This is the current affairs 3 & 4 May 2026. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
1. Who has the Central Government appointed as the new Chairman of Prasar Bharati?
a. Rakesh Sharma
b. Prasoon Joshi
c. Ashok Vajpeyi
d. Navneet Kumar
Answer: b. Prasoon Joshi
– The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting appointed noted lyricist and writer Prasoon Joshi as the Chairman of Prasar Bharati in May 2026.
– He previously served as Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in Mumbai from 2017 to 2026.
– The post had been vacant since December 2025 after Navneet Kumar Sehgal resigned.
Prasar Bharati
– Also known as the Broadcasting Corporation of India.
– It is India’s public broadcasting agency.
– Established: 23 November 1997
– Headquarters: New Delhi
Appointment Process of Chairman
– A committee led by the Vice President selects the name.
– The selected name is sent to the President.
– After recommendations, the President appoints the Chairman and informs the Central Government.
– The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issues the appointment order.
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2. Who was appointed by the Central Government as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in May 2026?
a. Rohit Jain
b. Builderlal Purohit
c. Radhakrishna Mathur
d. T. Rabi Shankar
Answer: a. Rohit Jain
– Rohit Jain was appointed for a three-year term starting 3 May 2026.
– He previously served as Executive Director in RBI.
– He succeeded T. Rabi Sankar.
Structure of RBI
– RBI has four Deputy Governors handling areas like Monetary Policy, Financial Markets Regulation, Banking Supervision, and Regulation.
– Governor: Sanjay Malhotra
– Headquarters: Mumbai (Maharashtra)
Deputy Governors
– M. Rajeshwar Rao
– Swaminathan J
– Dr. Poonam Gupta
– Rohit Jain
Law
– Under the RBI Act, 1934, the Central Government appoints the Governor and Deputy Governors.
– It is related to financial stability and monetary policy.
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3. Who became India’s Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)?
a. Ramesh Talekar
b. Anugrah Narayan Das
c. Arun Sinha
d. V.P. Srivastava
Answer: b. Anugrah Narayan Das
– Anugrah Narayan Das took charge on 1 May 2026.
– He is a senior officer of the 1991 batch of Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS).
CGDA
– It is an important position under the Ministry of Defence managing a large financial system.
– Responsibilities include managing defence accounts and payments, auditing defence expenditure, ensuring financial discipline, assisting in defence procurement, and advising on budget allocation and utilization.
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4. Who has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)?
a. Anupinder Singh Grewal
b. Dilip Bhosale
c. A.M. Khanwilkar
d. Ramalingam Sudhakar
Answer: a. Anupinder Singh Grewal
– Anupinder Singh Grewal is a former judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
– The Central Government issued the notification on 29 April 2026.
– He will serve for five years or until the age of 67, whichever is earlier.
– He is the first senior High Court judge (not a Chief Justice) to be appointed to this post.
NCLT
– A quasi-judicial body dealing with corporate disputes, insolvency, and mergers.
– Established: 1 June 2016 (based on the Balakrishna Eradi Committee).
– Works under the Companies Act, 2013.
– Handles cases under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016.
– Appeals lie with the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT).
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5. Who was appointed as the Festival Director of the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa?
a. Shah Rukh Khan
b. Ashutosh Gowariker
c. Ashutosh Rana
d. None of these
Answer: b. Ashutosh Gowariker
– Ashutosh Gowariker was appointed as Festival Director.
The festival will be held in November 2026 in Goa.
IFFI
– One of Asia’s oldest and prestigious film festivals.
Started in 1952.
– Organized by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, NFDC, and Entertainment Society of Goa.
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6. Who was appointed as the first CEO of Delhi Metro International Limited (DMIL)?
a. Vinod Sahni
b. Ajay Verma
c. Rajesh Kaptan
d. Sanjay Jamuar
Answer: d. Sanjay Jamuar
– Sanjay Jamuar was appointed as the first CEO.
– DMIL is a subsidiary of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
– Its objective is to expand metro projects and operations in India and abroad.
Note: Chairman of DMIL – Dr. Vikas Kumar
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7. Who is the brand ambassador for Census 2027?
a. Ashutosh Rana
b. Priyanka Chopra
c. Sudarsan Pattnaik
d. Akshay Kumar
Answer: c. Sudarsan Pattnaik
– Sudarsan Pattnaik has been appointed as the brand ambassador.
– Announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
– Role: To educate and mobilize citizens for participation in the 16th Census.
– He is an internationally acclaimed sand artist from Odisha.
– Awarded the Padma Shri in 2014.
Note: Official mascots – “Pragati” (female) and “Vikas” (male).
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8. Dijo Kappan passed away on May 1, 2026. What was he known for?
a. Environmentalist
b. Rajya Sabha MP
c. Social worker
d. Athlete
Answer: c. Social worker
– Dijo Kappan was a 68-year-old social activist.
– He had been undergoing treatment after a car accident in October 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram.
– Known for anti-corruption campaigns and work on consumer rights.
– Founded the Consumer Education Centre in 1988.
– Led efforts for insurance rights of road accident victims.
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9. Which state was declared as India’s first paperless State Judiciary?
a. Bihar
b. Kerala
c. Sikkim
d. Mizoram
Answer: c. Sikkim
– Sikkim was declared the first paperless judiciary state.
– Announcement made by Justice Surya Kant on 1 May 2026 in Gangtok.
– The conference was organized by Sikkim High Court with the Supreme Court’s e-Committee.
– Courts function digitally (e-filing, video conferencing).
Sikkim
– Capital: Gangtok
– Governor: Om Prakash Mathur
– Chief Minister: Prem Singh Tamang
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10. When is World Press Freedom Day observed?
a. 1 May
b. 2 May
c. 3 May
d. 5 May
Answer: c. 3 May
Theme 2026 – “Shaping a Future at Peace: Promoting Press Freedom for Human Rights, Development, and Security”
– First observed in 1993 following UNESCO’s recommendation.
– It highlights the importance of press freedom in democracy.
World Press Freedom Index 2026
– India’s rank: 157
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11. When is Coal Miners’ Day celebrated?
a. 1 May
b. 2 May
c. 3 May
d. 4 May
Answer: d. 4 May
– Coal Miners’ Day is celebrated every year on 4 May to honor coal miners.
– Coal mining in India began in 1774.
– The East India Company started mining in the Raniganj coalfield along the Damodar River.
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