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Correct Answer: C. 1433

Pohela Boishakh 2026, celebrated on April 15, marks the beginning of the new Bengali calendar year 1433. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm across West Bengal, Bangladesh, and Bengali communities worldwide. 'Pohela' means 'first' and 'Boishakh' is the first month of the Bengali calendar. It is the cultural New Year of Bengal rooted in agricultural traditions.

Correct Answer: A. 2:08:05

Indian marathon runner Sawan Barwal broke India's 48-year-old national marathon record at the Rotterdam Marathon 2026, completing the race in 2:08:05. The previous national record of 2:12:00 was set by Shivnath Singh in 1978. Barwal is from Uttarakhand. His feat puts India on the map of global marathon running and qualifies him for major international events.

Correct Answer: D. 543 seats

The current strength of Lok Sabha is 543 seats (including 2 nominated Anglo-Indian seats that were abolished in 2020 — making the functional elected strength 543). The Union government's proposed constitutional amendment aims to increase Lok Sabha strength by decoupling the delimitation process from the post-2026 Census, potentially expanding seats based on population data. The Constitution's Article 81 limits maximum seats to 552.

Correct Answer: B. Australia

Mitchell Starc and Deepti Sharma were named Wisden's Leading Cricketers in the World for 2025. Mitchell Starc is Australia's premier left-arm fast bowler, known for his exceptional pace and late swing. Deepti Sharma is an Indian all-rounder (right-arm off-break bowler and middle-order batter). Wisden Cricketers' Almanack is the world's most celebrated cricket publication.

Correct Answer: C. 30 princely states

Himachal Pradesh was formed on April 15, 1948 by merging 30 former princely states under the leadership of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Himachal Day 2026 commemorates this historic unification. Himachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state of the Indian Union on January 25, 1971 under the Himachal Pradesh State Act, 1970. Its capital is Shimla and it is known for Himalayan landscapes.

Correct Answer: A. Australian Army

Susan Coyle was appointed as the first female Chief of Army of the Australian Army — the land warfare branch of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). She became the first woman to lead any of Australia's three armed services. Australia's ADF comprises three services: Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Australian Army, and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The Chief of Defence Force is the overall commander.

Correct Answer: D. National Statistical Office (NSO)

India's retail inflation data is released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), which functions under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). India's retail inflation — measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) — rose to 3.4% in March 2026. The RBI's inflation target is 4% (±2% tolerance band). The MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) uses CPI data to set policy rates.

Correct Answer: B. April 14

Bohag Bihu, also known as Rongali Bihu, traditionally begins on April 14 (the day coinciding with Baisakhi/Puthandu/Vishu across India) and marks the Assamese New Year and the arrival of spring. The celebrations extend over several days in Assam. It is the most important of Assam's three Bihu festivals (Bohag/Rongali, Kongali/Kati, and Bhogali/Magh Bihu). Bihu dances and traditional rituals are central to the festival.

Correct Answer: C. Simplified Access to Research for All Languages

SARAL AI (Simplified Access to Research for All Languages) is a new AI-powered tool that converts complex research papers into simple, easily understandable multilingual content, making scientific knowledge accessible to a wider audience in regional languages. It was developed to bridge the language gap in science communication in India and is aimed at researchers, students, and educators across different language backgrounds.

Correct Answer: A. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Samrat Choudhary, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was set to take oath as Bihar's Chief Minister following Nitish Kumar's resignation. Samrat Choudhary had been serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and President of the BJP Bihar unit. Bihar's capital is Patna and it is the third most populous state in India.