22 April 2026 Current Affairs MCQ

1. OmegaBall, recently introduced in India, is related to which sport?

A. Cricket
B. Football
C. Hockey
D. Basketball

Answer: B
Explanation: OmegaBall is a new three-team format of football introduced by IIT Madras.

2. The origin and early diversification of the Jamun genus was traced to:

A. Africa
B. South America
C. India
D. Australia

Answer: C
Explanation: The Birbal Sahni Institute study identified India as a key origin centre.

3. India’s first Petroglyph Conservation Park will be developed in:

A. Sikkim
B. Ladakh
C. Rajasthan
D. Gujarat

Answer: B
Explanation: The park will be set up at Sindhu Ghat in Ladakh.

4. ‘Vishwa Sutra’ initiative is associated with:

A. Agriculture exports
B. Textile promotion
C. Tourism development
D. Digital India

Answer: B
Explanation: It promotes Indian handloom heritage globally.

5. Samriddh Gram Initiative is linked to:

A. Agriculture subsidies
B. Rural digital connectivity
C. Healthcare
D. Education

Answer: B
Explanation: It focuses on strengthening digital infrastructure in rural areas.

6. The Prof. M. S. Swaminathan Award is related to:

A. Space science
B. Agriculture
C. Literature
D. Medicine

Answer: B
Explanation: It recognises contributions to agricultural research and innovation.

7. Who was crowned Femina Miss India World 2026?

A. Manushi Chhillar
B. Sini Shetty
C. Sadhvi Satish Sail
D. Harnaaz Sandhu

Answer: C
Explanation: She won the title at the 61st edition of the pageant.

8. The Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 were held in:

A. Paris
B. Madrid
C. London
D. Rome

Answer: B
Explanation: The awards ceremony took place in Madrid, Spain.

9. DPIIT is responsible for tracking:

A. Inflation
B. Employment
C. FDI inflows
D. Agricultural output

Answer: C
Explanation: DPIIT releases data on Foreign Direct Investment trends.

10. A decline in NSE’s active client base indicates: (Conceptual)

A. Increased investment
B. Reduced market participation
C. Higher GDP
D. More IPOs

Answer: B