Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 18 April, 2026: Top GK Questions & Answers For UPSC, SSC & Banking Exams

The Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 18 April, 2026 — observed as World Heritage Day — brings you a culturally enriched set of GK questions on India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, conservation policies, and tangible and intangible cultural heritage, alongside the day's most important national and international news. This edition is a standout daily revision resource for aspirants of UPSC, SSC, banking, and other government competitive examinations.

1. Which country decided to withdraw its bid to host the COP33 climate summit scheduled for 2028?
[A] South Korea
[B] Japan
[C] India
[D] Australia

2. The International Conference on 'Spacecraft Mission Operations SMOPS 2026' was organised in which Indian city?
[A] Chennai
[B] Indore
[C] Bangalore
[D] New Delhi

3. Which country took part alongside India in the 7th edition of the joint military exercise DUSTLIK conducted in April 2026?
[A] Kazakhstan
[B] Kyrgyzstan
[C] Uzbekistan
[D] Tajikistan

4. The Government e-Marketplace GeM portal, used for public procurement in India, was launched under which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of Commerce & Industry
[C] Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
[D] Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs

5. Which Indian state attracted ₹2,000 crore worth of investment interest during a Business Conclave and roadshow held in Bengaluru on 04 December, 2026?
[A] Tripura
[B] Assam
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Manipur

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

Correct Answers:
1. [C] India
2. [C] Bangalore
3. [C] Uzbekistan
4. [B] Ministry of Commerce & Industry
5. [A] Tripura

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