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Namaste doston! This video is a compilation of the most important 251 current affairs MCQs from January 2026 to April 2026, selected to be useful for any exam you might be preparing for. The aim is to cover a lot of ground in less time, so you get all the important info you need.
- Focus on awards, summits, and sports.
- Key appointments and agreements.
- Important days and themes.
Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2026 [0:35]
Kailash Satyarthi has been chosen for the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2026, which is the fifth edition of the award. He is a Nobel Peace Prize winner from 2014 and is being awarded for his contributions to social work. The first award was given to PM Modi in 2022, and the 2025 award went to Kumar Mangalam Birla.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 [1:16]
India has won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, marking their third win. They received ₹27.48 crore as the prize money. India previously won in 2007 and 2024. In the final, they defeated New Zealand. Jasprit Bumrah was named Player of the Match, and Sanju Samson was Player of the Tournament. The event was hosted by India and Sri Lanka and was the 10th edition. Rohit Sharma was the tournament ambassador, and Surya Kumar Yadav captained the Indian team.
99th Ramsar Site of India [2:06]
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh has been declared as India's 99th Ramsar site. With this addition, Uttar Pradesh now has a total of 12 Ramsar sites.
FICCI's New Secretary General [2:28]
Anant Swaroop has been appointed as the new Secretary General of FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry). FICCI was established in 1927, has its headquarters in New Delhi, and its president is Anant Goenka.
Mushroom Mission by Andhra Pradesh Government [2:56]
The Andhra Pradesh government has announced India's first mushroom mission with an investment of approximately ₹13,000 crore.
NITI Aayog's New Vice Chairman [3:11]
Ashok Kumar Lahiri has been appointed as the new Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog. NITI Aayog was established on January 1, 2015, with Narendra Modi as its chairman and Nidhi Chibber as the CEO (with additional charge). NITI's full form is National Institution for Transforming India, and it replaced the Planning Commission.
Republic Day 2026 [3:45]
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, marking the 76th anniversary. The chief guests were Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Antonio Costa, President of the European Council. The theme was "150 Years of Vande Mataram."
Australian Open 2026 Women's Singles Title [4:35]
Elena Rybakina won the women's singles title at the Australian Open 2026. She is from Kazakhstan and defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final held in Melbourne. The men's doubles title was won by Christian Harrison (USA) and Neal Skupski (Britain), while the women's doubles title was won by Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai. The mixed doubles title was won by Olivia Gadecki and John Peers.
Global AI Impact Summit 2026 [5:25]
The first Global AI Impact Summit 2026 in the Global South was held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. It took place from February 16-20, 2026, and was organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The summit was based on three main pillars: People, Planet, and Progress, with the theme "Sarvajan Hitay, Sarvajan Sukhay" (Welfare for All, Happiness for All).
National Brand Ambassador for Census 2027 [6:18]
Sudarsan Pattnaik has been appointed as the National Brand Ambassador for the Census 2027, which will be India's first digital census. The mascots for the census are Pragati (representing women) and Vikas.
Australian Open 2026 Men's Singles Title [6:52]
Carlos Alcaraz won the men's singles title at the Australian Open 2026. He is from Spain, and Novak Djokovic from Serbia was the runner-up.
Chita Andolan in Madhya Pradesh [7:12]
The Chita Andolan is a protest against the displacement caused by the Ken-Betwa Link Project in Madhya Pradesh. Tribal farmers and women in the Chhatarpur district are protesting against the Ken-Betwa River Link project, which is India's first national river linking project aimed at transferring surplus water from the Ken River in Madhya Pradesh to the Betwa River in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 [7:47]
Karnataka topped the medal tally in the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, also known as the Khelo India Janjatiya Khel 2026. This was the first edition of the games. Karnataka won a total of 38 medals, including 23 gold, 8 silver, and 7 bronze. Chhattisgarh, the host state, finished ninth with 19 medals. The games were held from March 25 to April 3 in Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Sarguja, and the mascot was Morveer.
New Districts in Ladakh [8:35]
Ladakh has approved the formation of five new districts, bringing the total number of districts in the Union Territory to seven. The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinay Kumar Saxena, approved the creation of Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass. Previously, Ladakh had only two districts: Leh and Kargil.
Apple Inc.'s New CEO [9:24]
John Tern has become the new CEO of Apple Inc.
Demise of Asha Bhosle [9:37]
Asha Bhosle passed away at the age of 92. She was honored with the Padma Vibhushan in 2008. She also received the Nightingale of Asia award in 1987 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000.
World Veterinary Day 2026 [10:05]
World Veterinary Day 2026 was observed on April 25. It is celebrated every year on the last Saturday of April. The theme for 2026 is "Veterinarians are Guardians of Food and Health."
New Chief Minister of Bihar [10:31]
Samrat Choudhary has taken oath as the new Chief Minister of Bihar.
World Hemophilia Day 2026 [10:43]
World Hemophilia Day 2026 was observed on April 17. The theme for 2026 is "Diagnosis First Step to Care."
Dustlik 2026 Joint Military Exercise [11:02]
The joint military exercise Dustlik 2026 was conducted between India and Uzbekistan. It was held in Namangan, Uzbekistan, and was the seventh edition.
World Wildlife Day 2026 [11:24]
World Wildlife Day 2026 was observed on March 3. The theme for 2026 is "Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage, and Livelihoods."
National Women's Day 2026 [11:51]
National Women's Day 2026 was observed on February 13. It commemorates the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu. International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8.
Khelo India Beach Games 2026 [12:11]
Karnataka topped the medal tally in the Khelo India Beach Games. The event was held at Ghogla Island, and the mascot was Pearl, a vibrant dolphin. The top three states were Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Manipur. Karnataka won 11 medals, including 3 gold, 2 silver, and 6 bronze.
New Prime Minister of Bangladesh [12:49]
Tariq Rahman has become the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh. He is the 11th Prime Minister.
Microsoft's AI Chip Maya 200 [13:03]
Microsoft launched its second-generation in-house AI chip, Maya 200, in January 2026.
Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 [13:19]
Vidarbha won the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, defeating Saurashtra.
New Chief Minister of Manipur [13:39]
Yamnam Khemchand Singh has become the new Chief Minister of Manipur.
Women's Premier League 2026 [13:52]
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) won the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026. The tournament was held in Mumbai and Vadodara and was the fourth edition. RCB defeated Delhi Capitals in the final. Smriti Mandhana captained the winning team, while Jemimah Rodrigues captained the runner-up team. The title sponsor was Tata Group. Smriti Mandhana received the Orange Cap, and Sophie Devine received the Purple Cap.
Stockholm Water Prize 2026 [15:51]
Kawe Madani became the youngest scientist to win the Stockholm Water Prize 2026.
BAFTA Film Awards 2026 [16:09]
Robert Aramayo won the Best Actor award at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) for the film "Aisare," and he also won the EE Rising Star Award. Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for "Hamlet," Shane won Best Supporting Actor for "One Battle After Another," and Wanmi Mosaku won Best Supporting Actress. "My Father's Shadow" won Outstanding Debut Film, Dame Donna Langley received the BAFTA Fellowship Award, and Claire Bence received the Award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema.
India's First Music Road [17:05]
India's first music road has been inaugurated in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This road is located on a 500-meter stretch between Priyadarshani Park and Amarsons Garden on the Mumbai Coastal Road. When vehicles pass over special rumble strips at a speed of 60-80 km/h, the tune of the Oscar-winning song "Jai Ho" can be heard.
National Youth Day 2026 [17:38]
National Youth Day 2026 was observed on January 12. It commemorates the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda and has been celebrated annually since 1985. The theme for 2026 is "Ignite the Self, Impact the World."
State-Level Bird Atlas [18:04]
Goa has become the second state in India to publish a comprehensive state-level bird atlas, following Kerala.
Name Change of Kerala [18:20]
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to rename the state of Kerala to Keralam.
Official State Microbe [18:34]
Kerala has become the first state in India to declare Bacillus subtilis as its official state microbe.
International Education Day 2026 [18:47]
International Education Day 2026 was observed on January 24. The theme for 2026 is "The Power of Youth in Co-creating Education."
Abel Prize 2026 [19:06]
Gerd Faltings will be honored with the Abel Prize 2026, which is considered the Nobel Prize in mathematics.
Henley Passport Index 2026 [19:18]
India has been ranked 75th in the Henley Passport Index 2026. At the beginning of 2026, India was ranked 80th. The top three countries are Singapore, Japan and South Korea, and Sweden and the United Arab Emirates.
Additional Charge of CEO of NITI Aayog [19:46]
Nidhi Chibber has been given the additional charge of CEO of NITI Aayog. The current chairman of NITI Aayog is Narendra Modi.
Grand Master [20:06]
Mayank Chakraborty has become the 94th Grand Master of India and the first from the North-Eastern region. The 16-year-old Mayank Chakraborty is the first chess player from Assam to achieve the title of Grand Master.
World Heritage Day 2026 [20:30]
World Heritage Day 2026 was observed on April 18. The theme for 2026 is "Emergency Response for Living Heritage in the Context of Conflicts and Disasters."
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2025 [20:54]
Graca Machel will be honored with the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2025. The award is given for extraordinary contributions towards peace, development, and a new international economic order.
Khanjar Military Exercise [21:22]
The joint military exercise Khanjar 13, the 13th edition, was conducted between India and Kyrgyzstan. The venue was Masamari in Assam.
AI-Based Pragya System [21:45]
DRDO has developed an AI-based Pragya system to strengthen India's internal security. In April 2026, DRDO Secretary Samir V. Kamat handed over the Pragya system to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. It has been developed by the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR), a DRDO laboratory.
New President of Iraq [22:27]
Nizar Amedi has been elected as the new President of Iraq. The capital of Iraq is Baghdad, and the currency is the Dinar.
ICC Player of the Month [22:48]
Sanju Samson has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for March 2026. The ICC Women's Player of the Month is Amelia Kerr from New Zealand.
New CEO of Indigo [23:09]
William Walsh has been appointed as the new CEO of India's largest airline, IndiGo.
New Prime Minister of Mongolia [23:25]
Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Mongolia. The capital of Mongolia is Ulaanbaatar, and the currency is the Tögrög.
Global Brand Ambassador [23:48]
Infosys has made tennis star Carlos Alcaraz its Global Brand Ambassador. Infosys is an IT company headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Its chairman is Nandan Nilekani, and the MD & CEO is Salil Parekh.
Exercise Cyclone Four [24:25]
The joint special forces exercise Cyclone Four was conducted between India and Egypt. It was held in Anshas, Egypt, and was the fourth edition.
BAFTA Film Award [24:44]
"Bong" has become the first Indian/Manipuri film to win the Best Children's and Family Film award at the 79th BAFTA Film Awards 2026. The director and writer of the film is Lakshmi Priya De.
Republic Day Parade 2026 [25:18]
Maharashtra's tableau received the first prize in the Republic Day 2026 parade. The tableau was based on the theme of "Atmanirbhar Bharat" through Ganeshotsav. The Indian Navy received the award for the best marching contingent among the three forces. The Delhi Police received the award for the best marching contingent among CAPF and other auxiliary forces. The Ministry of Culture received the award for the best tableau among central ministries and departments. The theme of the Ministry of Culture was "Vande Mataram: A Call to the Soul of the Nation."
Prime Minister of Japan [26:00]
Sanae Takaichi has become the 105th Prime Minister of Japan.
Prime Minister of Hungary [26:11]
Péter Magyar has been elected as the new Prime Minister of Hungary. The capital of Hungary is Budapest.
Laureus World Sports Award [26:33]
Aryna Sabalenka won the Sports Woman of the Year award at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026. She is a tennis star from Belarus. Carlos Alcaraz won the Sportsman of the Year award. He is a Spanish professional tennis player.
Tyler Prize 2026 [27:14]
Toby Kiers has been honored with the Tyler Prize 2026 for environmental achievement.
YUVIKA 2026 Program [28:22]
ISRO has launched the YUVIKA 2026 program to connect children with space science and technology at a young age. YUVIKA stands for Young Scientist Programme.
National Vaccination Day 2026 [29:10]
National Vaccination Day 2026 was observed on March 16. The theme for 2026 is "Immunization for All is Humanly Possible."
Golden Globe Awards 2026 [29:30]
Jessie Buckley won the Best Actress in Drama award at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards 2026. The event was held in Beverly Hills, California. Priyanka Chopra was a presenter at the event. "Hamlet" won Best Film in Drama, "One Battle After Another" won Best Film in Music or Comedy, Paul Thomas Anderson won Best Director, Wagner Moura won Best Actor in Drama.
President of Chile [30:18]
José Antonio Kast has been sworn in as the new President of Chile.
Jnanpith Award [30:31]
R. Vira Muthu will be honored with the 60th Jnanpith Award for the year 2025.
Ranji Trophy 2025-26 [30:42]
Jammu and Kashmir won the Ranji Trophy 2025-26. This was their first title in 67 years. Karnataka was the runner-up. The final match was played in Hubli at the DR Bendre Cricket Stadium. Aqib Nabi from Jammu and Kashmir was named Player of the Series.
LPG ATM [31:10]
Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) has launched India's first 24/7 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) ATM in Gurugram, Haryana.
Santosh Trophy 2025-26 [31:27]
Services won the 79th Santosh Trophy 2025-26, defeating Kerala by 1-0 in the final played at the Dakuaakhana Stadium in Assam.
Director General of ITBP [31:53]
Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor has been appointed as the new Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).
Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur [32:07]
Nemcha Kipgen has become the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur.
Parakram Diwas 2026 [32:24]
Parakram Diwas 2026 was observed on January 23. It commemorates the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The Government of India decided in 2021 to celebrate January 23 as Parakram Diwas.
National Tourism Day 2026 [32:51]
National Tourism Day 2026 was observed on January 25. The theme for 2026 is "Rural and Community Centric Tourism."
Prime Minister of Netherlands [33:10]
Rob Jetten has become the youngest Prime Minister of the Netherlands. The capital of the Netherlands is Amsterdam, and the currency is the Euro.
Director General of NIA [33:26]
Rakesh Agarwal has been appointed as the new Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The NIA was established in 2009 and has its headquarters in New Delhi.
World Water Day 2026 [33:48]
World Water Day 2026 was observed on March 22. The theme for 2026 is "Water and Gender Equality," with the slogan "Where Water Flows, Equality Grows."
Prime Minister of Thailand [34:06]
Anutin Charnvirakul has been re-appointed as the Prime Minister of Thailand.
US National Book Critics Circle Award [34:19]
Arundhati Roy has won the US National Book Critics Circle Award 2026 for her book "Mother Mary Comes to Me."
Lamitye Military Exercise [34:36]
The 11th edition of the joint military exercise Lamitye 2026 was conducted between India and Seychelles.
World Kidney Day 2026 [34:52]
World Kidney Day 2026 was observed on March 12. It is celebrated every year on the second Thursday of March. The theme for 2026 is "Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet."
Author of Mahatma A Great Communicator [35:20]
The author of the book "Mahatma: A Great Communicator" is Dheeraj Kakadia.
Failed Mission of ISRO [35:31]
ISRO's first unsuccessful mission of the year was launched with the PSLV C62 rocket, in which 16 satellites were lost in space. The launch date was January 12, 2026. The rocket lost its way during the third stage.
New Name of Mount Abu [36:16]
The new name of Mount Abu, a famous hill station in Rajasthan, has been changed to Aburaj.
Name Change of Pakyong Airport [36:30]
The Pakyong Airport in Sikkim will be renamed after the freedom fighter Trilochan Pokhrel.
Bee Corridor Initiative [36:40]
The initiative to develop India's first bee corridor along national highways has been launched by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
Name Change of Tiger Reserve [36:57]
The Madhya Pradesh government has announced the renaming of the Rapani Tiger Reserve to Dr. Vishnu Shridhar Wakankar Tiger Reserve.
Oldest Flowing River [37:13]
The Finke River, located in Australia, has been recognized as the world's oldest flowing river.
Mobile App for Tiger Census [37:26]
The M-STrIPES app will be used to promote tiger census in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve. M-STrIPES stands for Monitoring System for Tigers - Intensive Protection and Ecological Status. It has been developed by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII).
Mission Sudarshan Chakra [37:56]
India has launched Mission Sudarshan Chakra to deal with aerial threats and drone attacks.
First Digital Census [38:07]
In India's 16th and first digital census, Draupadi Murmu, the President of India, was the first citizen to be counted. The census began on April 1, 2026. The brand ambassador for the Digital Census 2027 is Sudarsan Pattnaik, and the official mascots are Pragati and Vikas.
World Health Day 2026 [38:49]
World Health Day 2026 was observed on April 7. The theme for 2026 is "Together for Health: Stand with Science."
Para Archer of the Year 2025 [39:05]
World Archery has chosen Sheetal Devi as the Para Archer of the Year 2025. She is not only the first archer to win this prestigious award but also the world's first armless female international archer. She is from Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Director General of DGCA [39:32]
Veer Vikram Yadav has been appointed as the new Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
World Happiness Report 2026 [39:47]
India has been ranked 116th out of 147 countries in the World Happiness Report 2026. The report is released by the Well-being Research Centre at the University of Oxford. Finland has been the happiest country in the world for the ninth consecutive year.
Crafoord Prize 2026 [40:09]
Virabhadran Ramanathan, an Indian-origin scientist, has been honored with the Crafoord Prize 2026, often referred to as the Nobel Prize in Geosciences.
Prime Minister of Bulgaria [40:31]
Rumen Radev has won the election for the post of Prime Minister of Bulgaria. The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia.
OPEC Membership [40:58]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced its withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the OPEC+ alliance, effective from May 1, 2026.
