8 April 2026 — Daily Current Affairs Quiz
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International
Rwanda Genocide Remembrance Day
Observed on 7 April every year, established by UNGA Resolution A/RES/58/234 (23 December 2003); first observed 7 April 2004. The genocide (7 April – mid-July 1994) killed over 1 million people, predominantly Tutsi. The 2026 observance marked the 32nd anniversary. In 2018, Resolution A/72/L.31 amended the title to explicitly recognise the Tutsi as primary victims.
Polity
Amaravati — Andhra Pradesh’s Statutory Capital
The AP Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026 notified Amaravati as the sole capital of AP, deemed in force from 2 June 2024 (when Hyderabad ceased to be joint capital). Passed: Lok Sabha (1 April), Rajya Sabha (2 April); Presidential assent from President Droupadi Murmu; gazette notified 6 April 2026. First time Parliament explicitly declared a state capital through legislation. AP CM: N. Chandrababu Naidu (TDP-NDA).
Science & Technology
PFBR Kalpakkam — First Criticality Achieved
The 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu achieved first criticality on 6 April 2026 at 8:25 PM IST. Uses Uranium-Plutonium MOX fuel; fast neutrons breed Pu-239 from U-238 blanket — producing more fuel than consumed. Coolant: liquid sodium. Built by BHAVINI under DAE; designed by IGCAR. India becomes 2nd country (after Russia) to operate a commercial-scale FBR. Marks Stage 2 of India’s 3-Stage nuclear programme.
Economy
Textile Sector — National Household Survey 2024
India’s domestic textile demand grew from Rs 4.89 lakh crore (2010) to Rs 14.95 lakh crore (2024) at a CAGR of 8.3%. Per capita demand: Rs 2,119 → Rs 6,066 (CAGR 7.8%). Survey conducted by Textiles Committee under MoT; released by Union Minister Giriraj Singh. India is world’s 2nd largest textile exporter, employing 45 million+ people directly.
Defence
Indian Army UAS & Loitering Munitions Roadmap
The 50-page Technology Roadmap covers 30 types (~80 variants) across 5 segments: Surveillance UAS, Loitering Munitions, Air Defence UAS, Special Role UAS, and Logistics UAS. Released by Lt Gen Rahul R Singh at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Key technologies: HALE, MALE, swarm drones, FPV drones, MUM-T (Manned-Unmanned Teaming), mother-child drone concepts. Aligns with Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence.
Monetary Policy
Morgan Stanley Cuts India’s FY27 GDP Forecast
Morgan Stanley cut India’s FY27 real GDP forecast by 30 bps to 6.2% (from 6.5%), citing West Asia conflict. Q1 FY27 projected at 5.9% YoY. CAD expected to widen by ~150 bps to ~2.5% of GDP due to higher oil prices. CPI inflation: 5.1% YoY; fiscal deficit: ~4.3% of GDP. Other agencies also cut forecasts: Moody’s (6.0%), OECD (6.1%). Morgan Stanley HQ: New York, USA.
Environment
India’s Record Wind Energy Addition in FY26
India added a record 6.05 GW of wind power in FY26 — a 46% jump over 4.15 GW in FY25. Total installed wind capacity crossed 56 GW. Leading states: Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra. India is 4th largest wind energy country globally. Targets: 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 (NDC commitment under Paris Agreement); 140 GW wind energy by 2030. MNRE is the nodal ministry.
Banking
RBI Cancels Shirpur Merchants’ Co-op Bank Licence
RBI cancelled the licence of Shirpur Merchants’ Co-operative Bank, Maharashtra under Section 22 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, citing inadequate capital. DICGC insures deposits up to Rs 5 lakh per depositor per bank. As of 31 January 2026, insured deposits at this bank: Rs 48.95 crore. DICGC (est. 1961) is a subsidiary of RBI governed by the DICGC Act, 1961.
Sports
Divya Singh — First Indian Woman to Cycle to EBC
Divya Singh (28, Gorakhpur, UP) became the first Indian woman and second woman globally to cycle to Mount Everest Base Camp (EBC) in 14 days. First woman globally: Tammat Bil Khoar of Bangladesh. EBC altitude: 5,364 metres (17,560 feet) in Nepal. Route: Kathmandu → Namche Bazaar → Gorakshep (EBC). Key distinctions: Bachendri Pal (first Indian woman to summit, 1984); Junko Tabei (first woman to summit, 1975).
Governance
ASISSE — NSO’s Inaugural Services Survey
ASISSE = Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises. Launched April 2026 by NSO under MoSPI. Covers incorporated entities (Companies Act 1956/2013 or LLP Act 2008) for reference period FY 2024-25. Primary sampling frame: GSTN (Goods and Services Tax Network); targets ~1.21 lakh enterprises. Covers trade, transport, hospitality, IT, education, healthcare. NSO formed in 2019 by merging CSO + NSSO.
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Which UNGA resolution established the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda?
Resolution A/RES/58/234 (23 December 2003)
First observed: 7 April 2004 — the 10th anniversary
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From which retrospective date does the AP Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026 take effect?
2 June 2024
Date Hyderabad ceased to be joint capital of AP & Telangana
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Which organisation built India’s PFBR at Kalpakkam, and which organisation designed it?
Built: BHAVINI | Designed: IGCAR
Both under DAE; first criticality 6 April 2026
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What CAGR did India’s domestic textile market achieve from 2010 to 2024?
8.3% CAGR
Rs 4.89 lakh crore (2010) → Rs 14.95 lakh crore (2024)
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How many segments does the Indian Army’s UAS & Loitering Munitions Technology Roadmap cover?
5 Segments
30 types / ~80 variants; Surveillance, Loitering Munitions, Air Defence, Special Role, Logistics
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What is the maximum DICGC deposit insurance cover per depositor per bank?
Rs 5 Lakh
DICGC established 1961; subsidiary of RBI under DICGC Act, 1961
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What is the altitude of Mount Everest Base Camp, and who was the first woman globally to cycle there?
5,364 metres | Tammat Bil Khoar (Bangladesh)
Divya Singh (India) was the second woman & first Indian woman
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What does ASISSE stand for, and which database is it primary sampling frame?
Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises | GSTN
Launched April 2026 by NSO under MoSPI; ~1.21 lakh enterprises
Think & Discuss
India’s Fast Breeder Reactor Programme: A Strategic Leap or a Delayed Promise?
Context from today’s quiz: India’s 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam achieved first criticality on 6 April 2026 — a milestone decades in the making. The PFBR marks India’s entry into Stage 2 of its 3-Stage nuclear programme, positioning it to eventually harness vast thorium reserves. With commercial operations expected by September 2026, India will be only the second country after Russia to operate a commercial-scale FBR. This raises profound questions about energy security, nuclear diplomacy, and technological sovereignty.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India’s 3-Stage nuclear programme — conceived by Homi Bhabha in the 1950s — envisioned eventual energy independence through thorium utilisation. Now that Stage 2 has begun with the PFBR, how strategically significant is this milestone, and what are the real barriers between this and full energy independence?
Is India’s nuclear programme a credible path to energy sovereignty, or is it perpetually ‘just around the corner’?
Is India’s nuclear programme a credible path to energy sovereignty, or is it perpetually ‘just around the corner’?
- India has one of the world’s largest thorium reserves (~25% of global deposits). How does the PFBR’s success in Stage 2 accelerate or complicate the timeline for Stage 3 thorium reactors?
- Given that the PFBR has faced repeated delays since its initial 2010 target, what institutional, regulatory, or funding reforms are needed to ensure Stage 3 does not face similar setbacks?
- With global energy geopolitics shifting due to the West Asia conflict (as seen in Morgan Stanley’s CAD projections), does achieving domestic nuclear fuel breeding become even more critical for India’s macroeconomic stability?
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