| Recently, according to the Global Forest Watch report, global tropical forest loss declined by what percentage in 2025 compared to 2024? -- 36% |
| Recently, India and Sri Lanka’s IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 exercise was conducted in which city? -- Colombo |
| Recently, according to MoSPI’s Women and Men in India 2025 report, India’s sex ratio at birth improved to what level during 2021–23? -- 917 |
| Recently, DRDO and the Indian Navy conducted the maiden launch of which indigenously developed missile from a naval helicopter off the Odisha coast? -- Naval Anti-Ship Missile - Short Range (NASM-SR) |
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| The smart material developed recently by the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru combines which two key functions? -- Energy Storage and Visual Charge Indication |
| Marine fossils discovered recently in Panaiyur, Tamil Nadu, belong to which geological period? -- Holocene Epoch |
| Recently, draft amendments for eco-friendly pan masala packaging prohibit the use of which commonly used packaging material? -- Plastic |
| Recently, the Supreme Court reaffirmed that private unaided schools must reserve what percentage of seats under the Right to Education (RTE) Act? -- 25% |
| Recently, which country announced its exit from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, 2026? -- United Arab Emirates (UAE) |
| Recently, during the SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Bishkek, India gifted “Bhishm Aarogya Maitri Health Cubes” to which country? -- Kyrgyzstan |
| Recently, Dinesh Trivedi was appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to which country? -- Bangladesh |
| Recently, Ladakh approved the creation of how many new districts, increasing its total from two to seven? -- Five |
| Recently, researchers discovered the jumping spider species Mogrus pune in which state? -- Maharashtra |
| Recently, according to SIPRI, what was India’s military expenditure in 2025, making it the world’s fifth-largest military spender? -- $92.1 billion |
| In April 2026, India signed a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with which country, granting 100% duty-free access to Indian exports? -- New Zealand |
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| Recently, the United Nations General Assembly commemorated the 40th anniversary of which nuclear disaster? -- Chernobyl disaster |
| The World Health Organization (WHO) recently granted prequalification to which malaria drug designed specifically for newborns and infants? -- Artemether-lumefantrine |
| Recently, DRDO unveiled advanced tracked and wheeled armoured platforms equipped with an indigenously developed crewless turret of what calibre? -- 30 mm |
| The ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0, for which the DPIIT recently issued operational guidelines, will be initially implemented by which institution? -- Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) |
| Veteran Indian photographer Raghu Rai, who passed away recently, was honoured with which civilian award in 1972? -- Padma Shri |
| Recently, the Centre increased the wheat procurement target for 2026 to what level amid weather-related concerns? -- 345 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) |
| Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) signed MoUs with Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) and which other organisation to promote drug quality, research, and patient safety? -- National Institute of Pharmaceuticals Education and Research (NIPER), Hajipur |
| Recently, the Supreme Court allowed termination of a 31-week pregnancy for a minor citing violation of which Fundamental Right? -- Article 21 (Right to Life) |
| Recently, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)-blended fuel was brought under which regulatory order in India? -- Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) Control Order, 2001 |
| Recently, which organisation developed the Phase-II ranking of Flying Training Organisations (FTOs) to improve pilot training standards? -- Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) |
| The theme “IA SPIRIT: India Africa Strategic Partnership for Innovation, Resilience, and Inclusive Transformation” is associated with which summit? -- India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV) |
| Recently, which country allowed visa-free airport transit for Indian nationals, easing international travel? -- France |
| Recently, the European Union approved a loan of what amount to support Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict? -- €90 billion |
| Recently, the ₹30 billion currency swap to Maldives is part of which regional financial arrangement framework? -- SAARC Currency Swap Framework |
| Recently, India approved a ₹30 billion currency swap facility for which country under the SAARC framework? -- Maldives |
| Recently, according to FAO and WMO, crop yields may decline by approximately what percentage for every 1°C rise in temperature? -- 6% |
| Recently, Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh was designated as a Ramsar site, taking India’s total Ramsar sites to how many? -- 99 |
| Recently, under the Online Gaming Rules 2026, what is the name of the proposed regulatory body for the sector? -- Online Gaming Authority of India |
| Recently, which city in Madhya Pradesh has been selected under the Centre’s ‘Safe Cities’ project to enhance women’s safety? -- Dhar |
| Recently, the revamped Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme has been launched with an outlay of how much amount? -- ₹203 crore |
| Recently, India sent medical aid to which African country to strengthen healthcare cooperation? -- Tanzania |
| Recently, who was named as the next CEO of Apple, succeeding Tim Cook? -- John Ternus |
| Recently, the Ministry of Defence signed ₹975 crore contracts for procurement of which system for tanks? -- TRAWL system |
| Recently, which district of Maharashtra secured first rank nationwide in the National Nutrition Fortnight campaign? -- Ahilyanagar |
| Recently, the President inaugurated a Planetarium and Science Centre in which city of Odisha? -- Rourkela |
| Recently, according to NITI Aayog’s Trade Watch Quarterly (Q3 FY26), India holds what share in global exports of the gems and jewellery sector? -- 7.8% |
| Recently, India and South Korea set a bilateral trade target of what amount by 2030 under their ‘Futuristic Partnership’ roadmap? -- $50 billion |
| Recently, UIDAI onboarded how many entities as Offline Verification Seeking Entities within three months of launching Aadhaar-based offline verification? -- 100 entities |
| Civil Services Day is observed in India on which date every year? -- 21st April |
| Recently, the Supreme Court linked road safety to which Fundamental Right under the Constitution while issuing pan-India highway safety guidelines? -- Article 21 (Right to Life) |
| Recently, the opening of which two temples marked the beginning of the Char Dham Yatra 2026 in Uttarakhand? -- Gangotri and Yamunotri |
| Recently, the “Vishwa Sutra - Weaves of India for the World” collection was unveiled at which event? -- Femina Miss India 2026 |
| Recently, the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI Pool) was approved with a sovereign guarantee of how much amount? -- ₹12,980 crore |
| Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved railway multitracking projects covering approximately how many kilometres of additional railway network? -- About 601 km |
| Recently, the Centre approved the procurement of 20 lakh metric tonnes of which crop in Uttar Pradesh under the Market Intervention Scheme? -- Potato |
| The recent India-Austria agreements included a fast-track mechanism for resolving issues related to what? -- Business and investment |
| Recently, the 10th lakh electric bus rolled out by Tata Motors was flagged off in which city? -- Lucknow |
| Recently, GAIL signed an agreement to set up a solar power project of what capacity in Jhansi? -- 600 MW |
| Recently, the Maharashtra government signed MoUs worth ₹1.75 lakh crore to boost which key sectors? -- Clean energy and advanced technology sectors |
| Recently, the “People of India” postcard was released by Department of Posts at which museum in New Delhi? -- Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya |
| Recently, the Operational Guidelines for the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) were launched to strengthen which sector in India? -- Urban Infrastructure Financing |
| On 15th April 2026, the Indian Air Force paid tribute to which former Chief of Air Staff on his 107th birth anniversary? -- Arjan Singh |
| Recently, Samrat Chaudhary was sworn in as the Chief Minister of which state? -- Bihar |
| Recently, a passenger feedback system introduced by Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) allows passengers to provide feedback using which technology? -- QR codes |
| Recently, India hosted the first BRICS Health Working Group meeting under its 2026 presidency with what theme? -- Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability |
| Recently, India supplied BCG vaccines to Afghanistan primarily to combat which disease among children? -- Tuberculosis |
| Recently, the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities from over six hours to approximately how many hours? -- 2.5 hours |
| Recently, the Uttar Pradesh government announced what percentage interim wage hike for unskilled workers in Noida and Ghaziabad? -- 21% |
| Recently, the newly discovered gecko species in Assam has been named after which national park? -- Raimona National Park |
| Recently, according to the IMF, global economic growth could fall to what percentage under a severe scenario due to Middle East conflict? -- 2.0% |
| Recently, the Indian Army’s ‘Samudra Sahas’ sailing expedition was flagged off from which place in Mumbai? -- Marve |
| Recently, India Pharma 2026 highlighted that India supplies approximately what percentage of global generic medicines? -- 20% |
| Recently, the NCC Cyber Security Capacity Building Programme is being implemented in collaboration with which organisation? -- National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) |
| Recently, the Government of India launched Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with what total corpus to boost startup investments? -- ₹10,000 crore |
| Recently, the Supreme Court refused to grant interim voting rights to individuals affected by what issue during voter roll revision? -- Deletion of names from voter rolls |
| Recently, according to studies, variants in which gene are linked to improved response to GLP-1 obesity drugs? -- GLP1R gene |
| Recently, legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away in 2026, was honoured with which highest award in Indian cinema in 2000? -- Dadasaheb Phalke Award |
| Recently, Exercise DUSTLIK is conducted annually between India and which country to strengthen defence cooperation? -- Uzbekistan |
| Recently, Jannik Sinner won the Monte Carlo Masters 2026 by defeating which player in the final? -- Carlos Alcaraz |
| Recently, the first life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda in the United States was unveiled in which city? -- Seattle |
| Recently, NASA’s Artemis II mission used which spacecraft capsule for its historic lunar flyby mission? -- Orion capsule (“Integrity”) |
| Recently, the National Workshop on the settlement and digitisation of forest boundaries organised by National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority was held in which city? -- New Delhi |
| Recently, according to a MoSPI study, what percentage of households relied on their own income for construction activities in India’s informal construction sector? -- 97% |
| Recently, the Sindhi version of the Constitution of India was released in which two scripts? -- Devanagari and Persian scripts |
| Sonam Wangchuk, who passed away recently, was awarded which gallantry honour for his role in Operation Vijay during the Kargil War? -- Maha Vir Chakra |
| Recently, NTPC signed an MoU with Électricité de France to collaborate in which sector? -- Nuclear Power Projects |
| Recently, World Homoeopathy Day is observed to mark the birth anniversary of which person? -- Dr. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann |
| Recently, Financial Intelligence Unit - India (FIU-IND) signed an MoU with which organisation to combat cyber fraud? -- Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) |
| Recently, India was elected unopposed to four bodies of which UN council? -- Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) |
| Recently, ISRO conducted the second Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-02) as part of preparations for which mission? -- Gaganyaan Mission |
| Recently, NHAI launched the ‘Arogya Van’ initiative to promote plantation of which type of trees along highways? -- Medicinal trees |
| Recently, the International Conference on “Spacecraft Mission Operations: SMOPS-2026, began in which city? -- Bengaluru |
| Recently, the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) rates approved for Kharif 2026, apply to which category of fertilisers? -- Phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers |
| Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project on which river? -- Lohit River |
| Recently, according to the NITI Aayog report “From Borrowers to Builders: Women and India’s Evolving Credit Market”, women’s credit portfolio reached what amount, accounting for 26% of total credit? -- ₹76 lakh crore |
| Recently, who resigned as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India? -- Campbell Wilson |
| Recently, TRAI proposed mandatory availability of which type of telecom packs across all validity periods to enhance consumer protection? -- Voice and SMS-only packs |
| Recently, India’s 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achieved its first criticality. Where is the PFBR located? -- Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu |
| Recently, a study in quantum information science established that no finite amount of classical communication can simulate what type of communication channel? -- Quantum Communication Channel |
| Recently, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire mediated with support from which country? -- Pakistan |
| Recently, the National Statistics Office launched the first-ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) based on data primarily sourced from which database? -- GSTN database |
| Recently, scientists from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences developed a new method using which “paired biometric threshold” parameters to distinguish crop pollen from wild grasses? -- Grain size and annulus diameter |
| Recently, Iran rejected a temporary ceasefire in its conflict with the U.S. and Israel and highlighted the strategic importance of which waterway that carries about 20% of global oil and gas supply? -- Strait of Hormuz |
| Recently, the Indian Army unveiled a roadmap for drones and loitering munitions inspired by lessons from which ongoing conflict highlighting the effectiveness of unmanned systems? -- Russia-Ukraine war |
| Recently, under the Safe Mobility Program launched in Uttar Pradesh, women from Self-Help Groups are being trained to operate which mode of transport? -- E-rickshaws |
| Recently, ISRO launched Mission MITRA in which location to study astronaut performance under high-altitude conditions? -- Leh (Ladakh) |
| Recently, the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre was inaugurated at which institute to promote food biotechnology startups? -- Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru |
| Recently, India sent 1000 metric tonnes of rice as humanitarian aid to which West African country facing a severe crisis? -- Burkina Faso |
| Who was recently elected as the President of Myanmar, formalising his hold on power after the 2021 military coup? -- Min Aung Hlaing |
| Who was recently sworn in as the Prime Minister of Mongolia? -- Nyam-Osor Uchral |
| Recently, India and which country held the 6th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Baku? -- Azerbaijan |
| Recently, which stealth frigate under Project 17A was commissioned into the Indian Navy? -- INS Taragiri |
| Recently, which organisation was granted “deemed-to-be university” status under a distinct category to promote research in school education? -- NCERT |
| Recently, Parliament passed an amendment Bill granting which city the status of sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh? -- Amaravati |
| Recently, Odisha Police launched a WhatsApp chatbot named what to improve citizen services? - -- Puri Police Assistant |
| What is the name of the AI-powered tax assistant launched recently by the Income Tax Department? -- Kar Saathi |
| In April 2026, the Government of India granted customs duty exemption on petrochemical products till which date? -- June 30, 2026 |
| Recently, a study on the Betwa-Yamuna confluence found children are at higher risk due to exposure to which toxic element causing carcinogenic risk? -- Arsenic |
| Recently, scientists at the Bose Institute challenged which long-standing model of bacterial gene regulation? -- Sigma (σ) cycle model |
| The ‘School Chalen Hum’ campaign launched in Madhya Pradesh aims to ensure what key outcome in education? -- Universal school enrollment |
| According to the CAPF (General Administration) Bill, 2026, what percentage of Inspector General (IG) posts will be filled by IPS officers on deputation? -- 50% |
| Under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, the look-back period for avoidance transactions has been expanded to how many years? -- 2 years |
| The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 recently passed aims primarily to achieve what key objective? -- Decriminalisation of minor offences |
| Recently, which mission was launched by NASA as the first crewed lunar mission in over five decades? -- Artemis II |
| Recently, Chandrikapersad Santokhi, who passed away, served as President of which country from 2020 to 2025? -- Suriname |
| Recently, the Ministry of Defence signed a ₹1,950 crore deal with which company for mountain radars? -- Bharat Electronics Limited |
| The Little Andaman Pro 2026, announced in March 2026, will be held at which location? -- Butler Bay, Andaman Islands |
| ‘Dunagiri’, inducted into the Indian Navy in March 2026, is a stealth frigate built under which project? -- Project 17A |
| The Indian Navy inducted ‘Malwan’ recently as part of which type of naval vessel category? -- Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) |
