When is World Health Day 2026 observed?

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 8th April, 2026 |

Daily Current Affairs: 8 April, 2026

Q1. World Health Day, observed annually on 7 April to mark the founding of the World Health Organization, focuses each year on a specific global health priority. In this context, what is the theme of World Health Day 2026?

(a) Health for All, All for Health

(b) Global Health Equity for All

(d) Universal Healthcare for Future

(e) Science for Sustainable Health

Answer: c

Solution:

World Health Day is observed every year on 7 April.
The day marks the establishment of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948.
It aims to raise awareness about major global health issues and promote collective efforts to strengthen public health systems worldwide.
Each year, a specific theme is selected to highlight priority health concerns and guide global action.
The theme for World Health Day 2026 is “Together for health. Stand with science.”
Under this theme, WHO has launched a year-long campaign emphasizing the importance of scientific collaboration in safeguarding the health of people, animals, plants, and the environment.

Q2. In April 2026, the Prime Minister of India congratulated a global leader on being elected as the President of Vietnam. Who was elected as the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for the 2026–2031 tenure?

(a) Nguyen Phu Trong

(b) Vo Van Thuong

(d) To Lam

(e) Nguyen Xuan Phuc

Answer: d

Solution:

On 7 April 2026, Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to To Lam on his election as the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
To Lam was unanimously elected by Vietnam’s National Assembly to serve as the President for the 2026–2031 tenure.
His election reflects strong political consensus and marks the beginning of his new term as the head of state of the Vietnam.

Q3. India recorded its highest-ever annual wind energy capacity addition in FY 2025–26, reflecting strong growth in the renewable energy sector. What was the total capacity added during this period?

(a) 5.5 GW

(b) 5.8 GW

(d) 6.50 GW

(e) 7.00 GW

Answer: c

Solution:

India achieved its highest-ever annual wind capacity addition of 6.05 GW in FY 2025–26.
This surpasses the previous record of 5.5 GW added in FY 2016–17.
The addition represents a ~46% increase compared to FY 2024–25.
It indicates a strong acceleration in India’s onshore wind energy deployment.
With this, India’s total installed wind power capacity has crossed 56 GW.

Q4. In April 2026, an IAS officer of the 1992 batch assumed charge as Secretary of the Department of Land Resources under the Ministry of Rural Development. Who is this officer?

(a) Rajiv Gauba

(b) Narendra Bhooshan

(d) Anurag Jain

(e) Subhash Chandra Garg

Answer: b

Solution:

In April 2026, Narendra Bhooshan assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Land Resources.
He is an IAS officer of the 1992 batch (Uttar Pradesh cadre).
The Department of Land Resources functions under the Ministry of Rural Development.

Q5. The first-ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE), aimed at creating a comprehensive database of India’s incorporated services sector using GSTN as a sampling frame, was recently launched. Which organization has launched this survey?

(a) Reserve Bank of India

(b) NITI Aayog

(d) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

(e) Securities and Exchange Board of India

Answer: c

Solution:

The National Statistical Office (NSO) has launched the first-ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE).
The survey covers incorporated services sector enterprises across India.
The reference period for the survey is FY 2024–25.
The primary objective is to develop a comprehensive database of India’s incorporated services sector.
The survey uses the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) database as the sampling frame.
More than 1.21 lakh enterprises will be covered under ASISSE.
NSO has also released a user guide titled “Know Your Survey: A User Guide to ASISSE”.

Q6. India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR), a key component of its nuclear energy programme, recently achieved first criticality. What is the capacity of this reactor?

(a) 300 MWe

(b) 400 MWe

(d) 600 MWe

(e) 500 MWe

Answer: e

Solution:

Recently, in April, 2026, In a major milestone for India’s nuclear energy programme, the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achieved its first criticality (initiation of a controlled nuclear fission chain reaction) on 6 April 2026 at 08:25 PM.
This achievement marks a significant step towards ensuring long-term energy security and strengthening indigenous nuclear technology capabilities.
The PFBR was designed and developed indigenously by the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), an R&D centre under the Department of Atomic Energy.
The reactor was constructed and commissioned by Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI), a public sector undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy.

Q7. The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, recently became law after receiving presidential assent. According to this law, which city has been declared the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh?

(a) Amravati

(b) Vijayawada

(d) Kurnool

(e) Tirupati

Answer: a

Solution:

Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making it an official law.
The legislation declares Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh.
The Bill was passed by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha during the Budget Session prior to receiving presidential assent.
With this development, the law grants statutory status to Amaravati as the only capital of the state.