Current Affairs 13th October 2026 : Daily GK Update in Marathi
On 13 Oct 2026
Current Affairs 4th April 2026 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which major airline adjusted its West Asia operations on 4 April 2026?
A) IndiGo
B) SpiceJet
C) Air India
D) Vistara
Answer: C) Air India
Explanation: Air India operated 42 ad-hoc flights to West Asia (including UAE) due to operational disruptions.
2. How many ad-hoc flights were operated by Air India on 4 April 2026?
A) 25
B) 30
C) 42
D) 50
Answer: C) 42
Explanation: Air India and Air India Express operated 42 temporary flights to maintain connectivity.
3. Which IPL match caused traffic advisory in Delhi on 4 April 2026?
A) CSK vs RCB
B) MI vs KKR
C) Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians
D) RR vs PBKS
Answer: C) Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians
Explanation: Traffic restrictions were issued due to this match at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
4. Where was the IPL match held on 4 April 2026?
A) Wankhede Stadium
B) Eden Gardens
C) Arun Jaitley Stadium
D) Chinnaswamy Stadium
Answer: C) Arun Jaitley Stadium
Explanation: The match was held in Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, causing congestion.
5. Banks on 4 April 2026 were:
A) Closed nationwide
B) Open (normal Saturday)
C) Open only in metros
D) Closed due to festival
Answer: B) Open (normal Saturday)
Explanation: It was not a national holiday, so banks were generally open.
6. Which recent event caused multiple bank closures before April 4?
A) Diwali
B) Holi
C) Good Friday
D) Eid
Answer: C) Good Friday
Explanation: Banks were closed earlier due to Good Friday and other holidays.
7. India recently won which major cricket tournament (2026)?
A) ODI World Cup
B) Champions Trophy
C) ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
D) Asia Cup
Answer: C) ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Explanation: India won the T20 World Cup 2026, making history.
8. Who was Player of the Tournament in T20 World Cup 2026?
A) Rohit Sharma
B) Virat Kohli
C) Sanju Samson
D) KL Rahul
Answer: C) Sanju Samson
Explanation: Sanju Samson received the Player of the Tournament award.
9. Who was Player of the Match in the T20 World Cup 2026 final?
A) Bumrah
B) Jadeja
C) Gill
D) Hardik Pandya
Answer: A) Jasprit Bumrah
Explanation: Bumrah was awarded Player of the Match.
10. India became the first team to win how many T20 World Cup titles?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Answer: B) 3
Explanation: India became the first team to win 3 T20 World Cups.
11. Where will “Bharat Steel 2026 Summit” be held?
A) Mumbai
B) Chennai
C) New Delhi
D) Kolkata
Answer: C) New Delhi
Explanation: The summit will be hosted in New Delhi in April 2026.
12. What is the main purpose of Bharat Steel 2026?
A) Agriculture reforms
B) Steel industry development
C) IT sector growth
D) Tourism promotion
Answer: B) Steel industry development
Explanation: It focuses on next-generation steel ecosystem and policy dialogue.
13. India recently recorded its first ______ of 2026.
A) Cyclone
B) Flood
C) Heatwave
D) Earthquake
Answer: C) Heatwave
Explanation: India experienced its first major heatwave of 2026.
14. Which region was severely affected by the heatwave?
A) Kerala
B) Gujarat
C) Assam
D) Punjab
Answer: B) Gujarat
Explanation: Saurashtra and Kutch regions saw extreme heat.
15. A breast cancer conference began in which city on April 4, 2026?
A) Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Patna
D) Lucknow
Answer: C) Patna
Explanation: A 2-day medical conference started in Patna.
16. The conference in Patna focused on:
A) Heart disease
B) Diabetes
C) Breast cancer
D) TB
Answer: C) Breast cancer
Explanation: It aimed at awareness, research, and treatment discussions.
17. What is the role of Panchang in India?
A) Weather forecast
B) Financial planning
C) Hindu calendar for auspicious timings
D) Election planning
Answer: C) Hindu calendar for auspicious timings
Explanation: Panchang helps determine Shubh Muhurat and Rahu Kaal.
18. Which Nakshatra was observed on April 4, 2026?
A) Rohini
B) Swati
C) Ashwini
D) Bharani
Answer: B) Swati
Explanation: The Panchang listed Swati Nakshatra.
19. India’s circular economy could generate how much annually by 2030?
A) ₹1 trillion
B) ₹2 trillion
C) ₹3.5 trillion
D) ₹5 trillion
Answer: C) ₹3.5 trillion
Explanation: Circular economy may unlock ₹3.5 trillion annually.
20. India holds approximately what percentage of global rare earth reserves?
A) 2%
B) 4%
C) 6%
D) 10%
Answer: C) 6%
Explanation: India has about 6% of global rare earth reserves.
21. What is the aim of India’s borrowing strategy (2026-27)?
A) Increase inflation
B) Stabilize markets
C) Reduce exports
D) Increase imports
Answer: B) Stabilize markets
Explanation: Government aims to manage debt without disturbing markets.
22. Which band announced India tour “Coming Home 2026”?
A) Metallica
B) Scorpions
C) Coldplay
D) BTS
Answer: B) Scorpions
Explanation: German band Scorpions announced India concerts.
23. The Scorpions tour will begin in:
A) Mumbai
B) Delhi
C) Shillong
D) Goa
Answer: C) Shillong
Explanation: The tour starts in Shillong.
24. Cities are considered what in India’s growth strategy (Budget 2026)?
A) Weak zones
B) Growth engines
C) Rural hubs
D) Trade barriers
Answer: B) Growth engines
Explanation: Cities are central to economic development strategy.
25. Which organization organizes the T20 World Cup?
A) BCCI
B) ICC
C) FIFA
D) IOC
Answer: B) ICC
Explanation: The International Cricket Council (ICC) organizes the tournament.