Current Affairs Free Quiz for April 17, 2026
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Q1. To help cities improve their infrastructure and become better places to live, the government launched the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF). What is the total amount of money given by the central government for this fund?
Q2. India recently saw a massive jump in the number of people and companies registering their new ideas and inventions (patents). According to global rankings, what is India’s rank in patent filings?
Q3. The Indian Army’s Regiment of Artillery recently started its first-ever sea sailing journey from Mumbai to celebrate its 200-year history. What is the name of this sea expedition?
Q4. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently partnered with which organization to stop scammers from misusing mobile numbers for stock market and investment frauds?
Q5. The famous TIME magazine released its 2026 list of the 100 most influential people in the world, which included only three Indians. Which popular Indian actor made it to this prestigious list?
Q6. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new rules for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) that want to open new branches. Through which online portal must they now submit their applications?
Q7. The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) recently launched two new digital apps to make things easier for its users. What is the name of the app designed specifically for policyholders (customers)?
Q8. According to recent government data for the financial year 2025-26, which country has overtaken the USA to become India’s largest trading partner?
Q9. Who recently took the oath as the 24th Chief Minister of Bihar, making history as the first BJP leader to hold this position?
Q10. Which talented Indian chess player recently made history by becoming the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus?
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