Current Affairs Quiz - April 2026

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Recently, the Nilgiris Collector visited a remote village inside Mudumalai Tiger Reserve to inspect polling facilities and ensure basic amenities for voters, highlighting governance outreach in forest interiors ahead of elections . The reserve is located in Tamil Nadu at the tri-junction of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, and forms part of the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve. It shares boundaries with Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and Bandipur Tiger Reserve, making it an important ecological corridor.

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The Department of Pensions and Pensioners’ Welfare has been conducting Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaigns since November 2022 to promote digital submission of life certificates and improve ease of living for pensioners. DLC Campaign 4.0 (Nov 1–30, 2025) was launched in New Delhi and became the largest-ever pensioners’ welfare campaign in India. The campaign followed a saturation approach, organizing 75,000 camps across 2,000 cities/districts, supported by 1,400 nodal officers and 1.8 lakh postmen/Dak Sevaks for doorstep services.

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The Gujarat Legislative Assembly has passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, becoming the second state after Uttarakhand to implement a UCC. The law introduces a uniform civil framework replacing religion-based personal laws in matters such as marriage, divorce, and inheritance. It ensures gender equality by granting equal inheritance rights to sons and daughters across all communities. The code mandates that marriages must be registered within 60 days, while live-in relationships must be registered within 30 days. It enforces strict monogamy by prohibiting polygamy and bigamy for all citizens irrespective of religion.

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India’s major ports handled a record 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo in FY 2025–26, surpassing the 904 MT target and registering a 7.06% year-on-year growth. Among the top performers, Deendayal Port handled the highest cargo, followed by Paradip Port and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority. Mormugao Port recorded the highest growth rate of 15.91% among major ports. Operational efficiency improved, with average vessel turnaround time reducing to 48.86 hours, while Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority led the container segment with 23.82 hours turnaround time.

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Prevention of Blindness Week is observed in India from April 1st to April 7th, 2026, to raise awareness about preventing avoidable vision loss. It was organized by the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness-India (NSPB-I). The week aims to educate the public on eye health, encouraging regular eye check-ups to prevent, treat, or manage blindness. The campaign focuses on reducing blindness caused by cataracts, glaucoma, uncorrected refractive errors, and diabetes.

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Indian Navy’s offshore patrol vessel INS Sunayna arrived at Malé, Maldives, under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative, strengthening India–Maldives maritime ties. The ship was welcomed by Maldives National Defence Force, with two MNDF personnel onboard as part of the multinational crew. This initiative aligns with “Neighbourhood First” policy and Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions (MAHASAGAR) vision. It highlights India’s commitment to regional security, interoperability, and maritime cooperation.

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To Lam was unanimously elected President of Vietnam for a five-year term, while continuing as Communist Party chief. This consolidates power, departing from Vietnam’s tradition of collective leadership and resembling Xi Jinping-style centralisation. He prioritised peace, stability, and economic growth with improved livelihoods. His rise follows an anti-corruption drive as head of the Ministry of Public Security.

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The Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry has achieved cumulative investment of over ₹9,000 crore, exceeding the committed ₹7,000 crore, indicating strong industry response. It was launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries to boost India’s food processing sector. The scheme aims to promote Indian food brands globally and create large-scale food manufacturing champions. It focuses on increasing value addition, expanding processing capacity, and generating employment, especially in rural and off-farm sectors. The scheme is being implemented for six years from FY 2021–22 to FY 2026–27.

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Uttarakhand hosted the 25th edition of the All India Police Water Sports Cluster Championship 2026 at Tehri Lake from 8 to 12 April 2026. The event is organised under the aegis of the Indo Tibetan Border Police. More than 440 athletes from 19 police teams, including state police and central armed forces, are participating. A total of 52 events such as canoeing, rowing, and kayaking will be conducted. The championship provides a platform for police personnel to showcase sporting talent and enhance inter-force camaraderie.

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The Jammu and Kashmir government is reviving the historic Mohra Power Project to boost hydropower development amid the Indus Waters Treaty remaining in abeyance. The Mohra (Mahura) Power Project is located on the Jhelum River in Uri, Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir. It was commissioned in 1905 and is regarded as the first hydroelectric power plant in the Kashmir Valley. The project was originally designed as a run-of-the-river hydropower plant with a capacity of about 5 MW. It is now being upgraded to a capacity of 10.5 MW to enhance power generation.