04-APRIL-2026 Current Affairs
(1.) Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 3rd Convocation Ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi Central University in which state?
(a.) Uttar Pradesh
(b.) Bihar
(c.) Madhya Pradesh
(d.) Jharkhand
(2.) In which district of Bihar is the Mahatma Gandhi Central University located?
(a.) Patna
(b.) Gaya
(c.) East Champaran (Motihari)
(d.) Muzaffarpur
(3.) What guiding principle did the Vice-President urge students to adopt during his convocation address on April 4, 2026?
(a.) Global Citizen First
(b.) Nation First
(c.) Technology First
(d.) Economy First
(4.) Which organization launched the AI-powered tax assistant portal named "Kar Saathi" in April 2026?
(a.) Reserve Bank of India
(b.) Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
(c.) Securities and Exchange Board of India
(d.) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
(5.) The launch of the "Kar Saathi" website coincides with which national administrative reform campaign?
(a.) PRARAMBH 2026
(b.) Viksit Bharat Abhiyan 2030
(c.) Digital Tax Mission 2026
(d.) Ease of Compliance Initiative
(6.) Which state police force was honoured with the prestigious "President's Colour" award in April 2026?
(a.) Kerala Police
(b.) Assam Police
(c.) Maharashtra Police
(d.) Tamil Nadu Police
(7.) What significance does the "President's Colour" hold for a military or police unit in India?
(a.) It is the highest institutional honor bestowed for exceptional service
(b.) It is an annual financial grant for modernization
(c.) It is a sports championship trophy
(d.) It is a badge for cyber security excellence
(8.) Who was named the Asian Squash Federation (ASF) "Player of the Year 2025" in the women's category?
(a.) Joshna Chinappa
(b.) Dipika Pallikal
(c.) Anahat Singh
(d.) Tanvi Khanna
(9.) In which sport does Anahat Singh, who won the ASF Player of the Year Award 2025, represent India?
(a.) Badminton
(b.) Tennis
(c.) Squash
(d.) Table Tennis
(10.) UIDAI partnered with which mapping technology organization to integrate authorised Aadhaar service centres onto the Mappls app?
(a.) Google Maps India
(b.) MapmyIndia
(c.) ISRO Bhuvan
(d.) Mapbox India
(11.) The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) functions under the administrative control of which ministry?
(a.) Ministry of Home Affairs
(b.) Ministry of Finance
(c.) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
(d.) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
(12.) What is the primary utility of integrating Aadhaar service centres into the Mappls Application?
(a.) To allow users to file income tax returns via maps
(b.) To help citizens easily locate verified Aadhaar enrolment and update centres
(c.) To book railway tickets through geo-navigation
(d.) To track PAN card delivery status
(13.) Which historic movement in Bihar was specifically recalled by the Vice-President during his visit to Motihari in April 2026?
(a.) Champaran Satyagraha
(b.) Quit India Movement
(c.) Non-Cooperation Movement
(d.) Bardoli Satyagraha
(14.) Under which central department does the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) operate?
(a.) Department of Economic Affairs
(b.) Department of Revenue
(c.) Department of Financial Services
(d.) Department of Expenditure
(15.) Which technology domain was highlighted by the Vice-President as opening new avenues of innovation for youth during his April 2026 address?
(a.) Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
(b.) Heavy mechanical engineering
(c.) Textile weaving automation
(d.) Traditional agriculture tools
(16.) What is the core function of the newly launched AI assistant tool "Kar Saathi"?
(a.) To track suspicious banking transactions
(b.) To simplify the tax-filing procedure for citizens
(c.) To audit corporate governance compliance
(d.) To automate customs clearance at ports
(17.) Which organization confers the "Player of the Year" award won by Indian squash star Anahat Singh?
(a.) International Olympic Committee
(b.) Asian Squash Federation
(c.) World Squash Federation
(d.) Commonwealth Games Federation
(18.) Which app was chosen by UIDAI for integrating authorized Aadhaar service center navigation data in April 2026?
(a.) UMANG App
(b.) DigiLocker
(c.) Mappls App
(d.) BHIM App
(19.) Who is the current Vice-President of India as of April 2026?
(a.) Jagdeep Dhankhar
(b.) C. P. Radhakrishnan
(c.) M. Venkaiah Naidu
(d.) Om Birla
(20.) What is the primary objective of the PRARAMBH 2026 campaign associated with tax administration reforms?
(a.) Policy reform and responsible action for mission Viksit Bharat
(b.) Privatization of public sector banks
(c.) Promotion of rural digital literacy
(d.) Abolition of indirect taxes
(21.) In which year did the historic Champaran Satyagraha take place, marking Mahatma Gandhi's rise as a mass leader?
(a.) 1915
(b.) 1917
(c.) 1920
(d.) 1930
(22.) Which regional state administration was awarded the President's Colour for exceptional internal security maintenance in April 2026?
(a.) Assam
(b.) Punjab
(c.) Gujarat
(d.) Karnataka
(23.) What kind of assistant is "Kar Saathi" launched by CBDT?
(a.) Blockchain-based assistant
(b.) AI-powered tax assistant
(c.) Biometric security assistant
(d.) Voice-only telephony assistant
(24.) How does the integration of Aadhaar centers on the Mappls app benefit everyday citizens?
(a.) It grants direct cash transfers
(b.) It provides real-time geospatial routes and filtered options for adult/child enrolments or updates
(c.) It eliminates the need for biometric verification
(d.) It replaces physical Aadhaar cards with paper prints
(25.) Anahat Singh is associated with which category of athletic competition in international squash?
(a.) Senior Professional Open Only
(b.) Junior and Women's Professional Circuit
(c.) Masters Division
(d.) Exhibition Matches
(26.) Which central board regulates direct taxation matters in India?
(a.) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
(b.) Central Board of Direct Taxes
(c.) National Board of Revenue
(d.) Tax Administration Board of India
(27.) Which city in East Champaran district hosted the 3rd Convocation of Mahatma Gandhi Central University?
(a.) Patna
(b.) Motihari
(c.) Gaya
(d.) Bhagalpur
(28.) What broader message did the Vice-President emphasize regarding technology usage among youth during his April 2026 speech?
(a.) Complete avoidance of all digital devices
(b.) Responsible use of technology and standing firm against substance abuse
(c.) Mandatory coding education for all age groups
(d.) Adoption of proprietary software platforms only
(29.) Which map service provider collaborated with UIDAI to power Aadhaar centre locators in April 2026?
(a.) MapmyIndia
(b.) Apple Maps
(c.) OpenStreetMap India
(d.) Here Technologies
(30.) What status does the "President's Colour" hold when presented to a state police or military organization?
(a.) Highest national institutional recognition
(b.) Temporary citation for a quarter
(c.) Civilian gallantry medal equivalent
(d.) International peacekeeping award
(31.) What is the primary focus of the Asian Squash Federation awards won by Anahat Singh?
(a.) Recognizing excellence and outstanding performance in squash across Asia
(b.) Promoting cricket infrastructure
(c.) Awarding badminton coaching standards
(d.) Funding tennis tournaments
(32.) How does the "Kar Saathi" platform contribute to India’s fiscal ecosystem?
(a.) By printing physical currency notes
(b.) By simplifying tax filing procedures through AI assistance and improving ease of compliance
(c.) By setting repo rates for commercial banks
(d.) By managing foreign exchange reserves
(33.) Which ministry oversees the administrative functioning of UIDAI?
(a.) Ministry of Finance
(b.) Ministry of Home Affairs
(c.) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
(d.) Ministry of Communications
(34.) In which year was the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) initially established under the government framework?
(a.) 2006
(b.) 2009
(c.) 2014
(d.) 2016
(35.) Which state government hosted the institution that received the President's Colour in April 2026?
(a.) Assam
(b.) West Bengal
(c.) Odisha
(d.) Meghalaya
(36.) What is the significance of Mahatma Gandhi Central University being named as such in Bihar?
(a.) To promote regional language literature exclusively
(b.) To reflect a institutional commitment to Gandhiji’s ideals of social justice, rural upliftment, and ethical leadership
(c.) To function as an agricultural research monopoly
(d.) To train civil servants for international diplomacy
(37.) Which digital map application features the newly integrated authorized Aadhaar service center locators following the April 2026 MoU?
(a.) Mappls App
(b.) Google Earth
(c.) Bhuvan 3D
(d.) MapQuest
(38.) What award category did Anahat Singh secure from the Asian Squash Federation for the year 2025?
(a.) Player of the Year (Women's Category)
(b.) Lifetime Achievement Award
(c.) Fair Play Trophy
(d.) Coach of the Year
(39.) What primary task does the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) handle?
(a.) Regulation of stock exchanges
(b.) Administration of direct taxes such as income tax and corporation tax
(c.) Formulation of monetary policy
(d.) Management of foreign trade tariffs
(40.) Which campaign framework connects policy reforms with mission Viksit Bharat objectives in direct tax administration updates?
(a.) PRARAMBH 2026
(b.) Atmanirbhar Tax Grid
(c.) Viksit Portal Initiative
(d.) Digital Governance 2030