Best 4 April 2026 Current Affairs Quiz
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1. Name of the female astronaut is participating in NASA’s lunar mission (Artemis II)?
Answer: – Christina Koch
Explanation: With the approximately six-minute firing of the spacecraft’s service module engine on 03-04-2026, known as the translunar injection burn, Orion and its crew of NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen accelerated to break free of Earth’s orbit and began the outbound trajectory toward Moon.
2. Which advanced stealth frigate of Project 17A was recently commissioned by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Visakhapatnam?
Answer: – INS Taragiri
Explanation: INS Taragiri, which is the fourth formidable platform for Project 17A, was formally launched into service by the Indian Navy in the presence of the Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on April 03, 2026, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.. A masterclass in modern naval shipbuilding, this latest stealth frigate, with a displacement of approximately 6,670 tonnes, has been designed by the Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, with the support of MSMEs, for multi-role operations. It utilises advanced stealth technology to achieve a significantly reduced radar signature, providing a lethal edge in contested environments.
With over 75% indigenous content and built in significantly reduced timelines, INS Taragiri exemplifies India’s shipbuilding prowess and strong public-private collaboration. Raksha Mantri, in his address, described INS Taragiri as not merely a warship but a symbol of India’s growing technological prowess, self-reliance, and formidable naval power.
3. Which state government has launched the ‘Bhu Bharati’ portal for integrated land record management and registrations?
Answer: – Telangana
Explanation: With the implementation of Integrated Bhu Bharati portal, the Government of Telangana is now implementing a landmark reform in land administration. For the first time in the country, the government has introduced the practice of issuing the map of the land in the passbook after the completion of the transaction.
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4. According to the recent GSMA data, which Indian company has become the world’s second-largest telecom operator?
Answer: – Bharti Airtel
Explanation: Based on April 2026 GSMA Intelligence data, Bharti Airtel has become the world’s second-largest telecom operator. The India-headquartered company crossed 650 million subscribers across India and Africa, ranking only behind China Mobile. Its growth is supported by a strong 4G/5G user base in India and operations across 14 African countries.
5. Which educational body has recently been granted the status of a ‘Deemed to be University’ by the Ministry of Education?
Answer: – NCERT
Explanation: The Union Education Ministry on March 30, the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT), has been declared as an institution deemed to be a university, As a result, the NCERT will now be able to offer courses/programmes and confer degrees.
According to the notification, in January this year, the University Grants Commission (UGC) had approved the expert committee’s recommendations which advocated granting deemed university status to the NCERT
6. Which famous painting by Raja Ravi Varma recently set the record for being the highest-value work of Indian art ever sold?
Answer: – Yashoda and Krishna
Explanation: The painting “Yashoda and Krishna” created by Raja Ravi Varma in the 1890s through oils is currently the costliest Indian painting that has ever been sold for a price of ₹167.2 crore ($17.9 million) in a Saffronart auction in Mumbai held on April 2, 2026. This painting was purchased by billionaire Cyrus Poonawalla and depicts the divine relationship of the mother-child duo.
7. Which organization has developed the advanced ‘Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System’?
Answer: – India Meteorological Department (IMD) / भारत मौसम विज्ञान विभाग
Explanation: Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System is an advanced digital forecasting platform developed by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) using open-source technology and in-house expertise
8. Where is Gangotri National Park, which has recently been in the news, located?
Answer: – Uttarakhand
Explanation: Gangotri National Park in Uttarakhand opened to visitors on April 1, 2026, after being closed for six months during the winter season, providing opportunities for trekking through Gaumukh Tapovan, Nelang Valley, and Gartang Gali routes. The Gangotri Glacier, conservation of biodiversity, and habitat of snow leopards make the park significant.
9. Which virus is responsible for causing the highly contagious Newcastle disease in domestic chickens and other birds?
Answer: – Avian paramyxovirus serotype 1
Explanation: Newcastle disease (ND) is a viral infection resulting from the infection of the Avian orthoavulavirus 1 (previously called Avian paramyxovirus serotype 1, APMV-1). The disease is highly contagious, infecting more than 250 species of domestic and wild birds. It may cause a mortality rate of up to 100 percent in unvaccinated poultry groups.
10. Which landlocked West African country did India recently send a consignment of 1,000 metric tons of rice to as humanitarian aid?
Answer: – Burkina Faso
Explanation: India has sent a consignment of one thousand metric tonnes of rice to Burkina Faso as humanitarian assistance. In a social media post, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this initiative is aimed at supporting food security for vulnerable communities and internally displaced persons. He added that this step reflects India’s continued commitment as a reliable developmental and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief partner to Global South countries.
11. Who has been recently appointed as the new Prime Minister of Mongolia amid the ongoing political crisis?
Answer: – Uchral Nyam-Osor
Explanation: In a significant leadership change that has occurred in just nine months, Mongolian Parliament has selected Uchral Nyam-Osor as the new Prime Minister of the nation. The selection of the new leader occurs due to the recent resignation of the current PM, Gombojav Zandanshatar, who had been under pressure from mounting political tension and legislative deadlock. Uchral received an overwhelming number of votes from the legislators, with 88 votes out of 107 supporting him.
12. Which mission has ISRO launched to test the endurance and psychological strength of astronauts for the Gaganyaan mission?
Answer: – Mission Mitra
Explanation: The ISRO has started Mission Mitra, which aims to test the endurance, mental strength, and behavioral capabilities of Gaganyaan astronauts. The testing is being done in Leh to assess the ability of the astronauts to withstand harsh conditions such as coldness, loneliness, lack of oxygen, and delayed communication.
13 . In which high-altitude region is ISRO currently conducting ‘Mission Mitra’ to simulate space-like extreme conditions?
Answer:- Ladakh
Explanation: The mission called Mission Mitra is now on in the area of Ladakh at high altitude. The environment here is one characterized by tough weather, low oxygen level, and isolation. Such conditions have an effect that looks like what is experienced in space. It is this mission carried out by ISRO’s Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC). The four astronauts chosen for this mission are taking part in the mission after going through acclimatization in Leh.
14 . Who has been elected as the new President of Myanmar in April 2026?
Answer: – Min Aung Hlaing
Explanation: The General Min Aung Hlaing, who headed the coup in 2021, won the presidential seat in Myanmar on April 3, 2026, through parliamentary elections. He comes to power through an election in 2026 after serving as the head of the junta for five years, while Nyo Saw and Nan Ni Ni Aye were elected as Vice Presidents.
15. According to the recent data released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), what is India’s global rank in the renewable energy market in 2025?
Answer: – 3rd
Explanation: India became the third-largest market for renewable energy globally in 2025, after China and the US, as a result of fast-growing solar and wind markets. The most significant studies showed that India was placed fourth in terms of renewable energy capacity, but it became third in solar and wind capacity.