Current Affairs Quiz 17 April 2026

Q1. The Fifth Schedule of the Constitution deals with:

(a) Urban local governance
(b) Tribal areas administration
(c) Emergency provisions
(d) Centre-State financial relations

Q1. (b)
Explanation:

• The Fifth Schedule provides for administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes.
• It empowers the Governor to make regulations for peace and good governance in tribal areas.
• It also mandates establishment of a Tribes Advisory Council (TAC).
• Other options:
  • (a) → Part IX & IXA (Local Bodies)
  • (c) → Part XVIII (Emergency)
  • (d) → Finance Commission & fiscal provisions

Q2. Assertion (A): The emergence of AI-driven vulnerability detection will eliminate most cybersecurity threats.

Reason (R): Most cyberattacks exploit known vulnerabilities that remain unpatched.

(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is incorrect but R is correct
(d) A is correct but R is incorrect

Q2. (c)
Explanation:

• Assertion – Incorrect: AI improves detection but cannot eliminate threats because attackers adapt.
• Reason – Correct: Majority of attacks exploit N-day (known but unpatched vulnerabilities).

Q3. Which one of the following countries does NOT share a border with Zambia?

(a) Malawi
(b) Botswana
(c) Rwanda
(d) Tanzania

Q3. (c)
Explanation:

• Zambia borders 8 countries, including Malawi, Botswana, and Tanzania.
• Rwanda lies further north of DR Congo and has no direct boundary with Zambia.

Q4. With reference to Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFI), consider the following statements:

1. All AEFIs are caused due to negligence in vaccine administration.
2. Serious AEFIs can occur even when vaccines are administered correctly.
3. AEFI surveillance is part of pharmacovigilance systems in public health.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q4. (a)
Explanation:

• Statement 1 – Incorrect: AEFIs can arise due to biological responses, not necessarily negligence.
• Statement 2 – Correct: Even correctly administered vaccines can rarely cause serious adverse events (no-fault cases).
• Statement 3 – Correct: AEFI monitoring is part of pharmacovigilance, ensuring vaccine safety.

Q5. With reference to Austria, consider the following statements:

1. Austria is a member of the European Union but not of NATO.
2. Austria follows a policy of permanent neutrality since 1955.
3. Austria hosts the headquarters of the United Nations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only

Q5. (a)
Explanation:

• Statement 1 – Correct: Austria is part of the EU, but not NATO due to neutrality.
• Statement 2 – Correct: Adopted permanent neutrality under 1955 State Treaty.
• Statement 3 – Incorrect: Vienna hosts UN Office (UNOV), not the main UN Headquarters (New York).

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