April 2026 Current Affairs for NDA

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• DPI stands for Digital Public Infrastructure.
• It aims to support the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision through DPI 2.0 (2025–2035) and DPI 3.0 (2035–2047).
• The roadmap builds on platforms like Aadhaar and Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

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• Census 2027 will be India's 16th Census overall and the 8th Census after Independence.
• It will be India's first fully digital Census, featuring mobile apps and online self-enumeration.
• The helpline number for Census 2027 is 1855 to assist citizens and improve data accuracy.
• Sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik was appointed as the Brand Ambassador for Census 2027.
• Pragati and Vikas are the official female and male enumerator mascots.
• Caste enumeration will be conducted along with the Population Enumeration phase of Census 2027.

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• The museum is located at Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra, Koba, Gandhinagar (Gujarat).
• It was inaugurated on Mahavir Jayanti to preserve and promote India's rich Jain heritage.
• Samrat Samprati was a Mauryan emperor and a great patron of Jainism.

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• Min Aung Hlaing was elected as the President of Myanmar.
• He earlier served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw).

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• India withdrew its bid to host COP33 (2028) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
• India reaffirmed its commitment to climate action, including expanding clean energy, reducing emissions intensity, and increasing forest cover.

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• China became India's largest trading partner in FY 2025–26, overtaking the United States.
• India continued to maintain a trade surplus with the United States, while its trade deficit with China widened.

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• The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was signed on 17 April 2026.
• It aims to boost trade, investment, and market access between the two countries.
• The agreement is expected to strengthen economic cooperation and create new opportunities for businesses and professionals.

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• The One Health Summit 2026 was held in Lyon, France from 5–7 April.
• It was organised under France's G7 Presidency.
• The summit promotes the One Health approach, integrating human, animal, and environmental health.

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• INS Dunagiri is the fifth Nilgiri-class stealth frigate built under Project 17A.
• Project 17A envisages the construction of seven Nilgiri-class stealth frigates for the Indian Navy.
• It was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, with about 75% indigenous content.
• The seven ships under Project 17A are: INS Nilgiri (F33), INS Udaygiri (F35), INS Himgiri (F34), INS Taragiri (F41), INS Dunagiri, INS Mahendragiri, and INS Vindhyagiri.
• The frigate is equipped with BrahMos missiles, MRSAM, MF-STAR radar, and advanced stealth features.

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• INS Sanshodhak is a Survey Vessel (Large) and the final ship of a four-vessel project.
• It enhances hydrographic surveys, seabed mapping, and navigation safety using AUVs, ROVs, and sonar.
• Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) with over 80% indigenous content.

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• INS Malwan is a next-generation Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) of the Indian Navy.
• It was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) with over 80% indigenous content.

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• IOS stands for Indian Ocean Ship.
• INS Sunayna was deployed to Malé, Maldives under the IOS SAGAR mission.
• SAGAR stands for Security and Growth for All in the Region.
• The deployment included multinational crew members from 16 countries and a PASSEX (Passage Exercise).
• The mission reflects India's commitment to maritime security and regional cooperation in the Indian Ocean.

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• INS Aridaman is the third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) of the Indian Navy, strengthening India's sea-based nuclear deterrent.
• It forms the sea-based leg of India's Nuclear Triad, enabling second-strike capability.
• India's SSBN fleet includes INS Arihant, INS Arighat, and INS Aridaman.
• India's Nuclear Triad comprises land-based ballistic missiles, air-delivered nuclear bombs, and sea-based submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs).

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• Exercise Cyclone-IV is the 4th edition of the India–Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise.
• It was held at Anshas, Egypt.

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• Operation HimSetu was launched by the Indian Army after landslides near Lachen, North Sikkim.
• The operation rescued over 1,400 stranded tourists and locals and restored connectivity.

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• Exercise Dustlik-VII is the 7th edition of the India–Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise.
• It was held in the Namangan Region, Uzbekistan.

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• Project Chetak is a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) project responsible for constructing and maintaining strategic roads in Rajasthan, Punjab, and Gujarat.
• Project Chetak celebrated its 47th Raising Day in 2026.
• It operates in Rajasthan, Punjab, and Gujarat, strengthening border infrastructure along the India–Pakistan border.
• Motto: "Chetak Ka Prayas, Desh Ka Vikas."

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• Apollo 8 (1968) → First crewed lunar orbit.
• Apollo 11 (1969) → First Moon landing (Armstrong & Aldrin).
• Apollo 17 (1972) → Last crewed Moon mission.
• Artemis II (2026) → First crewed Moon mission after more than 50 years (lunar flyby, no landing).
• The first humans to land on the Moon were Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin during Apollo 11 (1969), while Michael Collins remained in lunar orbit.

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• India's first indigenous quantum computing testing facility is being established at SRM University, Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh).
• The facility aims to promote self-reliance in quantum technologies and strengthen India's advanced computing ecosystem.

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• Launched by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
• Provides speeds of up to 10 Gbps using XGSPON (10-Gigabit Symmetric Passive Optical Network) technology.
• Aims to support AI, smart cities, and next-generation digital infrastructure.
• The UAE also hosted the Mobile World Congress (MWC) earlier in 2026.

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• Sheetal Devi, a para archer from Jammu & Kashmir, was named Para Archer of the Year 2025 by World Archery.
• She is the first armless female archer to win gold at the World Para Archery Championships.
• She also won a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

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• Karnataka emerged as the overall champion, winning 23 gold medals.
• Odisha and Jharkhand finished second and third, respectively.
• Host state: Chhattisgarh.
• The Games aimed to promote tribal sporting talent and indigenous sports.

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• Sportsman of the Year: Carlos Alcaraz (Tennis, Spain).
• Sportswoman of the Year: Aryna Sabalenka (Tennis, Belarus).
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Nadia Comaneci (Romanian gymnast), the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 at the 1976 Montreal Olympics.

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• He was honoured for his contributions to climate-resilient agriculture and natural resource management.
• The award is named after Prof. M. S. Swaminathan, popularly known as the "Father of India's Green Revolution."
• The award is presented by the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU).
• Books & Authors

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• It showcases India's civilizational journey through 124 murals displayed in the Parliament.
• The book traces India's history from the Indus Valley Civilization to the Freedom Struggle.

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• General Manoj Mukund Naravane (Retd.) is the former Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) and served as the 28th COAS.
• The book explores military myths, mysteries, and strategic insights.
• He is also the author of The Cantonment Conspiracy (2025).
• His memoir, Four Stars of Destiny, has not been released to the public.
• As 28th COAS, he oversaw key operations including the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan's neighbourhood.

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• Colonel Sonam Wangchuk (Retd.) was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his gallantry during the Kargil War (1999).
• He played a key role in operations in the Batalik sector of Ladakh.