Quiz: Daily Current Affairs: 21 April 2026 Important Current Affairs
Quiz: Daily Current Affairs: 21 April 2026 Important Current Affairs
Who has won the 61st Femina Miss India 2026 title?
Sadhvi Satish Sele of Goa has won the 61st Femina Miss India 2026 title and she is the first from Goa to win this title.
- > Venue: Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- > Crowned by: Nikita Porwal
- > Will represent India at Miss World 2027
Reita Faria was India's first Miss World (1966). This year, the competition was held at KIIT in Odisha.
Who has become India's 95th Chess Grandmaster?
Chess player Aronyak Ghosh from West Bengal has achieved the honor of becoming India's 95th Grandmaster.
- > He is a resident of West Bengal
- > The 94th Grandmaster was Mayank Chakraborty
- > A FIDE rating of 2500 is required to become a Grandmaster
Viswanathan Anand became India's first Grandmaster in 1988. Koneru Humpy is India's first female Grandmaster.
When is National Civil Service Day celebrated?
National Civil Service Day is celebrated every year on 21 April in honor of the contributions of civil servants.
- > First celebrated in 2006
- > Sardar Patel gave his first speech on 21 April 1947
- > Venue: Metcalf House, Delhi
Article 315 of the Constitution of India provides for the establishment of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and State Public Service Commissions.
In which state is India's first private sector gold mine 'Jonnagiri Gold Project' located?
India's first private sector gold mine after independence is located in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh.
- > Production target: 750 kg per year
- > Technique: Open cast mining
- > Located in Kurnool district
The largest gold-producing state in India is Karnataka. Hutti Gold Mine is India's largest government gold mine.
Which railway depot has become India's first 'Water Neutral' railway depot?
Kankaria Railway Depot in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, has achieved the distinction of being India's first water-neutral railway depot.
- > It belongs to Western Railway
- > Saves 1.6 lakh litres of water daily
- > Recycles 100% of waste water
The headquarters of Western Railway is located at Mumbai Churchgate. This was done under Indian Railways' 'Mission Zero Waste'.
Who has received the 9th Professor M.S. Swaminathan Award?
Dr. C.H. Srinivasa Rao was presented with this award for his contribution to climate-resilient agriculture.
- > He is the Director of IARI, Hyderabad
- > Award amount: Rs 2 lakh
- > Year of establishment: 2004
M.S. Swaminathan is the father of India's Green Revolution. India's National Agricultural Policy was determined under his leadership in 2007.
By how much has the deadline for Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) been extended?
The deadline for the third phase of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana has been extended from March 2025 to March 2028.
- > Project start: 25 December 2000
- > Budget: Rs 83,977 crore
- > Initiated by: Atal Bihari Vajpayee
In this project, the funding ratio between the Center and the State is 60:40 for general states and 90:10 for hilly states.
Romuald Wadagni has been elected as the new President of which country?
Romuald Wadagni has been elected as the new President of the West African country Benin.
- > Vote percentage: 94%
- > Capital: Porto-Novo
- > Succeeded: Patrice Talon
Benin is a French-speaking country. Its currency is the CFA Franc.
Which state has become the first in India to launch the 'Marine Spatial Plan'?
Odisha has implemented the Marine Spatial Plan as the first state in India for the planned development of coastal areas.
- > Length of coastline: 574 km
- > Collaboration: Norway (Initial phase)
- > Aim: Development of tourism and fisheries
In 2019, it was first started on an experimental basis in the Union Territories of Puducherry and Lakshadweep.
When is World Liver Day celebrated?
World Liver Day is celebrated every year on 19 April to raise awareness about liver health.
- > Date: 19 April
- > Objective: Prevention of liver diseases
- > The liver is the largest internal organ of the body
The liver is the only organ in the human body that can regenerate.
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