26 April 2026 — Daily Current Affairs Quiz
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Governance
National Panchayati Raj Day — 73rd Amendment
Observed 24 April every year. 2026 theme: ‘Sashakt Panchayat, Sarvangeen Vikas’. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1993) added Part IX and Article 243B, granting Panchayats constitutional status as self-government institutions. First NPRD: 24 April 2010 (declared by PM Manmohan Singh). PAI 2.0 report released at Vigyan Bhawan in 2026. Note: 74th Amendment (1993) covers Urban Local Bodies (Municipalities).
Economy
Atmanirbhar Pulses Mission — Bihar Procurement
MoCAF&PD launched first-ever structured pulse procurement in Bihar under the Atmanirbhar Pulses Mission (APM); first crop: masoor (lentil). Storage in WDRA-approved warehouses with CWC. Also expanded PM-AASHA in Chhattisgarh via 85 PACS centres using the E-Samyukti portal. Key agencies: NCCF and NAFED.
Gender & Development
GEM Award 2026 — Guntur Municipal Corporation
GEM = Gender Equality Mobilisation. Presented by UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization). 4th GEM Award won by Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC), Andhra Pradesh, for deploying 200+ women as electric auto drivers for door-to-door garbage collection under UNIDO’s SCIAP initiative. Event: 22 April 2026, Vienna, Austria. Award established: 2018.
Governance
NITI Aayog Reconstitution — April 2026
New Vice-Chairman: Dr. Ashok Kumar Lahiri (former CEA; BJP MLA, Balurghat, WB), succeeding Suman Bery. Only retained full-time member: Rajiv Gauba (former Cabinet Secretary). New members: Dr. Gobardhan Das (IISER Bhopal), Dr. Abhay Karandikar (S&T Secretary), Prof. K.V. Raju (EAC-PM), Dr. M. Srinivas (AIIMS Director). NITI Aayog established: 1 January 2015; Chairperson: PM Modi.
Monetary Policy
RBI Cancels Paytm Payments Bank Licence
RBI cancelled PPBL’s licence under Section 22(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, effective 24 April 2026. Reasons: persistent non-compliance and risk to depositors. PPBL prohibited under Sections 5(b) and 6 of the BR Act. Timeline: RBI halted new customer onboarding in March 2022; further restrictions in 2024. RBI to approach High Court for winding-up. RBI Governor: Sanjay Malhotra; HQ: Mumbai.
Technology
India’s First Anode Material Plant — Himadri HSCL
Himadri Speciality Chemical Limited (HSCL) commissioned India’s first anode material production facility at Mahistikry, Hooghly, West Bengal; initial capacity: 200 MTPA. Anode + cathode materials = ~65% of lithium-ion battery cost. Expansion target: 250,000 MTPA carbon black. LFP cathode project (2,000 MTPA) expected by Q3 FY27. Aligns with India’s EV push and PLI scheme for ACC batteries.
Gender & Development
Asia’s First UNESCO Chair on Gender & Skill Development
Launched at Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU), Pune on 24 April 2026. Led by Dr. Swati Mujumdar (Pro-Chancellor, SSPU). Inaugurated by Jayant Chaudhary (MoS, MoSDE). Focus: women’s access to skills in AI, semiconductor, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and defence. UNESCO HQ: Paris; established: 1945.
Environment
Rocklink India — Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Plant
India’s first integrated Li-ion battery and rare earth recycling plant at Sikandrabad, Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. Uses proprietary R2 recycling technology; capacity: 10,000 TPA. Processes 95 types of battery scrap; 98%+ recovery efficiency. Recovers: lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, and rare earths (Neodymium, Dysprosium, Terbium). Complies with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) norms.
Business & Economy
Bharat Taxi — India’s First Cooperative Ride-Hailing Platform
Established under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002 by 8 national cooperatives in June 2025; officially launched 5 February 2026. Benefits: zero commission, free insurance (Rs 5 lakh), MUDRA loan access. Onboarding drive in Mumbai led by Piyush Goyal. Progress: 5.17 lakh customers; 25,000+ rides/day. India’s cooperative alternative to Ola and Uber.
Culture
Akashvani @90 — Signature Tune & Jingle Contest
Launched by Akashvani (AIR) and MyGov in April 2026 to celebrate 90 years of All India Radio. Contests: Signature Tune-Making and Jingle-Making. Prizes (Signature Tune): Rs 30,000 (1st), Rs 20,000 (2nd), Rs 10,000 (3rd). Submission: 23 April – 25 May 2026 via MyGov. AIR founded: 1936; under Prasar Bharati; HQ: New Delhi.
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Which Constitutional Amendment Act institutionalised Panchayati Raj, and what Part/Article did it add?
73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1993) — added Part IX and Article 243B
74th Amendment covers Urban Local Bodies; NPRD first observed 24 April 2010
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What does GEM stand for, and which UN body presents it?
Gender Equality Mobilisation — UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization)
4th GEM Award 2026 won by Guntur Municipal Corporation, Andhra Pradesh
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Who is the new Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, and who was the only retained full-time member?
Vice-Chairman: Dr. Ashok Kumar Lahiri | Only retained full-time member: Rajiv Gauba
Succeeds Suman Bery; NITI Aayog established 1 January 2015
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Under which Section of the Banking Regulation Act did RBI cancel PPBL’s licence?
Section 22(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
Effective 24 April 2026; RBI Governor: Sanjay Malhotra
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Where is India’s first anode material production facility, and who commissioned it?
Mahistikry, Hooghly, West Bengal — Himadri Speciality Chemical Limited (HSCL)
Initial capacity: 200 MTPA; anode + cathode = ~65% of Li-ion battery cost
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Which Act governs Bharat Taxi, and what is its key driver benefit?
Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002 — Zero commission + Rs 5 lakh insurance
Officially launched 5 February 2026; 25,000+ rides/day
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What is the 1st prize in Akashvani’s Signature Tune-Making Contest, and when does it close?
Rs 30,000 — Submissions close 25 May 2026 via MyGov
AIR founded 1936; Akashvani @90 celebrates 90-year legacy
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What is Asia’s first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion & Skill Development, and who leads it?
Hosted at SSPU, Pune — led by Dr. Swati Mujumdar (Pro-Chancellor)
Launched 24 April 2026 by MoS Jayant Chaudhary (MoSDE)
Think & Discuss
India’s Battery Economy: Can Domestic Manufacturing and Recycling Infrastructure Fuel a True EV Revolution?
Context from today’s quiz: Two major milestones in India’s battery economy emerged in April 2026: Himadri Speciality Chemical Limited commissioned India’s first anode material production facility (Hooghly, WB), and Rocklink India inaugurated the country’s first integrated lithium-ion battery and rare earth recycling plant (Sikandrabad, UP). Together, these developments signal a push to reduce India’s dependence on imported battery components and to create a closed-loop circular economy for critical minerals. Yet India still imports the vast majority of lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements — and faces stiff competition from China’s deeply entrenched battery supply chain dominance.
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India’s EV policy rests on two pillars: manufacturing (PLI scheme for ACC batteries) and now recycling (EPR norms, Rocklink’s R2 technology). But building a competitive battery value chain requires securing raw materials, scaling technology, and developing skilled labour — all simultaneously.
Can India realistically build a self-sufficient lithium-ion battery supply chain by 2030, or will it remain dependent on imports of critical minerals and battery-grade materials despite these domestic milestones?
Can India realistically build a self-sufficient lithium-ion battery supply chain by 2030, or will it remain dependent on imports of critical minerals and battery-grade materials despite these domestic milestones?
- India’s first anode material facility has a capacity of just 200 MTPA, while global battery demand is measured in millions of tonnes. Does this suggest India’s battery manufacturing push is too incremental — and what policy interventions (beyond PLI) would actually accelerate the transition?
- Rocklink’s plant recovers rare earths like Neodymium, Dysprosium, and Terbium — critical for EV motors and defence systems. Given China’s near-monopoly on rare earth processing, how strategically important is domestic recycling capacity, and should India treat battery recycling as a national security issue?
- UNESCO’s new Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development (SSPU, Pune) targets women’s entry into AI, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing. As India builds its battery and EV ecosystem, how can skill development policy ensure that women are not left out of this emerging industrial workforce — and what role should cooperative models like Bharat Taxi play in demonstrating inclusive economic participation?
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