Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 16 April, 2026: Top GK Questions & Answers For UPSC, SSC & Banking Exams

The Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 16 April, 2026 presents a carefully researched set of GK questions drawn from today's most significant national and international developments. Covering India's economic and financial landscape, global political dynamics, science and space achievements, defence and security updates, environmental news, and competitive sports, this quiz is a reliable daily companion for aspirants of UPSC, SSC, IBPS, and all major government examinations.

1. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India functions under which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Food Processing Industries
[B] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[C] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry

2. In which Indian state was Yoga Mahotsav–2026 organised by the Ministry of Ayush?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Karnataka
[D] Rajasthan

3. Which Indian state is recognised as the largest producer of Makhana, also known as Fox Nuts?
[A] Odisha
[B] Haryana
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Bihar

4. In which international city was a life-size bronze statue of Swami Vivekananda unveiled at Westlake Square in April 2026?
[A] Seattle
[B] Chicago
[C] New York
[D] San Francisco

5. The Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry is implemented by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
[B] Ministry of Commerce & Industry
[C] Ministry of Food Processing Industries
[D] Ministry of Rural Development

Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 15 April, 2026: Top GK Questions & Answers For UPSC, SSC & Banking Exams

Correct Answers:
1. [C] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2. [A] Maharashtra
3. [D] Bihar
4. [A] Seattle
5. [C] Ministry of Food Processing Industries

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