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24 April 2026 · 10 questions
RBI cancelled the banking licence of which bank, citing years of regulatory non-compliance?
Correct Answer: B. Paytm Payments Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL), effectively ending its ability to operate as a bank. The decision came after years of regulatory concerns and repeated non-compliance. RBI also announced it will approach the High Court regarding the matter. PPBL was a subsidiary of One97 Communications (Paytm) and was launched as a payments bank in 2017.
National Panchayati Raj Day 2026 is observed on April 24 — commemorating the implementation of which constitutional amendment?
Correct Answer: D. 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act
National Panchayati Raj Day is observed every year on April 24 across India. The day commemorates the implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which came into force on April 24, 1993, institutionalising local self-governance through Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). The 74th Amendment was for urban local bodies. PRIs operate at three levels: Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, and Zila Parishad.
Vivek Tripathi was appointed Executive Director and Whole-time Director of which bank with RBI's approval?
Correct Answer: A. AU Small Finance Bank
RBI approved the appointment of Vivek Tripathi as Executive Director (ED) and Whole-time Director (WTD) of AU Small Finance Bank for a period of three years, with tenure starting from April 24, 2026. AU Small Finance Bank is headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan and was established in 1996 as AU Financiers (India) Ltd. It became a Small Finance Bank in April 2017 after RBI granted it a banking licence.
Brazil has overtaken India as the top exporter of corn (maize) to which country?
Correct Answer: C. Bangladesh
Brazil has overtaken India as the leading exporter of corn (maize) to Bangladesh, signalling a major shift in regional agricultural trade. India had long held the dominant position due to competitive pricing and geographical advantage. However, since 2024, rising domestic demand for maize — especially for ethanol production under India's E20 ethanol blending programme — has reduced India's export availability, allowing Brazil to step in.
General Upendra Dwivedi was inducted into the US Army War College International Hall of Fame. He is the how many-th Indian Army Chief to receive this honour?
Correct Answer: B. Third
General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), was inducted into the prestigious US Army War College International Hall of Fame in Pennsylvania, USA. He became the third Indian Army Chief to receive this honour. The recognition reflects India's growing global military stature and the expanding India-US defence partnership. The US Army War College is one of America's premier military leadership institutions.
Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh is popularly known by which nickname?
Correct Answer: D. City of Locks (Tala Nagri)
Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh is popularly called the 'City of Locks' (Tala Nagri). For over 100 years, Aligarh has been one of India's most important centres for lock production. The city is also known for being home to Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), founded by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1875 as Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College. Aligarh is also home to the recently declared Shekha Jheel Ramsar site.
The ACC extended the tenure of CEOs of two public sector banks by three years. Which two banks are these?
Correct Answer: A. Bank of India and Bank of Baroda
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, approved a three-year extension for the Managing Directors and CEOs of Bank of India and Bank of Baroda. This ensures continuity in top leadership at these two major public sector banks. ACC handles top-level appointments in the Government of India and is chaired by the Prime Minister.
Shiv Ratan Agarwal, who passed away at age 74 in Chennai, was the Chairman and MD of which packaged food company?
Correct Answer: C. Bikaji Foods International Ltd
Shiv Ratan Agarwal, the Chairman and Managing Director of Bikaji Foods International Ltd, passed away at age 74 in Chennai after suffering sudden uneasiness. Bikaji is one of India's largest ethnic snacks brands, headquartered in Bikaner, Rajasthan, and is famous for traditional Indian snacks like bhujia, namkeen, and sweets. The company was listed on Indian stock exchanges in 2022.
A satellite study placed two Indian landfill sites in the global Top 25 methane-emitting waste sites in 2025. Which two cities had these landfills?
Correct Answer: B. Mumbai and Secunderabad
A recent satellite-based global study revealed that landfill sites in Mumbai and Secunderabad are among the world's Top 25 methane-emitting waste sites in 2025. The findings highlight growing environmental concerns around India's waste management systems and their contribution to climate change. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas — about 80 times more harmful than CO2 over a 20-year period.
Which Indian city is popularly known as the 'Sweet Capital of India'?
Correct Answer: D. Kolkata
Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is popularly known as the 'Sweet Capital of India' due to its unique and famous Bengali sweets like Rosogolla, Sandesh, Mishti Doi, Cham Cham, and Pantua. Bengali sweets are typically made from chhena (milk solids), khoa, and sugar. Kolkata's sweet shops have a long heritage — many are over 100 years old. Kolkata is also called the 'Cultural Capital of India'.