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7 April 2026 · 10 questions
World Health Day 2026 is observed on April 7. What is the theme of World Health Day 2026?
Correct Answer: B. Together for Health. Stand with Science.
World Health Day 2026 is observed on April 7 with the theme 'Together for Health. Stand with Science.' The day is led by the World Health Organization (WHO), which was founded on April 7, 1948 — the same date that serves as the basis for this annual observance. The 2026 theme highlights how scientific research and global cooperation are essential to protect human, animal, and environmental health.
The Centre issued a Gazette notification officially naming Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh's capital. When was this gazette issued?
Correct Answer: D. April 6, 2026
The Government of India issued a Gazette notification on April 6, 2026 officially declaring Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh, following the Lok Sabha resolution passed earlier. CM N. Chandrababu Naidu hailed the decision. Amaravati is located on the banks of the Krishna River in Guntur district and was originally planned as the capital by the TDP government.
Vinay Tonse took charge as MD & CEO of YES Bank. YES Bank is headquartered in which city?
Correct Answer: A. Mumbai
Vinay Tonse took charge as MD & CEO of YES Bank, bringing over three decades of experience in retail, corporate, and international banking. YES Bank is headquartered in Mumbai and is a private sector bank listed on Indian stock exchanges. The bank was rescued through an RBI-led reconstruction scheme in 2020 after it faced a severe financial crisis. SBI holds a significant stake in YES Bank.
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigned. Air India is owned by which conglomerate since its privatisation in 2022?
Correct Answer: C. Tata Group
Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson resigned before completing his five-year term in April 2026. Wilson had taken charge in July 2022 and played a key role in Air India's transformation following its privatisation. Air India was acquired by the Tata Group in January 2022 from the Government of India after a competitive bidding process. It is India's national carrier and one of the oldest airlines in Asia.
Parliament rejected the impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India?
Correct Answer: B. Gyanesh Kumar
The impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar was rejected by both Houses of Parliament — Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan rejected it after evaluation. The motion was backed by Opposition members alleging bias. Gyanesh Kumar is a 1988-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre and became CEC in March 2025.
UPI QR code deployment rose 15% in 2025, with transactions up 33%. How many UPI QR codes were deployed in India in 2025?
Correct Answer: D. 731.38 million
India's UPI QR code deployment rose 15% in 2025 to reach 731.38 million, according to a report by Worldline. Transaction volumes also surged 33%. UPI (Unified Payments Interface) is managed by NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) and is India's flagship digital payments system. India leads the world in real-time digital payments volume, accounting for approximately 46% of global real-time transactions.
Divya Singh from Uttar Pradesh cycled to Everest Base Camp in how many days?
Correct Answer: A. 14 days
Divya Singh from Uttar Pradesh achieved a remarkable feat by cycling to Everest Base Camp in just 14 days, battling freezing temperatures, low oxygen levels, and difficult mountainous terrain. Everest Base Camp is located in Nepal at an altitude of approximately 5,364 metres above sea level. The achievement showcases exceptional endurance and determination and has inspired many in India's adventurer community.
The 'Seven Sisters of Petroleum' controlled global oil from the 1940s–1970s. Which company is NOT one of the Seven Sisters?
Correct Answer: C. British Petroleum (BP)
The Seven Sisters of Petroleum were: Standard Oil of New Jersey (now ExxonMobil), Standard Oil of New York (Mobil), Standard Oil of California (Chevron), Gulf Oil, Texaco, British Petroleum (BP), and Royal Dutch Shell. Saudi Aramco was NOT one of the Seven Sisters — it was the nationalised Saudi Arabian oil company that broke the dominance of the Seven Sisters by the 1970s through OPEC's price revolution.
The Gobi Desert is the largest desert in Asia. In which two countries does it primarily lie?
Correct Answer: B. China and Mongolia
The Gobi Desert is the largest desert in Asia, covering approximately 1.3 million square kilometres across China and Mongolia. Unlike many deserts, the Gobi is a cold desert — it experiences extreme temperatures ranging from very hot summers to bitterly cold winters. It is part of the Mongolian Plateau and contains rich fossil discoveries including dinosaur eggs. The Gobi is expanding southward due to desertification.
The Orange Blossom is the state flower of which US state?
Correct Answer: D. Florida
The Orange Blossom (Citrus sinensis) is the state flower of Florida, USA. It was designated as Florida's state flower in 1909. Orange blossoms are known for their distinctive sweet fragrance and their connection to Florida's citrus industry — Florida is one of the world's largest orange-producing regions. The scent is used extensively in perfumes and as flavouring. The flower symbolises purity and prosperity.