Top 10 Current Affairs MCQ Questions for 21 April 2026. All questions are provided with 4 options, correct answer and detailed explanation. This post is extremely useful for SSC, UPSC, Banking, Railway, Police, Defence and State Level Exams.
Q1. Who has been recently appointed as India’s new High Commissioner to Bangladesh?
A. Pranay Verma
B. Dinesh Trivedi ✅
C. Vikram Doraiswami
D. Sanjay Verma
Answer: B. Dinesh Trivedi
Explanation: The Government of India has appointed senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Dinesh Trivedi as India’s new High Commissioner to Bangladesh. This is a historic move as he will be the first political appointee (non-career diplomat) to serve as High Commissioner in Bangladesh. He will replace career diplomat Pranay Verma, who will take charge as India’s Ambassador to the European Union in Brussels. This appointment is aimed at stabilising and rebuilding India-Bangladesh bilateral relations.
Bangladesh
Capital: Dhaka
Current President: Mohammed Shahabuddin
Current Chief Adviser: Muhammad Yunus
Q2. Which country did India’s Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan recently visit in a historic first bilateral visit?
A. Maldives
B. Nepal
C. Sri Lanka ✅
D. Myanmar
Answer: C. Sri Lanka
Explanation: India’s Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan undertook an official visit to Sri Lanka from April 19–20, 2026. This marks the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Vice President to Sri Lanka. During the visit, he met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. The visit was carried out under India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and Vision MAHASAGAR. Several MoUs were also exchanged, including projects related to Cyclone Ditwah rehabilitation and the Indian Housing Project Phase III for Tamil communities.
Sri Lanka
Legislative Capital: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Executive Capital: Colombo
Current President: Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Current Prime Minister: Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
Q3. The Union Cabinet recently approved the extension of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) till which year?
A. March 2026
B. March 2027
C. March 2028 ✅
D. March 2029
Answer: C. March 2028
Explanation: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the continuation of PMGSY-III beyond March 2025 till March 2028. The revised outlay of the scheme is ₹83,977 crore (revised from the original ₹80,250 crore). The scheme aims to consolidate Through Routes and Major Rural Links connecting habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals. This decision is a major step towards strengthening rural connectivity and achieving the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
PMGSY (Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana)
Launch Year: 2000
Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development
PMGSY-III Revised Outlay: ₹83,977 crore
Q4. Indian chess player R. Vaishali recently won which major international title?
A. FIDE Grand Swiss 2026
B. FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 ✅
C. World Rapid Chess Championship 2026
D. Asian Chess Championship 2026
Answer: B. FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026
Explanation: Indian Grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu won the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026, held in Cyprus. She defeated Kateryna Lagno in the final round to finish with 8.5/14 points and claim the title. With this historic victory, Vaishali has earned the right to challenge reigning Women’s World Champion Ju Wenjun in the Women’s World Chess Championship. This is a landmark achievement for Indian chess on the world stage.
FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs)
Founded: 1924
Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
Current President: Arkady Dvorkovich
Q5. The foundation stone for India’s first Advanced 3D Semiconductor Packaging Unit was recently laid at which location?
A. Bengaluru, Karnataka
B. Info Valley, Bhubaneswar, Odisha ✅
C. HITEC City, Hyderabad
D. Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B. Info Valley, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Explanation: The foundation stone for India’s first Advanced 3D Semiconductor Packaging Unit was laid at Info Valley, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This is a ₹2,000 crore project that will be set up by US-based company 3D Glass Solutions (3DGS). It comes under India’s India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and is a significant step towards making India self-reliant (Atmanirbhar) in the semiconductor sector, creating thousands of employment opportunities.
Odisha
Foundation Day: 1 April 1936 (Odisha Diwas)
Capital: Bhubaneswar
Current Chief Minister: Mohan Charan Majhi
Q6. Who recently received the 9th Prof. M. S. Swaminathan Award 2026 in Hyderabad?
A. Dr. R. S. Paroda
B. Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao ✅
C. Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra
D. Dr. Ashok Dalwai
Answer: B. Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao
Explanation: Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao was conferred the 9th Prof. M. S. Swaminathan Award 2026 on April 19, 2026, at Hyderabad. This award is presented for outstanding contributions in agricultural science and food security. Prof. M. S. Swaminathan is known as the Father of the Indian Green Revolution, and this award in his honour recognises scientists who carry forward his legacy of agricultural development and research.
Prof. M. S. Swaminathan
Born: 7 August 1925
Passed Away: 28 September 2023
Contribution: Father of the Green Revolution in India
Q7. The United States extended the sanctions waiver on Russian oil purchases till which date under General License 134B?
A. 30 April 2026
B. 16 May 2026 ✅
C. 1 June 2026
D. 15 June 2026
Answer: B. 16 May 2026
Explanation: The United States issued General License 134B, extending the sanctions waiver on Russian oil purchases through May 16, 2026. The waiver covers Russian crude oil and petroleum products already loaded onto vessels as of April 17, 2026. The primary reason is to curb surging fuel prices and inflation caused by supply disruptions arising from the US-Israel-Iran conflict. For India, this is significant as Indian refiners can continue dealing with sanctioned entities such as Rosneft and Lukoil without incurring immediate financial penalties.
United States of America (USA)
Capital: Washington D.C.
Current President: Donald Trump
Q8. The annual ‘Sarang Festival’, recently in news in context of India-South Korea relations, is associated with which of the following?
A. Indian Defence Cooperation
B. Indian Trade Fair
C. Celebration of Indian Culture in South Korea ✅
D. Indian Student Scholarship Programme
Answer: C. Celebration of Indian Culture in South Korea
Explanation: The Sarang Festival is an annual festival celebrating Indian culture across various cities of South Korea. It plays a key role in strengthening cultural ties and people-to-people connections between India and South Korea. Both nations also share a commitment to a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific and diversification of global supply chains, which continues to bring the two countries strategically closer.
South Korea
Capital: Seoul
Current President: Lee Jae-myung
Q9. Under PMGSY-III, rural roads are targeted to be connected with which of the following facilities?
A. Only Agricultural Markets
B. Only National Highways
C. Gramin Agricultural Markets, Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals ✅
D. Only Railway Stations
Answer: C. Gramin Agricultural Markets, Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals
Explanation: The objective of PMGSY-III is to consolidate Through Routes and Major Rural Links that connect habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools, and Hospitals. This multi-pronged connectivity approach aims to boost the rural economy, improve access to education and healthcare in remote areas, and generate substantial employment both through construction activities and by promoting rural enterprises. It is a key pillar of India’s inclusive development vision under Viksit Bharat 2047.
Q10. Which Indian foreign policy framework/vision was highlighted during Vice President Radhakrishnan’s visit to Sri Lanka?
A. Act East Policy
B. Look West Policy
C. Neighbourhood First Policy and Vision MAHASAGAR ✅
D. Blue Economy Policy
Answer: C. Neighbourhood First Policy and Vision MAHASAGAR
Explanation: The visit of Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan to Sri Lanka was conducted under India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and Vision MAHASAGAR. Vision MAHASAGAR stands for Mission for Advancing Harmonious Seas and Oceanic Growth, Resilience — India’s new strategic framework for security and cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region. Sri Lanka is described as a key partner under this vision. The visit also saw MoU exchanges focused on Cyclone Ditwah rehabilitation and development cooperation, including handover of houses to Tamil communities under the Indian Housing Project Phase III.
India – Sri Lanka Relations
Indian Housing Project Phase III: Houses handed over to Tamil communities
India’s current Vice President: C. P. Radhakrishnan (in office since September 2025)
© CareerFocusNow | All questions are based on Latest News (Last 24 Hours) | SSC · UPSC · Banking · Railway · Police