Daily Current Affairs Quiz 24th April 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 24th April, 2026

Q1. Who has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court with effect from April 25, 2026?

(a) Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur

(b) Justice Lisa Gill

(d) Justice Hima Kohli

(e) Justice B.V. Nagarathna

Answer: b

Solution:

In April 2026, Justice Lisa Gill has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.
The appointment has been made by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, as per the provisions of the Constitution.
Justice Lisa Gill is currently serving as a Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
She will assume office as Chief Justice with effect from 25 April 2026.
She succeeds Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur, who is retiring on 24 April 2026.

Q2. The Ministry of Culture has launched a national filmmaking competition to commemorate 150 years of Vande Mataram. What is the name of this competition?

(a) Vande Bharat Frames

(b) VM Frames

(d) Freedom Films 150

(e) Cultural Cinema Contest

Answer: b

Solution:

The Ministry of Culture has launched “VM Frames”, a National Filmmaking Competition.
The initiative is part of the nationwide commemoration of 150 years of Vande Mataram.
The competition invites citizens to creatively interpret the spirit of the national song through visual storytelling.
The year 2025 marks 150 years of Vande Mataram, a key symbol of India’s freedom movement and cultural identity.
The commemoration is being observed through year-long activities involving States, Union Territories, Ministries, and Indian Missions abroad.
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay authored Vande Mataram, which played a vital role in inspiring the freedom struggle.

Q3. Under the pilot phase of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS), the newly eligible category includes students currently enrolled in the final year of __________ and __________ programmes.

(a) Graduate; Postgraduate

(b) Higher Secondary; Diploma

(d) Vocational; Technical

(e) Distance Learning; Certification

Answer: a

Solution:

In April 2026, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs expanded the eligibility criteria of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS).
The revised norms now allow final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students to apply under the scheme.
The decision was taken in consultation with the Department of Higher Education.
The move aims to enhance youth employability and industry readiness by providing early access to structured internship opportunities in leading companies.
Eligible students must continue to meet the existing criteria of the scheme.
Applicants are required to submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their respective educational institutions.
The NOC must confirm that participation in the internship will not interfere with academic requirements.
The certificate can be issued by authorized signatories such as Heads of Department, Deans, Principals, or Training & Placement Officers.
Overall, the initiative is expected to provide practical industry exposure and skill development opportunities to students before graduation.

Q4. Every year, UNESCO designates a specific city as the ‘World Book Capital’ to promote reading and literacy. Which city has been selected to hold this title for the year 2026?

(a) Madrid, Spain

(b) Accra, Ghana

(d) Guadalajara, Mexico

(e) Strasbourg, France

Answer: c

Solution:

World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated every year on 23 April by UNESCO.
The day highlights the power of books as a bridge between generations and cultures, promoting reading and knowledge sharing.
Each year, UNESCO designates a city as the World Book Capital to encourage reading, publishing, and literary activities.
In 2026, Rabat, Morocco holds the title of World Book Capital.
The observance was first established in 1995 to promote literacy, reading habits, and the publishing industry.
The date 23 April was chosen for its literary significance, marking the death anniversaries of William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes.
Over the years, it has evolved into a global event celebrated in schools, libraries, bookstores, and cultural institutions.

Q5. In April 2026, the Reserve Bank of India approved the appointment of Debasish Panda as the part-time chairman of which private sector bank?

(a) HDFC Bank

(b) ICICI Bank

(d) Axis Bank

(e) IDFC FIRST Bank

Answer: a

Solution:

The Reserve Bank of India has approved the appointment of Debasish Panda as the part-time Chairman of Bandhan Bank.
His appointment is for a term of three years.
Debasish Panda is a former IAS officer and has previously served as the Chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India.
He has also held the position of Secretary, Department of Financial Services.
He will succeed Anup Kumar Sinha in this role.

Q6. In April 2026, which entity created history by becoming the first private-sector fintech to gain membership in the RBI-operated Centralised Payment System (CPS)?

(a) Razorpay

(b) PhonePe

(d) Paytm Payments Services

(e) Pay Point India Network

Answer: e

Solution:

In April 2026, Pay Point India Network achieved a major milestone in the fintech sector.
It became the first private-sector fintech company to gain membership in the Centralised Payment System (CPS).
The CPS is operated by the Reserve Bank of India.

Q7. The Ministry of Jal Shakti is set to organize the 9th edition of India International Water Week (IIWW-2026) in New Delhi. What is the designated theme for this event?

(a) Sustainable Water for All

(b) Water Security and Rural Development

(d) Climate Resilient Water Management

(e) Conservation of Rivers and Wetlands

Answer: d

Solution:

The Ministry of Jal Shakti will organise the 9th edition of India International Water Week 2026.
The event is scheduled to be held from 22 to 26 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
The theme for IIWW-2026 is “Climate Resilient Water Management.”
The event was formally launched on 21 April 2026 by C. R. Patil at Shram Shakti Bhavan.

Q8. The 26th Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 celebrated global sporting excellence, recognizing top athletes for their performances in the previous year. Who was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year 2026?

(a) Novak Djokovic

(b) Daniil Medvedev

(d) Rafael Nadal

(e) Stefanos Tsitsipas

Answer: c

Solution:

The Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 were held at Cibeles Palace, Madrid, Spain.
The awards were presented by the Laureus World Sports Academy to honour outstanding performances in 2025.
Carlos Alcaraz was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year.
Aryna Sabalenka was named Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year.
Both athletes received the honour for the first time in their careers.
Paris Saint-Germain was awarded Team of the Year.

Q9. The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026, are officially scheduled to come into force across the country on __________, 2026.

(a) April 21

(b) May 1

(d) August 15

(e) January 1

Answer: b

Solution:

The Government of India on 21 April 2026 notified the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026.
The rules have been framed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to operationalise the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act.
The new framework paves the way for a digital-first regulator for the online gaming sector.
It provides a regulatory structure that does not require mandatory registration or prior classification for most online social games.
The rules are scheduled to come into force from 1 May 2026.
The parent Act, passed earlier, imposed strict measures on the real money gaming sector, affecting platforms like Dream11, PokerBaazi, WinZO, and Mobile Premier League.

Q10. Which Indian cheese product achieved the highest distinction of ‘Super Gold’ at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026?

(a) Eleftheria Kaali Miri

(b) Eleftheria Brunost

(d) Eleftheria Gulmarg (Brie Style)

(e) Amul Artisanal Cheddar

Answer: d

Solution:

In April, 2026, Narendra Modi congratulated Indian cheesemakers for their success at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026.
The event is a prestigious global competition for cheese and dairy products.
India won a total of four medals: 1 Super Gold, 2 Gold, and 1 Silver.
The Super Gold was awarded to Eleftheria Gulmarg (Brie Style).
The Gold medals were won by:
- Yak Churpi-Soft from Leh, Ladakh (Nordic Farm)
- Eleftheria Brunost (Whey Cheese)
The Silver medal was awarded to Eleftheria Kaali Miri (Belper Knolle Style).