21 April 2026 — Daily Current Affairs Quiz
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Health
World Hemophilia Day — 17 April
Observed annually on 17 April. 2026 theme: ‘Diagnosis: First step to care’. Initiated by World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) in 1989. WFH 2026 World Congress held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (19–22 April 2026) in collaboration with the Hemophilia Society of Malaysia (HSM). Hemophilia is a genetic disorder affecting the blood’s ability to clot. WFH is an NGO — not a WHO initiative.
Governance
PMGSY-III — Revised Outlay & Extended Timeline
Union Cabinet (18 April 2026) approved continuation of PMGSY-III with revised outlay of Rs 83,977 crore (up from Rs 80,250 crore). Connects habitations to GrAMs, higher secondary schools, and hospitals. Timeline: roads/bridges in plain areas and hilly roads extended to March 2028; bridges in hilly areas to March 2029. Under Ministry of Rural Development.
Business & Economy
India FDI Inflows — Singapore Tops FY26
Singapore was India’s top FDI source (April–December FY2025-26) at USD 17.6 billion (37%). Total FDI equity inflows: USD 47.87 billion. USA (16%) and Mauritius (10%) followed. State-wise: Maharashtra (USD 15.38 bn) topped, followed by Karnataka (USD 11.15 bn). Data from DPIIT under Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
Governance
CCI — Rakesh Bhanot as Acting DG
Rakesh Bhanot appointed Acting Director General of Competition Commission of India (CCI) in April 2026. Succeeded Ansuman Pattanaik (who became Additional Secretary, MCA). Bhanot is an expert in financial/economic analysis of mergers and anti-competitive conduct; served as Advisor (Financial Analysis) at CCI from 2013–2021, rejoined in 2024. CCI established under Competition Act, 2002 under Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
International
Austria–India Fast-Track Mechanism (FTM)
Austrian Federal Chancellor Dr. Christian Stocker visited India 14–17 April 2026 — first Austrian Chancellor’s visit in 42 years. A Fast-Track Mechanism (FTM) was signed to facilitate investments. Also held: 17th session of India-Austria Joint Economic Commission (IAJEC) at Vanijya Bhawan. Agreements signed on: audiovisual co-production, defence, counter-terrorism, food safety, and skill development.
Energy
India’s Nuclear Power — 100 GW Target by 2047
Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Chairman Ghanshyam Prasad announced target to raise nuclear capacity from 8.8 GW to 100 GW by 2047 (over tenfold increase). Investment required: at least Rs 20 lakh crore (baseline: Rs 22 crore/MW). Current approval timeline: ~13 years; proposed reduction to 8–9 years. Announced at India’s 100 GW Nuclear Power Roadmap session, New Delhi. CEA is under Ministry of Power.
Sports
Para Elan — PCI & French Institute in India
Para Elan: 3-year initiative by Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and French Institute in India (IFI). MoU signed by Satya Prakash Sangwan (PCI VP) and Gregor Trumel (IFI Country Director). Hosted by French Ambassador Thierry Mathou. Targets 10,000 students via workshops, athlete interactions, and adaptive sports. Focus: inclusive education and para sports empowerment. PCI is recognised by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
Business & Economy
SBI Research Report — India GDP & Macro Projections FY27
SBI projected India’s GDP growth at 6.8%–7.1% for FY27 (FY26 estimate: 7.6%). Average inflation: 4.5%; fiscal deficit: 4.5%–4.6%. El Niño identified as a key risk. Headwinds: West Asia conflicts and oil price pressures. SBI is India’s largest Public Sector Bank (PSB), headquartered in Mumbai.
Digital Governance
BECIL–C-DAC MoU — Digital India Push
BECIL (Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Ltd) — Mini Ratna Category-I PSE under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) — signed MoU with C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) under MeitY on 18 April 2026. Focus: AI, ML, IoT, Cybersecurity, 5G, Cloud Computing. Aims to build a future-ready digital ecosystem under the Digital India vision.
Culture
Vishwa Sutra — Weaves of India for the World
Ministry of Textiles (MoT) launched ‘Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World’ showcasing 30 traditional weaves at the 61st Femina Miss India 2026 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Each weave was adapted with inspiration from 30 countries. Aligns with the 5F Framework (Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign) and ‘Vocal for Local to Global’. Winner Sadhvi Satish Sail wore the ‘Kunbi weave’ design. Led by DCH and NIFT.
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Who initiated World Hemophilia Day, in what year, and what is the 2026 theme?
World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) — 1989 — ‘Diagnosis: First step to care’
WHD: 17 April; 2026 World Congress in Kuala Lumpur
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What is the revised outlay of PMGSY-III and its new deadline for plain area roads?
Rs 83,977 crore — March 2028 (plain areas); March 2029 for hilly bridges
Union Cabinet approval: 18 April 2026; Ministry of Rural Development
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Which country was India’s top FDI source in April–December FY26 and what was the amount?
Singapore — USD 17.6 billion (37% of total FDI)
Total FDI: USD 47.87 bn; Maharashtra topped state-wise at USD 15.38 bn
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What bilateral mechanism was signed during Austrian Chancellor Dr. Stocker’s India visit?
Fast-Track Mechanism (FTM) — to facilitate investments
First Austrian Chancellor visit in 42 years; 14–17 April 2026; 17th IAJEC session
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What is India’s current nuclear power capacity and the 2047 target set by CEA?
Current: 8.8 GW → Target: 100 GW by 2047
Investment: Rs 20 lakh crore; CEA Chairman: Ghanshyam Prasad; under Ministry of Power
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What did SBI Research Report project as India’s GDP growth range for FY27?
6.8%–7.1% for FY27; inflation estimated at 4.5%
FY26 estimate: 7.6%; fiscal deficit: 4.5%–4.6%; El Niño flagged as risk
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BECIL comes under which ministry, and what does C-DAC stand for?
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB); Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
C-DAC under MeitY; MoU signed 18 April 2026; Focus: AI, IoT, 5G, Cloud
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What is the ‘5F Framework’ associated with the Vishwa Sutra initiative?
Farm → Fibre → Factory → Fashion → Foreign
Launched at 61st Femina Miss India 2026; Bhubaneswar; 30 weaves, 30 country inspirations
Think & Discuss
India’s Nuclear Energy Ambition: Can India Realistically Scale from 8.8 GW to 100 GW by 2047 — and Should It?
Context from today’s quiz: India’s Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has announced an ambitious target to grow nuclear power capacity from 8.8 GW to 100 GW by 2047 — a more than tenfold increase — requiring an investment of at least Rs 20 lakh crore. Currently, nuclear power project approvals take about 13 years, and experts suggest reducing this to 8–9 years. Meanwhile, the West Asia crisis has underscored India’s acute vulnerability to imported fossil fuel disruptions, and PMGSY-III’s rural road expansion reflects the infrastructure investment appetite of the current government. India’s energy future hinges on decisions being made today.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India sits at a crossroads in its energy transition. Nuclear energy offers low-carbon, high-density baseload power — but it is capital-intensive, slow to build, and carries safety and waste concerns. Renewable energy (solar, wind) is faster and cheaper to deploy but intermittent. India’s 2047 nuclear target requires sustained political will, regulatory reform, and public trust over multiple election cycles.
Is India’s 100 GW nuclear target by 2047 a realistic and necessary pillar of energy security — or should India’s investment focus shift decisively toward faster-deploying renewable energy infrastructure instead?
Is India’s 100 GW nuclear target by 2047 a realistic and necessary pillar of energy security — or should India’s investment focus shift decisively toward faster-deploying renewable energy infrastructure instead?
- India’s nuclear approval process currently takes ~13 years. What regulatory, institutional, and financing reforms would be needed to compress this timeline and build 100 GW in just over two decades?
- The BECIL–C-DAC MoU focuses on AI, IoT, and cybersecurity. How can advanced digital technologies — including AI-driven grid management — help India integrate both nuclear and renewable sources into a reliable national energy grid?
- Singapore was India’s top FDI source at USD 17.6 billion in FY26. Should India leverage its foreign investment inflows to specifically fund nuclear or green energy projects — and what policy or treaty mechanisms (like the India-Austria FTM) could facilitate this?
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