11 April 2026 — Daily Current Affairs Quiz
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Health
National Safe Motherhood Day
Observed on 11 April — birth anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi (born 1869, Porbandar). Initiated by the White Ribbon Alliance India (WRAI); officially recognised by India in 2003 — making India the first country globally to declare such a day. India’s MMR: 97 per 1,00,000 live births (2018–20); SDG 3.1 target: below 70 by 2030.
History
Kasturba Gandhi — ‘Ba’
Born 11 April 1869, Porbandar, Gujarat. Wife of Mahatma Gandhi; popularly called ‘Ba’ (mother in Gujarati). Participated in Champaran Satyagraha and Salt March. Passed away 22 February 1944 at Aga Khan Palace, Pune, under house arrest.
Economy
PM Mudra Yojana — 11 Years (2015–2026)
Launched 8 April 2015; 57.79 crore loan accounts; Rs 40.07 lakh crore disbursed. Four categories: Shishu (up to Rs 50,000), Kishore (Rs 50K–5L), Tarun (Rs 5–10L), Tarun Plus (Rs 10–20L, added in Budget 2024–25). MUDRA: subsidiary of SIDBI; refinances banks/MFIs — does NOT lend directly. Credit guarantee via NCGTC. Women: 59.81% of accounts.
Technology
National Quantum Mission — 1,000 km QKD Network
DST announced India’s 1,000 km secure quantum communication milestone (April 2026) — one of the world’s longest. Technology: QNu Labs‘ ARMOS QKD platform. NQM budget: Rs 6,003.65 crore (2023–2030–31). Target: 2,000 km pan-India backbone by 2030–31. NQM approved April 2023; now supports 17 startups.
Governance
Census 2027 — Three Historic Firsts
Phase I began 1 April 2026. Three firsts: (1) First fully digital census; (2) First with self-enumeration (se.census.gov.in, 16 languages); (3) First to include caste enumeration since 1931. Phase II reference date: 1 March 2027; snow-bound areas: 1 October 2026. India’s 16th Census; budget Rs 11,718.24 crore. Mascots: Pragati (female) & Vikas (male).
International
9th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC 2026)
Held 10–12 April 2026, Port Louis, Mauritius. Theme: ‘Collective Stewardship for Indian Ocean Governance.’ Organised by India Foundation + Government of Mauritius. EAM Jaishankar keynote speaker. Key bilaterals: Mauritius (G2G oil/gas), Seychelles (250 MT food grains; Special Economic Package), Nepal, Bhutan. India’s frameworks: Vision MAHASAGAR and SAGAR.
Defence
Col. Sonam Wangchuk — ‘Lion of Ladakh’
Passed away 10 April 2026, Leh (heart attack), aged 61. Born 11 May 1964, Sankar, Leh. Awarded Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) — India’s 2nd-highest wartime gallantry award — for Operation Vijay (30 May 1999), Batalik Sector (above 5,500m). Led Ladakh Scouts; counter-ambushed enemy; recovered HMG, UMG, ammunition. Two army posts named after him: ‘Sonam 1’ and ‘Sonam 2.’
Security
CAPF General Administration Act, 2026
Notified after Presidential assent. Replaces fragmented individual Acts with a centralised, harmonised system for service and administrative matters of all CAPFs. Covers Group A (General Duty) officers, IPS & Army officers on deputation. CAPFs under MHA: CRPF (largest; est. 1939), BSF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, NSG. Ensures uniform recruitment, promotion, and service conditions.
Diplomacy
India–Seychelles & Jaishankar’s IOC Bilaterals
FM of Seychelles: Barry Faure. India implementing Special Economic Package for Seychelles; sent 250 MT food grains. Post-IOC, Jaishankar travelled to UAE (11–12 April 2026) to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. India also finalising G2G oil/gas agreement with Mauritius; placing Defence Attache in Mauritius.
Awards
India’s Gallantry Awards — Quick Reference
Wartime: (1) Param Vir Chakra (PVC) — highest; (2) Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) — 2nd highest; (3) Vir Chakra — 3rd. Peacetime: (1) Ashoka Chakra; (2) Kirti Chakra; (3) Shaurya Chakra. Col. Sonam Wangchuk received MVC for Operation Vijay, 1999.
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What is the total amount disbursed under PM Mudra Yojana in 11 years?
Rs 40.07 lakh crore (57.79 crore accounts)
Launched 8 April 2015; 11 years completed April 2026
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Which Indian startup achieved the 1,000 km QKD milestone under NQM?
QNu Labs — ARMOS QKD Platform
NQM budget: Rs 6,003.65 crore; under DST
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What are the three historic firsts of Census 2027?
First fully digital + first self-enumeration + first caste enumeration since 1931
Phase I: 1 April 2026; Phase II reference: 1 March 2027
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What is the theme of the 9th Indian Ocean Conference 2026?
‘Collective Stewardship for Indian Ocean Governance’
Port Louis, Mauritius; 10–12 April 2026; India Foundation
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Col. Sonam Wangchuk received MVC for his action in which sector during Kargil War?
Batalik Sector — above 5,500m; 30 May 1999
MVC = India’s 2nd-highest wartime gallantry award
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What does MUDRA stand for, and under which parent body does it function?
Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency Ltd — subsidiary of SIDBI
Motto: ‘Funding the Unfunded’; credit guarantee via NCGTC
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Who is the Foreign Minister of Seychelles met by EAM Jaishankar at IOC 2026?
Barry Faure
India: Special Economic Package + 250 MT food grains for Seychelles
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What is Kasturba Gandhi’s popular name and the year of her birth?
‘Ba’ — Born 11 April 1869, Porbandar, Gujarat
Passed away 22 February 1944, Aga Khan Palace, Pune
Think & Discuss
India’s Quantum Leap: How Should Nations Balance the Race for Quantum Supremacy with Equitable Access to Secure Communication?
Context from today’s quiz: India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM) demonstrated a 1,000 km secure quantum communication network using indigenous QKD technology by QNu Labs — one of the longest in the world. With a budget of Rs 6,003.65 crore and a 2,000 km pan-India target by 2030–31, India is positioning itself as a serious quantum power. Simultaneously, only a handful of nations possess this technology, raising questions about digital sovereignty, strategic advantage, and the global divide in access to quantum-secure infrastructure.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
As India builds a quantum-secure communication backbone, it must navigate competing imperatives: national security, economic inclusion, and international cooperation.
Should India prioritise sharing quantum communication technology with its neighbouring smaller nations (like Seychelles, Bhutan, Nepal) as part of its SAGAR/MAHASAGAR diplomacy — or protect it as a strategic asset first?
Should India prioritise sharing quantum communication technology with its neighbouring smaller nations (like Seychelles, Bhutan, Nepal) as part of its SAGAR/MAHASAGAR diplomacy — or protect it as a strategic asset first?
- Given that QKD provides theoretically unbreakable encryption, how does this technology change the calculus of intelligence gathering and diplomatic communications between states?
- India was the first country to declare a National Safe Motherhood Day — reflecting a pattern of policy leadership. Does this same leadership role require India to democratise quantum access in the Indian Ocean Region, or would that undermine its strategic depth?
- The CAPF General Administration Act, 2026 harmonises internal security governance. Should India similarly pursue a multilateral quantum communication governance framework within IORA or SAARC to prevent a quantum security divide in South Asia?
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