22 April 2026 — Daily Current Affairs Quiz
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Environment
World Earth Day 2026 — Theme & Organiser
Observed 22 April every year; first held 22 April 1970, founded by Sen. Gaylord Nelson and Denis Hayes. 2026 theme: ‘Our Power, Our Planet’ — emphasises individual and community empowerment for environmental action. Organised by EARTHDAY.ORG (formerly Earth Day Network); mobilises 1 billion+ people in 193 countries. Paris Climate Agreement was signed on Earth Day, 22 April 2016. Previous theme — 2024: Planet vs. Plastics.
Governance
Dearness Allowance Hike — April 2026
Union Cabinet approved 2% DA hike on 18 April 2026. DA revised from 58% to 60% of Basic Pay/Pension, effective 1 January 2026. Covers both DA (Dearness Allowance — for employees) and DR (Dearness Relief — for pensioners). Basis: AICPI-IW; framework: 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC). DA is revised twice a year (January and July). Previous: 55% → 58% in July 2025.
Economy
UN-ESCAP Growth Projections for India (2026)
UN-ESCAP report: ‘Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2026’. India’s GDP projected at 6.4% (CY26) and 6.6% (CY27). Inflation: 4.4% (CY26) and 4.3% (CY27). India ranked top recipient of Greenfield FDI — USD 50 billion in Q1–Q3 CY26. South & South-West Asia regional growth: 5.4% (CY25). UN-ESCAP HQ: Bangkok, Thailand.
Business & Economy
Apple CEO Succession — John Ternus
John Ternus (SVP, Hardware Engineering) becomes Apple CEO effective 1 September 2026. Tim Cook (CEO since 2011, successor of Steve Jobs) transitions to Executive Chairman. Ternus joined Apple in 2001; led iPhone, Mac, iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch hardware. Arthur Levinson becomes Lead Independent Director. Under Cook, Apple stock rose ~1,933%. Transition unanimously approved by Apple’s Board.
International
India–South Korea Special Strategic Partnership
President Lee Jae Myung (ROK) State Visit to India: 19–21 April 2026. Adopted ‘Joint Strategic Vision for India-ROK Special Strategic Partnership (2026–2030)’. Bilateral trade target: USD 50 billion by 2030 (current: ~USD 25–27 billion). Agreement to upgrade CEPA. Three MoUs signed: Shipbuilding & Maritime Logistics; Sustainability; Energy Resource Security. Meeting venue: Hyderabad House, New Delhi.
Technology
India’s First 3D Glass Chip Packaging Unit — Bhubaneswar
Inaugurated 19 April 2026 in Bhubaneswar (Khordha), Odisha. Developer: 3D Glass Solutions Inc. (3DGS), USA via Indian subsidiary HIPSPL. Investment: Rs 1,943.53 crore under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). Capacity: 70,000 glass panels, 50 million assembled units annually. Commercial production: August 2028. Applications: aerospace, defence, AI, 5G, data centres. Minister MeitY: Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Sports
Aronyak Ghosh — India’s 95th Chess Grandmaster
Aronyak Ghosh (Kolkata, born 6 Dec 2003) became India’s 95th Chess Grandmaster at the 23rd Bangkok Chess Club Open 2026. Scored 7/9 (unbeaten); performance rating 2,584. Three GM norms: Sants Open Spain (2023), Annemasse Masters France (2024), Bangkok 2026. 4th Indian to earn GM title in 2026. Earlier achievements: bronze at Under-16 World Youth Chess Championship (2019); National Rapid Chess Championship winner (March 2026). Plays for RSPB.
Banking
SBI Balance-Sheet Target — 25% of GDP by 2030
SBI (India’s largest PSB) targets balance-sheet at 25% of India’s GDP by 2030 (up from 20%). Plans to increase market share by 1% in each of 800 districts in FY27. Balance-sheet (Dec 2025): Rs 71.62 lakh crore; total business: Rs 103.29 lakh crore. Current market share: ~22% deposits, ~20% advances. HQ: Mumbai; Chairman (2026): C.S. Shetty.
Digital Governance
C-DOT — Cybersecurity Awareness Platform MoU
C-DOT = Centre for Development of Telematics — autonomous R&D centre under DoT, Ministry of Communications. MoU signed with Jumps Automation LLP under CCRP (C-DOT Collaborative Research Programme) for a gamification-based cybersecurity awareness platform. Covers: phishing detection, social engineering, malware response, crisis management. Deployed as SaaS solution. CEO, C-DOT: Dr Rajkumar Upadhyay. HQ: New Delhi.
Heritage
India’s First Petroglyph Conservation Park — Leh, Ladakh
Foundation stone laid by LG Vinai Kumar Saxena in April 2026, coinciding with World Heritage Day (18 April 2026). Location: Sindhu Ghat, Leh, Ladakh (banks of Indus River). Aims to conserve ancient rock engravings (petroglyphs) threatened by unregulated tourism and infrastructure development. MoU between Department of Archives, Archaeology & Museums and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Petroglyphs = prehistoric carvings/engravings on rock surfaces.
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What is the theme of World Earth Day 2026 and who organises it?
‘Our Power, Our Planet’ — organised by EARTHDAY.ORG
First Earth Day: 22 April 1970; Paris Agreement signed on 22 April 2016
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What is the revised DA rate approved in April 2026, and from when is it effective?
60% of Basic Pay — effective 1 January 2026 (up from 58%)
Approved 18 April 2026; basis: AICPI-IW; 7th CPC framework
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Who is Apple’s next CEO and when does the transition take effect?
John Ternus (SVP Hardware Engineering) — effective 1 September 2026
Tim Cook becomes Executive Chairman; Ternus joined Apple in 2001
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What bilateral trade target did India and South Korea set by 2030?
USD 50 billion by 2030 (current: ~USD 25–27 billion)
President Lee Jae Myung’s State Visit: 19–21 April 2026; CEPA to be upgraded
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Where is India’s first 3D Glass Chip Packaging Unit, and who is the developer?
Bhubaneswar, Odisha — 3D Glass Solutions Inc. (3DGS), USA via HIPSPL
Investment: Rs 1,943.53 crore under India Semiconductor Mission; commercial production August 2028
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What rank is Aronyak Ghosh among Indian Chess Grandmasters?
India’s 95th Chess Grandmaster — 4th Indian to earn GM title in 2026
Achieved at 23rd Bangkok Chess Club Open 2026; scored 7/9 unbeaten
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What does C-DOT stand for, and under which ministry does it function?
Centre for Development of Telematics — Ministry of Communications (DoT)
MoU with Jumps Automation LLP for gamification-based cybersecurity platform (CCRP)
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Where is India’s first Petroglyph Conservation Park, and who laid its foundation stone?
Sindhu Ghat, Leh, Ladakh — LG Vinai Kumar Saxena
Coincides with World Heritage Day (18 April 2026); MoU between Dept. of Archaeology & ASI
Think & Discuss
India’s Semiconductor Ambition vs. Global Tech Dependence: Can India Become a Chip Manufacturing Powerhouse by 2030?
Context from today’s quiz: India inaugurated its first advanced 3D Glass Chip Packaging Unit in Bhubaneswar in April 2026 — backed by Rs 1,943 crore under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). While this is a significant milestone, the unit is being developed by a US firm (3D Glass Solutions Inc.) through an Indian subsidiary. Full commercial production is projected only by 2030. Meanwhile, global chip supply chains remain fragile, as seen in the West Asia crisis impact on India’s energy and digital infrastructure. India’s semiconductor ambition is real — but the gap between aspiration and self-reliance remains large.
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India’s semiconductor push under the ISM is promising, but it relies heavily on foreign technology partners (US, Japan, Taiwan). The 3DGS unit in Bhubaneswar will produce advanced chips for AI, 5G, and defence — sectors critical to national security and economic competitiveness. Yet, India still lacks a fully indigenous fab facility.
Should India prioritise building fully indigenous chip fabrication capacity — even at higher cost and longer timelines — or is the current ‘attract foreign fabs and develop local packaging’ strategy sufficient to achieve strategic autonomy in semiconductors?
Should India prioritise building fully indigenous chip fabrication capacity — even at higher cost and longer timelines — or is the current ‘attract foreign fabs and develop local packaging’ strategy sufficient to achieve strategic autonomy in semiconductors?
- The DA hike (58%→60%) signals rising government spending on employee welfare. At the same time, India is investing heavily in semiconductors, defence, and space. How should India balance social spending with high-technology capital investment — especially as UN-ESCAP projects GDP growth at 6.4% for CY26?
- India’s first Petroglyph Conservation Park in Ladakh is being set up as rapid infrastructure development threatens ancient rock art. Does India’s semiconductor and infrastructure push risk creating a trade-off between development and cultural heritage — and how should this tension be managed?
- Aronyak Ghosh became India’s 95th Chess Grandmaster at age 22, representing Railways Sports Promotion Board. India now has 95 GMs — and aims to produce a World Champion. Does public-sector sports promotion (through bodies like RSPB, Railways, Army) still serve its purpose in the age of private academies and global tournaments?
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