Current Affairs – 6 April, 2026

Current Affairs – Complete Study Module
Q.1> The ‘Majhe Gaav, Aarogya Sampanna Gaav’ campaign has been launched by which state?
  • (a) Gujarat
  • (b) Karnataka
  • (c) Maharashtra
  • (d) Madhya Pradesh

Ans> (c) Maharashtra

  • Health Initiative: Launched to promote health, wellness, and sanitation across rural villages in Maharashtra.
Q.2> Which state government launched the Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana (MAPY)?
  • (a) Odisha
  • (b) Jharkhand
  • (c) Chhattisgarh
  • (d) West Bengal

Ans> (a) Odisha

  • Welfare Scheme: Aimed at ensuring food security and nutrition access for the vulnerable sections of the state.
Q.3> Which city did the Lok Sabha pass a proposal to designate as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh?
  • (a) Amaravati
  • (b) Hyderabad
  • (c) Kurnool
  • (d) Visakhapatnam

Ans> (a) Amaravati

  • Governance: Resolving the long-standing multi-capital debate by cementing Amaravati as the primary administrative hub.
Q.4> Where will “Unnat Krishi Mahotsav 2026” be organised?
  • (a) Vidisha
  • (b) Sehore
  • (c) Bhopal
  • (d) Raisen

Ans> (d) Raisen

  • Agriculture: An agricultural festival designed to promote modern farming techniques and advanced agricultural practices among farmers.
Q.5> Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of ‘Mongolia’ in April 2026?
  • (a) José Antonio Kast
  • (b) Ahmed Aboul Gheit
  • (c) Uchral Nyam-Osor
  • (d) Sher Bahadur Deuba

Ans> (c) Uchral Nyam-Osor

  • Global Leadership: A key political appointment set to shape Mongolia’s domestic policies and international relations moving forward.
Q.6> Which city will host the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in October 2026?
  • (a) Washington D.C., USA
  • (b) New Delhi, India
  • (c) Bangkok, Thailand
  • (d) Marrakech, Morocco

Ans> (c) Bangkok, Thailand

  • Global Finance: Thailand’s capital will host the major economic summit bringing together global central bankers and finance ministers.
Q.7> The UNSC vote on the Hormuz security resolution was recently delayed mainly due to which reason?
  • (a) Technical issues
  • (b) Lack of quorum
  • (c) Disagreements among member countries
  • (d) Natural disaster

Ans> (c) Disagreements among member countries

  • Diplomacy: The delay highlights the ongoing geopolitical friction and differing strategic interests among the UN Security Council member states.
Q.8> India’s first indigenous Coal to Ammonium Nitrate Project is being set up in which state?
  • (a) Jharkhand
  • (b) Odisha
  • (c) Gujarat
  • (d) Maharashtra

Ans> (b) Odisha

  • Industrial Infrastructure: A significant step toward self-reliance (Aatmanirbhar Bharat) in producing essential industrial chemicals and fertilizers.
Q.9> Who has introduced the financial reporting framework based on ‘Ind AS’?
  • (a) SEBI
  • (b) IRDAI
  • (c) NCERT
  • (d) UPSC

Ans> (b) IRDAI

  • Financial Regulation: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India implemented this to align accounting standards with global best practices.
Q.10> How much wind power capacity did India add in FY 2025-26, setting an all-time annual record?
  • (a) 6.05 GW
  • (b) 5.50 GW
  • (c) 4.25 GW
  • (d) 7.15 GW

Ans> (a) 6.05 GW

  • Renewable Energy: A landmark achievement in India’s transition to clean energy, demonstrating massive infrastructure growth in the wind sector.
Q.11> Against which disease has the Drugs Controller General of India approved the ‘Qdenga vaccine’?
  • (a) TB
  • (b) Dengue
  • (c) Malaria
  • (d) Chikungunya

Ans> (b) Dengue

  • Medical Advancement: The approval of Qdenga gives a powerful new tool to combat severe dengue fever outbreaks in the country.
Q.12> INS Sunayna, recently in news under the IOS SAGAR mission, belongs to which type of naval vessel?
  • (a) Aircraft Carrier
  • (b) Destroyer
  • (c) Offshore Patrol Vessel
  • (d) Submarine

Ans> (c) Offshore Patrol Vessel

  • Maritime Security: INS Sunayna plays a critical role in coastal defense and regional maritime diplomacy under the SAGAR initiative.
Q.13> Who was given the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director of SAIL?
  • (a) Krishna Kumar Singh
  • (b) Veer Vikram Yadav
  • (c) Piyush Anand
  • (d) Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti

Ans> (a) Krishna Kumar Singh

  • Corporate Governance: He took over the additional charge, replacing Amarendu Prakash to steer the Steel Authority of India Limited.
Q.14> The SAMPANN platform, recently in news, is primarily related to which of the following?
  • (a) Health insurance
  • (b) Pension management system
  • (c) Banking transactions
  • (d) Education portal

Ans> (b) Pension management system

  • Digital India: SAMPANN streamlines and digitizes pension disbursements, ensuring seamless payments and easy tracking for retirees.
Q.15> The Know Your Candidates (KYC) feature on ECINet platform is launched by which organization?
  • (a) Ministry of Home Affairs
  • (b) Election Commission of India
  • (c) NITI Aayog
  • (d) UIDAI

Ans> (b) Election Commission of India

  • Electoral Transparency: This feature empowers voters by providing easy access to vital background information regarding election candidates.
Q.16> Who among the following has been appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in April 2026?
  • (a) Vinod Mehta
  • (b) Akhilesh Sharma
  • (c) Chanchal Kumar
  • (d) Sanjay Jaju

Ans> (c) Chanchal Kumar

  • Bureaucracy: A crucial administrative appointment impacting the nation’s media, broadcasting, and information dissemination frameworks.
Q.17> Which bill was passed in the Lok Sabha in April 2026 with the objective of decriminalizing minor offenses and promoting ease of doing business?
  • (a) Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026
  • (b) Nyaya Sanhita Amendment Bill, 2026
  • (c) Minor Offenses Prevention Bill, 2026
  • (d) Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026

Ans> (d) Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026

  • Legislative Reform: This bill drastically reduces compliance burdens by replacing minor imprisonment clauses with financial penalties.
Q.18> When is National Maritime Day observed in India?
  • (a) 1 April
  • (b) 3 March
  • (c) 10 May
  • (d) 5 April

Ans> (d) 5 April

  • Commemoration: Celebrated to recognize India’s glorious maritime history and its critical role in global trade.
Q.19> Bodhana Shivanandan has become the number one female chess player of which country?
  • (a) France
  • (b) England
  • (c) India
  • (d) Malaysia

Ans> (b) England

  • Sports Achievement: The young prodigy achieved a historic milestone by becoming the top-ranked female player in England.
Q.20> According to the AIU report, which country has the highest number of athletes suspended due to doping?
  • (a) Russia
  • (b) Kenya
  • (c) USA
  • (d) India

Ans> (d) India

  • Athletics Integrity: A concerning statistic highlighting the need for stricter anti-doping awareness and enforcement in Indian sports.

Summary – Mind Map

National & States
  • Maharashtra: Launched the ‘Majhe Gaav, Aarogya Sampanna Gaav’ campaign.
  • Odisha: Introduced the Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana (MAPY).
  • Andhra Pradesh: Lok Sabha passed proposal making Amaravati the sole capital.
  • Madhya Pradesh: Raisen to host the “Unnat Krishi Mahotsav 2026”.
International Affairs
  • Mongolia: Uchral Nyam-Osor appointed as the new Prime Minister.
  • Thailand: Bangkok to host the Annual Meetings of IMF and World Bank in Oct 2026.
  • UNSC: Hormuz security resolution delayed due to disagreements among member countries.
Economy & Infrastructure
  • Odisha: Setting up India’s first indigenous Coal to Ammonium Nitrate Project.
  • IRDAI: Introduced the financial reporting framework based on ‘Ind AS’.
  • Wind Power: India added a record 6.05 GW capacity in FY 2025-26.
Defense & Science
  • Health: DCGI approved the ‘Qdenga vaccine’ for Dengue.
  • Navy: INS Sunayna is classified as an Offshore Patrol Vessel.
Govt Schemes & Appointments
  • SAIL: Krishna Kumar Singh given additional charge as CMD.
  • SAMPANN: Platform primarily focused on Pension management systems.
  • ECI: Launched the Know Your Candidates (KYC) feature on ECINet.
  • I&B Ministry: Chanchal Kumar appointed as Secretary.
  • Jan Vishwas Bill: Passed to decriminalize minor offenses and promote ease of doing business.
Sports & Important Days
  • National Maritime Day: Observed annually on 5 April.
  • Chess: Bodhana Shivanandan became the number one female player in England.
  • AIU Report: India had the highest number of athletes suspended due to doping.

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