- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Sun, 03 May 2026 01:50 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz 2026: Government job aspirants preparing for competitive examinations such as UPSC Civil Services Examination, SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination, RRB NTPC Examination, and banking exams like IBPS PO Examination must regularly stay updated with current affairs. Questions related to national and international developments often appear in both preliminary and main examinations.
To help aspirants strengthen their preparation, here is a weekly current affairs quiz based on important news events from April 27 to May 3. These questions cover topics related to environment, governance, economy, international relations, geography, and security. Attempt these questions and check the detailed explanations to improve your understanding.
UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz (April 26 – May 02)
Q1. With reference to the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0, consider the following statements:
1. It assesses rural local bodies based on their performance related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2. It was prepared for the financial year 2025–26.
3. Most Gram Panchayats fall under the “Front Runner” category.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a) Only 1
Explanation:
PAI 2.0 evaluates Gram Panchayats on nine themes related to SDGs and 150 indicators. It was prepared for FY 2023–24, not 2025–26. Most Panchayats fall under Performer and Aspirant categories, not “Front Runner.”
Q2. Which Indian state became a full state of India nearly three decades after independence in 1975?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Assam
(c) Sikkim
(d) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: (c) Sikkim
Explanation:
The Himalayan kingdom ruled by the Namgyal dynasty joined India in 1975 after a referendum. The monarchy lasted from 1642 to 1975, making Sikkim India’s 22nd state.
Q3. With reference to Look-Out Circular (LOC), consider the following statements:
1. It is issued by courts to prevent a person from leaving the country.
2. It is circulated to immigration authorities at exit points.
3. It acts as an arrest warrant.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a) 2 only
Explanation:
A Look-Out Circular is an administrative alert issued by agencies such as police or CBI and circulated to immigration authorities. It is not issued by courts and does not act as an arrest warrant.
Q4. With reference to remittances to India, consider the following statements:
1. Remittances help offset India’s trade deficit.
2. The share of remittances from Gulf countries increased in 2023–24 compared to 2016–17.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
Remittances are an important component of India’s Balance of Payments and provide foreign exchange. However, the share from Gulf countries has declined, while inflows from countries like the US and UK have increased.
Q5. The Fourth Geneva Convention primarily deals with:
(a) Protection of civilians during war
(b) Protection of wounded soldiers
(c) Treatment of prisoners of war
(d) Regulation of nuclear weapons
Answer: (a) Protection of civilians during war
Explanation:
The Fourth Geneva Convention protects civilians in occupied territories and prohibits transferring a country’s civilian population into occupied territory.
Q6. Which of the following best describes the role of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
(a) It regulates global oil demand.
(b) It controls oil supply by setting production quotas for member countries.
(c) It regulates global trade tariffs on petroleum.
(d) It fixes the retail price of petrol worldwide.
Answer: (b) It controls oil supply by setting production quotas for member countries.
Explanation: OPEC manages global oil prices primarily by coordinating production levels among member states, preventing oversupply and stabilising the oil market.
Q7. Arrange the following Indian states in descending order of border length with Bangladesh:
1. Assam
2. Meghalaya
3. West Bengal
4. Tripura
(a) 3 – 4 – 2 – 1
(b) 3 – 1 – 2 – 4
(c) 1 – 3 – 4 – 2
(d) 2 – 3 – 1 – 4
Answer: (a) 3 – 4 – 2 – 1
Explanation:
Border length with Bangladesh:
- West Bengal – ~2200 km
- Tripura – ~850 km
- Meghalaya – ~440 km
- Assam – ~260 km
Q8. Why is India a major importer of vegetable oils?
- Low productivity of oilseed crops
- Policy incentives favouring cereal cultivation
- Higher profitability of oilseed exports
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
India imports vegetable oils mainly due to low oilseed productivity and policy incentives favouring cereals like wheat and rice through MSP. Oilseed exports are not the reason for import dependence.
Q9. Which of the following organisations publishes the World Economic Outlook Report?
(a) World Bank
(b) International Monetary Fund
(c) World Trade Organization
(d) Asian Development Bank
Answer: (b) International Monetary Fund
Explanation:
The IMF publishes the World Economic Outlook (WEO) twice a year. It provides global economic growth forecasts and macroeconomic trends.
Q10. Which of the following correctly describes the Balance of Payments (BoP)?
(a) Record of government expenditure only
(b) Record of all economic transactions between residents of a country and the rest of the world
(c) Record of trade in goods only
(d) Record of capital market investments only
Answer: (b) Record of all economic transactions between residents of a country and the rest of the world
Explanation:
Balance of Payments includes current account (trade, services, remittances) and capital account (FDI, portfolio investment). It reflects the overall external financial position of a country.