Daily Current Affairs Quiz 25th April 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 25th April, 2026

Q1. The recently constituted ‘Online Gaming Authority of India’ (OGAI) will function as a digital-first office under which Union Ministry?

(a) Ministry of Finance

(b) Ministry of Home Affairs

(d) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

(e) Ministry of Science and Technology

Answer: c

Solution:

In April 2026, the Government of India constituted the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI).
The authority has been established under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025.
It will function as a digital regulatory body under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and will become operational from 1 May 2026.
OGAI will act as the central regulator for online games, including esports, bringing them under a formal registration and classification system.
Its key functions include categorising and registering online games, determining whether a game qualifies as a money game, and addressing public grievances.
The authority will also issue guidelines, codes of practice, and directions to ensure compliance within the sector.
The authority will comprise six members, with the Additional Secretary of MeitY as Chairperson.
The other members will include Joint Secretaries from the Ministries of Home Affairs, Information & Broadcasting, Youth Affairs & Sports, Department of Financial Services, and Department of Legal Affairs.

Q2. Every year, National Oral Medicine and Radiology Day is celebrated in India on April 24. This day commemorates the establishment of which professional organization?

(a) Dental Council of India (DCI)

(b) Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology (IAOMR)

(d) Indian Society of Oral Implantologists

(e) Academy of General Education (AGE)

Answer: b

Solution:

National Oral Medicine and Radiology Day is observed every year on 24 April in India.
The day highlights the importance of oral medicine and radiology in diagnosis, treatment planning, and healthcare.
It commemorates the establishment of the Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology in 1985.

Q3. National Panchayati Raj Day is observed every year on April 24 to mark the day on which the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act came into force. In which year did this Act officially come into effect?

(a) 1990

(b) 1992

(d) 1995

(e) 1998

Answer: c

Solution:

National Panchayati Raj Day is observed every year on 24 April in India.
The day commemorates the implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which came into force in 1993, establishing the Panchayati Raj system as a formal structure of local self-governance.
Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) form the backbone of grassroots democracy in India.
The system ensures the devolution of power from central and state governments to elected representatives at the village level.

Q4. Shiv Ratan Agarwal, who recently passed away in April 2026, was the founder and Chairman of which prominent Indian snack and food brand?

(a) Balaji Wafers

(b) Bikaji Foods International

(d) Haldiram’s Nagpur

(e) Bikanervala

Answer: b

Solution:

Shiv Ratan Agarwal, Chairman and Managing Director of Bikaji Foods International Ltd, passed away on 23 April 2026. He breathed his last in Chennai. Shiv Ratan Agarwal was 74 years old at the time of his demise.

Q5. Recently, in April, 2026, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar unveiled the logo and theme for the 4th India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV), scheduled to be held in New Delhi on May 31, 2026. What is the official theme of this summit?

(a) India-Africa: Collaborative Growth and Shared Future

(b) IA SPIRIT: India Africa Strategic Partnership for Innovation, Resilience, and Inclusive Transformation

(d) IAFS 2026: Building Bridges for Sustainable Development and Trade

(e) Strategic Horizons: Innovation and Transformation for the African Union

Answer: b

Solution:

India will host the 4th edition of the India-Africa Forum Summit 2026 on 31 May 2026 in New Delhi.
The summit is being organised in collaboration with the African Union Commission.
It will bring together leaders from African countries, representatives of the African Union, and regional organisations.
The objective is to strengthen the India–Africa partnership and outline a roadmap for future cooperation across multiple sectors.
S. Jaishankar unveiled the logo, theme, and official website of IAFS-IV on 23 April 2026 in New Delhi.
The theme of the summit is “IA SPIRIT: India-Africa Strategic Partnership for Innovation, Resilience, and Inclusive Transformation.

Q6. In April 2026, the inaugural India–Japan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategic Dialogue was held. In which Indian city did this high-level meeting take place?

(a) New Delhi

(b) Bengaluru

(d) Mumbai

(e) Gandhinagar

Answer: d

Solution:

The inaugural India–Japan Artificial Intelligence Strategic Dialogue was held on 21 April 2026 in Mumbai.
The dialogue was co-chaired by Amit A. Shukla from the Ministry of External Affairs.
It was also co-chaired by Hanada Takahiro from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan.
The dialogue marks a significant step in strengthening India–Japan cooperation in Artificial Intelligence and cyber security.

Q7. In April 2026, to ensure 100% voter participation, election authorities set up a special polling station for just five voters residing deep inside the Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve (SMTR). In which Indian state is this Tiger Reserve located?

(a) Kerala

(b) Puducherry

(d) Andhra Pradesh

(e) Tamil Nadu

Answer: e

Solution:

In April 2026, election authorities set up a special polling station for just five voters inside the Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve under the Andipatti Assembly constituency, Tamil Nadu.
The move highlights efforts to ensure inclusive and accessible voting, even in remote and forested areas.

About Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve:

It is located in Tamil Nadu within the Western Ghats, an ecologically sensitive region.
The reserve was formed by merging the Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary and Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary.
It acts as a vital ecological corridor, connecting Periyar Tiger Reserve in Kerala with the Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve.

Q8. In April 2026, the Government of India approved a currency swap withdrawal of Rs 30 billion for the Maldives to support its short-term foreign exchange requirements. This facility was released under which of the following frameworks?

(a) BIMSTEC Economic Cooperation Framework

(b) Framework on Currency Swap Arrangement for SAARC Countries

(d) RBI-CMA Monetary Integration Framework

(e) G20 Common Framework for Debt Treatment

Answer: b

Solution:

In April 2026, India approved the withdrawal of ₹30 billion for Maldives under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework.
The facility has been extended under the INR Swap Window of the SAARC Currency Swap Arrangement 2024–2027.
The move reaffirms India’s role as a key financial partner for the Maldives.

Q9. General Upendra Dwivedi is the __________ Indian Army Chief to be inducted into the International Hall of Fame at the US Army War College.

(a) First

(b) Second

(d) Fourth

(e) Fifth

Answer: c

Solution:

Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff of India, was inducted into the International Hall of Fame at the US Army War College.
The induction took place at Carlisle Barracks in the United States.
He became the third Indian Army Chief to receive this honour.
Earlier recipients from India include V. K. Singh and Bikram Singh.

Q10. In April 2026, Parminder Singh was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of which Joint Venture (JV) company?

(a) Jio-BP Solutions

(b) Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Ltd (REIL)

(d) Reliance Digital Platforms

(e) Jio-Facebook Payments Bank

Answer: b

Solution:

In April, 2026, Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Ltd, a joint venture between Reliance Industries and Facebook, has appointed Parminder Singh as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).