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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 12th April, 2026 |

Daily Current Affairs: 12th April, 2026

Q1. In April 2026, which institute became the first under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) to be awarded the ISO 15189:2022 accreditation for its clinical laboratory?

(a) Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), New Delhi

(b) National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur

(d) Itanagar Regional Ayurveda Research Institute

(e) Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Kolkata

Answer: c

Solution:

In April 2026, the Clinical Laboratory at Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Bengaluru achieved a major milestone in quality healthcare.
It was awarded ISO 15189:2022 accreditation for both Biochemistry and Haematology.
This makes it the first institute under Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences to receive this recognition.

Q2. In April 2026, a senior officer of the Indian Cost Accounts Service assumed charge of a key advisory position in the Ministry of Finance. Who has been appointed as the Chief Adviser (Cost) in the Department of Expenditure?

(a) Rajesh Kumar Singh
(b) Anand Kumar Pal
(c) Ajay Bhushan Pandey
(d) T. V. Somanathan
(e) Sanjeev Sanyal

Answer: b

Solution:

Anand Kumar Pal has assumed charge as Chief Adviser (Cost) in the Department of Expenditure.
His appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
He took charge of the position on 10 April 2026.
He is a 1997-batch officer of the Indian Cost Accounts Service.

Q3. World Parkinson’s Day 2026 was observed globally to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease, emphasizing the need for improved care systems and early diagnosis. What was the theme of World Parkinson’s Day 2026?

(a) Health for All
(b) End the Stigma
(c) Mind Matters

(d) Bridge the Care Gap
(e) Care for Life

Answer: d

Solution:

World Parkinson’s Day is observed annually on 11 April across the globe.
In 2026, the day was marked to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease.
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement and coordination.
Theme for 2026: “Bridge the Care Gap”.

Q4. India delivered a strong performance at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, finishing second in the medal tally while achieving the highest overall medal count. How many total medals did India win in the tournament?

(a) 14
(b) 15
(c) 16
(d) 17
(e) 18

Answer: c

Solution:

India concluded its campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 held in Ulaanbaatar on 10 April 2026.
India secured a total of 16 medals:
- 5 Gold
- 3 Silver
- 8 Bronze
India finished second in the medal tally, just behind Kazakhstan.
However, India recorded the highest total medal count (16 medals) across men’s and women’s categories.

Women’s Team Performance:

The women’s team topped the charts with 10 medals:
- 4 Gold, 2 Silver, 4 Bronze
Gold Medal Winners (Women):
- Minakshi Hooda (48 kg)
- Preeti Pawar (54 kg)
- Priya Ghanghas (60 kg)
- Arundhati Choudhary (70 kg)
Other Notable Performers:
- Lovlina Borgohain (75 kg) – Bronze
- Nikhat Zareen (51 kg) – Bronze
- Jaismine Lamboria (57 kg) – Silver
- Alfiyan Pathan (80+ kg”] – Silver

Men’s Team Medal Winners:

Vishvanath Suresh (50 kg) – Gold
Sachin Siwach (60 kg) – Silver
Akash (75 kg) – Bronze
Lokesh (85 kg) – Bronze
Harsh Choudhary (90 kg) – Bronze
Narender Berwal (90+ kg) – Bronze

Q5. The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone VII Conference was recently concluded in April 2026. Which state legislature served as the host for this three-day event?

(a) Maharashtra

(b) Gujarat

(d) Rajasthan

(e) Karnataka

Answer: c

Solution:

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association India Region Zone VII Conference hosted by the Goa Legislative Assembly was held from 8 to 10 April 2026.
The conference focused on two major themes: the role of young legislators in achieving the vision of “Developed India 2047” and regional priorities such as trade, tourism, urbanisation, environmental sustainability, and coastal connectivity.
Om Birla noted that participants contributed thoughtfully, reflecting a shared commitment to addressing emerging governance challenges.

About the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA):

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association is one of the oldest organisations in the Commonwealth, established in 1911.
It is a membership-based association that brings together parliamentarians committed to the rule of law, democratic values, and individual rights and freedoms.
The CPA consists of over 180 legislatures (branches) across nine geographic regions of the Commonwealth.
Its mission is to promote parliamentary democracy, enhance understanding of governance, and encourage youth engagement, gender equality, and equal representation.
The headquarters of CPA is located in London.

Key Facts about CPA India Region:

The CPA India Region comprises 32 legislatures and is one of the largest regions after Africa.
It is administratively divided into nine zones:
- Zone 1: Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand
- Zone 2: Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab
- Zone 3: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura
- Zone 4: Odisha, West Bengal
- Zone 5: Bihar, Jharkhand
- Zone 6: Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan
- Zone 7: Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra
- Zone 8: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana
- Zone 9: Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu
Overall, the CPA plays a crucial role in strengthening democratic institutions and fostering cooperation among legislatures across the Commonwealth.