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18 April 2026 Current Affairs MCQ

1. Which state has taken the first steps towards adopting the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)?

A. Gujarat
B. Uttarakhand
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: C
Explanation: Chhattisgarh constituted a top-level committee led by CM Vishnu Deo Sai to draft a UCC framework.

2. Who is presiding over the first high level conference of CAPFs?

A. Amit Shah
B. Rajnath Singh
C. Narendra Modi
D. Ajit Doval

Answer: C
Rationalization: PM Narendra Modi will lead the conference in order to enhance coordination among CAPFs.

3. Which of the following bills did not come before the special Parliament session?

A. Delimitation Bill 2026
B. Constitution (131 st Amendment) Bill
C. Bill C. Union Territory Laws (Amendment)
D. Finance Bill 2026

Answer: D
Rationale: The said legislative proposals did not include the Finance Bill.

4. How did the Supreme Court decide over dowry as a result of social pressure?

A. Both the parties are punishable.
B. The family of the groom is the only one that is punished.
C. Victims cannot be prosecuted.
D. Dowry is legal

Answer: C
Rationale: The Court made it clear that victims who are compelled to give dowry cannot be considered as culprits.

5. What was the award that Sayani Gupta won in 2026?

A. Padma Shri
B. National Film Award.
C. Harvard South Asian Person of the Year.
D. Cannes Jury Award

Answer: C
Rationale: She was known in her contribution to storytelling and representation.

6. On 27 April 2026, India will sign an FTA with which country?

A. Australia
B. Canada
C. New Zealand
D. UK

Answer: C
Justification: The India- New Zealand FTA is designed to increase trade and collaboration.

7. India is the:

A. 3rd largest economy
B. 4th largest economy
C. 5th biggest economy
D. 6th largest economy

Answer: D
Elaboration: IMF estimates India to be the 6 th largest economy with an approximate GDP of $4.15 trillion.

8. Which body introduced a graded contract system for domestic players?

A. BCCI
B. ICC
C. Mumbai Cricket Association.
D. DDCA

Answer: C
Rationale: MCA was the first state association to implement structured contracts.

9. FIU-IND signed MoUs with which institutions?

A. RBI & NABARD
B. PFRDA & SEBI
C. IRDAI & NABARD
D. SIDBI & SEBI

Answer: B
Rationale: These MoUs will help mitigate money laundering and other financial crimes.

10. Which platform did SEBI loosen the norms?

A. Stock Exchange
B. Commodity Exchange
C. Social Stock Exchange.

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