Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 17 April, 2026: Top GK Questions & Answers For UPSC, SSC & Banking Exams

The Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 17 April, 2026 brings you a focused and comprehensive set of GK questions based on the day's most consequential national and global developments. From India's fiscal and monetary policy moves and international trade disputes to science and space news, defence updates, and sports achievements, this daily quiz is a must-practise resource for all aspirants targeting UPSC, SSC, banking, and government examinations.

1. Which country delayed the introduction of a legislative bill in April 2026 that aimed to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius?
[A] United States
[B] France
[C] Australia
[D] United Kingdom

2. Umred Pauni Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary, known for its tiger population, is located in which Indian state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Tamil Nadu

3. Which Indian state was officially declared free of Naxal influence in April 2026 following the surrender of 42 Maoist cadres?
[A] Chhattisgarh
[B] Telangana
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Odisha

4. What is the official theme of Poshan Pakhwada 2026 observed across India?
[A] Nutrition for All
[B] Healthy India, Strong India
[C] Maximizing Brain Development in the First Six Years of Life
[D] Malnutrition-Free India

5. The Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project is proposed to be developed on which river?
[A] Subansiri
[B] Siang
[C] Lohit
[D] Dibang

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

Correct Answers:
1. [D] United Kingdom
2. [A] Maharashtra
3. [B] Telangana
4. [C] Maximizing Brain Development in the First Six Years of Life
5. [C] Lohit

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