Daily Current Affairs Quiz 10th April, 2026 |

Q: Who was appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of National Defence of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam?

Phan Van Giang has been appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of National Defence of the Vietnam.

Daily Current Affairs: 9 April, 2026

Q1. In April 2026, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh engaged in diplomatic outreach with Vietnam following high-level leadership changes in the Southeast Asian nation. Who was appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of National Defence of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam?

(a) General Ngo Xuan Lich

(b) General Phan Van Giang

(d) To Lam

(e) Nguyen Xuan Phuc

Answer: b

Solution:

In April 2026, Rajnath Singh, Raksha Mantri of India, congratulated Phan Van Giang on his appointment.
Phan Van Giang has been appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of National Defence of the Vietnam.

Q2. World Homoeopathy Day is observed globally on April 10 to honor the legacy of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann. What is the specific theme designated for the observance of World Homoeopathy Day in the year 2026?

(a) Homoeopathy: People’s Choice for Wellness

(b) Sustainable Health through Alternative Medicine

(d) Enhancing the Scope of Homoeopathy in Public Health

(e) One Health, One Family

Answer: c

Solution:

World Homoeopathy Day is observed annually on 10 April to commemorate the birth anniversary of Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of Homoeopathy.
The theme for World Homoeopathy Day 2026 is “Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health”.
Samuel Hahnemann (1755–1843) was a German physician who established the system of Homoeopathy in the late 18th century.
His seminal work, Organon of Medicine, continues to serve as a guiding text for Homoeopathy practice worldwide.
Homoeopathy is derived from the Greek words “Homois” (similar) and “Pathos” (suffering).
It is a system of medicine based on the principle of “like cures like”, where remedies that produce symptoms in a healthy person are used to treat similar symptoms in a patient.
This approach was formally introduced in 1796 by Samuel Hahnemann.
Overall, the day highlights the importance of Homoeopathy as an alternative system of medicine and promotes its role in achieving sustainable health.

Q3. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Kamala Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Arunachal Pradesh to enhance power generation capacity and support flood moderation. What is the installed capacity of this project?

(a) 1200 MW

(b) 1500 MW

(d) 1720 MW

(e) 2000 MW

Answer: d

Solution:

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Narendra Modi, has approved an investment of ₹26,069.50 crore for the construction of the Kamala Hydro Electric Project (HEP).
The project will be developed across Kamle, Kra Daadi, and Kurung Kumey districts of Arunachal Pradesh, with an estimated completion period of 96 months.
The Kamala HEP will have an installed capacity of 1720 MW (8 × 210 MW and 1 × 40 MW) and is expected to generate around 6870 million units (MU) of electricity.
The project will strengthen the power supply in Arunachal Pradesh, support peak demand management, contribute to national grid balancing, and provide flood moderation benefits in the Brahmaputra valley.
The Kamala HEP will be implemented through a joint venture between NHPC Limited and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
The Government of India will provide:
- ₹4743.98 crore as budgetary support for the flood moderation component
- ₹1340 crore for enabling infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and transmission systems
- ₹750 crore as Central Financial Assistance towards the state’s equity share
The state will receive 12% free power and an additional 1% allocated to the Local Area Development Fund (LADF).
The project is expected to drive infrastructure development and socio-economic growth in the region while enhancing India’s hydropower capacity.

Q4. In its South Asia Economic Update released in April 2026, the World Bank revised India’s growth forecast for the current financial year. What is the updated percentage growth projected by the bank, and what were the primary reasons cited for this upward revision?

(a) 6.3%; High government spending and agricultural rebound

(b) 6.6%; Strong domestic demand and recent Free Trade Agreements

(d) 7.1%; Expansion of the manufacturing sector and digital currency adoption

(e) 6.8%; Rationalisation of corporate tax and infrastructure bonds

Answer: b

Solution:

According to the latest South Asia Economic Update (8 April 2026) released by the World Bank, India’s growth forecast has been revised upward from 6.3% to 6.6% for the current financial year.
India is expected to remain the primary engine of growth in South Asia, driven by strong domestic demand and expanding trade agreements.
India’s GDP growth is estimated to have increased from 7.1% in FY 2024–25 to 7.6% in FY 2025–26, supported by robust domestic demand and resilient exports.
Private consumption has shown strong growth, aided by low inflation and rationalisation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
The report notes that continued GST rate reductions are likely to support consumer demand in the first half of FY 2026–27.
However, rising global energy prices may exert upward pressure on inflation and reduce household disposable income.
The World Bank highlighted that India’s growth outlook is strengthened by:
- Strong domestic demand
- Tariff reductions
- Recent trade agreements, including free trade agreements with the UK and the European Union
Overall, India’s economic performance is expected to play a key role in driving regional growth in South Asia.

Q5. In April 2026, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched the ‘Arogya Van’ initiative. What is the primary thematic focus of these plantations along the National Highways?

(a) High-yield timber for commercial logging

(b) Ornamental flowering plants for aesthetic tourism

(d) Bio-fuel crops for green energy transition

(e) Fodder crops for local livestock management

Answer: c

Solution:

In April 2026, the National Highways Authority of India launched the ‘Arogya Van’ initiative to promote biodiversity and ecological sustainability along National Highways.
The initiative focuses on developing thematic medicinal tree plantations on vacant land parcels along highways.
It aims to enhance biodiversity by planting medicinal species that support pollinators, birds, and microfauna, thereby strengthening ecosystem resilience.
In the first phase, an action plan has been prepared covering 17 land parcels across 62.8 hectares, with approximately 67,462 medicinal trees to be planted.
The plantations will be carried out across multiple states, including Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi-NCR, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh.
Around 36 medicinal tree species such as Neem, Amla, Imli, Jamun, Lemon, Gular, and Maulsari have been identified for plantation based on agro-climatic suitability.
Priority will be given to locations near toll plazas, wayside amenities, interchanges, and major highway stretches to maximize public visibility and awareness.
The implementation will follow Government of India guidelines on landscaping and tree plantation.