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23 April 2026 · 10 questions
RBI kept the repo rate unchanged following its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. At what rate is the repo rate currently maintained?
Correct Answer: B. 5.25%
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% following the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. The decision signals a cautious approach amid rising global uncertainties, particularly West Asia tensions. All six members of the MPC voted unanimously in favour of the decision. The repo rate is the rate at which RBI lends to commercial banks.
The UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill permanently bans tobacco purchase for individuals born after which date?
Correct Answer: D. January 1, 2009
The UK Parliament approved the Tobacco and Vapes Bill which permanently bans individuals born on or after January 1, 2009 from purchasing tobacco products. This move aims to create a smoke-free generation and reduce smoking-related health risks. After royal assent, the law will become one of the strictest anti-tobacco laws globally. New Zealand had previously introduced a similar generational ban before repealing it.
India's new Online Gaming Rules kick in from May 1, 2026 under which Act?
Correct Answer: A. Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act
India's new online gaming rules come into effect from May 1, 2026 under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, notified by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The rules focus on user safety and responsible gaming. They regulate India's rapidly growing online gaming sector which includes fantasy sports, e-sports, and other online gaming platforms.
ASI started a conservation operation at Konark Sun Temple involving drilling into the Jagamohan. Konark Sun Temple is located in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Odisha
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) started an important conservation operation at Konark Sun Temple in Odisha — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The project involves drilling a controlled passage into the temple's Jagamohan (assembly hall) to remove sand filled by the British over a century ago to prevent the structure's collapse. Konark Sun Temple was built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty.
Majuli — the world's largest river island — is formed by which river in India?
Correct Answer: B. Brahmaputra
Majuli is the world's largest river island, formed by the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. It is a famous cultural and religious centre of Assamese Vaishnavism with several Satras (monasteries). Majuli was declared India's first island district in 2016. However, its area has been shrinking due to severe erosion caused by the Brahmaputra's frequent floods.
The Ministry of Culture launched the 'VM Frames' National Filmmaking Competition to celebrate 150 years of which national song?
Correct Answer: C. Vande Mataram
The Ministry of Culture launched the 'VM Frames' National Filmmaking Competition to mark 150 years of 'Vande Mataram' — India's national song. The initiative invites citizens, especially young creators, to express the spirit of the nation through visual storytelling. 'Vande Mataram' was composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1876 and was featured in his 1882 Bengali novel 'Anandamath'.
Nadendla Bhaskar Rao, who passed away in Hyderabad at age 90, was a former Chief Minister of which state?
Correct Answer: A. Undivided Andhra Pradesh
Nadendla Bhaskar Rao, former Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh, passed away at age 90 in Hyderabad. He had been undergoing treatment for age-related illness at a private hospital. He remains one of the most controversial figures in Andhra Pradesh's political history — famous for briefly taking over as CM in 1984 through a political coup against N.T. Rama Rao when Rao was receiving treatment in the USA.
RBI's repo rate decision at 5.25% was taken by how many members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?
Correct Answer: C. 6 members
The RBI's decision to keep the repo rate at 5.25% was taken unanimously by all six members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The MPC is chaired by the RBI Governor and has 6 members — 3 from RBI and 3 external members appointed by the Central Government. The MPC meets every two months to decide on the policy repo rate based on inflation and growth outlook.
According to standard classification, what are the three main types of galaxies?
Correct Answer: B. Spiral, Elliptical, Irregular
The three main types of galaxies are Spiral (like our Milky Way, with arms of stars), Elliptical (oval or spherical shape), and Irregular (no defined shape). This classification was developed by astronomer Edwin Hubble in 1926 and is called the Hubble Sequence or Hubble Tuning Fork. Our Solar System is part of the Milky Way — a spiral galaxy in the Local Group which includes trillions of galaxies in the universe.
The University of Al-Qarawiyyin is often cited as the oldest continuously operating university in the world. In which country is it located?
Correct Answer: D. Morocco
The University of Al-Qarawiyyin, founded in 859 AD in Fez, Morocco, is recognised by UNESCO and the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest existing, continually operating educational institution in the world. It was founded by Fatima al-Fihri, a Muslim woman. The University of Bologna (1088, Italy) is often cited as the oldest university in the Western world, while the University of Oxford (c. 1096, UK) is the oldest in the English-speaking world.