Current Affairs Quiz - April 2026

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The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has proposed an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of 663.32 square kilometres around the Kali Tiger Reserve to regulate activities and protect biodiversity. Kali Tiger Reserve is located in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka in the ecologically fragile Western Ghats. It comprises two contiguous protected areas: Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary and Anshi National Park, forming a single ecological landscape. It is connected to Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary and further to Radhanagari and Koyna wildlife sanctuaries in Maharashtra, ensuring wildlife corridors.

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Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 has been notified with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore to mobilize venture and growth capital for startups. It builds upon the earlier Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS 1.0) launched in 2016 under the Startup India Action Plan to address funding gaps. The fund will invest in SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), which will further invest in eligible startups. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) acts as the Implementation Agency. The scheme aims to boost innovation, job creation, manufacturing, and support India’s vision of becoming a global innovation hub under Viksit Bharat 2047.

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Researchers found a traditional herbal formulation used by the Konyak tribe of Nagaland showing anti-cancer potential, highlighting the importance of indigenous medicinal knowledge. The Konyaks mainly inhabit Mon district of Nagaland. The term “Konyak” is derived from ‘Whao’ (head) and ‘Nyak’ (black), meaning “men with black hair.” They are of Mongoloid origin, and about 95% of the population follows Christianity. Their language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan language family (a major Asian linguistic group).

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More than 1,000 Roman artefacts were discovered in Lake Neuchatel, Switzerland, providing insights into life during the Roman Empire. Lake Neuchâtel is the largest lake entirely within Switzerland and lies at the base of the Jura Mountains. It was formed during the last Ice Age (period of extensive glaciation about 15,000 years ago) due to melting glaciers carving valleys. The lake is about 38.3 kilometres (km) long and 8.2 km wide, covering 212.33 square kilometres (sq km).

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The Bankey Bihari Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, located in Vrindavan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. The Supreme Court recently stated it will not make structural changes to existing religious practices at the temple. The deity is in tribhanga posture (three-bend posture), giving the name “Banke” (gracefully bent). It was established by Swami Haridas, guru of Tansen. It is one of the seven temples of “Thakur of Vrindavan” (important Krishna shrines in the region).

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Reserve Bank of India under its strategy ‘Utkarsh 2029’ (2026–2029 framework for financial sector reforms) plans to advance Project Sa-Mudra (currency management modernisation initiative). It aims to expand CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency: digital form of sovereign currency) for efficient cross-border payments. The framework rests on six pillars: robust regulations, inclusive finance, competitive markets, effective technology, future-ready organisation, and Global India. RBI will scale up ULI (Unified Lending Interface: digital platform for seamless credit access) to improve credit delivery to underserved sectors.

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INS Dhruv is India’s first dedicated nuclear missile tracking and ocean surveillance ship, enhancing strategic maritime capability. It was commissioned on 10 September 2021 and built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in collaboration with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO). The ship tracks ballistic missiles, gathers Electronic Intelligence (ELINT), and supports India’s missile defence programme. It provides early warning of missile threats and helps calibrate Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) systems using trajectory data.

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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organised a nationwide “Nari Shakti Vandan Run”. The event was held across seven cities: Delhi, Cuttack, Patna, Mumbai, Indore, Bengaluru, and Jaipur. It aimed to promote women-led development and citizen participation under the vision of Viksit Bharat. The run covered 2–3 km at prominent public locations, with participation from students, professionals, and sportspersons. It was supported by organisations like National Service Scheme, Sports Authority of India, and MY Bharat. The initiative coincided with the special session of Parliament (16–18 April 2026) focusing on women’s representation and delimitation.

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The Indian government has officially notified the establishment of the country’s first semiconductor fabrication plant, developed by Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Limited (TSMPL) in the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR), Gujarat. It will support electronic hardware, software, and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITeS). The initiative aligns with reforms in the SEZ Rules, 2006 (amended in 2025), including reduced land requirement and flexibility in operations. It aims to boost semiconductor manufacturing, innovation, and ease of doing business in India.

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The Telangana Government launched a statewide initiative to provide Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy to nearly 2 million government school students. The programme is implemented in partnership with Amazon (Amazon Future Engineer) and Pi Jam Foundation. Around 2,000 laptops were distributed to Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) and other schools to bridge the digital divide. From 2025–26, students of Classes 5–9 will study a structured curriculum designed by SCERT Telangana. The curriculum focuses on computational thinking, design, and digital citizenship, beyond basic computer skills.