Current Affairs Digest — April 2026

Question 1

Under the Thrissur blast compensation package, what is the split between SDRF and CMDRF for each deceased victim?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

₹4 L SDRF + ₹10 L CMDRF — Cabinet approved ₹4 lakh from SDRF and ₹10 lakh from CMDRF, total ₹14 lakh.‌​‍

Answer

₹7 L SDRF + ₹7 L CMDRF

Answer

₹10 L SDRF + ₹4 L CMDRF

Answer

₹14 L CMDRF only

Question 2

The State Human Rights Commission is constituted under which section of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Section 21 — Section 21 of the PHRA, 1993 empowers state governments to constitute a State Human Rights Commission.‌​‍

Answer

Section 3

Answer

Section 12

Answer

Section 31

Question 3

IMD's "Orange" weather alert signifies:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Be prepared — The IMD colour code: Green (no warning), Yellow (be updated), Orange (be prepared), Red (take action).‌​‍

Answer

No warning

Answer

Be updated

Answer

Take action

Question 4

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending, recently cleared by Cabinet, is being done with which fuel?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) — The Cabinet approved ethanol blending with ATF under the SAF initiative.‌​‍

Answer

Diesel

Answer

CNG

Answer

LPG

Question 5

The PM Internship Scheme (expanded in 2026) is administered by which ministry?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Corporate Affairs — The PM Internship Scheme is under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, as interns are placed in Indian companies.‌​‍

Answer

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Answer

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

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Ministry of Education

Question 6

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched on which date, in whose memory is the date also observed as Good Governance Day?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25 December 2000 — Atal Bihari Vajpayee — PMGSY was launched on 25 December 2000, the birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, now observed as Good Governance Day.‌​‍

Answer

2 October 1999 — Mahatma Gandhi

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15 August 2001 — Jawaharlal Nehru

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26 January 2000 — BR Ambedkar

Question 7

Section 44A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Execution of decrees passed by Courts in reciprocating territories — Section 44A CPC allows decrees of superior courts in reciprocating territories (e.g., UK, Singapore) to be executed in India as if Indian decrees.‌​‍

Answer

Contempt of court

Answer

Set-aside of ex parte decrees

Answer

Temporary injunctions

Question 8

The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to which body of water?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gulf of Oman — The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, which then opens into the Arabian Sea.‌​‍

Answer

Red Sea

Answer

Arabian Sea directly

Answer

Mediterranean Sea

Question 9

Who won the Laureus Sportsman of the Year award 2026?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Carlos Alcaraz — Carlos Alcaraz (Spain, tennis) won Laureus Sportsman of the Year 2026 at the Madrid ceremony.‌​‍

Answer

Jannik Sinner

Answer

Novak Djokovic

Answer

Rafael Nadal

Question 10

The Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool approved by the Cabinet carries a sovereign guarantee of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

₹12,980 crore — The Cabinet approved a sovereign guarantee of ₹12,980 crore to back the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool, ensuring continuity of maritime insurance cover.‌​‍

Answer

₹5,000 crore

Answer

₹9,500 crore

Answer

₹25,000 crore

Current Affairs Digest — April 2026