21 April 2026 Current Affairs for SSC/HSSC/CET | Free MCQ
1. World Creativity and Innovation Day is observed on:
A. 20 April
B. 21 April
C. 22 April
D. 23 April
Ans: B 21 April
Exp: World Creativity and Innovation Day is celebrated on 21 April to promote innovation.
2. Which organization supports global creative initiatives like World Creativity Day?
A. WHO
B. UNESCO
C. IMF
D. World Bank
Ans: UNESCO
Exp: UNESCO promotes culture, education, and creativity.
3. Earth Day, often discussed alongside 21 April events, is observed on:
A. 21 April
B. 22 April
C. 23 April
D. 24 April
Ans: 22 April
Exp: Earth Day is celebrated on 22 April.
4. The MAHASAGAR initiative is primarily related to:
A. Space missions
B. Maritime cooperation
C. Agriculture reforms
D. Education policy
Ans: Maritime cooperation
Exp: It focuses on strategic ties in the Indian Ocean Region.
5. Which international organization releases the World Economic Outlook?
A. WTO
B. IMF
C. UNDP
D. ADB
Ans: IMF
Exp: International Monetary Fund publishes it.
6. Which major sports league is ongoing in India in April 2026?
A. ISL
B. IPL
C. Pro Kabaddi
D. Hockey League
Ans: IPL
Exp: Indian Premier League is ongoing.
7. India’s Digital Rupee (CBDC) is issued by:
A. SEBI
B. RBI
C. NABARD
D. SBI
Ans: RBI
Exp: Reserve Bank of India issues it.
8. Which state is prominently leading renewable energy projects in recent news?
A. Biha
B. Punjab
C. Gujarat
D. Jharkhand
Ans: Gujarat
Exp: Gujarat leads in green energy.
9. COP30 climate summit will be hosted by:
A. USA
B. India
C. Brazil
D. Germany
Ans: Brazil
Exp: Brazil will host COP30.
10. Which Indian city is widely known as the startup hub?
A. Chennai
B. Delhi
C. Bengaluru
D. Pune
Ans: Bengaluru
Exp: Bengaluru is India’s tech/startup hub.
11. Gaganyaan mission is associated with:
A. Lunar exploration
B. Mars mission
C. Human spaceflight
D. Satellite navigation
Ans: Human spaceflight
Exp: Gaganyaan is India’s human space mission.
12. Recent global tensions affecting oil supply are mainly in:
A. Europe
B. Africa
C. Middle EastD.
d South America
Ans: Middle EastD.
Exp: Middle East tensions impact global trade and oil routes.
13. The Indian Ocean Region is strategically important for:
A. Space missions
B. Maritime trade
C. Agriculture
D. Tourism only
Ans: Maritime trade
Exp: It is a major global trade route.
14. Which sector is rapidly expanding in India in 2026?
A. Textile
B. Mining
C. AI & Technology
D. Handicrafts
Ans: AI & Technology
Exp: AI and digital economy are growing fast.
15. Vande Bharat trains are part of:
A. Aviation sector
B. Railway modernization
C. Water transport
D. Metro system
Ans: Railway modernization
Exp: They are high-speed trains under modernization.
16. Which body controls India’s monetary policy?
A. Finance Ministry
B. SEBI
C. RBI
D. NITI Aayog
Ans: RBI
Exp: Reserve Bank of India regulates monetary policy.
17. IPL is played in which format?
A. ODI
B. Test
C. T20
D. First-class
Ans: T20
Exp: Indian Premier League is a T20 league.
18. Startup ecosystem growth is mainly driven by:
A. Agriculture
B. Technology
C. Mining
D. Transport
Ans: Technology
Exp: Tech innovation fuels startup growth.
19. Climate change discussions are mainly held under:
A. G7
B. WTO
C. COP Summits
D. BRICS
Ans: COP Summits
Exp: COP summits focus on climate action.
20. Which country is central to COP30-related discussions?
A. China
B. India
C. Brazil
D. USA
Ans: Brazil
Exp: Brazil is hosting COP30.
