Current Affairs Quiz - April 2026

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The Publications Division has made its flagship journals Yojana and Kurukshetra available free on the WAVES OTT platform. WAVES (Wireless Access to Virtual Entertainment Services) is a digital streaming platform developed by Prasar Bharati. It aims to meet India’s rising demand for Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming services. The platform provides live television, video-on-demand, games, radio streaming, and e-commerce integration via the Open Network for Digital Commerce.

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The Indravati Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh is reopening for tourism, marking a shift from conflict to conservation and eco-tourism. The reserve, along with Bhairamgarh and Pamed Wildlife Sanctuaries, forms the larger Indravati landscape. It has ecological connectivity with tiger reserves like Kawal Tiger Reserve, Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, and Kanha Tiger Reserve. The Indravati River forms its northern and western boundary and an interstate border with Maharashtra.

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India has limited the requirement of certification from the Export Inspection Council (EIC) for rice exports only to select countries—European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. The Export Inspection Council was established under the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963. It ensures quality and safety of Indian export products to meet importing country standards. It functions as India’s official export certification authority. The Council operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, which is its nodal ministry.

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Anthropic launched Project Glasswing to secure critical software infrastructure using advanced AI systems. The initiative involves a global coalition of major tech firms including Amazon Web Services, Apple, Google, Microsoft, and NVIDIA. It uses Claude Mythos Preview, an advanced AI model, to detect and fix software vulnerabilities across sectors like banking, healthcare, and telecom. The model has identified critical flaws in operating systems and browsers, including vulnerabilities undetected for years.

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Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) has received environmental clearance from the Government of Argentina for deep exploration of five brine-based lithium blocks. This marks a significant step in securing critical minerals, especially lithium, which is essential for batteries and clean energy technologies. Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) is a joint venture of three Central Public Sector Enterprises—National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), and Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL)—with a shareholding ratio of 40:30:30.

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Andhra Pradesh has launched India’s first quantum test facilities under the Amaravati Quantum Valley initiative on the occasion of World Quantum Day (April 14). The facilities include two Quantum Reference Facilities at SRM University, Amaravati and Medha Towers, Gannavaram, creating India’s first quantum test and certification ecosystem. The systems operate at extremely low temperatures (near −273°C) and support advanced quantum research and innovation. The initiative promotes collaboration among academia, startups, and industry, with support from institutions like Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

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Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Major General Roman Gofman as the next Director of Mossad (Israeli Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations). The appointment was approved by the advisory committee on senior appointments.
Roman Gofman currently serves as the military secretary to the Prime Minister and has been praised for his resourcefulness and strategic thinking. He will assume office on July 2, 2026, for a tenure of five years. The appointment comes amid ongoing regional tensions, highlighting the importance of strengthening Israel’s intelligence and security framework.

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Banaras Hindu University won the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) National Moot Court Competition 2026 held at Integral University, securing ₹25,000 along with trophies and medals. Chandigarh University finished as the runner-up and received ₹11,000. Aligarh Muslim University received recognition for inspiring excellence, while Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University and University of Lucknow were recognised as best regional teams. The competition was held from April 9–11, 2026, with participation from 40 teams across India, promoting advocacy skills and legal understanding.

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A recent study found that the green pill millipede (endemic species of the Western Ghats) shows a lotus effect (self-cleaning property where water removes dirt). Millipedes belong to Class Diplopoda (arthropods with two pairs of legs per segment) under Subphylum Myriapoda (many-legged invertebrates). They are slow-moving, segmented arthropods with cylindrical bodies and multiple legs. They inhabit moist tropical microhabitats like leaf litter, soil, and dead wood, and are found worldwide except Antarctica.

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Swachh Tawi Mahotsav is a three-day event organised in Jammu by Jammu Municipal Corporation and Jammu Smart City Limited. It is held at the Tawi riverfront near the 4th Tawi Bridge to mark Baisakhi. The event promotes cleanliness and cultural heritage under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0. Activities include Tawi Aarti, boating, mela, dangal (traditional wrestling), food festival, and cultural programmes.