12-APRIL-2026 Current Affairs
(1.) The nationwide Nari Shakti Youth Parliament held on April 12, 2026, was organized through which official platform?
(a.) MyGov Portal
(b.) Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)
(c.) Digital India Hub
(d.) National Youth Council Desk
(2.) The Nari Shakti Youth Parliament initiative successfully culminated across how many zones nationwide on April 12, 2026?
(a.) 10 Zones
(b.) 15 Zones
(c.) 17 Zones
(d.) 25 Zones
(3.) What was the core thematic anchor of the Nari Shakti Youth Parliament held in April 2026?
(a.) Nari Shakti: Viksit Bharat Ki Awaaz – Strengthening Inclusive Democracy
(b.) Women in Digital Economy and Startups
(c.) Empowering Rural Youth through Agriculture
(d.) Tech-Driven Governance and Digital Public Infrastructure
(4.) Which legislative adjustment was formally endorsed in the resolution adopted across all 17 zones during the Youth Parliament?
(a.) Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposing Lok Sabha expansion to 816 seats with 33% women reservation
(b.) Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026
(c.) National Electoral Reforms Bill
(d.) Delimitation Freeze Extension Act
(5.) Which ministry organized the nationwide Nari Shakti Youth Parliament on April 12, 2026?
(a.) Ministry of Women and Child Development
(b.) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
(c.) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
(d.) Ministry of Home Affairs
(6.) According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas update on April 12, 2026, approximately how many domestic LPG cylinders were delivered daily with zero dry-outs?
(a.) Over 20.5 lakh
(b.) Over 35.1 lakh
(c.) Over 52.3 lakh
(d.) Over 75.6 lakh
(7.) What geopolitical region prompted active monitoring and supply-side adjustments by the Indian government regarding petroleum products in April 2026?
(a.) East Europe
(b.) West Asia
(c.) Latin America
(d.) Southeast Asia
(8.) Approximately how many young women participated directly in the structured parliamentary dialogue across 17 zones on April 12, 2026?
(a.) Over 3,000
(b.) Over 5,000
(c.) Over 7,000
(d.) Over 12,000
(9.) What fiscal measure was implemented by the government on select fuel exports to ensure domestic market availability during the West Asia crisis?
(a.) Increased export levy on diesel and ATF
(b.) Complete ban on crude oil imports
(c.) Removal of customs duty on petrol
(d.) Mandatory rationing of aviation turbine fuel
(10.) Which portal serves as the official registry for PIB press releases published by the Government of India?
(a.) MyGov Portal
(b.) Press Information Bureau (PIB)
(c.) National Informatics Centre Desk
(d.) India.gov.in Hub
(11.) What is the targeted implementation timeline supported by participants of the Youth Parliament for women's political reservation under the 2026 amendment?
(a.) 2027 General Elections
(b.) 2029 General Elections
(c.) 2034 General Elections
(d.) Immediate implementation without waiting
(12.) Which organization executed surprise inspections and enforcement checks on LPG distributorships to prevent artificial shortages?
(a.) Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs)
(b.) Central Bureau of Investigation
(c.) Competition Commission of India
(d.) Reserve Bank of India Inspection Wing
(13.) What is the full form of MY Bharat, the platform used to mobilize youth for national policy dialogues?
(a.) Mera Yuva Bharat
(b.) Mahila Youth Bharat Abhiyan
(c.) National Youth Movement of Bharat
(d.) Ministry of Youth Business Association
(14.) What alternative cooking fuel sources were actively promoted by the government during public advisories in April 2026?
(a.) PNG, electric or induction cooktops
(b.) Charcoal and firewood
(c.) Commercial kerosene exclusively
(d.) Biomass briquettes only
(15.) Why are parliamentary simulations like the Nari Shakti Youth Parliament considered crucial for grassroots democracy?
(a.) They build administrative confidence, foster structured public policy discourse, and promote inclusive Janbhagidari
(b.) They replace the functions of the Supreme Court entirely
(c.) They mandate civil service recruitment without competitive exams
(d.) They formulate state budget allocations directly
(16.) Which ministry released status reports on domestic LPG and natural gas supply inventories in April 2026?
(a.) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
(b.) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(c.) Ministry of Consumer Affairs
(d.) Ministry of Finance
(17.) In which state or union territory was the Mumbai regional Nari Shakti Youth Parliament hosted?
(a.) Maharashtra
(b.) Gujarat
(c.) Goa
(d.) Karnataka
(18.) What specific action was taken regarding commercial gas allocations to fertilizer plants in April 2026?
(a.) Allocation enhanced by 5% to reach roughly 95% of average consumption
(b.) Gas supply completely suspended
(c.) Allocation reduced by half
(d.) Pricing subsidized by 50%
(19.) What structural reform does the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2026 seek to address regarding legislative bodies?
(a.) Expanding Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816 and ensuring 33% reservation for women
(b.) Establishing a unicameral legislature nationwide
(c.) Removing the upper age limit for parliamentarians
(d.) Granting voting rights to non-resident corporate entities
(20.) What parallel community initiative was organized alongside the youth parliament to promote environmental consciousness?
(a.) Sundays on Cycle
(b.) Green Clean Marathon
(c.) National Plantation Week
(d.) Solar Rooftop Rally
(21.) Who coordinates the administrative release of PIB notifications across regional sectors in India?
(a.) Press Information Bureau Editorial Board
(b.) National Informatics Centre
(c.) Cabinet Secretariat
(d.) Directorate General of Civil Aviation
(22.) What was the primary finding of the petroleum ministry regarding domestic LPG availability during April 2026 reviews?
(a.) Zero dry-outs reported with robust daily deliveries across the country
(b.) Severe nationwide cylinder shortage
(c.) Mandatory two-month booking delays
(d.) Suspension of all commercial gas distribution
(23.) How does youth-led policy consultation through platforms like MY Bharat influence national decision-making?
(a.) By institutionalizing structured citizen feedback that contributes ideas reflected in major national policy frameworks
(b.) By overriding judicial verdicts automatically
(c.) By imposing mandatory tax levies on state corporations
(d.) By replacing general elections with youth conventions
(24.) Which city hosted the regional Nari Shakti Youth Parliament event for Karnataka? (Ans: Bengaluru)
(a.) Bengaluru
(b.) Mysuru
(c.) Mangaluru
(d.) Hubballi
(25.) What is the broader national vision supported by youth mobilization and inclusive governance initiatives in India?
(a.) Viksit Bharat
(b.) Centralized Bureaucracy 2030
(c.) Industrial Monopoly Grid
(d.) Deflationary Economic Control
(26.) What administrative measure was implemented under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 in March/April 2026?
(a.) Natural Gas and Petroleum Products Distribution Order, 2026
(b.) Essential Food Price Capping Act
(c.) Emergency Fuel Rationing Rules
(d.) Domestic Cooking Gas Licensing Order
(27.) Why is decoupling women's reservation from delimitation constraints emphasized in recent youth policy resolutions?
(a.) To ensure immediate and effective realization of political representation without administrative delay
(b.) To prevent any future population census exercises
(c.) To reduce the total number of parliamentary constituencies
(d.) To transfer legislative power to judicial committees
(28.) What role do public advisories play during global supply chain fluctuations managed by the government?
(a.) To prevent panic purchasing and guide citizens toward official facts and alternate fuels
(b.) To halt all commercial transport indefinitely
(c.) To mandate zero electricity consumption
(d.) To close all retail banking institutions
(29.) Which portal hosts the digital registration and operational framework of Mera Yuva Bharat?
(a.) mybharat.gov.in
(b.) youthaffairs.nic.in
(c.) digitalindia.gov.in
(d.) india.gov.in
(30.) What specific metric demonstrated retail price stability for automotive fuels in April 2026 despite global market pressures?
(a.) Retail prices of petrol and diesel remained unchanged with no increase at retail outlets
(b.) Prices fluctuated daily based on international spot indices
(c.) Taxes on retail fuel were completely abolished
(d.) Fuel sales were restricted to odd-even vehicle plates