This is the current affairs 28 April 2026. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
1. The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh has approved the formation of five new districts; how many districts will there be in total now?
a. seven
b. six
c. eight
d. ten
Answer: a. seven
– The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinay Kumar Saxena, granted approval on April 27, 2026. With this, the number of districts has increased from 2 to seven.
– New districts: Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass.
– Existing districts: Leh and Kargil.
– The demand for this had been raised by the residents of Ladakh for a long time, and there had also been a major movement regarding it.
Approval had already been granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs
– Union Home Minister Amit Shah had already approved it in August 2024.
– LG Vinay Kumar Saxena stated that the creation of new districts will bring governance closer to the people and create new opportunities for development, employment, and entrepreneurship.
– Increasing the number of districts will make administrative work easier.
– People will not have to travel far for small needs.
Education, healthcare, roads, and other facilities can be better developed.
– On August 5, 2019, the Central Government divided the former state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories—Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
– On the same day, Article 370 of the Constitution was also abrogated.
– After becoming a Union Territory, Ladakh came under the direct administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Union Territory of Ladakh
– Capital: Leh and Kargil
– Languages: English, Hindi, Arabic, Bhoti, and Purgi
– Population: 274,000 (2011)
– Neighboring states: Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh
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2. Name India’s first private orbital rocket that was sent to the Sriharikota Space Centre for launch on April 27, 2026?
a. LVM3
b. Vikram-1
c. GSLV
d. PSLV
Answer: b. Vikram-1
– Developed by Skyroot Aerospace, it is India’s first privately developed rocket designed to send satellites into space.
– Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy flagged off the flight hardware of Vikram-1 in Hyderabad for Sriharikota.
– It is India’s first private orbital rocket prepared to carry satellites into space.
– It has been completely designed and built in Hyderabad.
Its launch is scheduled from Sriharikota in June 2026.
– CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana stated that the rocket will reach Sriharikota in the first week of May 2026.
IET Campaign Phase 3 Completed
– Vikram-1 has completed its Integrated Electrical Test (IET) Campaign Phase 3.
– This is considered one of the most critical pre-launch tests.
All systems, ground software, and electrical interfaces are tested together.
– It ensures that all sensors and control elements are functioning correctly.
About Vikram-1
– A small launch vehicle (rocket).
– Used for launching small satellites.
– Named after scientist Vikram Sarabhai.
– Type: Solid fuel rocket
– Payload: Up to 300 kg to Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
– Flight time: Capable of reaching space within minutes
– Engines: Raman-1 and Kalam-100 series
Important Milestones (Timeline)
– 2020: Formation of Skyroot and beginning of development
– 2021: Successful test of Kalam-100 rocket engine
– 2022: Successful flight of Vikram-S (sub-orbital)
– Future: Orbital flight and commercial launch of Vikram-1
Skyroot Aerospace
– Founded in 2018
– Headquarters: Hyderabad
– Founded by former ISRO scientists Pawan Kumar Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka
– Objective: Develop the small satellite launch market
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3. Lisa Gill became the first female Chief Justice of which High Court?
a. Guwahati High Court
b. Karnataka High Court
c. Andhra Pradesh High Court
d. Kerala High Court
Answer: c. Andhra Pradesh High Court
– She was sworn in on April 25, 2026, by Governor S. Abdul Nazeer in Vijayawada.
– Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu congratulated her.
– Lisa Gill replaced Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur, who retired on April 24, 2026.
– She previously served as a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
– She is a resident of Chandigarh.
– Her father, Harphool Singh Brar, was also a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Andhra Pradesh
– Capital: Amaravati
– Language: Telugu
– Neighboring states: Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Karnataka
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4. Which Indian botany researcher was honored with the WWF National Award 2026?
a. Dr. Swaroop Kumar Parida
b. Jagadees Gupta Kapuganti
c. Dr. Deepa
d. N. Aleem Yusuf
Answer: d. N. Aleem Yusuf
– N. Aleem Yusuf is a researcher at the Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences (MBGIPS), Kozhikode, Kerala.
– He developed an AI-based mobile application to identify 100 invasive plant species in Kerala.
– The app is named “Neophyte ID.”
– It helps users identify harmful plant species threatening ecosystems.
– It was launched at the Kerala Science Congress in Kochi in February 2026.
– He received the award at the International Youth Biodiversity Conference held in Telangana on April 15, 2026.
– He also received a seed grant of ₹1.5 lakh from World Wide Fund for Nature.
WWF National Award
– Given to individuals and institutions contributing significantly to environmental conservation and sustainable development.
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5. Gurbux Singh, a member of an Olympic medal-winning team, passed away on April 24, 2026. Which sport was he associated with?
a. Hockey
b. Athletics
c. Shooting
d. Badminton
Answer: a. Hockey
– 84-year-old Gurbux Singh Grewal passed away due to a heart attack in Zirakpur, Punjab.
– He was part of the Indian team that won a bronze medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
– He represented India alongside his brother Balbir Singh Grewal in the same Olympics.
– They were among the few sibling pairs to play together in the Olympics.
– He also worked as a sports officer in Western Railway and served as honorary secretary of the Mumbai Hockey Association.
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6. When is World Veterinary Day celebrated?
a. First Saturday of April
b. Second Saturday of April
c. Third Saturday of April
d. Last Saturday of April
Answer: d. Last Saturday of April (April 25 in 2026)
Theme 2026:
– Veterinarians: Guardians of Food and Health
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7. Under which article of the Constitution did the Opposition once again introduce a notice in the Rajya Sabha to remove Gyanesh Kumar from the post of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)?
a. Article 124
b. Article 324
c. Article 327
d. Article 356
Answer: b. Article 324 (Article 324(5)
– After the first notice was rejected, opposition MPs again submitted a notice in April 2026.
– This is the first time in India’s parliamentary history that a formal notice has been introduced twice against a sitting CEC.
– The Opposition alleged biased and discriminatory functioning of the Election Commission.
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)
– Head of the Election Commission of India
– Responsible for conducting elections to Lok Sabha, State Assemblies, President, and Vice President
Removal Process
– As per Article 324(5), the removal process is similar to that of a Supreme Court judge.
– Requires a motion passed by a special majority in both Houses of Parliament.
– Final removal is done by the President.
Support Required for Notice
– At least 100 MPs in Lok Sabha and 50 MPs in Rajya Sabha
Other Election Commissioners
– Can be removed by the President
– But only on the recommendation of the CEC
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8. According to a global report by which international organization do 840,000 people worldwide die every year due to workplace stress and poor mental environment (Psychosocial Risks)?
a. International Labour Organization (ILO)
b. World Health Organization (WHO)
c. World Bank
d. UNDP
Answer: a. International Labour Organization (ILO)
– The report titled “The Psychosocial Working Environment: Global Developments and Pathways for Action” by the International Labour Organization highlights this issue.
– Over 840,000 deaths occur annually due to psychosocial risks.
– It identifies workplace mental conditions as a global economic and health crisis.
Key Risks
– Long working hours
– Job insecurity
– Workplace harassment
– Imbalance between effort and reward
– High pressure and low control
Shocking Data
– 35% employees work more than 48 hours/week
– 23% face workplace harassment
– 45 million DALYs lost annually
– ~1.37% global GDP loss
India Context
– Among the most overworked countries
– Average work hours: 45–47 hours/week
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9. When is World Book and Copyright Day observed?
a. April 22
b. April 23
c. April 26
d. April 28
Answer: b. April 23
– Also known as World Book Day
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10. In which city and country was the SCO Defense Ministers’ meeting held, attended by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh?
a. Astana, Kazakhstan
b. Dushanbe, Tajikistan
c. Tashkent, Uzbekistan
d. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Answer: d. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
– Held on April 28, 2026
– Defense ministers discussed regional and global security, counter-terrorism, and defense cooperation
About SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation)
– A regional international organization founded by China and Russia
– Originated from the Shanghai Five (1996)
Members: China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, Pakistan, Iran, Belarus
– India became a full member in 2017 and chaired it in 2023
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