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16 April 2026
6 news stories · 2 MCQ questions
India-US 2+2 Dialogue: Defence Technology Transfer Pact Signed
RBI Issues Framework for Digital Rupee Retail Expansion Nationwide
India Wins Thomas Cup Badminton Championship Third Time
Amazon Deploys 1,000 Kuiper Satellites to Compete with Starlink
India's Current Account Deficit Narrows to 1.3% of GDP in FY26
UNESCO Adds 'Yoga Nidra' to Its Intangible Cultural Heritage List
16 April 2026 — MCQ Practice Questions
Defence, Sports & Economy — 16 April 2026
2 QQ1.
Full PageIndia won the Thomas Cup Badminton Championship for the third time in 2026. The Thomas Cup is related to which sport?
Explanation:
The Thomas Cup is the premier international team event in men's badminton, organized by BWF (Badminton World Federation). India won it for the third time in 2026.
India's Thomas Cup victories: 2022, 2024, 2026
Note: The women's equivalent is the Uber Cup.
BWF HQ: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Q2.
Full PageUNESCO added 'Yoga Nidra' to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list in April 2026. UNESCO's full form is:
Explanation:
UNESCO = United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
- HQ: Paris, France
- Founded: 1945
- DG (2026): Audrey Azoulay
- Members: 193 countries
Yoga Nidra (a form of guided deep relaxation/meditation) joins other Indian heritage elements like Yoga, Kumbh Mela, and Durga Puja already on the UNESCO list.
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