The new year brings new opportunities and for competitive exam aspirants staying updated is the first step toward success. If you want to start 2026 on a strong note, today GK Quiz Today 17 April 2026 is the perfect way to sharpen your current affairs preparation. These questions are designed to reflect what really matters in exams.
This Latest Current Affairs Questions & Answers set covers important national and international events, government schemes, sports, awards, and economy-related updates. Based on recent exam trends, the quiz helps you understand how current affairs are asked in SSC, Banking, Railways, and other competitive exams, making your preparation more focused and effective.
Whether you are a beginner or revising for upcoming exams, this GK Quiz Today will boost your confidence and improve your accuracy. Practicing daily current affairs not only strengthens your general knowledge but also builds the habit of smart, exam-oriented learning exactly what toppers follow.
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GK Quiz Today, 17 April, 2026: Latest Current Affairs Questions & Answers
Q. Samrat Chaudhary became which Chief Minister of Bihar?
a. 22nd
b. 23rd
c. 24th
d. 25th
Answer: c. 24th
Q. Who became the Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar in April 2026?
a. Vijay Kumar Chaudhary
b. Bijendra Prasad Yadav
c. Awadh Narayan Singh
d. Both a and b
Answer: d. Both a and b (Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav)
Q. Which politician holds the record for becoming Chief Minister 10 times, having served in the post for 20 years before resigning in April 2026?
a. Lal Thanhawla
b. Naveen Patnaik
c. Gegong Apang
d. Nitish Kumar
Answer: d. Nitish Kumar (Former Chief Minister of Bihar)
Q. Which state made it mandatory for all licensed rickshaw and taxi drivers to know Marathi, stating that licenses would be revoked if they did not know the language?
a. Karnataka
b. Maharashtra
c. Goa
d. Telangana
Answer: b. Maharashtra
Q. In which state did the Education Department issue orders to launch the ‘Sarthak Naam Abhiyan’ (Meaningful Name Campaign), allowing for the changing of children’s old or awkward names?
a. Chhattisgarh
b. Rajasthan
c. Madhya Pradesh
d. Jharkhand
Answer: b. Rajasthan
Q. What is Puthandu, which is celebrated primarily in Tamil Nadu?
a. Harvest festival
b. Festival of colors
c. Festival of lights
d. Tamil New Year
Answer: d. Tamil New Year
Q. The Central Government has drafted a bill to increase the current number of 543 Lok Sabha seats to how many?
a. 750
b. 850
c. 800
d. 950
Answer: b. 850
Q. When is World Chagas Disease Day observed?
a. April 14
b. April 15
c. 16 April
d. 17 April
Answer: a. 14 April
Q. When is Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti celebrated?
a. 10 March
b. 14 April
c. 15 April
d. 20 June
Answer: b. 14 April
Q. Which political party, led by whom, won the 2026 general election in Hungary?
a. Károly Grósz
b. Viktor Orbán
c. Péter Magyar
d. Péter Medgyessy
Answer: c. Péter Magyar
Conclusion
Today’s GK Quiz 17 April 2026 covered the most important current affairs questions that are highly relevant for SSC, RRB, Group D, Banking and other competitive exams Regular practice of these daily quizzes w ill help you stay updated improve your accuracy and strengthen your overall exam preparation Keep revising daily stay consistent and continue solving more GK quizzes to score higher in your upcoming exams.