Daily Current Affairs Quiz 5th April, 2026 Check Important Questions Here

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Daily Current Affairs: 5 April, 2026

Q1. In April 2026, the final of the SAFF Men’s U20 Championship witnessed a closely contested match decided by penalties, highlighting intense regional football rivalry. Which team defeated India in the final?

(a) Nepal
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Maldives
(e) Bhutan

Answer: c

Solution:

• The Indian football team lost to Bangladesh in the final of the SAFF Men’s U20 Championship 2026.
• The match was held at the National Stadium in Maldives on 3 April 2026.
• Bangladesh won the title after defeating India 4–3 in a penalty shootout.
• This victory marked Bangladesh’s second SAFF Under-20 Championship title.

Q2. The Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 showcased sporting excellence among tribal athletes across India, with participation from multiple states and union territories. Which state emerged as the overall champion in the medal tally?

(a) Odisha
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) Karnataka
(e) Maharashtra

Answer: d

Solution:

• The Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 concluded on 3 April 2026 in Chhattisgarh.
• In the overall medal tally, Karnataka emerged as the champion, winning 23 gold, 8 silver, and 7 bronze medals.
• Odisha secured the second position with 21 gold, 15 silver, and 21 bronze medals.
• Jharkhand finished third, winning 16 gold, 8 silver, and 11 bronze medals.
• The host state, Chhattisgarh, finished ninth, with 3 gold, 10 silver, and 6 bronze medals.
• Around 3,800 athletes from 30 states and Union Territories participated in the Games.
• Competitions were conducted in seven sports disciplines: Archery, Athletics, Football, Hockey, Swimming, Weightlifting, and Wrestling.
• Mallakhamb and Kabaddi were featured as demonstration sports.

Q3. Recently, in April 2026, India inducted INS Aridaman, marking a significant step in strengthening its maritime security and strategic deterrence capabilities.  To which specific category of naval vessels does INS Aridaman belong?

(a) Aircraft Carrier

(b) Destroyer

(c) Nuclear-powered Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN)

(d) Conventional Diesel Submarine

(e) Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine (SSK)

Answer: c

Solution:

• Indian Navy has inducted its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN),
  INS Aridaman, significantly boosting India’s defence capabilities.
• With this induction, India now has three operational SSBNs:
  • INS Arihant (commissioned in 2016)
  • INS Arighaat (commissioned in 2024)
  • INS Aridaman

• INS Aridaman is an indigenously developed SSBN.
• It can carry more long-range nuclear-tipped missiles than earlier submarines.
• Strengthens India’s sea-based nuclear deterrence capability.

Nuclear Triad Strengthened

• The induction enhances India’s nuclear triad (land, air, and sea-based nuclear delivery systems).
• India joins a select group of nations with nuclear triad capability:
  • United States
  • Russia
  • China
  • France

Q4. In April 2026, the Income Tax Department launched a new digital platform to streamline tax-related services and improve user experience for taxpayers ahead of the ITR filing season. What is the name of this newly launched website?

(a) Tax Mitra
(b) Kar Saathi
(c) Tax Sewa Portal
(d) ITR Help Desk
(e) Tax Connect

Answer: b

Solution:

• In April 2026, the Income Tax Department launched a new taxpayer-centric website named ‘Kar Saathi’.
• The initiative aims to simplify direct tax processes and enhance the overall user experience.
• The platform is designed to provide easy access to tax-related services, guidance, and support for taxpayers.

Q5. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India annually identifies certain insurers whose operations are critical to the stability of the financial system. Which of the following has been designated as a Domestic Systemically Important Insurer (D-SII) for FY 2025–26?

(a) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance

(b) HDFC Life Insurance

(c) Life Insurance Corporation of India

(d) SBI General Insurance

(e) Bajaj Allianz Insurance

Answer: c

Solution:

• The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has identified Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs) for FY 2025–26.
• The following insurers have been designated as D-SIIs:
  • Life Insurance Corporation of India
  • The New India Assurance Company Limited
  • General Insurance Corporation of India
• The list remains unchanged from the previous financial year (FY 2024–25).
• These are state-owned insurers considered critical to the stability of the financial system.
• D-SIIs are insurers whose failure or distress could significantly impact the financial system and economy.
• Such insurers are subject to enhanced regulatory supervision and stricter norms.