Who has been appointed as CMD of BPCL?

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 11th April, 2026 |

Daily Current Affairs: 11th April, 2026

Q1. The 8th edition of Poshan Pakhwada was launched in April 2026 to promote awareness about nutrition and early childhood development across India. In this context, what is the theme of Poshan Pakhwada 2026?

(a) Nutrition for All, Healthy Nation

(b) Strengthening Child Health and Immunization

(d) Healthy Mothers, Healthy Future

(e) Balanced Diet for Sustainable Growth

Answer: c

Solution:

The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the 8th edition of Poshan Pakhwada on 9 April 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan.
The campaign is being observed nationwide from 9 April to 23 April 2026.
The theme for Poshan Pakhwada 2026 is “Maximizing Brain Development in the First Six Years of Life”.
The theme highlights the importance of early childhood, especially the first 1,000 days, which are crucial for brain development, physical growth, and overall well-being.
Poshan Pakhwada was first launched in 2018 as part of efforts to improve nutrition awareness and outcomes in India.

Q2. The second edition of Ran Samwad, a tri-service strategic seminar held in April 2026, focused on enhancing India’s joint warfighting capabilities across multiple domains. What was the theme of this seminar?

(a) Integrated Defence for Future Warfare

(b) Strengthening National Security through Technology

(d) Joint Forces for Global Peace

(e) Cyber Warfare and National Security

Answer: c

Solution:

The second edition of Ran Samwad, a tri-service strategic seminar, commenced on 9 April 2026 in Bengaluru.
The seminar is being held under the aegis of the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff.
The two-day event is organised by the Air Force Training Command.
It was inaugurated by Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff.
The seminar is centred around the theme “Multi-Domain Operations (MDO): An Imperative for Addressing Conventional and Irregular Threats.”
The concept of Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) aims to strengthen India’s joint warfighting capabilities by integrating efforts across six domains: land, sea, air, space, cyber, and cognitive.
The doctrine promotes coordination among military and non-military stakeholders to effectively address modern security challenges.

Q3. Former Indian cricketer C. D. Gopinath, who passed away in March 2026, was associated with a historic milestone in Indian cricket history. He was the last surviving member of which achievement?

(a) India’s first World Cup victory in 1983

(b) India’s first Test match win against England in 1952

(d) India’s first ODI series win in Australia

(e) India’s first Test series win overseas

Answer: b

Solution:

C. D. Gopinath, former India cricketer, passed away on 9 March 2026 in Chennai at the age of 96.
He was the oldest surviving Test cricketer of India at the time of his passing.
Gopinath was a member of the historic Indian team that registered its first-ever Test victory against England in 1952.
He was also the last surviving member of that landmark team.

Q4. In April 2026, who was appointed as the Chairman & Managing Director (C&MD) of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), following approval by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet?

(a) Sanjay Khanna

(b) Arun Kumar Singh

(d) Vaidyanathan Krishnamurthy

(e) Anil Kumar Jain

Answer: a

Solution

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and Maharatna PSU, has appointed Sanjay Khanna as its Chairman & Managing Director (C&MD).
The appointment has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) based on the recommendation of the Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Prior to this appointment, Sanjay Khanna was serving as Director (Refineries) at BPCL.
He assumed charge as C&MD on 9 April 2026.
His tenure will continue until 31 May 2029, i.e., the date of his superannuation, or until further orders.

Q5. In FY 2025–26, which institution became India’s largest urban co-operative bank by crossing the ₹1 lakh crore total business mark?

(a) Cosmos Co-operative Bank

(b) Shamrao Vithal Co-operative Bank

(d) Saraswat Co-operative Bank Limited

(e) Abhyudaya Co-operative Bank

Answer: d

Solution:

Saraswat Co-operative Bank Limited has become India’s largest urban co-operative bank after crossing the ₹1 lakh crore total business mark in FY 2025–26.
This milestone reflects the bank’s strong growth, expanding customer base, and improved financial performance in the co-operative banking sector.
In the same period, Amul (Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation) also crossed the ₹1 lakh crore turnover mark.
With this achievement, Amul has become the first cooperative in the FMCG sector to reach this milestone.