Current Affairs Quiz - April 2026

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INS Dunagiri has been delivered to the Indian Navy as part of ongoing naval modernisation. It is the fifth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) stealth frigates. The ship was designed by the Warship Design Bureau and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilding and Engineers. It is a reincarnation of the earlier INS Dunagiri, a Leander-class frigate that previously served in the Indian Navy. The vessel uses Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion, integrating a diesel engine and gas turbine driving controllable pitch propellers (CPP). It is equipped with a modern Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) for efficient onboard operations.

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A rare white female albino Himalayan tahr has been recorded in Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Bharmour, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. The sanctuary is the second largest in Himachal Pradesh and is known for its rich biodiversity and high-altitude ecosystem. Geographically, it lies between the Ravi and Chenab rivers and represents a high-altitude protected area. It is bordered by Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary in the south-east and Tundah Wildlife Sanctuary in the north-west.

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World Autism Awareness Day is observed annually on April 2. The day highlights the need to improve the quality of life for autistic individuals, ensuring they lead full, meaningful lives as integral members of society. It advocates for acceptance rather than just awareness. The United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day on December 18, 2007. The theme for 2026 is “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value,” focusing on dignity and addressing the barriers to care and support, particularly in education and employment.

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India’s Antariksh Venture Capital Fund will start investing in space startups from FY2027 to boost the private space sector. It is a close-ended fund registered with Securities and Exchange Board of India as a Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF). Key investor is Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre under the Department of Space. The fund is sponsored by SIDBI Venture Capital Limited. The objective is to provide capital for space startups, support scaling, and promote commercialization of technologies.

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Gangotri National Park recently reopened after a six-month winter break, highlighting seasonal conservation management in the Himalayan region. It is located in Uttarakhand, along the upper catchment of the Bhagirathi River. The park’s northeastern boundary touches China (Tibet Autonomous Region). It shares borders with Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary and Govind National Park.

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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) dismissed a plea against the Musi Riverfront Development Project, clearing a key legal hurdle. The project aims to rejuvenate the polluted Musi River and develop it into an ecological, mobility, heritage, and economic corridor. The Musi River (also called Muchukunda) is a left-bank tributary of the Krishna River. It originates from Anantagiri Hills near Vikarabad and is formed by the confluence of Musa and Esi streams.

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The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved Qdenga for individuals aged 4–60 years, making it India’s first dengue vaccine. Qdenga is a live-attenuated, tetravalent vaccine developed by Takeda Pharmaceutical, Japan. It targets all four dengue virus serotypes (DENV-1 to DENV-4), with strongest efficacy against DENV-2 and relatively lower against DENV-3 and DENV-4. It does not require pre-vaccination screening and is administered in two doses, spaced three months apart. The vaccine provides strong protection against severe dengue and reduces hospitalisation rates.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Karmayogi Sadhana Saptah on the foundation day of the Capacity Building Commission (CBC). The Capacity Building Commission (CBC) was established in 2021 as the executive body and custodian of Mission Karmayogi. It functions as an autonomous body under the Prime Minister’s Public Human Resources Council (PMHRC). The objective is to transform civil services from a rules-based system to a roles-based administration, improving efficiency and accountability.

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The Reserve Bank of India has launched a pilot Benchmark Issuance Strategy (BIS) to streamline state government borrowings starting from FY 2026–27. The strategy will be implemented across nine states, namely Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh. Under this strategy, states will issue State Development Loans in predefined benchmark tenor buckets based on a pre-announced borrowing calendar. The BIS aims to bring greater structure, predictability, and standardisation to state borrowings in the debt market.

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Recently, a rare Indian giant flying squirrel was spotted in Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve, indicating rich biodiversity and possible range extension. The reserve is located in Chhattisgarh and was formed by combining the Udanti and Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuaries. Its river system is dominated by the Mahanadi River, along with tributaries like Udanti, Sitanadi, Indravati, and Pairi. It forms a critical forest corridor connecting to Indravati Tiger Reserve, aiding wildlife movement.