Heritage Awareness Day
Ans: B. International Day for Monuments and Sites
Exp: Official name is International Day for Monuments and Sites.
3. Which organization promotes World Heritage Day?
A. UNESCO
B. WHO
C. IMF
D. World Bank
Ans: A. UNESCO
Exp: UNESCO promotes heritage conservation globally.
4. Which Indian site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A. India Gate
B. Gateway of India
C. Taj Mahal
D. Charminar
Ans: C. Taj Mahal
Exp: Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
5. Recently, which country is in news for ongoing Middle East tensions?
A. Israel
B. Iran
C. Turkey
D. Egypt
Ans: B. Iran
Exp: Iran remains in news due to geopolitical tensions.
6. Which Indian initiative focuses on maritime security cooperation?
A. SAGAR
B. MAHASAGAR
C. Project Mausam
D. Sagarmala
Ans: B. MAHASAGAR
Exp: India’s MAHASAGAR initiative strengthens ties in the Indian Ocean Region.
7. Which sport is associated with the Indian Premier League (IPL)?
A. Football
B. Hockey
C. Cricket
D. Kabaddi
Ans: C. Cricket
Exp: Indian Premier League is a T20 cricket league.
8. Which organization controls India’s monetary policy?
A. SEBI
B. RBI
C. NABARD
D. Finance Ministry
Ans: B. RBI
Exp: Reserve Bank of India manages inflation and monetary policy.
9. Which mission is related to India’s human spaceflight program?
A. Chandrayaan
B. Aditya-L1
C. Gaganyaan
D. RISAT
Ans: C. Gaganyaan
Exp: Gaganyaan aims to send Indian astronauts to space.
10. Which country is hosting COP30?
A. India
B. UAE
C. Brazil
D. USA
Ans: C. Brazil
Exp: Brazil will host COP30 climate summit.
11. Which bank launched the digital rupee in India?
A. SBI
B. RBI
C. ICICI Bank
D. HDFC Bank
Ans: B. RBI
Exp: RBI introduced India’s CBDC.
12. Which global issue is highlighted due to Middle East tensions?
A. Climate change
B. Trade route security
C. Education reforms
D. Tourism growth
Ans: B. Trade route security
Exp: Oil supply and maritime routes are affected.
13. Which Indian state is leading in renewable energy initiatives recently?
A. Punjab
B. Gujarat
C. Bihar
D. Jharkhand
Ans: B. Gujarat
Exp: Gujarat is leading in solar and green hydrogen.
14. Which field studies planetary alignment phenomena?
A. Biology
B. Physics
C. Astronomy
D. Chemistry
Ans: C. Astronomy
Exp: Planetary motion is studied in astronomy.
15. Which disease is spread by the ‘kissing bug’?
A. Malaria
B. Dengue
C. Chagas Disease
D. Zika
Ans: C. Chagas Disease
Exp: Chagas Disease spreads via triatomine bugs.
16. Which Indian city is known as the startup hub?
A. Mumbai
B. Delhi
C. Bengaluru
D. Chennai
Ans: C. Bengaluru
Exp: Bengaluru is India’s tech/startup hub.
17. Which global report is released by IMF?
A. Human Development Report
B. World Economic Outlook
C. Ease of Doing Business
D. Global Risks Report
Ans: B. World Economic Outlook
Exp: IMF publishes economic forecasts.
18. Which sector is growing rapidly in India in 2026?
A. Mining
B. Textile
C. AI & Technology
D. Agriculture
Ans: C. AI & Technology
Exp: Tech and AI sectors are expanding rapidly.
19. Which Indian transport project includes Vande Bharat trains?
A. Metro Rail
B. Railway modernization
C. Highway expansion
D. Inland waterways
Ans: B. Railway modernization
Exp: Vande Bharat is part of railway upgrades.
20. UNESCO World Heritage Sites are important for:
A. Trade
B. Tourism & Culture
C. Defence
D. Agriculture
Ans: B. Tourism & Culture
Exp: These sites preserve global heritage and boost tourism.
