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30 April 2026 · 10 questions
Ayushman Bharat Diwas is observed every year on which date?
Correct Answer: B. April 30
Ayushman Bharat Diwas is observed every year on April 30 to celebrate the success of India's flagship healthcare initiative — Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). The scheme was launched in 2018 and provides health insurance coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. It is the world's largest government-funded healthcare scheme.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh on April 29, 2026. What is its approximate length?
Correct Answer: D. 594 km
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ganga Expressway on April 29, 2026 in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. The expressway spans approximately 594 km and is one of India's longest greenfield corridors. It is a six-lane expressway (expandable to eight lanes in the future). The Ganga Expressway connects Meerut to Prayagraj and is being developed by the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA).
DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully performed the maiden salvo launch of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR). The test was carried out in which state?
Correct Answer: A. Odisha
DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) and the Indian Navy successfully performed the maiden salvo launch of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) from a naval helicopter in Odisha. The test marks a significant upgrade in India's indigenous missile capabilities. NASM-SR is designed to be launched from naval helicopters to engage enemy ships at short range.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is the country in the world with how many presidents at the same time?
Correct Answer: C. 3 presidents
Bosnia and Herzegovina is the unique country with 3 presidents at the same time — known as the tripartite presidency. It includes one Bosniak, one Croat, and one Serb member who rotate the role of Chairman every 8 months over a 4-year term. This system was created under the 1995 Dayton Agreement to maintain peace and balance among the country's three major ethnic communities after the Bosnian War.
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj released the PAI 2.0 Report on April 24, 2026. How many Gram Panchayats emerged as Front Runners?
Correct Answer: B. 3,635
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj released the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 Report on National Panchayati Raj Day (April 24, 2026). The report shows 3,635 Gram Panchayats emerged as Front Runners, highlighting strong improvements in rural development. The PAI 2.0 saw a record 97.3% participation rate from across India and serves as a key tool to measure the progress of Panchayats in delivering basic services.
West Bengal recorded its highest-ever voter turnout since Independence in the recent Assembly elections. What was the combined participation across two phases?
Correct Answer: D. 92.47%
West Bengal achieved a historic milestone in Indian democracy by recording its highest-ever voter turnout since Independence — a combined participation of 92.47% across two phases of the General Assembly elections, according to the Election Commission of India. Phase-II alone saw record-high participation. The result reflects strong democratic engagement in the state.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), celebrated on Ayushman Bharat Diwas, was launched in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 2018
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) was launched on September 23, 2018 by PM Narendra Modi. It provides health insurance coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. PM-JAY is the largest health insurance scheme in the world and is implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA). Ayushman Bharat Diwas is observed on April 30 to celebrate this scheme.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's tripartite presidency was created under which 1995 peace agreement?
Correct Answer: C. Dayton Agreement
Bosnia and Herzegovina's tripartite presidency was created under the Dayton Agreement (also known as the Dayton Peace Accords), signed on December 14, 1995 in Paris after negotiations in Dayton, Ohio, USA. The agreement ended the Bosnian War (1992-1995) and established a complex power-sharing system with three presidents — one each from the Bosniak, Croat, and Serb communities — to maintain ethnic balance.
The Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh is being built by which authority?
Correct Answer: B. UPEIDA (UP Expressways Industrial Development Authority)
The Ganga Expressway is being built by the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA). At ~594 km, it connects Meerut to Prayagraj and is one of India's longest greenfield expressway projects. It is a six-lane expressway (expandable to eight lanes). PM Narendra Modi inaugurated it on April 29, 2026 in Hardoi. UPEIDA also built the Purvanchal and Bundelkhand Expressways.
The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 was released on which day to mark a national observance?
Correct Answer: D. National Panchayati Raj Day
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj released the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 Report on National Panchayati Raj Day, observed every year on April 24. National Panchayati Raj Day commemorates the implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which came into force on April 24, 1993. The PAI 2.0 measures Panchayats' progress in delivering services across themes including poverty, health, infrastructure, and women empowerment.