Quiz: Weekly Current Affairs: Vital News from 13 to 19 April 2026 for Exams
Quiz: Weekly Current Affairs: Vital News from 13 to 19 April 2026 for Exams
Who was sworn in as the 24th Chief Minister of Bihar in 2026?
Samrat Choudhary has taken the oath as the 24th Chief Minister of Bihar, succeeding Nitish Kumar.
- > He is the 24th Chief Minister of Bihar
- > He is the first Chief Minister of the state from the BJP
- > He has been appointed in place of Nitish Kumar
The number of assembly seats in Bihar is 243, and Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office to him.
Who has been elected as the new Prime Minister of Hungary?
Peter Magyar has become the new Prime Minister of Hungary, ending the 15-year rule of Viktor Orbán.
- > Peter Magyar is the new Prime Minister
- > He has succeeded Viktor Orbán
- > Hungary is a Central European country
Hungary's capital is Budapest, and the name of its main legislature is the National Assembly.
Who has been named the 'Leading Women's Cricketer' at the Wisden Cricketers' Awards 2026?
Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has been selected as the best female cricketer of Wisden 2026.
- > Deepti Sharma is the Leading Women's Cricketer
- > Mitchell Starc is the Leading Men's Cricketer
- > Abhishek Sharma is the best T20 player
The Wisden Cricketers' Almanack has been published since 1864 and is the most prestigious publication in the world of cricket.
Who has been awarded the Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar Award in 2026?
Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi has been given this honor for his contribution to social service.
- > Kailash Satyarthi received the award
- > He is the founder of the Bachpan Bachao Andolan
- > This award started being given from 2022
Kailash Satyarthi won the Nobel Peace Prize jointly with Malala Yousafzai in 2014.
Who won the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament 2026?
R. Vaishali made history as the first Indian woman to win this tournament held in Cyprus.
- > R. Vaishali has been the winner
- > She defeated Russia's Kateryna Lagno in the final
- > The tournament was organized in Cyprus
R. Vaishali is the elder sister of Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa and one of India's greatest talents in chess.
Where was the seventh edition of the India-Uzbekistan military exercise 'Dustlik' held?
This seventh bilateral military exercise was held in Garmsaray, Uzbekistan.
- > It was the seventh edition
- > It was organized in Garmsaray, Uzbekistan
- > The goal is cooperation in suppressing Naxals and Maoists
The first Dustlik exercise between India and Uzbekistan was held near Tashkent in 2019.
How many billion dollars has India's total exports (goods and services) reached in the 2025-26 financial year?
India has created a record by exporting goods and services worth 860 billion US dollars.
- > Total exports are 860 billion dollars
- > This is a historic record
- > Statistics for the 2025-26 financial year
The growth in exports has strengthened India's foreign exchange reserves and helped reduce the trade deficit.
What is India's rank in global patent filings?
India ranks sixth in the world in terms of patent filings.
- > India is in sixth place
- > China is in first place
- > Tamil Nadu is at the top within India
A patent is a legal right for inventors that helps in protecting their new discoveries.
What new administrative code has UIDAI allocated for Ladakh?
Ladakh has been given the new code '39', separate from Jammu and Kashmir.
- > Ladakh's new code is 39
- > Jammu and Kashmir's code is 01
- > UIDAI has made this change
UIDAI provides India's 12-digit Aadhaar card which is currently a mandatory identity card.
Which Indian port has become the country's largest automobile export hub?
Mundra Port in Gujarat is currently the largest automobile export center in India.
- > Mundra Port is located in Gujarat
- > It is India's largest private port
- > Operated by Adani Ports
Cars of major companies like Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai are exported abroad through this port.
In which national park has Asia's largest elevated wildlife corridor been built?
Under the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, a 12 km long corridor has been built in Rajaji National Park.
- > It is a 12 km long corridor
- > Rajaji National Park is located in Uttarakhand
- > It will ensure the road safety of animals
Rajaji National Park is spread over 3 districts (Haridwar, Dehradun, and Pauri Garhwal).
In which year did the late singer Asha Bhosle receive the Padma Vibhushan award?
Asha Bhosle received the Padma Vibhushan in 2008 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000.
- > Received Padma Vibhushan in 2008
- > Received Dadasaheb Phalke in 2000
- > She passed away at the age of 92
She has sung in more than 20 languages and is known as the world's most recorded studio singer.
When is World Heritage Day celebrated?
Every year 18 April is celebrated for the protection of cultural heritage.
- > 18 April is celebrated
- > Theme of 2026: 'Emergency Response for Living Heritage'
- > UNESCO promotes the importance of this day
Currently, there are a total of 42 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India (Shantiniketan and Hoysala Temples are the latest additions).
Who has been appointed as the new President of Iraq?
Kurdish leader Nizar Amedi has taken over as the new President of Iraq.
- > Nizar Amedi is the new President
- > He is a Kurdish leader
- > The capital of Iraq is Baghdad
Iraq is a Middle Eastern country known worldwide for its petroleum exports.
Which Indian actor has been featured in the Time 100 most influential people list?
Ranbir Kapoor, Sundar Pichai, and Vikas Khanna have found a place in Time magazine's 2026 list.
- > Ranbir Kapoor is included in the list
- > Sundar Pichai (Google CEO) is in the list
- > Vikas Khanna (Chef) found a place
The Time 100 list is published every year to honor the most influential personalities around the world.
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