Quiz: Daily Current Affairs: 29 April 2026 Important Current Affairs
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Q1
According to the 2025 SIPRI report, what is India's rank in terms of military expenditure?
Explanation
According to the SIPRI report 2025, India ranks fifth in the global military expenditure list with an expenditure of 92.1 billion US dollars.
Key Points
>India ranks fifth
>India's expenditure in 2025 is 92.1 billion dollars
>India accounts for 3.2% of global expenditure
Additional Information
SIPRI is based in Stockholm.
It was founded in 1966.
Top countries are the USA, China, Russia, and Germany.
Country
Rank
USA
1
China
2
India
5
Q2
In which year did Sikkim get the status of the 22nd full-fledged state of India?
Explanation
On 16 May 1975, Sikkim was included as the 22nd full-fledged state of India through the 36th Constitutional Amendment.
Key Points
>Established in 1975
>22nd state
>36th Constitutional Amendment
Additional Information
Sikkim is famous for organic farming.
Khangchendzonga National Park is located in Sikkim.
Subject
Information
Date of Establishment
16 May 1975
Current Chief Minister
Prem Singh Tamang
Q3
Where is Google building India's largest AI data center?
Explanation
India's largest AI data center is being built in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, as a joint venture between Google and AdaniConneX.
Key Points
>Located in Visakhapatnam
>Spread over 601 acres
>1 gigawatt capacity
Additional Information
It is an AI-centric data center.
Reliance Industries is also investing there.
Project
Partner
Data Center
Google & AdaniConneX
Q4
Currently, how many districts are there in Ladakh for the convenience of administrative work?
Explanation
After the announcement of 5 new districts in Ladakh (Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, Dras), the total number of districts is now 7.
Key Points
>5 new districts
>2 old districts
>Total 7 districts
Additional Information
Ladakh became a Union Territory in 2019.
Lieutenant Governor is Vinai Kumar Saxena.
Districts
Number
Leh, Kargil
2
New districts
5
Q5
When is International Dance Day celebrated every year?
Explanation
Every year on 29 April, International Dance Day is celebrated across the world in honor of Jean-Georges Noverre, the creator of modern ballet.
Key Points
>Celebrated on 29 April
>Birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre
>Initiated by UNESCO
Additional Information
Noverre introduced modern ballet dance.
The International Theatre Institute celebrates it.
Day
Date
International Dance Day
29 April
Q6
Under which act did SEBI get the status of a statutory body?
Explanation
It received statutory or legal status according to the SEBI Act of 1992.
Key Points
>1992 Act
>Statutory body
>Established in 1988
Additional Information
SEBI is the regulator of the Indian stock market.
Its headquarters is in Mumbai.
Subject
Information
Act
SEBI Act 1992
Current Chairman
Tuhinkanta Pandey
Q7
When is World Malaria Day celebrated?
Explanation
World Malaria Day is celebrated on 25 April every year to raise awareness about malaria.
Key Points
>Celebrated on 25 April
>Malaria awareness
>WHO initiative
Additional Information
Malaria is caused by the bite of the Anopheles mosquito.
It is a protozoan disease.
Disease
Carrier
Malaria
Anopheles mosquito
Q8
Which classical musician has received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sur Jyotsna National Music Awards?
Explanation
Both Sumitra Guha and Laxman Krishnarao Pandit were honored with this award at a ceremony held in New Delhi.
Key Points
>Sumitra Guha (West Bengal)
>Laxman Krishnarao Pandit (Maharashtra)
>Lifetime Achievement
Additional Information
Sumitra Guha received the Padma Shri in 2010.
It is an initiative of Lokmat Media Group.
Artist
State
Sumitra Guha
West Bengal
Q9
When will Fire Safety Week 2026 be celebrated?
Explanation
The Ministry of Health has decided to observe Fire Safety Week from 4 to 10 May 2026.
Key Points
>4-10 May
>Under the initiative of the Ministry of Health
>Mock drills will be conducted
Additional Information
The main goal is to handle emergency situations.
The Ministry of Home Affairs is also providing support.
Week
Date
Fire Safety Week
4-10 May 2026
Q10
Dr. Shekhar Suman Bora has been given an American award for his contribution to which field?
Explanation
Dr. Shekhar Suman Bora has been awarded the University Innovator Award for the development of AI and micro-electronics technology in agriculture and other fields.
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