Current Affairs Quiz 10th April 2026 Quiz

Exp. Bank of Baroda Launches Al-Based ‘bob SAMVAD’ Platform to Enhance Customer Experience

Bank of Baroda launched “bob SAMVAD”, an AI-powered multilingual conversational platform to enhance customer interaction at bank branches.

The platform enables real-time, two-way communication in 22 languages, eliminating language barriers using AI-based speech and translation technology.

In the first phase, bob SAMVAD will be rolled out across 250 branches in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. This will be followed by a phased, large-scale deployment across the bank’s branch network.

About Bank of Baroda (BOB)

• Founded – 1908
• Headquarters – Vadodara, Gujarat
• MD & CEO – Debadatta Chand
• Tagline – India’s International Bank

Exp. PhonePe–SBI Launch Co-Branded Credit Card with Zero Joining Fee

Digital payments company PhonePe has launched a co-branded credit card in partnership with State Bank of India.

The PhonePe SBI Card is being offered with a limited-period promotional benefit of zero joining fee for the first year.

The card will be available on both RuPay and Visa payment networks, providing wider usability across platforms.

Exp. Morgan Stanley Lowers India FY26–27 Growth Forecast to 6.2% Citing Gulf Conflict Pressures

Global investment bank Morgan Stanley has cut India’s FY 2026–27 GDP growth forecast to 6.2%, reducing it by 30 basis points from its earlier estimate.

The downgrade is driven by concerns over supply-side disruptions and rising cost pressures, mainly due to the ongoing Gulf conflict impact on global economic conditions.

GDP Projection List 2025                                                                                

• Moody’s Rating – 6.8 (FY27)
• ICRA – 7.6% (FY26), 6.5%(FY27)
• OECD – 6.1 % (FY27)
• S&P Global Ratings – 7.6% (FY26); 7.1% (FY27)
• Fitch Rating – 7.5% (FY26); 6.7% (FY27) U
• CRISIL – 7.1% (FY27)

Exp. Former CBI Director R.K. Raghavan Launches Autobiography ‘A Road Well Travelled’

Former R.K. Raghavan launched his autobiography “A Road Well Travelled”, which is an upgraded edition highlighting his journey from state police cadre to the Intelligence Bureau and later becoming the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

The book also covers key moments of his career, including his association with leaders like Atal Bihari Vajpayee, M.G. Ramachandran, and Jayalalithaa, and begins with the tragic assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi (1991, Sriperumbudur), where Raghavan was part of the security detail.

Exp. INS Sunayna Arrives in Maldives Under IOS SAGAR Initiative with 16 Friendly Foreign Countries Personnel

INS Sunayna, an Indian Navy ship, reached Malé (Maldives) as part of its operational deployment under the IOS SAGAR (Indian Ocean Ship – Security and Growth for All in the Region) initiative, marking its first port call under this mission.

The deployment is significant for regional maritime cooperation as it includes personnel from 16 Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs), promoting joint training, coordination, and maritime security in the Indian Ocean region.

Exp. Hyderabad to Host Rugby Premier League 2026

Rugby India has announced that the second edition of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) will be hosted in Hyderabad, marking an important step in expanding rugby in India.

The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 16 to June 28, 2026 at the Gachibowli Stadium, which will serve as the main venue for the league matches.

The league will feature six teams: Bengaluru Bravehearts, Chennai Bulls, Delhi Redz, Hyderabad Heroes, Kalinga Black Tigers, and Mumbai Dreamers.

Exp. Palak Gulia and Mukesh Nelavalli Win Gold with Junior World Record in ISSF 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Event

Indian shooters Palak Gulia and Mukesh Nelavalli won gold medal in 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup, Granada (Spain) with a junior world record score of 487.7 points.

The duo broke the previous junior world record of 481.3 points, while finishing the final ahead of China (silver) and Hungary (bronze); Mukesh also made his senior ISSF World Cup debut, scoring 244.7.

Palak had earlier won medals at the 2023 Asian Games, while Mukesh is a junior world champion, marking both as rising stars in Indian pistol shooting.

Exp. Artemis II Astronauts Set New Record, Travel Farthest from Earth at 4.07 Lakh Km

Astronauts of the Artemis II Mission created history by travelling farther from Earth than any humans before, reaching about 4.07 lakh km (252,756 miles).

The mission is part of NASA’s Artemis programme, aimed at deep space and future lunar exploration.

The crew included Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen aboard the Orion spacecraft.

They surpassed the previous record set by Apollo 13 (1970), which had reached a distance of 248,655 miles (400,171 km) from Earth.

The Orion spacecraft flew as close as 4,070 miles to the Moon and spent nearly six hours observing its far side, a region that is usually not visible from Earth.

Exp. India to Set Up Indigenous Aviation Security Equipment Testing Centre via BCAS–Rashtriya Raksha University MoU

The Government of India announced a collaboration between the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security and Rashtriya Raksha University through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The MoU aims to set up an indigenous aviation security equipment testing centre to strengthen India’s aviation security ecosystem.

The proposed testing centre will be developed at Rashtriya Raksha University, promoting domestic capability in aviation security technologies.

Exp. NCERT Reconstitutes NSTC with 20-Member Panel After Supreme Court Observations

The National Council of Educational Research and Training has reconstituted its National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC) following observations by the Supreme Court of India on a Class 8 social science textbook.

NCERT has formed a new 20-member committee to review and strengthen syllabus and learning materials.

The committee is chaired by M.C. Pant, with Manjul Bhargava as co-chairperson.

Exp. To Lam Elected Vietnam’s President

To Lam, Secretary General of the Communist Party of Vietnam, was unanimously elected as Vietnam’s President for a five-year term by the National Assembly.

His election marks a significant shift in Vietnam’s power structure, as the roles of party chief and state president are now combined, which were traditionally held by separate individuals.

About Vietnam

• Capital – Hanoi
• Currency – Vietnamese dong
• Official language – Vietnamese

Q.12. World Health Day is observed every year on 7 April to raise awareness about global health issues. World Health Day is observed every year on which date?

विश्व स्वास्थ्य दिवस हर साल 7 अप्रैल को वैश्विक स्वास्थ्य मुद्दों के बारे में जागरूकता बढ़ाने के लिए मनाया जाता है। विश्व स्वास्थ्य दिवस हर साल किस तारीख को मनाया जाता है?

(a) 5 April

(b) 6 April

(c) 9 April

(d) 7 April

(e) 10 April

Exp. 7 April - World Health Day

World Health Day is observed every year on 7 April to raise awareness about global health issues.

Theme 2026 - Together for health. Stand with science.

The day marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization in 1948.

Each year, it is celebrated with a specific theme focusing on key public health priorities and challenges worldwide.

Exp. Bhuvneshwar Kumar Becomes First Fast Bowler to Reach 200 IPL Wickets

Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the first fast bowler to take 200 wickets in the Indian Premier League, achieving the milestone by dismissing Ayush Mhatre.

He is currently the second-highest wicket-taker in IPL history, behind Yuzvendra Chahal (223 wickets).

Exp. Murali Sreeshankar Shines at Indian Athletics Series 2026 with 8.15m Jump

Murali Sreeshankar won the men’s long jump at the Indian Athletics Series 2026 in Bengaluru with a jump of 8.15m, crossing the Asian Games qualifying mark.

Abdulla Aboobacker (16.82m) won the men’s triple jump, while Sarvesh Kushare (2.23m) clinched the men’s high jump title.

Other highlights included wins by Ancy Sojan (women’s long jump), Baranica Elangovan (pole vault), and Bibin Antony (77.53m) in men’s javelin throw, with the series set to continue in Udaipur, Sangrur, and Ranchi.

Exp. Divya Singh Completes Everest Base Camp Cycling Expedition in 14 Days

Divya Singh from Uttar Pradesh completed the Everest Base Camp expedition in just 14 days, showcasing remarkable endurance.

She began her journey from Kathmandu and cycled through challenging mountainous terrain, riding 10–12 hours daily.

Everest Base Camp is situated at an altitude of about 5,364 metres, making the expedition physically demanding.