Quiz: April 20 Current Affairs: Smriti Mandhana Record and Rajya Sabha Election Updates
Quiz: April 20 Current Affairs: Smriti Mandhana Record and Rajya Sabha Election Updates
Who won the WWF National Award in 2026?
Kerala botanist Anish Yusuf won this award for his developed 'Neophyte ID' app.
- > Anish Yusuf is a resident of Kerala
- > The app's name is Neophyte ID
- > The award was presented in Hyderabad
WWF India was established in Delhi in 1969 as a public charitable trust.
Who has become India's highest run-scorer in T20 International cricket, surpassing Rohit Sharma?
Smriti Mandhana surpassed Rohit Sharma's record of 4,231 runs by scoring 4,244 runs.
- > Smriti Mandhana set this record against South Africa
- > Her current score is 4,244
- > Rohit Sharma's record was 4,231 runs
In 2003, Smriti Mandhana became the first Indian female cricketer to get the opportunity to play in a foreign league.
Who has been elected as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha for the third consecutive time?
Harivansh Narayan Singh has become the first non-Congress leader to be elected as the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha for three consecutive terms.
- > He is a nominated member of Rajya Sabha
- > His name was proposed by JP Nadda
- > He has held this position for three consecutive terms
According to Article 89 of the Constitution, the Rajya Sabha elects one of its members as the Deputy Chairman.
Which two languages have been given administrative status through the Meghalaya Official Language Ordinance 2026?
The Meghalaya government has given administrative status to Khasi and Garo languages for official work along with the English language.
- > The ordinance was brought in 2026
- > Powers of Article 345 of the Constitution have been used
- > English language will also be used for official work
Meghalaya became a full-fledged state on 21 January 1972 after separating from Assam.
What is the target year for the World Bank's 'Water Forward' initiative to provide water security to 1 billion people?
The World Bank has set a target to provide water security to 1 billion people by 2030.
- > The initiative's name is Water Forward
- > Announced by Ajay Banga
- > It has three main pillars
The current President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga, is an Indian-origin US citizen.
Who has been declared 'Person of the Year 2026' by the Harvard South Asian Association?
Sayani Gupta has been honored with this award for her contribution to cinema and the promotion of South Asian culture.
- > The recipient is Sayani Gupta
- > The award was given by the Harvard South Asian Association
- > This honor has been given for the year 2026
Sayani Gupta started her career with theatre and came into the limelight through the film 'Margarita with a Straw'.
When is World Liver Day observed?
This day is observed every year on 19 April to increase awareness about liver health.
- > Theme for 2026: Solid Habits, Strong Liver
- > The day has been observed since 2010
- > The European Association initiated this day
In the human body, the liver plays a vital role in protein synthesis, detoxification, and digestion.
In which year was the Dowry Prohibition Act passed?
This act was introduced in 1961 to suppress dowry-related offenses in India.
- > The act is from 1961
- > The Supreme Court recently ruled on its Section 7(3)
- > Both taking and giving dowry is a crime
According to the Dowry Prohibition Act, the offender can be sentenced to at least 5 years of imprisonment and fined 15,000 rupees.
N. Ramachandran was the former president of which sports organization?
N. Ramachandran was the president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) from 2014 to 2017.
- > He passed away at the age of 77
- > He was also the head of the World Squash Federation
- > He was the first Indian to head an IOC-recognized international organization
The Indian Olympic Association is a national wing of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Who has won the Bounders Classic 2026 golf tournament?
Shubhankar Sharma has become the champion in the first Bounders Classic golf tournament organized in Hyderabad.
- > The tournament was held in Hyderabad
- > It is a professional golf tournament
- > Shubhankar Sharma is an Arjuna Award recipient
Golf was re-included in the Olympic Games from 2016 after 1900 and 1904.
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