11. APCRDA is linked to development of:
A. Hyderabad
B. Visakhapatnam
C. Amaravati
D. Bengaluru
Answer: C
Background: APCRDA is planning Amaravati to be the capital of Andhra Pradesh.
12. The ‘Water Forward’ initiative targets: (Conceptual)
A. Increasing irrigation
B. Water security of 1 billion people.
C. Hydropower generation
D. Ocean conservation
Answer: B
Rationale: The project aims at enhancing access to water and water security in the world.
13. NSE was allowed to invest in:
A. Gold Exchange
B. Power Exchange
C. National Coal Exchange of India Limited.
D. Forex Exchange
Answer: C
Reason: NSE is investing in a coal trading site.
14. The proposed G20 satellite by ISRO will mainly monitor:
A. Defence operations
B. Navigation systems
C. Climate and pollution.
D. Communication signals
Answer: C
Purpose: The satellite will monitor climate change, air pollution, and weather.
15. What is the importance of finding Calamaria garoensis? (Critical Thinking)
A. It boosts tourism
B. It indicates biodiversity richness
C. It helps agriculture
D. It takes the place of endangered species.
Answer: B
Rationalization: New species description brings about the ecological variation and conservation necessity.
Month: Current Affairs - April 20, 2026
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