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6 April 2026 · 10 questions
Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the first fast bowler to take 200 IPL wickets. Which batter did he dismiss to reach this milestone?
Correct Answer: C. Ayush Mhatre
Bhuvneshwar Kumar scripted history in April 2026 by becoming the first fast bowler to take 200 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL), dismissing CSK's Ayush Mhatre during the RCB vs CSK clash. Bhuvneshwar Kumar plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and is from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. He is known for his mastery in swing bowling and is one of India's premier fast bowlers.
Shree Jagannath International Airport in Puri received Stage-I forest clearance. Puri is located in which state?
Correct Answer: A. Odisha
The proposed Shree Jagannath International Airport in Puri, Odisha received Stage-I forest clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The project will enhance aviation connectivity to Puri — one of India's most important pilgrimage destinations, home to the famous Jagannath Temple — and boost tourism and local economy. Puri is also part of the Char Dham pilgrimage circuit.
Moody's cut India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6%. What was its earlier estimate?
Correct Answer: D. 6.8%
Rating agency Moody's cut India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6% from an earlier estimate of 6.8%. The downward revision reflects escalating tensions in the West Asia conflict disrupting critical energy supplies and rising fuel costs. This is a 80 basis point cut. Moody's is one of the three major global credit rating agencies, along with S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings.
India's major ports handled a record 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo in FY2025-26. What was the year-on-year growth?
Correct Answer: B. 7.06%
India's 12 major ports handled a record 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo in FY2025-26, exceeding the annual target of 904 MT and recording 7.06% year-on-year growth, according to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. This milestone highlights India's growing trade volumes and infrastructure capacity. JNPT (Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust) in Navi Mumbai remains the largest container port.
The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) was completed. It runs between JNPT (Maharashtra) and which city in Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer: C. Dadri
Indian Railways completed the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), spanning 1,506 km from JNPT (Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust) in Maharashtra to Dadri in Uttar Pradesh. The WDFC is designed to run heavy freight trains at higher speeds (up to 100 kmph), reducing transit time and logistics costs. It is part of India's Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) programme managed by DFCCIL.
Gujarat High Court banned AI from making judicial decisions. Which is the primary reason cited for this ban?
Correct Answer: A. Human reasoning must remain central to ensure fairness, accountability and constitutional values
The Gujarat High Court issued a policy banning AI from making judicial decisions or drafting judgments. While acknowledging AI can improve efficiency, the court emphasised that human reasoning must remain central to justice to ensure fairness, accountability, and upholding constitutional values. The ban reflects growing global debate about AI's role in judiciary where empathy, contextual reasoning, and accountability cannot be delegated.
W.W. Plowden is known as the 'Father of Census of India'. Which was the first comprehensive census he conducted in India?
Correct Answer: D. Census of 1881
W.W. Plowden is known as the 'Father of Census of India' for conducting the first comprehensive and synchronous census of India in 1881. He was the Census Commissioner of India for this exercise. The 1872 census was conducted under Henry Beverly but was not synchronous (not conducted simultaneously across all of India). India's census has been conducted every 10 years since 1881.
Murali Sreeshankar won the men's long jump at Indian Athletics Series 2026. He recorded what distance?
Correct Answer: B. 8.15 m
Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar won the men's long jump event at the Indian Athletics Series 2026, recording 8.15 metres — his best performance after returning from knee surgery in 2024. Sreeshankar is from Kerala and is one of India's top long jump athletes. He first put India on the global map by becoming the first Indian to jump over 8 metres in competition.
Sadhana Saptah 2026 was observed from April 2 to 8. What is the focus of this national initiative?
Correct Answer: C. Citizen-centric governance and capacity building in civil services
Sadhana Saptah 2026 (April 2–8, 2026) is a nationwide initiative focused on strengthening citizen-centric governance and capacity building in the civil services. It brings together ministries, states, and training institutions to enhance skills, accountability, and service delivery. The initiative aims to align civil servants with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 through dedicated training and reform.
Which city is known as the 'Glass Capital of India', famous for glass bangles and glassware industries?
Correct Answer: A. Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh
Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh is known as the 'Glass Capital of India' and the 'City of Bangles' because it is the largest producer of glass bangles in India and the world, making about 70% of global glass bangle production. It is also famous for mirrors, glassware, fluorescent tubes, and other glass products. The industry employs hundreds of thousands of artisans.