CURRENT AFFAIRS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026

 Q1. Which Union Territory officially notified the creation of five new districts in April 2026?

Ans. Ladakh.

Q2. Who was appointed as the CEO of Dabur India’s business, effective from April 2026?

Ans. Herjit S. Bhalla

Q3. Where was India’s first integrated lithium-ion battery recycling plant opened in Uttar Pradesh?

Ans. Sikandrabad, Uttar Pradesh.

Q4. What was the approximate peak electricity demand successfully met by India on April 25, 2026?

Ans. Approximately 256 GW (256.1 GW).

Q5. Which institution was appointed as the first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development in Asia?

Ans. Symbiosis Skills and Professional University.

Q6. When is World Malaria Day observed globally?

Ans. April 25.

Q7. Which state hosted the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026?

Ans. Chhattisgarh.

Q8. Which Indian athlete became the first quadruple amputee to win an Archery Championship at the World Para Archery Series Final?

Ans. Payal Nag.

Q9. Which organization is launching a new AI chatbot named ‘Abhay’?

Ans. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Q10. What toll-free number has the government issued for Census 2027?

Ans. 1855.

Q11. Which payments bank’s license was cancelled recently by the RBI?

Ans. Paytm Payments Bank.

Q: Which payments bank faced RBI restrictions recently?

Ans. Paytm Payments Bank.

Q12. Who recently became Asia’s richest person by overtaking Mukesh Ambani?

Ans. Gautam Adani.

Q13. Which city in Madhya Pradesh was selected under the Centre’s ‘Safe Cities’ project to enhance women’s safety?

Ans. Dhar.

Q14. The ‘Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World’ collection was unveiled at which event?

Ans. Femina Miss India 2026.

Q15. Samrat Chaudhary was sworn in as the Chief Minister of which state?

Ans. Bihar.

Q16. Which organization was granted ‘deemed-to-be university’ status under a distinct category to promote research in school education?

Ans. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).