Current Affairs Quiz 9th April 2026 Quiz

Exp. Tri-Service ‘Ran Samwad’ Seminar in Bengaluru to Focus on Multi-Domain Warfare Strategy

The Tri-Service seminar ‘Ran Samwad’ will be held on April 9–10 in Bengaluru, focusing on evolving warfare strategies.

Organised by the Ministry of Defence, the seminar initiates a structured dialogue on emerging paradigms of warfare.

The theme “Multi-Domain Operations” emphasises preparing India’s defence forces across land, air, sea, cyber, space, and cognitive domains.

Exp. Jitendra Singh Inaugurates BIRAC-BioNEST Centre at CFTRI to Boost Food Innovation and Startups

Jitendra Singh inaugurated the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre at Central Food Technology and Research Institute in Mysuru, boosting India’s food innovation ecosystem.

The initiative aims to bridge the gap between laboratory research and commercial applications, promoting startup-driven technologies in food processing and biotechnology.

The centre offers state-of-the-art incubation facilities, supporting startups in research, scale-up, and regulatory processes to develop market-ready solutions

Exp. CEC Gyanesh Kumar Launches ‘Gen Z Vote’ Song in Kochi to Boost Youth Voter Participation

Gyanesh Kumar launched the “Gen Z Vote” awareness song in Kochi to motivate young voters to engage in the electoral process.

The initiative aims to increase voter participation among youth (Gen Z) by promoting awareness about the importance of voting in a democracy.

Exp. Blackbucks Reintroduced in Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary to Boost Biodiversity Conservation

Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary has reintroduced blackbucks into the Rampur grassland, marking a significant step toward biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration.

The sanctuary is located in the Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, and covers around 245 sq. km, deriving its name from the villages Bar and Nawapara.

The ecosystem is supported by tributaries of the Mahanadi River, with the Balamdehi River (west) and Jonk River (northeast) forming key geographical boundaries.

About Chhattisgarh

• Capital – Raipur
• Chief Minister – Vishnu Deo Sai (replace Bhupesh Baghel)
• Deputy CM – Arun Sao &  Vijay Sharma
• Governor – Raman Deka

Exp. Odisha Launches ‘Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana’ to Strengthen Food Security

The Odisha Government has launched the Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana (MAPY) to strengthen food security for over 10 million vulnerable families.

Under the scheme, beneficiaries covered by the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and the State Food Security Scheme will receive an additional 5 kg of free rice per person per month, increasing total allocation to 10 kg.

The scheme, approved under Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, will be implemented from 2026–27 and is one of the largest state-funded expansions of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India.

About Odisha

• Capital – Bhubaneswar
• Chief Minister – Mohan Charan Majhi (replace Naveen Patnaik)
• Deputy CM – KV Singhdeo and Pravati Parida
• Governor – Hari Babu Kambhampati

Exp. Uttar Pradesh Launches ‘Safe Mobility Program’ to Empower Women and Ensure Safe Transport

The Uttar Pradesh Government has launched the ‘Safe Mobility Program’ to promote women empowerment and create employment opportunities.

The scheme trains women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to become e-rickshaw drivers, ensuring safer and more accessible transport for women and girls.

Around 1,000 e-rickshaws will be provided and operated exclusively by female drivers, targeting safe travel for school-going girls and working women.

About Uttar Pradesh

• Capital – Lucknow
• Chief Minister – Yogi Adityanath
• Governor – Anandiben Patel

Exp. Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries Launch UK Tour of ‘Shikshapatri’ on 200th Anniversary

The Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford have launched a nationwide UK tour of the Shikshapatri to mark its 200th anniversary.

The Shikshapatri is one of the most significant and rare Hindu scriptures. Shikshapatri, which means a letter of teachings, was composed in 1826 at Vadtal in Gujarat by Sahajanand Swami.

Organised in collaboration with leaders of the Swaminarayan faith, the tour will showcase the manuscript in major temples, offering thousands the chance to view the sacred text that emphasises ethical living and spiritual guidance.

Written on what is described as the fifth day of the bright half of the month,” the manuscript contains 212 Sanskrit verses summarising key teachings from Hindu scriptures.

Exp. RBI Cancels Licence of Shirpur Merchants’ Co-operative Bank Over Financial Weakness

Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of Shirpur Merchants’ Co-operative Bank due to inadequate capital and poor earning prospects, effective April 6, 2026.

The bank has ceased all banking operations, and authorities have been directed to initiate its winding up and appoint a liquidator.

Depositors are eligible to receive up to ₹5 lakh as insurance cover from Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation.

Around 99.7% of depositors are expected to get their full deposits back under the DICGC insurance scheme.  

Exp. Razorpay Partners with OpenAI to Enable Seamless Payment Integration in AI Apps

Razorpay has partnered with OpenAI to enable developers to integrate payments directly into AI applications within minutes.

Through this collaboration, developers using OpenAI Codex can seamlessly embed Razorpay’s payment gateway into their applications.

Exp. IRDAI Grants R1 Approval to M Pallonji Group for New General Insurance Venture

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has granted R1 approval to the M Pallonji Group for launching a new general insurance venture in partnership with Federal Bank and Divya Sehgal.

The proposed venture will have a 51% stake held by M Pallonji Group, with additional funding support from Federal Bank and family offices, and will be promoted by Mehli Mistry and Pheroze Mistry.

Under IRDAI’s approval process, R1 stage assesses business plan, capital commitment, and governance structure, followed by R2 (capital readiness) and R3 (final approval).

The company is expected to start operations with an initial capital of around ₹200 crore, amid growing competition in the sector with new entrants like Kiwi General Insurance entering the market.

Exp. Geetanjali Om Parkash Wins Mrs International World Classic 2026

Geetanjali Om Parkash won the title of Mrs International World Classic 2026 at the grand finale held in Kuala Lumpur.

This victory marks the first time India has secured this prestigious international crown.

She also received special awards, including “Mrs Empowerment” and “Most Exotic National Costume” during the event.

Exp. Menaka Guruswamy Becomes India’s First Openly Queer MP

Menaka Guruswamy has become India’s first openly queer Member of Parliament, taking oath as a Rajya Sabha MP, marking a historic moment for LGBTQ+ representation in politics.

Nominated by the Trinamool Congress, her appointment has been widely seen as a progressive step, enhancing women’s and minority representation in the Upper House.

Guruswamy identifies as queer and has pledged to uphold values of equality, fraternity, and non-discrimination, strengthening LGBTQ+ visibility in India’s political landscape.

Exp. Blanka Vlašić Named Ambassador for World 10K Bengaluru 2026

Croatia High Jumper Blanka Vlašić has been appointed as the International Event Ambassador for the World 10K Bengaluru 2026, scheduled to be held on April 26.

The event is a World Athletics Gold Label Race, known for attracting top international runners along with large-scale public participation.

Blanka Vlašić is a double Olympic medallist (silver at the Beijing 2008 Olympics and bronze at the Rio 2016 Olympics) and a two-time world champion, holding a personal best jump of 2.08 m.

Recent Brand Ambassador

• R. Rahman – Yamaha Music India Private Ltd
• Jasprit Bumrah – Uniqlo (subsidiary of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd)
• Bhavitha Mandava – First Indian House Ambassador for Chanel
• Sania Mirza – The Derma Company
• Sachin Tendulkar – Global Champion for Road Safety by the United Nations

Exp. NSIL Partners with Dhruva Space for Space-Grade Solar Panel Development

NewSpace India Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dhruva Space for collaboration in solar panel development.

The partnership will focus on the design, manufacturing, testing, and supply of space-grade solar panels for satellite and space missions.

Exp. Dravid and Kumble Honoured with Named Stands at Chinnaswamy Stadium

The Rahul Dravid End and Anil Kumble End were officially unveiled at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, honouring two iconic Indian cricket legends.

The naming ceremony was conducted by the Karnataka State Cricket Association, celebrating the immense contributions of both players to Indian and Karnataka cricket.