18 April 2026 Current Affairs MCQ – Top 10 Questions with Answers
Welcome to CareerFocusNow – your daily destination for 18 April 2026 Current Affairs MCQ. Below are the Top 10 exam-oriented questions based on the latest news of the last 24 hours. These questions cover Bihar CM change, Parliament Special Session, ISSF World Cup, India–New Zealand FTA and more.
Q1. Who took oath as the new Chief Minister of Bihar in April 2026?
A. Samrat Choudhary ✅
B. Jitan Ram Manjhi
C. Tejashwi Yadav
D. Ashwini Choubey
Answer: Samrat Choudhary
Explanation: After Nitish Kumar resigned as Chief Minister of Bihar on 14 April 2026, BJP leader Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Bihar on 15 April 2026. He became the first BJP Chief Minister of Bihar — a historic first for the party in the state.
About Bihar:
📅 Foundation Day: 22 March 1912
🏛️ Capital: Patna
👤 Current Chief Minister: Samrat Choudhary
Q2. What is the primary objective of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 introduced in Lok Sabha in April 2026?
A. Changes in GST rates
B. Increase in Lok Sabha seats and delimitation based on population ✅
C. OBC reservation in Rajya Sabha
D. Judicial reforms
Answer: Increase in Lok Sabha seats and delimitation based on population
Explanation: During the Parliament Special Session (16–18 April 2026), three Bills were introduced in Lok Sabha — the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026, the Delimitation Bill 2026, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill 2026. These Bills aim to carry out delimitation based on the 2011 Census and implement women’s reservation in Parliament. The Bill was passed with 251 MPs voting in favour and 185 against.
Q3. At the ISSF World Cup 2026 (Rifle/Pistol) held in Granada, Spain, which event did India win its only Gold Medal in?
A. Men’s 50m Rifle
B. Women’s 10m Air Rifle
C. 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team ✅
D. Women’s 25m Pistol
Answer: 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team
Explanation: The ISSF World Cup 2026 (Rifle/Pistol) was held in Granada, Spain. India’s Mukesh Nelavalli and Palak won the Gold Medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event — India’s only gold of the tournament. India reached 7 finals overall. In the Women’s 10m Air Rifle event, India’s Sonam Maskar finished 5th. China topped the medal tally with 13 medals including 8 golds.
About ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation):
📅 Founded: 1907
🏛️ Headquarters: Munich, Germany
👤 Current President: Lucía Guzmán
Q4. Where and when is India set to sign a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand?
A. 20 April 2026, Mumbai
B. 27 April 2026, New Delhi ✅
C. 30 April 2026, Wellington
D. 15 May 2026, New Delhi
Answer: 27 April 2026, New Delhi
Explanation: India and New Zealand are set to sign a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 27 April 2026 in New Delhi. This is a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral economic ties between both nations and marks a major step in India’s growing trade partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region.
About New Zealand:
🏛️ Capital: Wellington
👤 Current Prime Minister: Christopher Luxon
Q5. As per data released in April 2026, what was India’s Retail Inflation (CPI) for March 2026?
A. 2.8%
B. 3.1%
C. 3.4% ✅
D. 4.2%
Answer: 3.4%
Explanation: According to the National Statistical Office (NSO), India’s Retail Inflation (CPI-based) stood at 3.4% in March 2026, slightly higher than the previous month. The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) inflation target is 4% (+/- 2%). This data is crucial for determining RBI’s future monetary policy decisions.
About National Statistical Office (NSO):
📅 Established: 2019 (merger of NSO and CSO)
🏛️ Headquarters: New Delhi
👤 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
Q6. The ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Run’ held in April 2026 was organised by which Ministry?
A. Ministry of Women and Child Development
B. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports ✅
C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D. Ministry of Culture
Answer: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Explanation: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organised the nationwide ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Run’ on 17–18 April 2026 across 7 major cities — Delhi, Cuttack, Patna, Mumbai, Indore, Bengaluru and Jaipur. The event was held on the #NariShaktiVandan theme. Patna and Jaipur hosted the run on 17 April, while the remaining five cities held it on 18 April 2026.
Q7. Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) recently made history by becoming the first state cricket body in India to introduce which initiative?
A. Formed a Women’s IPL team
B. Appointed a foreign head coach
C. Introduced a structured Annual Contract System for domestic cricketers ✅
D. Launched a separate Under-19 tournament
Answer: Introduced a structured Annual Contract System for domestic cricketers
Explanation: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has become the first state cricket body in India to introduce a structured Annual Contract System for its domestic cricketers. This initiative will provide financial security and stability to players competing in domestic cricket, encouraging more talent to pursue professional cricket careers.
About Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA):
📅 Established: 1930
🏛️ Headquarters: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Q8. The Delimitation Bill 2026, introduced during Parliament’s Special Session in April 2026, proposes delimitation based on which Census?
A. 2001 Census
B. 2011 Census ✅
C. 2021 Census
D. 1991 Census
Answer: 2011 Census
Explanation: As per the Delimitation Bill 2026 introduced in Lok Sabha on 16 April 2026, each state’s Lok Sabha seats will be proportional to its population and the delimitation will be based on the 2011 Census data. Southern states have opposed this move as population-based delimitation may reduce their proportional representation in Parliament.
Q9. In April 2026, the Government of India approved which facility for the country’s first Semiconductor Fabrication Plant?
A. Industrial Corridor
B. Special Economic Zone (SEZ) ✅
C. Export Processing Zone
D. Free Trade Zone
Answer: Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
Explanation: The Government of India approved a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for the country’s first Semiconductor Fabrication Plant. This is a landmark step towards building domestic chip manufacturing capacity and achieving self-reliance in the electronics sector. It aligns with India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision and will boost the semiconductor ecosystem in India.
About SEZ (Special Economic Zones) Act:
📅 Act Year: 2005
🏛️ Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Q10. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), by how much is the global economy projected to expand over the next five years?
A. USD 30 trillion
B. USD 45 trillion
C. USD 56 trillion ✅
D. USD 70 trillion
Answer: USD 56 trillion
Explanation: The World Economic Forum (WEF) has projected that the global economy will expand by approximately USD 56 trillion over the next five years. New technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital innovation are cited as the primary drivers of this major economic expansion.
About World Economic Forum (WEF):
📅 Founded: 1971
🏛️ Headquarters: Cologny, Geneva, Switzerland
👤 Founder/Executive Chairman: Klaus Schwab
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