# Daily Current Affairs at a Glance
16 April 2026

International🌍

Hungary New Prime Minister
Péter Magyar appointed as Prime Minister after defeating Viktor Orbán with a two-thirds majority (138/199 seats).
Hungary is a landlocked country in Europe. Capital: Budapest. Currency: Hungarian Forint.

Djibouti President Re-elected
Ismail Omar Guelleh re-elected for the sixth consecutive term. In power since 1999.
Djibouti is located in the Horn of Africa near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key global shipping route connecting the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

IMF World Economic Outlook
India ranked as the 4th largest economy, surpassing Japan.
Top economies: USA, China, Germany, India.
India growth forecast: 6.5% (FY 2026), GDP above $4.3 trillion.
IMF established in 1944, headquarters in Washington D.C.

National

Bihar New Chief Minister
Samrat Chaudhary appointed as the 24th Chief Minister. First BJP CM of Bihar.
Nitish Kumar resigned and moved to Rajya Sabha.
Deputy Chief Ministers: Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Vijendra Prasad Yadav.

India–Taiwan Industrial Park
Planned in Sanand and Dholera, Gujarat.
Focus on semiconductors, display fabrication and electronics manufacturing.
Investment estimated at $2–5 billion.

Fund of Funds 2.0
Aimed at providing financial support to startups and MSMEs.
Operates through SIDBI (established 1990, headquarters Lucknow).

Atomic Energy Commission
Tenure of Chairman Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty extended till April 2027.
India ranks 6th globally in nuclear power capacity (8780 MW).

Sports

Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack Awards 2026
Leading Women’s Cricketer: Deepti Sharma
Leading Men’s Cricketer: Mitchell Starc
Leading T20 Player: Abhishek Sharma

Wisden Five Cricketers
Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj, Haseeb Hameed

ICC Player of the Month (March 2026)
Men: Sanju Samson
Women: Amelia Kerr

Science and Technology

Project Him Sarovar
Launched in Ladakh (Leh and Kargil).
Objective: Conservation of glacier meltwater using gravity-based and solar systems.
Water to be stored in small reservoirs for agriculture and daily use.

Konyak Tribe Herbal Cancer Research
Conducted in Nagaland in collaboration with Berhampur University.
Five herbal plants identified with anti-cancer potential.

Important Days

15 April – World Art Day
Theme 2026: Art for Unity and Healing

16 April – World Voice Day
16 April – Save the Elephant Day

Chhattisgarh

Key Cabinet Decisions (15 April 2026)

Committee formed for Uniform Civil Code drafting under Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai

50% reduction in land registration charges for women

25% stamp duty concession for ex-servicemen and their widows up to ₹25 lakh property, applicable once in a lifetime

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1. Who has recently been appointed as the Secretary General of FICCI?
A) Sanjiv Mehta
B) Anant Swarup ✅
C) Ajay Banga
D) Rajiv Kumar

👉Explanation:
Anant Swarup has been appointed as the new Secretary General of FICCI.

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2. Which foundation day of Himachal Pradesh was celebrated on 15 April 2026?
A) 75th
B) 77th
C) 79th ✅
D) 80th

👉 Explanation:
The 79th Foundation Day of Himachal Pradesh was celebrated on 15 April 2026.

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3. Who won the ICC Player of the Month (March 2026)?
A) Joe Root
B) Babar Azam
C) Sanju Samson ✅
D) Kane Williamson

👉 Explanation:
Sanju Samson won the ICC Player of the Month award for March 2026.

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4. What growth rate has the International Monetary Fund projected for India in FY27?
A) 5.5%
B) 6.0%
C) 6.5% ✅
D) 7.0%

👉 Explanation:
IMF has projected India's growth rate at 6.5% for FY27.

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5. Bohag Bihu festival belongs to which state?
A) Manipur
B) Assam ✅
C) Meghalaya
D) Tripura

👉 Explanation:
Bohag Bihu is a major festival of Assam.

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6. Who received the WWF National Fish Award?
A) Sunita Narain
B) Anita Chaudhary ✅
C) Vandana Shiva
D) Kiran Mazumdar

👉 Explanation:
Anita Chaudhary received the WWF National Fish Award.

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7. India ranked which position in global patent filing (2025-26)?
A) 4th
B) 5th
C) 6th ✅
D) 7th

👉 Explanation:
India ranked 6th in global patent filings.

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8. Who organized the “Nari Shakti Yuva Sansad”?
A) Education Ministry
B) Ministry of Women and Child Development
C) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports ✅
D) Home Ministry

👉 Explanation:
It was organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

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9. Where was the “Him Sarovar Project” launched?
A) Srinagar
B) Leh
C) Ladakh ✅
D) Manali

👉 Explanation:
The project was launched in Ladakh for water conservation.

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10. Biju Patnaik was the former Chief Minister of which state?
A) Bihar
B) Jharkhand
C) Odisha ✅
D) West Bengal

👉 Explanation:
Biju Patnaik was the former Chief Minister of Odisha.

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11. When is World Voice Day celebrated?
A) 14 April
B) 15 April
C) 16 April ✅
D) 17 April

👉 Explanation:
World Voice Day is celebrated every year on 16 April.

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12. Viktor Axelsen is associated with which sport?
A) Tennis
B) Cricket
C) Badminton ✅
D) Hockey

👉 Explanation:
Viktor Axelsen is a famous badminton player.

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# Daily Current Affairs at a Glance
17 April 2026

International🌍

India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
Expected date: 27 April 2026
Objective: Reduce or eliminate trade barriers such as tariffs and quotas
Target: Increase bilateral trade to $5 billion within 5 years

China Resumes Import of Broken Rice from India
Ban lifted in April 2026 after earlier restrictions due to GMO concerns
India is a leading producer and exporter of rice
China capital: Beijing, President: Xi Jinping

BRICS Health Working Group Meeting 2026
Date: 15 April 2026
Mode: Virtual (hosted from New Delhi)
Organizer: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, UAE, Indonesia

TIME 100 Influential People List 2026
Indians included: Sundar Pichai, Ranbir Kapoor, Vikas Khanna

National

India’s Top Trading Partner
China became India’s largest trading partner in FY 2026, surpassing the USA
Bilateral trade: $151.1 billion

India’s First Semiconductor SEZ
Location: Dholera, Gujarat
Company: Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd.
Investment: ₹91,000 crore
Employment: Around 21,000
Area: 66.16 hectares

Longest Elevated Wildlife Corridor in Asia
Location: Uttarakhand
Length: 12 km
Area: Rajaji National Park and Shivalik forest
Part of Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor

Science and Technology

INS Dhruv
India’s nuclear missile tracking and ocean surveillance ship
Developed by HSL, DRDO and NTRO
Commissioned in 2021

Infosys AI Sports Solution
Developed in partnership with Carlos Alcaraz
AI-based sports performance system
Carlos Alcaraz appointed as global brand ambassador

Sports

FIDE Women Candidates Tournament 2026
Winner: R Vaishali (India), first Indian woman to win
Defeated Xu Wenjun in final
Location: Cyprus

Men’s winner: Javokhir Sindarov

Domestic Player Contract System
Introduced by Mumbai Cricket Association for 2026–27 season
Grades: A, B, C
Grade A salary: ₹12–20 lakh per year

Important Days

14 April – World Chagas Disease Day
A neglected tropical disease affecting heart and digestive system

16 April – World Voice Day
Theme 2026: Caring for Our Voice

Miscellaneous

Global Nominal GDP Ranking 2026
India ranked 6th with GDP of $3.92 trillion
Top economies: USA, China, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, India

Chhattisgarh

Uniform Civil Code Committee
Committee formed under Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
Objective: Draft UCC framework
Provision under Article 44
First state to implement UCC: Uttarakhand
Gujarat has also recently passed a related bill.



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Q1. Where will the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 be held?
A) India
B) Australia
C) England & Wales ✅
D) South Africa

👉 Explanation:
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be hosted in England & Wales.

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Q2. Where was India’s first semiconductor SEZ approved?
A) Noida
B) Dholera ✅
C) Pune
D) Chennai

👉 Explanation:
India’s first semiconductor SEZ has been approved in Dholera, Gujarat.

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Q3. Where was the first phase of the Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 held?
A) Mumbai
B) Visakhapatnam
C) New Delhi ✅
D) Kochi

👉 Explanation:
The first phase of the conference was held in New Delhi.

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Q4. Who won the Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 held in Cyprus?
A) Koneru Humpy
B) R. Vaishali ✅
C) Harika Dronavalli
D) Divya Deshmukh

👉 Explanation:
Indian player R. Vaishali won the tournament.

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Q5. In which state did PM Narendra Modi inaugurate Shri Guru Bhairaveshwar Temple?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Karnataka ✅
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Telangana

👉 Explanation:
The temple is located in Karnataka.

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Q6. Who was appointed Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission?
A) Anil Kakodkar
B) Ajit Kumar Mohanty ✅
C) R. Chidambaram
D) K. N. Vyas

👉 Explanation:
Ajit Kumar Mohanty has been appointed as the Chairman.

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Q7. Ismail Omar Guelleh is the President of which country?
A) Somalia
B) Eritrea
C) Djibouti ✅
D) Kenya

👉 Explanation:
He is the President of Djibouti.

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Q8. Where is Asia’s largest elevated wildlife corridor built?
A) China
B) India ✅
C) Thailand
D) Indonesia

👉 Explanation:
Asia’s largest elevated wildlife corridor has been constructed in India.

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Q9. In which state was the ‘Sports Genomics Programme’ launched?
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat ✅
C) Haryana
D) Punjab

👉 Explanation:
The program was launched in Gujarat.

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Q10. Which death anniversary of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was observed on 17 April 2026?
A) 50th
B) 51st ✅
C) 52nd
D) 53rd

👉 Explanation:
It was his 51st death anniversary.

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Q11. When is World Hemophilia Day observed?
A) 15 April
B) 16 April
C) 17 April ✅
D) 18 April

👉 Explanation:
World Hemophilia Day is observed every year on 17 April.

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Q12. Who became India’s top trading partner in FY 2026?
A) USA
B) China ✅
C) UAE
D) Saudi Arabia

👉 Explanation:
China became India’s top trading partner in FY 2026.

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📅 18 April 2026

🌏 International

➤ Mars “Rosalind Franklin Rover” Mission 🚀
➭ Launch company: SpaceX
➭ Launch year: 2028
➭ Mission by: European Space Agency (ESA)
➭ Launch vehicle: Falcon Heavy
➭ Objective: Search for signs of past or present life on Mars

➤ Philippines joins “Pax Silica” Initiative 🌐
➭ Led by: USA
➭ Philippines becomes 13th member (India also a member)
➭ Objective: Strengthen semiconductor and tech supply chains
➭ Plan: 4000-acre industrial hub in Luzon

🇮🇳 National

➤ India’s Nuclear Energy Target ⚛️
➭ Target year: 2047
➭ Capacity goal: 100 GW
➭ Current capacity: ~8.8 GW
➭ Focus: Clean energy and energy security

➤ Meghalaya Official Languages 🗣️
➭ Khasi and Garo added as official languages
➭ Approved under Meghalaya Official Language Ordinance 2026
➭ Status alongside English

➤ Punjab AI-based Crime Tracking System 🤖
➭ Collaboration: Punjab Govt + IIT Ropar
➭ Tech: AI, data analytics, voice recognition
➭ Aim: Real-time crime monitoring

➤ First High-Level Conference on CAPF 🛡️
➭ Chaired by: PM Narendra Modi
➭ Focus: Strengthening Central Armed Police Forces

🏅 Sports

➤ Viktor Axelsen Retirement 🏸
➭ Country: Denmark
➭ Age: 32
➭ Reason: Back injury
➭ Date: 15 April 2026

📅 Important Days

➤ World Hemophilia Day 🩸
➭ Date: 17 April
➭ Theme 2026: Diagnosis First Step to Care
➭ Disorder: Blood clotting issue

➤ World Heritage Day 🏛️
➭ Date: 18 April
➭ Theme 2026: Emergency Response for Living Heritage
➭ Recognized by UNESCO (1983)

👤 Appointments

➤ Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman 🏛️
➭ Harivansh Narayan Singh re-elected (3rd term)

➤ Brand Ambassadors 📢
➭ Smriti Mandhana – One8 (Agilitas)
➭ Carlos Alcaraz – Infosys AI Sports Solution

🏆 Awards

➤ Harvard South Asian Person of the Year 2026 🎖️
➭ Winner: Sayani Gupta
➭ By: Harvard University South Asian Association

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➭ Location: Jashpur
➭ Aim: Elder care and well-being
➭ Facilities: Yoga, physiotherapy, digital literacy

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➭ Aim: Promote folk culture and artists
➭ Focus: Registration, training, global exposure, preservation of traditional arts

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Q1. Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi became the first woman ADC of which state?
A) Odisha
B) Mizoram ✅
C) Assam
D) Nagaland

Explanation:
Manisha Padhi became the first woman ADC to the Governor of Mizoram.

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Q2. Infosys appointed whom as its global brand ambassador?
A) Rafael Nadal
B) Roger Federer
C) Carlos Alcaraz ✅
D) Novak Djokovic

Explanation:
Carlos Alcaraz has been appointed as the global brand ambassador of Infosys.

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Q3. Which scheme was launched to support startups?
A) Startup Mission
B) Digital India Startup
C) Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 ✅
D) Make in India Fund

Explanation:
This scheme was launched to provide financial support to startups.

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Q4. Who was named Leading Women Cricketer of the Year 2026 by Wisden?
A) Smriti Mandhana
B) Harmanpreet Kaur
C) Deepti Sharma ✅
D) Shafali Verma

Explanation:
Deepti Sharma received this award for her outstanding performance.

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Q5. According to IMF, India's GDP rank in 2025 is?
A) 4th
B) 5th
C) 6th ✅
D) 7th

Explanation:
India ranked 6th globally according to IMF.

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Q6. Proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats from 543 to?
A) 550
B) 560
C) 575
D) 580 ✅

Explanation:
Under the Delimitation Bill 2026, it is proposed to increase seats to 580.

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Q7. From which city will IRCTC start the Divya Dakshin Yatra train?
A) Chennai
B) Bengaluru
C) Visakhapatnam ✅
D) Hyderabad

Explanation:
The journey will start from Visakhapatnam.

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Q8. GE Aerospace belongs to which country?
A) France
B) Germany
C) USA ✅
D) Japan

Explanation:
GE Aerospace is an American company.

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Q9. INS Dhruv is what type of ship?
A) Warship
B) Submarine
C) Missile Tracking and Surveillance Ship ✅
D) Aircraft Carrier

Explanation:
INS Dhruv is a specialized missile tracking and surveillance ship.

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Q10. Where was Ayush Chintan Shivir 2026 inaugurated?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi ✅
C) Lucknow
D) Bhopal

Explanation:
The event was held in New Delhi.

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Q11. Who received Harvard South Asian Person of the Year 2026?
A) Alia Bhatt
B) Priyanka Chopra
C) Sayani Gupta ✅
D) Deepika Padukone

Explanation:
Sayani Gupta received this award.

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Q12. Where was the first high-level CAPF conference held?
A) Jaipur
B) New Delhi ✅
C) Pune
D) Chandigarh

Explanation:
The conference was held in New Delhi.

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Q13. When is World Heritage Day celebrated?
A) 15 April
B) 18 April ✅
C) 20 April
D) 22 April

Explanation:
World Heritage Day is celebrated every year on 18 April.

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India and Russia have taken a major step forward in their defence partnership by agreeing to allow limited military deployments on each other’s territory. Under this arrangement, both nations can station up to 3,000 personnel at a time, marking a significant deepening of strategic and operational cooperation.

The agreement - published on Russia’s official legal portal - also allows for the simultaneous deployment of up to 10 military aircraft and 5 naval warships by either side.

It further establishes a structured framework governing the presence of troops, ships, and aircraft, while detailing provisions related to logistics, technical assistance, and operational support for visiting forces.

In Simple Terms- India and Russia are not building bases they are just allowing each other to temporarily use military facilities when needed.


Via - Sputnik India