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Daily-mcqs 24 Apr 2026

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 24 Apr 2026

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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Recently, in the context of the proposed Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit, consider the following statements:

1.   In this summit, development initiatives and capacity building have been kept as major focus areas.

2.   India–Africa cooperation is limited only to trade and investment and does not include education and technical cooperation.

Choose the correct answer:

A: 1 only

B: 2 only

C: Both 1 and 2

D: None

Answer: A

Explanation:

In this question, statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect.


Statement 1 is correct, because in the recently proposed Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS 2026), development initiatives and capacity building have been made key focus areas to further strengthen India–Africa relations, which shows that India wants to develop its relations as a comprehensive development partnership rather than limiting it only to the economic domain.Statement 2 is incorrect, because India–Africa cooperation is not limited only to trade and investment, but it is a multi-dimensional partnership, which includes education and training (ITEC programme), technical and digital cooperation, skill development, and infrastructure development.


After a gap of about a decade, IAFS 2026 is proposed to be held (the previous summit was held in 2015), which increases its relevance further. Through this platform, India is trying to strengthen its leadership role in the Global South and promote the model of South–South cooperation. Thus, it is clear that India–Africa relations are now moving from an aid-based model to a partnership-based model, which is highly important in the context of contemporary international relations.


                            

Q2:

Recently, in the context of the Sabarimala reference case, consider the following statements:

1.   The Supreme Court is considering the scope and justification of the use of the concept of Constitutional Morality.

2.   Constitutional morality means giving complete supremacy to religious traditions.

3.   This case is related to balancing fundamental rights, especially equality and religious freedom.

Choose the correct answer:

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

Answer: B

Explanation:

In this question, statements 1 and 3 are correct, while statement 2 is incorrect.


Statement 1 is correct, because recently the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is considering in the Sabarimala reference case the extent to which “Constitutional Morality” can be applied, especially when the matter is related to religious practices and social reform. This question relates to whether the Court can prioritise constitutional values while reviewing traditions.


Statement 2 is incorrect, because constitutional morality does not mean giving supremacy to religious traditions, rather it gives primacy to the values enshrined in the Constitution—such as equality, dignity and individual liberty—even if any tradition conflicts with them.


Statement 3 is correct, because the entire dispute is related to the conflict of fundamental rights—on one side is the right to religious freedom (Article 25), and on the other side are equality (Article 14) and principles of gender justice. Thus, the main challenge before the Court is to balance these rights.


In 2026, a 9-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is considering this issue. The key questions are whether constitutional morality can be applied to religious practices and whether the judiciary can review religious beliefs. The government argues that this concept is somewhat ambiguous, while the Court’s view is that if any practice is discriminatory, it can be tested on the touchstone of the Constitution.


Thus, this case is highly important for understanding the balance between religion, rights and judicial activism in the Indian constitutional framework.


 


                            

Q3:

With reference to the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Rules, 2026, consider the following statements:

  1. The Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) is established under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
  2. The rules prohibit online money gaming (RMG) while promoting e-sports and social gaming.
  3. Registration for a notified game is valid for a lifetime.
  4. The grievance redressal system is two-tiered, with appeals to the Secretary, MeitY.
    Which of the statements are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 and 4 only

C: 1, 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is Incorrect: The OGAI is established as an attached office under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), not the Ministry of Home Affairs. While the Ministry of Home Affairs has representation in the body, administrative control remains with MeitY.


Statement 2 is Correct: The rules and the parent PROG Act, 2025, impose a complete ban on online money games (Real Money Gaming or RMG). Simultaneously, they aim to create an enabling environment to promote e-sports and online social games.


Statement 3 is Incorrect: Registration for a notified game or e-sport is not valid for a lifetime. Under the 2026 Rules, successful registration grants a digital certificate valid for a period of up to 10 years.


Statement 4 is Correct: The rules establish a two-tiered grievance redressal mechanism. Users first approach the service provider; if unsatisfied, they appeal to the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI). A final appeal lies with the Secretary, MeitY, who serves as the Appellate Authority.



                            

Q4:

Consider the following statements about the ILO:

1.   It was established after World War II.

2.   It is the only tripartite UN agency.

3.   India is a founding member of the ILO.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The ILO was established in 1919 under the Treaty of Versailles after World War I, not World War II.


Statement 2 is correct: It is unique because it includes governments, employers, and workers (tripartite structure).


Statement 3 is correct: India is indeed a founding member.


                            
Aliganj Gomti Nagar Prayagraj