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17 Apr 2026: Current Affairs Quiz (English)

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17 Apr 2026: Current Affairs Quiz (English) — Questions with Answers Open after you finish the quiz — all 10 questions, with answers and explanations.
Q1. As of 17 Apr 2026, the Vedanta power plant explosion, which occurred on April 14, 2026, took place in which district of Chhattisgarh?
  1. Raipur
  2. Bilaspur
  3. Sakti
  4. Durg
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Answer: C. Sakti
The content states, 'an explosion occurred at Vedanta’s power plant in Singhitarai village, Sakti district, Chhattisgarh.'
Q2. What was the direct cause of the explosion at Vedanta's power plant on April 14, 2026, as per the current affairs of 17 Apr 2026?
  1. A short circuit in the main control room.
  2. A tube carrying high-pressure steam from the boiler to the turbine.
  3. A gas leak from the fuel storage unit.
  4. A structural collapse of the cooling tower.
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Answer: B. A tube carrying high-pressure steam from the boiler to the turbine.
The content mentions, 'The incident involved a tube carrying high-pressure steam from the boiler to the turbine.'
Q3. How many fatalities resulted from the Vedanta power plant explosion on April 14, 2026, according to the news on 17 Apr 2026?
  1. 16
  2. 20
  3. 36
  4. 14
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Answer: B. 20
The content states, 'The blast resulted in 20 fatalities and 16 injuries.'
Q4. As of 17 Apr 2026, against whom has the Chhattisgarh police registered an FIR concerning the Vedanta power plant explosion?
  1. The plant manager and local supervisors.
  2. Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal and others.
  3. The state electricity board officials.
  4. Contract workers involved in maintenance.
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Answer: B. Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal and others.
The content states, 'Chhattisgarh police have registered an FIR against Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal and others.'
Q5. As India prepares for its next census as of 17 Apr 2026, approximately how many people is it preparing to count?
  1. 1.2 billion
  2. 1.3 billion
  3. 1.4 billion
  4. 1.5 billion
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Answer: C. 1.4 billion
The content states, 'India is preparing to count 1.4 billion people in its next census.'
Q6. Who will primarily conduct the physical visits to houses for India's upcoming census, as mentioned on 17 Apr 2026?
  1. Police personnel
  2. Healthcare workers
  3. School teachers
  4. College students
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Answer: C. School teachers
The content states, 'Over 3 million officials, primarily school teachers, will conduct physical visits to every house.'
Q7. How many states and federal territories will be covered in India's next census, as per the preparations mentioned on 17 Apr 2026?
  1. All 28 states and 8 union territories.
  2. All 36 states and federal territories.
  3. Only major states with high population density.
  4. 29 states and 7 union territories.
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Answer: B. All 36 states and federal territories.
The content states, 'The census will cover all 36 states and federal territories.'
Q8. Which of the following aspects will be incorporated into India's upcoming census, according to the current affairs of 17 Apr 2026?
  1. Only demographic data and economic status.
  2. Caste, logistics, and digital tools.
  3. Religious affiliation and political preferences.
  4. Health records and educational qualifications only.
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Answer: B. Caste, logistics, and digital tools.
The content states, 'It will incorporate aspects of caste, logistics, and digital tools.'
Q9. What is the full form of AIGEG, the group recently formed by the Government of India as of 17 Apr 2026?
  1. Artificial Intelligence Governance and Economic Growth
  2. AI Regulation and Economic Group
  3. Advanced Indian Global Economic Group
  4. Artificial Intelligence Guidelines and Ethical Governance
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Answer: B. AI Regulation and Economic Group
The content states, 'The Government of India has formed the AI Regulation and Economic Group (AIGEG).'
Q10. What is the primary objective of the AI Regulation and Economic Group (AIGEG), formed by the Government of India as of 17 Apr 2026?
  1. To promote the use of AI in defense only.
  2. To guide the regulatory and economic aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country.
  3. To develop new AI technologies for export.
  4. To provide funding for AI startups exclusively.
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Answer: B. To guide the regulatory and economic aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country.
The content states, 'Its objective is to guide the regulatory and economic aspects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country.'
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