Current Affairs Quiz 3rd April 2026 Quiz

Exp. Uchral Nyam-Osor Elected as Mongolia’s New Prime Minister

Uchral Nyam-Osor has been elected as the new Prime Minister of Mongolia, becoming the country’s third leader in just nine months.

The previous Prime Minister, Zandanshatar Gombojav, resigned due to mounting pressure over corruption allegations.

About Mongolia

• Capital – Ulaanbaatar
• Currency – Mongolian Tugrik
• President – Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh
• Continent – Asia

Exp. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth Appointed as Vice Chief of Army Staff

Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has taken charge as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff; he earlier led the Southern Command during Operation Sindoor.

He has succeeded Pushpendra Pal Singh as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff.

Recent Appointments in Defence Sector                                

• Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) – Lt Gen Dheeraj Seth (replace Lt Gen PP Singh)
• GOC-in-C of Western Command – Lt Gen Pushpendra Pal Singh
• Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA) –P. Singh (replace Divakar Jayant)
• DG of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) – Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor

Exp. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited appointed Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan as its new Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), effective April 1, 2026.

He will serve as CMD till July 31, 2030 (superannuation), and earlier served as Director (Projects) at POWERGRID.

About Power Grid Corporation of India Limited

• Ministry- Ministry of Power
• Founded- 23 October 1989
• Headquarters- Gurugram, Haryana
• CMD- Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan

Exp. Vice President Releases Sudha Murty’s Book ‘Tides of Time’ on Bharat’s Parliamentary Murals

The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, released the book “Tides of Time: Bharat’s History through Murals in Parliament” authored by MP Smt. Sudha Murty at Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi.

The book highlights 124 parliamentary mural panels, showcasing India’s journey from the Indus Valley Civilization to the freedom struggle, including figures like Maharishi Valmiki, Chanakya, Ashoka, Shivaji Maharaj, Mahatma Gandhi, and Subhas Chandra Bose.

Recent Books

• Operation SINDOOR: The Untold Story of India’s Deep Strikes Inside Pakistan – Lt Gen KJS ‘Tiny’ Dhillon
• Mahatma: A Great Communicator – Dr Dhiraj Kakadia (release by – Dr Mansukh Mandaviya)
• Atal Bihari Vajpayee: The Eternal Statesman – Former Union Minister Vijay Goel (Released By: VP C.P. Radhakrishnan)
• The Sage who Reimagined Hinduism: The Life, Lessons and Legacy of Sree Narayana Guru – Shashi Tharoor.
• Red Lines Redrawn: Operation Sindoor and India’s New Normal – Maj Gen Bipin Bakshi (Retd), Air Mshl Rajesh Kumar, Amb Anil Trigunayat, and Brig Akhelesh Bhargava; Released by: General Upendra Dwivedi

Exp. Dr Thomas Pucadyil Appointed Director of BRIC-NCCS, Pune

Dr Thomas Pucadyil has been appointed as the Director of BRIC-NCCS (Biotechnology Research Innovation Council–National Centre for Cell Science), Pune.

He is currently a Professor at IISER Pune and is known for his research on membrane integrity-disrupting proteins in cells.

He is a recipient of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize (2018) and is a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy and Indian Academy of Sciences.

Exp. Former Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi passed away

Chandrikapersad Santokhi, former President of Suriname, passed away at the age of 67.

He served as the President of Suriname from 2020 to 2025 and was also the leader of the Progressive Reform Party, having earlier worked as the country’s Justice Minister.

Exp. Pankaj Advani Wins Maiden National 9-Ball Pool Championship Title in Ludhiana

Pankaj Advani won his maiden National 9-ball pool championship title held in Ludhiana.

The multiple-time world champion defeated Nitin Sharma of Chandigarh in the final

Exp. MoD Signs ₹1,950 Crore Deal with BEL for Indigenous Mountain Radars to Boost Air Defence

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a ₹1,950 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of two mountain radars for the Indian Air Force to enhance border surveillance and detection.

These radars are indigenously designed by DRDO’s Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE) and will be manufactured by BEL, supporting the Make in India defence initiative.

The radars are expected to be deployed in Jammu & Kashmir and Nagaland, strengthening air defence capabilities, counter-drone systems, and national security while reducing dependency on foreign systems.

Exp. Indian Navy Inducts INS Sanshodhak

The Indian Navy has received INS Sanshodhak, the fourth and final Survey Vessel (Large) built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE).

The earlier ships of this class—INS Sandhayak, INS Nirdeshak, and INS Ikshak—were commissioned between February 2024 and November 2025.

INS Sanshodhak has been designed by the Navy’s Warship Design Bureau, marking the completion of the Survey Vessel (Large) programme.

Exp. India Conducts Tri-Service Exercise “Dweep Shakti” to Strengthen Coastal and Island Defence

India conducted Exercise Dweep Shakti, a Tri-Service (Army, Navy, Air Force) high-intensity drill aimed at strengthening coastal and island defence capabilities.

The exercise focused on amphibious assaults, maritime dominance missions, and beach landing operations, testing the ability to capture and control hostile coastal areas.

Exp. India Pharma 2026 to Be Held in New Delhi on 13–14 April

The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, will host the 9th edition of India Pharma 2026 on 13–14 April in New Delhi, in collaboration with FICCI and IPA.

The event aims to strengthen India’s position as a global leader in pharmaceuticals and life sciences, highlighting a shift towards innovation-driven growth in healthcare.

The conference will be held on the theme “Discover in India: Leapfrogging Life-Sciences Innovation”, focusing on moving from a volume-based to value- and research-driven pharma industry.

Exp. PM Modi Inaugurates Samrat Samprati Museum on Mahavir Jayanti in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum in Koba, Gandhinagar, on Mahavir Jayanti, dedicated to Jain history, Samrat Samprati’s life, and the message of non-violence.

He highlighted that the museum reflects a confluence of study, spiritual practice, and self-discipline, and emphasized the need to preserve India’s cultural and knowledge heritage, including ancient manuscripts.

Exp. PM Modi Inaugurates Rs 3,300 Crore Kaynes Semicon OSAT Facility in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Rs 3,300 crore semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility of Kaynes Semicon at Sanand, Gujarat.

The facility has been developed under the India Semiconductor Mission to boost the country’s semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

Exp. Nyaya Setu AI Chatbot with Mascot “Dishika” Launched at DISHA Programme

Nyaya Setu AI Chatbot, along with its official mascot “Dishika” was launched at the DISHA programme held at Vigyan Bhawan.

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan and MoS Law & Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal unveiled the platform.

It is developed by the Digital India BHASHINI Division and works as a voice-first, multilingual AI legal assistant to guide citizens on legal processes, rights, and next steps.

Exp. Willie Walsh Appointed as New CEO of IndiGo

IndiGo has appointed William Walsh (Willie) as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

He succeeds Pieter Elbers, who has stepped down from the position. Walsh is currently serving as the Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).