Daily Current Affairs
22 April 2026 · 10 questions
India added its 99th Ramsar site with the inclusion of Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary. In which district of Uttar Pradesh is it located?
Correct Answer: B. Aligarh
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh was declared India's 99th Ramsar site on April 22, 2026, announced by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. With this addition, Uttar Pradesh now has 12 Ramsar sites — the most of any Indian state. Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention (1971) for conservation.
Tashkent will host the World Para Athletics Championships 2027. In which country is Tashkent located?
Correct Answer: D. Uzbekistan
Tashkent — the capital of Uzbekistan — will host the World Para Athletics Championships 2027, scheduled for June 2027. This will be the first time Central Asia hosts this prestigious event. The World Para Athletics Championships is one of the largest para sporting events in the world, bringing together athletes with physical impairments from across the globe.
Abhishek Sharma became the first Indian to score multiple IPL centuries in under 50 balls. Against which team did he score his century in 47 balls?
Correct Answer: A. Delhi Capitals
Abhishek Sharma of Sunrisers Hyderabad scored a century against Delhi Capitals in just 47 balls, becoming the first Indian cricketer to score multiple IPL centuries in under 50 balls. His unbeaten knock of 135 runs powered Sunrisers Hyderabad's innings. Abhishek Sharma is a left-handed opening batter from Punjab and is known for his aggressive stroke play.
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope entered the final testing phase. At which facility was it assembled?
Correct Answer: C. Goddard Space Flight Center, Maryland
NASA successfully completed the assembly of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. The telescope, often described as the next major observatory after the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes, is now in its final testing phase ahead of launch. The Roman Telescope will have a wide field of view 100 times greater than Hubble.
Vibha Padalkar was reappointed as MD & CEO of HDFC Life for another five-year term. The decision was taken at a board meeting on which date?
Correct Answer: B. April 21, 2026
HDFC Life approved the reappointment of Vibha Padalkar as MD & CEO for another five-year term at the company's board meeting held on April 21, 2026. The reappointment is also subject to approvals from shareholders at the AGM and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). HDFC Life is one of India's leading life insurance companies.
Moody's cut India's FY27 GDP forecast to 6% from 6.8%. This topic was also reported on April 6 (from 6.8%). Which of the following is NOT cited as a reason for the cut?
Correct Answer: D. Decline in IT services exports
Moody's revised India's FY27 GDP forecast downward to 6% from 6.8%, citing concerns over the West Asia conflict disrupting energy supplies, rising energy prices, and weak domestic demand. Decline in IT services exports was NOT cited as a specific reason. India is heavily dependent on imported energy, so global disruptions impact inflation, consumption, and investment.
Arthur Law was named Young Global Leader 2026 by the World Economic Forum. When was this announced?
Correct Answer: A. April 21, 2026
Arthur Law was named Young Global Leader (YGL) 2026 by the World Economic Forum, announced on April 21, 2026. The honor celebrates his contributions to transforming urban living through innovative space solutions. The World Economic Forum (WEF) is headquartered in Cologny, Switzerland and is best known for the annual Davos Summit. The YGL programme recognises exceptional leaders under 40.
The draft Sugarcane Control Order 2026 proposes increasing the minimum distance between new sugar mills from how much to how much?
Correct Answer: C. 15 km to 25 km
The government proposed increasing the minimum distance between new sugar mills from 15 km to 25 km under the draft Sugarcane Control Order 2026. The proposal aims to ensure better resource distribution, protect farmers' interests, and rationalise sugarcane supply amid stagnating sugar consumption and shifting demand patterns. India is one of the world's largest sugar producers.
The UN report projects India's GDP growth at what percentage for 2026?
Correct Answer: B. 6.4%
A United Nations report projects India's GDP growth at 6.4% in 2026 and 6.6% in 2027. The report highlights India's continued position as a major growth engine in the Asia-Pacific region, driven by strong domestic demand, services sector expansion, and infrastructure investment, even as global uncertainties persist.
Dr Gopalrao Patil, known as 'Devmanus', passed away on April 21, 2026 in Latur, Maharashtra. He was a former member of which house of Parliament?
Correct Answer: D. Rajya Sabha
Dr Gopalrao Patil — a noted pediatrician and former Rajya Sabha member — passed away on April 21, 2026 in Latur, Maharashtra at the age of 94. He was popularly known as 'Devmanus' (divine person) for his selfless service to child healthcare and social welfare. He dedicated his life to improving healthcare for children in Maharashtra.