Current Affairs – 9 April, 2026

Current Affairs – Complete Study Module
Q.1> Who has become the new President of Vietnam?
  • (a) Pham Minh Chinh
  • (b) Nguyen Phu Trong
  • (c) To Lam
  • (d) Luong Cuong

Ans> (c) To Lam

  • Leadership Shift: To Lam was officially appointed as the new President of Vietnam, marking a significant transition in the Southeast Asian nation’s political landscape.
Q.2> Who won the Myanmar presidential election in 2026?
  • (a) U Nu Saw
  • (b) Nan Ni Ni Aye
  • (c) Min Aung Hlaing
  • (d) Aung San Suu Kyi

Ans> (c) Min Aung Hlaing

  • Political Context: Army General Min Aung Hlaing assumed the presidency, solidifying the military’s control following the 2021 coup against Aung San Suu Kyi’s government.
Q.3> Which country hosted the ‘One Health Summit’ under the G7 presidency in April 2026?
  • (a) Germany
  • (b) France
  • (c) Italy
  • (d) Canada

Ans> (b) France

  • Global Event: France hosted the prestigious summit in Lyon, focusing on integrated approaches to global health challenges.
Q.4> Who became India’s first openly queer Member of Parliament (MP) after taking oath in the Rajya Sabha?
  • (a) Mahua Moitra
  • (b) Roopa Ganguly
  • (c) Menaka Guruswamy
  • (d) Rukmini Mallik

Ans> (c) Menaka Guruswamy (Based on common CA mock options)

  • Milestone: This marked a historic moment for LGBTQ+ representation and inclusion within the upper house of India’s Parliament.
Q.5> In April 2026, the ‘Rongali Bihu’ festival was primarily celebrated in which state?
  • (a) Manipur
  • (b) Assam
  • (c) Meghalaya
  • (d) Tripura

Ans> (b) Assam

  • Culture: Rongali Bihu (or Bohag Bihu) is Assam’s most important festival, marking the traditional Assamese New Year and the onset of the spring harvest season.
Q.6> Which state launched its first ‘Caste-based Socio-Economic Survey’ in April 2026?
  • (a) Punjab
  • (b) Haryana
  • (c) Bihar
  • (d) Uttar Pradesh

Ans> (a) Punjab

  • Governance: The Punjab state government initiated the survey to gather detailed socio-economic data to better implement targeted welfare policies.
Q.7> Which state government has launched the “Bhu Bharati Portal” to make land record management simple and transparent?
  • (a) Andhra Pradesh
  • (b) Telangana
  • (c) Karnataka
  • (d) Tamil Nadu

Ans> (b) Telangana

  • Digitization: The Bhu Bharati portal replaces older systems to provide a streamlined, transparent digital ecosystem for land rights and records in Telangana.
Q.8> Which High Court has banned the use of AI in court judgments?
  • (a) Rajasthan
  • (b) Maharashtra
  • (c) Gujarat
  • (d) Sikkim

Ans> (c) Gujarat

  • Judicial Ethics: The court placed a ban to ensure that the nuanced, human interpretation of the law remains the core of judicial decisions.
Q.9> Indian Railways has completed the construction work on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC). What is the length of the WDFC?
  • (a) 3,306 km
  • (b) 1,506 km
  • (c) 1,337 km
  • (d) 1,206 km

Ans> (b) 1,506 km

  • Infrastructure: Spanning 1,506 km, the WDFC significantly boosts freight transportation efficiency between Dadri (UP) and JNPT (Mumbai).
Q.10> Which Indian port has secured the top position among the major ports of the country by handling 160.11 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) of cargo in the financial year 2025-26?
  • (a) Visakhapatnam Port
  • (b) Paradip Port
  • (c) Jawaharlal Nehru Port
  • (d) Deendayal Port Authority

Ans> (d) Deendayal Port Authority

  • Maritime Trade: Deendayal Port achieved record-breaking volumes, demonstrating its crucial role in driving India’s maritime and export economy.
Q.11> Where is India’s first indigenous ‘Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor’ (PFBR) located, which recently achieved criticality?
  • (a) Tarapur, Maharashtra
  • (b) Rawatbhata, Rajasthan
  • (c) Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
  • (d) Kaiga, Karnataka

Ans> (c) Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu

  • Nuclear Energy: Achieving criticality means the reactor can now sustain a controlled nuclear chain reaction, a huge leap for indigenous power capabilities.
Q.12> Who has written the book titled “Sab Par Ram Tapasvi Raja”?
  • (a) Ashutosh Agnihotri
  • (b) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
  • (c) N. Biren Singh
  • (d) Anurag Thakur

Ans> (a) Ashutosh Agnihotri

  • Literature: The book explores historical and cultural themes centered around Lord Rama’s ascetic life.
Q.13> Who is the author of the book ‘We, The People of India: Decoding a Nation’s Symbols’ released in April 2026?
  • (a) Shashi Tharoor
  • (b) N. Sridharan
  • (c) T.M. Krishna
  • (d) Arundhati Roy

Ans> (c) T.M. Krishna

  • Analysis: Renowned musician and author T.M. Krishna provides a deep dive into the historical and cultural significance of India’s national symbols.
Q.14> Which Indian-origin author has been shortlisted for the ‘International Booker Prize 2026’?
  • (a) Geetanjali Shree
  • (b) Arundhati Roy
  • (c) Jhumpa Lahiri
  • (d) Padma Viswanathan

Ans> (d) Padma Viswanathan

  • Global Recognition: Shortlisted for translating “On Earth As It Is Beneath”, bringing vital literature to global English audiences.
Q.15> In April 2026, President Droupadi Murmu approved the conferment of the prestigious ‘President’s Colours’ award upon the police force of which state?
  • (a) Maharashtra
  • (b) Odisha
  • (c) West Bengal
  • (d) Rajasthan

Ans> (b) Odisha

  • Highest Honor: The President’s Colours is the highest honor bestowed upon a military or state police unit in recognition of exceptional service to the nation.
Q.16> Who became the first Indian woman to win the title of ‘Mrs International World Classic 2026’?
  • (a) Sargam Koushal
  • (b) Geetanjali Om Parkash
  • (c) Aditi Govitrikar
  • (d) Harnaaz Sandhu

Ans> (b) Geetanjali Om Parkash

  • Pageant Success: A historic win showcasing Indian talent and grace on the global international classic stage.
Q.17> Which country secured the first position in the overall medal tally of the ‘World Para Archery Series 2026’ held in Bangkok?
  • (a) Indonesia
  • (b) Republic of Korea
  • (c) India
  • (d) Thailand

Ans> (c) India

  • Dominance: Indian para-archers displayed exceptional talent in Bangkok, taking the absolute top spot in the medal standings.
Q.18> On which date is the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace celebrated every year?
  • (a) April 5
  • (b) April 6
  • (c) April 7
  • (d) April 8

Ans> (b) April 6

  • UN Initiative: The day emphasizes the universal power of sports to bring people together and promote peaceful, inclusive communities.
Q.19> Who became the first Indian Athlete to achieve the World No. 5 rank in the World Taekwondo (WT) Rankings?
  • (a) Karishma Yadav
  • (b) Anita Chaudhary
  • (c) Pooja Patel
  • (d) Rupa Bayor

Ans> (d) Rupa Bayor

  • Sporting History: Rupa Bayor’s ascent to World No. 5 is an unprecedented achievement for Indian martial arts on the global stage.
Q.20> Blackbucks have made a comeback in which wildlife sanctuary of Chhattisgarh?
  • (a) Indravati National Park
  • (b) Kanger Valley National Park
  • (c) Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary
  • (d) Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary

Ans> (c) Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Conservation: A massive success for local ecologists as the native blackbuck population begins to thrive again in Barnawapara.

Summary – Mind Map

International
  • Vietnam: To Lam became the new President.
  • Myanmar: Army General Min Aung Hlaing won the 2026 presidential election.
  • France: Hosted the ‘One Health Summit’ in Lyon under the G7 presidency.
National & States
  • Parliament: First openly queer MP took oath in Rajya Sabha.
  • Assam: Celebrated the vibrant ‘Rongali Bihu’ festival.
  • Punjab: Launched its first ‘Caste-based Socio-Economic Survey’.
  • Telangana: Launched the ‘Bhu Bharati Portal’ for transparent land records.
  • Judiciary: Gujarat High Court banned the use of AI in court judgments.
Economy & Infrastructure
  • Indian Railways: Completed the 1,506 km Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC).
  • Maritime: Deendayal Port topped cargo handling with 160.11 MMT in FY25-26.
  • Science/Energy: India’s first indigenous PFBR in Kalpakkam achieved criticality.
Books & Authors
  • Sab Par Ram Tapasvi Raja: Authored by Ashutosh Agnihotri.
  • We, The People of India: Decoding a Nation’s Symbols: Authored by T.M. Krishna.
Awards & Honours
  • President’s Colours: Awarded to the Odisha Police by President Droupadi Murmu.
  • International Booker Prize 2026: Indian-origin author Padma Viswanathan shortlisted.
  • Mrs International World Classic: Won by Geetanjali Om Parkash.
Sports & Environment
  • World Para Archery Series 2026: India secured 1st position overall in Bangkok.
  • World Taekwondo: Rupa Bayor became the first Indian to achieve the World No. 5 rank.
  • Important Day: April 6 celebrated as International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.
  • Wildlife: Blackbucks made a successful comeback in Chhattisgarh’s Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary.

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