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25 April 2026 · 10 questions
Virat Kohli became the first player in IPL history to hit how many boundaries?
Correct Answer: B. 800 boundaries
India's veteran cricketer Virat Kohli became the first batter in IPL history to reach the 800 boundaries milestone, achieved during a match against Gujarat Titans at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. He also became the first player to hit 100 sixes in IPL history, cementing his status as IPL's most prolific run-scorer. Kohli plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Veteran economist Ashok Lahiri is set to become the Vice-Chairman of which body?
Correct Answer: D. NITI Aayog
Veteran economist Ashok Lahiri is set to become the Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, returning to a major policy-making role. He has decades of experience in economic policy, academia, and global institutions. NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) is the policy think tank of the Government of India that replaced the Planning Commission in 2015. The Prime Minister is its ex-officio Chairperson.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Bishkek to participate in the SCO Defence Ministers meeting on April 28, 2026. Bishkek is the capital of which country?
Correct Answer: A. Kyrgyzstan
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers meeting on April 28, 2026. The meeting comes amid rising global security challenges including terrorism and geopolitical tensions. SCO is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance founded in 2001 with 10 member states (after Belarus joined in 2024).
The US Department of Commerce announced a heavy preliminary anti-dumping duty on Indian solar cells and panels. The duty exceeds what percentage?
Correct Answer: C. 123%
The US Department of Commerce announced a preliminary anti-dumping duty exceeding 123% on solar cell and panel imports from India, amid allegations that Indian products are being sold below fair market value in the US. The move is expected to intensify trade tensions between India and the United States. India has been a major exporter of solar products to the US under various clean energy initiatives.
Gurbax Singh Grewal, who passed away at age 84, was a member of India's bronze-medal-winning team at which Olympics?
Correct Answer: B. 1968 Mexico City Olympics
Hockey veteran Gurbax Singh Grewal passed away at age 84 following a heart attack. He was a member of India's bronze-medal-winning team at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. He was known not only for his on-field contributions but also for his continued involvement in nurturing hockey talent. India's hockey team has won 8 Olympic gold medals — more than any other country in the history of Olympic hockey.
Which Indian city is known as the 'Auto Hub of India' or the 'Detroit of Asia'?
Correct Answer: D. Chennai
Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is popularly known as the 'Auto Hub of India' or the 'Detroit of Asia'. The city has a strong automobile industry where a huge number of cars and vehicles are manufactured and exported worldwide. Major automakers like Hyundai, Ford, Renault-Nissan, BMW, Mitsubishi, Daimler, and Mahindra have manufacturing plants in or near Chennai. The city also hosts a large auto-parts ecosystem.
The 7th edition of India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise 'Dustlik' was held at Namangan in Uzbekistan. What does the exercise focus on?
Correct Answer: A. Counter-terrorism scenarios
The 7th edition of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise 'Dustlik' (meaning 'Friendship' in Uzbek) was successfully concluded at Namangan in Uzbekistan. The exercise focused on counter-terrorism scenarios with equal participation from both nations. The drill aimed to enhance joint operational capabilities, especially in tackling terrorism. Dustlik exercises have been conducted alternately in India and Uzbekistan since 2019.
ISRO completed nationwide high-resolution land use and land cover mapping. What is the primary purpose of this initiative?
Correct Answer: C. Empowering Panchayats with data-driven planning
On the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day (April 24), ISRO announced the completion of high-resolution land use and land cover mapping for the entire country. The initiative aims to empower Panchayats (local rural bodies) with accurate, data-driven planning capabilities for better governance. ISRO is the national space agency of India, headquartered in Bengaluru, established in 1969 by Vikram Sarabhai.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), where India participated in defence talks, currently has how many member states?
Correct Answer: B. 10 member states
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) currently has 10 member states after Belarus officially joined as the 10th member in July 2024. The other members are: China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India (since 2017), Pakistan (since 2017), and Iran (since 2023). SCO was founded in 2001 in Shanghai. India joined as a full member at the 2017 Astana Summit.
Virat Kohli also became the first player in IPL history to hit how many sixes?
Correct Answer: D. 100 sixes
In addition to becoming the first player to hit 800 boundaries in IPL, Virat Kohli also became the first player in IPL history to hit 100 sixes. He achieved both milestones during the same match against Gujarat Titans at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Kohli is the all-time leading run-scorer in IPL history and plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the team he has captained for many seasons.