Daily Current Affairs
3 April 2026 · 10 questions
India ranked 3rd globally in renewable energy capacity per IRENA. Which two countries rank above India?
Correct Answer: B. China and USA
India ranked 3rd globally in renewable energy capacity in 2025, per the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). China and the USA rank above India. India added approximately 45 GW of renewable capacity in 2025, with total installed renewable capacity crossing 220 GW. India's target is 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 under its NDC commitments.
E20 petrol, launched nationwide from April 1, 2026, blends what percentage of ethanol with petrol?
Correct Answer: C. 20%
E20 petrol contains 20% ethanol blended with petrol. It was launched nationwide from April 1, 2026 as per the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas directive. Ethanol blending reduces carbon emissions, decreases crude oil import dependence, and benefits sugarcane farmers. India's goal is E20 blending under the National Biofuel Policy 2018.
NCERT was granted 'Deemed University' status in April 2026, recommended by which body?
Correct Answer: A. University Grants Commission (UGC)
The Ministry of Education granted 'deemed to be university' status to NCERT based on UGC's (University Grants Commission) recommendation. NCERT is headquartered in New Delhi and develops school curricula, textbooks, and educational research. The status will allow NCERT to offer its own degree programmes, strengthening India's school education ecosystem.
Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing became President on April 3, 2026. In which city was the parliament vote held?
Correct Answer: D. Naypyidaw
Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar's military chief, was elected President on April 3, 2026 after securing a clear majority in Myanmar's Union Parliament. The vote was held in Naypyidaw — Myanmar's administrative capital since 2006, when it replaced Yangon (Rangoon). Min Aung Hlaing led the February 2021 military coup that toppled Aung San Suu Kyi's government.
Uchral Nyam-Osor became Mongolia's new Prime Minister. Who did he replace?
Correct Answer: B. Zandanshatar Gombojav
Mongolia's parliament appointed Uchral Nyam-Osor as the new Prime Minister, replacing Zandanshatar Gombojav who resigned amid rising political tensions and legislative gridlock. This marks a leadership change within just nine months. Mongolia is a landlocked country bordered by Russia and China, with its capital at Ulaanbaatar.
Ministry of Textiles extended RoSCTL scheme to September 30, 2026. What does RoSCTL stand for?
Correct Answer: D. Remission of State and Central Taxes and Levies
RoSCTL stands for Remission of State and Central Taxes and Levies. The Ministry of Textiles extended it to September 30, 2026 to support textile exporters amid global demand uncertainty. It remits embedded taxes and levies in the export supply chain of garments and made-up textiles, making Indian exports more competitive. It covers apparel and made-up textile products.
ISRO's 'Mission Mitra' is being conducted in Ladakh in preparation for which mission?
Correct Answer: A. Gaganyaan Mission
ISRO's 'Mission Mitra' is a unique experiment in the extreme conditions of Ladakh for the Gaganyaan Mission — India's first human spaceflight programme. It tests human endurance, teamwork, and psychological strength of potential Gaganyaan crew members. The mission aims to prepare Indian astronauts (Gaganauts) for the challenges of long-duration spaceflight.
The world's highest commercial airport is located in which country?
Correct Answer: C. China
The Daocheng Yading Airport in Sichuan Province, China is the world's highest commercial airport at 4,411 metres (14,472 feet) above sea level, opened in 2013. China hosts the world's highest airports due to the Tibetan Plateau. Qamdo Bamda Airport in Tibet, China (4,334 m) is also among the highest. These high-altitude airports require special design and safety measures.
Who is known as the 'Father of Mobile Phones' for making the first handheld cellular call on April 3, 1973?
Correct Answer: B. Martin Cooper
Martin Cooper, a Motorola engineer, is the 'Father of Mobile Phones'. He made the world's first handheld cellular phone call on April 3, 1973 using the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X prototype, calling a rival researcher at Bell Labs from New York City streets. The first commercial mobile phone — Motorola DynaTAC 8000X — was launched for consumers in 1983.
The USA is the world's largest LPG exporter. LPG primarily consists of which two gases?
Correct Answer: D. Propane and Butane
The USA is the world's largest LPG exporter due to its shale gas revolution. LPG primarily consists of propane and butane — petroleum gases that become liquid under moderate pressure. LPG is used for cooking, heating, and industries. India imports a significant share of its LPG from the USA and the Middle East. LPG full form: Liquefied Petroleum Gas.