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Daily Current Affair Quiz: April 18, 2026

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Daily Current Affair Quiz: April 18, 2026

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1. Who among the following received the Himachal Gaurav Award?

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2. Consider the following statements about the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF):
1. The UCF has a total central assistance of ₹1 lakh crore.
2. Central assistance covers 50% of the project cost.
3. The Credit Repayment Guarantee Sub-Scheme helps Tier-II and Tier-III cities access credit.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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3. Consider the following statements about the Chiru (Tibetan Antelope):
1. Chiru is scientifically known as Pantholops hodgsonii.
2. It is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
3. Its conservation status on IUCN Red List is Endangered.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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4. Nizar Amedi has been elected as the new President of:

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5. Consider the following statements about R Vaishali:
1. R Vaishali won the Women's Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus.
2. She is the first Indian woman to qualify for the Women's World Chess Championship.
3. She was part of India's Women's Olympiad-winning team in 2024.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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6. Consider the following statements:
1. World Heritage Day is observed on April 18 every year.
2. World Heritage Day was proposed by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS).
3. The theme for World Heritage Day 2026 is "Heritage at Risk from Disasters and Conflicts.”
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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7. India's first semiconductor fabrication SEZ has been approved at which location?

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8. Consider the following statements about the India-New Zealand FTA:
1. The FTA aims to double bilateral trade to USD 5 billion within five years.
2. India has excluded dairy products and spices from tariff concessions.
3. New Zealand will allow up to 10,000 Indian professionals annually under a dedicated visa pathway.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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9. Consider the following statements about the BRICS Health Working Group Meeting 2026:
1. The theme of the meeting was "Health for All by 2030".
2. The meeting was hosted by India in New Delhi.
3. India introduced two new priority areas: Healthy Lifestyles and Mental Health.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?