04 April 2026: Daily Current Affairs for SSC, RRB NTPC & APPSC
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Top Headlines from the 04 April 2026 Current Affairs:
- Delhi launches the ‘Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’ for girl child welfare.
- India sets its first fully digital population census for 2027.
- Indonesia issues a tsunami alert following a major earthquake.
- India and Algeria hold 7th Foreign Office Consultations.
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Table of Contents
04 April 2026 Current Affairs: National News
Major Government & Infrastructure Initiatives
- World’s First Digital Census: India will conduct its first fully digital population census (16th since inception). The initial phase starts on 1 April 2026, utilizing mobile apps and a self-enumeration portal in 16 languages. Snow-bound regions like Ladakh and parts of J&K will have an earlier reference date of 1 October 2026.
- Pride of Hills Scheme: Launched to support 9 Himalayan states with a ₹25,000 crore budget provision aimed at improving basic infrastructure and connectivity.
- Parliament Murals Book: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan released the book Tides of Time, authored by Sudha Murty, representing India’s civilisational journey through 58 murals in Samvidan Sadan.
State Highlights
Delhi & Punjab
- Delhi: Launched the “Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana”, replacing the older Ladli Yojana, to provide up to ₹56,000 in installments for girls’ education. Other schemes include the Anmol Yojana for newborns, E-bike delivery scheme, and Jan Sunwai portal.
- Punjab: The state cabinet approved the “Mukhyamantri Mama Dhiya Satkar Yojana” (monthly financial assistance of ₹1000 to women and ₹1500 to SC/ST women). Other initiatives: “Sekhiyan Kranti 2.0”, Meri Rasoi Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana, and India’s first dog sanctuary in Ludhiana. Adampur airport was renamed to Sri Guru Ruidas Maharaj Ji Airport.
Rajasthan, Meghalaya & Odisha
- Rajasthan: Secured the first position in renewable energy (Energy Statistics India 2026). Launched the Industrial Park Policy 2026 and Home Stay Scheme 2026. Mount Abu was renamed to “Abu Raj”. It is also India’s largest wool producer.
- Meghalaya: Partnered with Starlink India for high-speed internet in remote areas. Its living root bridges were nominated for a UNESCO World Heritage site. Khasi and Garo languages made mandatory up to Class 1.
- Odisha: The Odisha and Uttarakhand Police forces were honored with the President’s Police Colors. Odisha ranked first in NITI Aayog’s Physical Health Index 2026. Bhubaneswar will host the World Indoor Athletics Championship 2028.
International Affairs & Global Rankings
Geopolitical Milestones & Summits
- India-Algeria Relations: The 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations took place in Algiers to strengthen parliamentary cooperation and combat terrorism. Bilateral trade is currently valued at ~$1.7 billion.
- Indonesia Earthquake: A shallow earthquake (35km depth) in the Pacific “Ring of Fire” triggered a tsunami alert and heavily impacted North Sulawesi.
- Global Meetings: IMF-World Bank 2026 Meetings will be hosted in Thailand. The 18th BRICS Summit is proposed for India, and the 19th for China.
- Costa Rica: A university launched an app designed to identify snakes.
India’s Global Rankings & Records
- India’s UPI system was recognized by the IMF as the world’s largest real-time payment system.
- Henley Passport Index 2026: India ranked 75th (Singapore at the top).
- World Press Freedom Index 2025: India ranked 151st (Norway at the top).
- India’s literacy rate increased to 80.9%, and Ramsar sites reached 98.
- India is the world’s top producer of coconut and milk, holds the 3rd largest metro network, became the chair of the Kimberley Process, and ranks 6th globally in patent filing.
Defense & Key Appointments
Defense Milestones & Naval Updates
- ASW Shallow Water Craft: India received ‘Malwan’, the second of eight new anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts designed for coastal defense.
- Presidential Flights: President Droupadi Murmu made historical flights in a Prachand helicopter in Jaisalmer, a Rafale jet from Ambala, and travelled on the INS Vagsheer from Karwar port.
- Operation Urja Suraksha: Launched by the Indian Navy to protect ships traveling to India via the Strait of Hormuz.
Major Appointments
- Piyush Anand: Tenure extended by 1 year as Director General of the NDRF.
- Lt Gen Dheeraj Seth: Took charge as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff.
- Matt Brittin: Appointed as the new Director General of the BBC.
- Praveen Vashisht: Became the new Central Vigilance Commissioner.
- Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor: Became the head of the ITBP.
Important Days, Environment & Static GK
Important Days
- April 2: World Autism Awareness Day.
- April 1: Utkal Day (Odisha Day), RBI Foundation Day, CBI Foundation Day.
- December 1: World AIDS Day, Nagaland Foundation Day, BSF Foundation Day.
Wildlife Discovery
- Albino Tahr: A rare white female albino Himalayan tahr was spotted in the Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary (Himachal Pradesh).
- Significance: Indicates unique genetic variation.
Space & Astronomy
- New Moons: Uranus and Neptune recently gained new moons (small “irregular” satellites averaging 3 km across with wide orbits).
Political Updates
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP): Informed the Rajya Sabha Secretariat to not allot speaking time to Raghav Chadha, requesting Ashok Mittal as Deputy Leader.
Other Notable Facts (Revision)
- Gujarat: Became the second state to pass the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill.
- Tamil Nadu: Emerged as India’s top textile exporting state for 2024-25.
- Sports: Mayank Chakraborty became India’s 94th Chess Grandmaster.
04 April 2026 Current Affairs Quiz (10 MCQs)
Q1: India held the 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations with which country?
A) Morocco
B) Egypt
C) Algeria
D) South Africa
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: C
Explanation: The 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Algeria took place in Algiers to strengthen parliamentary cooperation and combat terrorism.
Q2: Which government launched the ‘Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Delhi Government
C) Haryana
D) Madhya Pradesh
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B
Explanation: The Delhi government launched the ‘Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’ welfare scheme to secure a bright future for girls in the national capital.
Q3: India’s first fully digital census will be conducted in which year?
A) 2025
B) 2026
C) 2027
D) 2028
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: C
Explanation: India will conduct its first fully digital population census with most of the country having a reference date of 1 March 2027.
Q4: A recent earthquake triggered a tsunami alert in which country?
A) Japan
B) Indonesia
C) Philippines
D) Chile
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B
Explanation: A shallow earthquake in the Pacific “Ring of Fire” triggered a tsunami alert in Indonesia, heavily impacting North Sulawesi.
Q5: A rare albino tahr was recently spotted in which wildlife sanctuary?
A) Jim Corbett National Park
B) Great Himalayan National Park
C) Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary
D) Nanda Devi National Park
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: C
Explanation: A rare white female albino Himalayan tahr was spotted in the Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh.
Q6: Which of the following is an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft of India?
A) Vikrant
B) Malwan
C) Arihant
D) Shivalik
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B
Explanation: India has received ‘Malwan’, the second of eight new anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts designed for coastal defense.
Q7: Which two planets recently gained new moons, increasing the total satellite count?
A) Mars and Jupiter
B) Jupiter and Saturn
C) Saturn and Uranus
D) Uranus and Neptune
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: D
Explanation: Uranus and Neptune gained new “irregular” moons, which have wide orbits and were given alphanumeric designations.
Q8: The tenure of Piyush Anand as Director General of NDRF has been extended by:
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 3 years
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: B
Explanation: The tenure of Piyush Anand (1991 batch IPS officer) as DG of the National Disaster Response Force was extended for one year.
Q9: Who released the book “Tides of Time” on India’s history through murals in Parliament?
A) President
B) Prime Minister
C) Vice President
D) Lok Sabha Speaker
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: C
Explanation: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan released the book Tides of Time, authored by Sudha Murty, in New Delhi.
Q10: Which party informed the Rajya Sabha Secretariat about not allotting speaking time to Raghav Chadha?
A) Congress
B) BJP
C) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
D) Trinamool Congress
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: C
Explanation: The AAP requested that MP Raghav Chadha should not be allotted time to speak and requested the appointment of Ashok Mittal as Deputy Leader.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which government launched the ‘Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’?
The Delhi government launched the ‘Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’ welfare scheme to secure a bright future for girls in the national capital.
A recent earthquake triggered a tsunami alert in which country?
A shallow earthquake in the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’ triggered a tsunami alert in Indonesia, heavily impacting North Sulawesi.
Which of the following is an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft of India?
India received ‘Malwan’, the second of eight new anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts built for coastal defense.
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