📰 Current Affairs Today – 11th April 2026 | Daily GK Update

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🏛️ National News

🔷 Divya Singh Completes Everest Base Camp Cycling Expedition in 14 Days

A remarkable feat of endurance was achieved as Divya Singh from Uttar Pradesh successfully completed the Everest Base Camp Cycling Expedition in just 14 days.

Key Facts:

Started her journey from Kathmandu, Nepal
Cycled through challenging mountainous terrain riding 10–12 hours daily
Everest Base Camp is situated at an altitude of approximately 5,364 metres above sea level
The expedition showcases extraordinary physical endurance and mental strength
Divya Singh becomes a proud representative of women achievers from Uttar Pradesh

💡 Exam Tip: Everest Base Camp altitude = 5,364 metres. Mount Everest summit = 8,849 metres. Located in Nepal (Sagarmatha National Park). Frequently asked in SSC & banking GK sections.

🔷 NCERT Reconstitutes NSTC with 20-Member Panel After Supreme Court Observations

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has reconstituted its National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC) following observations by the Supreme Court of India on a Class 8 Social Science textbook.

Key Facts:

A new 20-member committee formed to review and strengthen syllabus and learning materials
Committee Chairperson: M.C. Pant
Committee Co-Chairperson: Manjul Bhargava
The reconstitution comes after Supreme Court raised concerns over content in NCERT textbooks
Aims to ensure quality, accuracy, and appropriateness of educational content

💡 Exam Tip:

NCERT = National Council of Educational Research and Training

HQ: New Delhi

NSTC = National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee

Manjul Bhargava is a Fields Medal winner (2014) — Indian-American mathematician. Important for UPSC & SSC.

🔷 India to Set Up Indigenous Aviation Security Equipment Testing Centre via BCAS–RRU MoU

The Government of India announced a major collaboration between the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Key Facts:

MoU aims to set up an indigenous aviation security equipment testing centre
Proposed testing centre will be developed at Rashtriya Raksha University
Goal: Strengthen India’s aviation security ecosystem
Promotes domestic capability in aviation security technologies
Aligns with India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India vision

💡 Exam Tip:

BCAS = Bureau of Civil Aviation Security — works under Ministry of Civil Aviation

Rashtriya Raksha University is located in Lavad, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Established under Rashtriya Raksha University Act, 2020

Important for UPSC GS3 (Internal Security) and SSC exams

🏦 Banking & Financial News

🔷 Bank of Baroda Launches AI-Based ‘bob SAMVAD’ Platform

Bank of Baroda (BOB) launched “bob SAMVAD” — an AI-powered multilingual conversational platform to enhance customer interaction at bank branches.

Key Facts:

Enables real-time, two-way communication in 22 languages
Uses AI-based speech and translation technology to eliminate language barriers
Phase 1 rollout:250 branches across:
- Tamil Nadu
- Karnataka
- Telangana
- Andhra Pradesh
- Maharashtra
Followed by phased large-scale deployment across all branches

About Bank of Baroda:

Detail	Information
Founded	1908
Headquarters	Vadodara, Gujarat
MD & CEO	Debadatta Chand
Tagline	India’s International Bank

💡 Exam Tip: Bank of Baroda was founded in 1908 by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. HQ = Vadodara, Gujarat. “bob SAMVAD” = AI + 22 languages + 250 branches. Important for IBPS, SBI, RBI exams.

🔷 PhonePe–SBI Launch Co-Branded Credit Card with Zero Joining Fee

Digital payments company PhonePe launched a co-branded credit card in partnership with State Bank of India (SBI).

Key Facts:

Card Name: PhonePe SBI Card
Limited-period promotional offer: Zero joining fee for the first year
Available on both RuPay and Visa payment networks
Provides wider usability across platforms
Strengthens India’s digital payments ecosystem

💡 Exam Tip: RuPay is India’s own domestic card payment network launched by NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India). PhonePe is headquartered in Bengaluru. Important for banking exams.

🔷 Morgan Stanley Lowers India FY26–27 Growth Forecast to 6.2%

Global investment bank Morgan Stanley has cut India’s FY 2026–27 GDP growth forecast to 6.2%, reducing it by 30 basis points from its earlier estimate.

Key Facts:

Reason for downgrade: Supply-side disruptions + Rising cost pressures due to Gulf conflict
Reduction: 30 basis points cut from previous estimate

GDP Projections Quick Reference Table:

Organisation	FY26 Forecast	FY27 Forecast
Moody’s	—	6.8%
ICRA	7.6%	6.5%
OECD	—	6.1%
S&P Global	7.6%	7.1%
Fitch	7.5%	6.7%
CRISIL	—	7.1%
Morgan Stanley	—	6.2%

💡 Exam Tip: GDP forecasts table is extremely important for UPSC Prelims, RBI Grade B, IBPS PO exams. Always remember which organisation gave which forecast. 1 basis point = 0.01%.

👤 Appointments News

🔷 To Lam Elected Vietnam’s President

To Lam, Secretary General of the Communist Party of Vietnam, was unanimously elected as Vietnam’s President for a five-year term by the National Assembly.

Key Facts:

Marks a significant shift — roles of party chief and state president now combined
Previously these roles were held by separate individuals
Represents consolidation of power in Vietnam’s political structure

About Vietnam:

Detail	Information
Capital	Hanoi
Currency	Vietnamese Dong
Official Language	Vietnamese

💡 Exam Tip: Vietnam’s President = To Lam. Capital = Hanoi. Important for UPSC, SSC, and Banking international affairs questions. Remember: Party chief + President = now same person.

🛡️ Defence News

🔷 INS Sunayna Arrives in Maldives Under IOS SAGAR Initiative

INS Sunayna, an Indian Navy ship, reached Malé (Maldives) as part of its operational deployment under the IOS SAGAR initiative, marking its first port call under this mission.

Key Facts:

IOS SAGAR = Indian Ocean Ship – Security and Growth for All in the Region
Includes personnel from 16 Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs)
Promotes joint training, coordination, and maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region
Significant for regional maritime cooperation
Strengthens India’s neighbourhood-first policy

💡 Exam Tip:

SAGAR = Security And Growth for All in the Region — India’s Indian Ocean policy

Coined by PM Narendra Modi in 2015 in Mauritius

INS Sunayna = Offshore Patrol Vessel of Indian Navy

Maldives Capital = Malé

Important for UPSC GS2 (International Relations) and NDA/CDS exams

🏏 Sports News

🔷 Murali Sreeshankar Shines at Indian Athletics Series 2026 with 8.15m Jump

Murali Sreeshankar won the men’s long jump at the Indian Athletics Series 2026 held in Bengaluru with a jump of 8.15m, crossing the Asian Games qualifying mark.

Key Facts:

Murali Sreeshankar — Jump: 8.15m — Men’s Long Jump 🥇
Abdulla Aboobacker — 16.82m — Men’s Triple Jump 🥇
Sarvesh Kushare — 2.23m — Men’s High Jump 🥇
Ancy Sojan — Women’s Long Jump 🥇
Baranica Elangovan — Women’s Pole Vault 🥇
Bibin Antony — 77.53m — Men’s Javelin Throw 🥇
Series to continue in Udaipur, Sangrur, and Ranchi

💡 Exam Tip: Murali Sreeshankar is India’s top long jumper. He won Silver at 2022 Commonwealth Games. His personal best is 8.36m. Important for SSC & banking sports GK.

🔷 Bhuvneshwar Kumar Becomes First Fast Bowler to Reach 200 IPL Wickets

Bhuvneshwar Kumar created history by becoming the first fast bowler to take 200 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Key Facts:

Achieved the milestone by dismissing Ayush Mhatre
Currently the second-highest wicket-taker in IPL history
IPL Wicket Leaders:
1. 🥇 Yuzvendra Chahal — 223 wickets
2. 🥈 Bhuvneshwar Kumar — 200 wickets
First FAST BOWLER to reach this landmark (previous 200-wicket takers were all spinners)

💡 Exam Tip: Bhuvneshwar Kumar = First fast bowler with 200 IPL wickets. Yuzvendra Chahal = Highest IPL wicket-taker. These facts are gold for SSC CGL, IBPS, and Banking exams.

🔷 Palak Gulia and Mukesh Nelavalli Win Gold with Junior World Record at ISSF World Cup

Indian shooters Palak Gulia and Mukesh Nelavalli won Gold in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Event at the ISSF World Cup, Granada, Spain with a Junior World Record score.

Key Facts:

Event: 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team
Venue: Granada, Spain
Score: 487.7 points — Junior World Record 🏆
Previous Junior World Record: 481.3 points (broken by 6.4 points)
Final standings:
- 🥇 India — 487.7 (Junior World Record)
- 🥈 China
- 🥉 Hungary
Mukesh Nelavalli made his senior ISSF World Cup debut — scored 244.7
Palak Gulia — previously won medals at 2023 Asian Games
Mukesh Nelavalli — Junior World Champion

💡 Exam Tip: ISSF = International Shooting Sport Federation. India’s shooting stars — Palak Gulia & Mukesh Nelavalli — Junior World Record at Granada. Important for all competitive exams.

🔷 Hyderabad to Host Rugby Premier League 2026

Rugby India announced that the second edition of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) will be hosted in Hyderabad.

Key Facts:

Dates: June 16 to June 28, 2026
Venue: Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad
Six teams participating:
1. Bengaluru Bravehearts
2. Chennai Bulls
3. Delhi Redz
4. Hyderabad Heroes
5. Kalinga Black Tigers
6. Mumbai Dreamers

💡 Exam Tip: Rugby Premier League 2026 = Hyderabad = Gachibowli Stadium = June 16-28. Six teams. Important for sports GK in SSC & banking exams.

🚀 Science & Technology News

🔷 Artemis II Astronauts Set New Record — Travel Farthest from Earth at 4.07 Lakh Km

The Artemis II Mission crew created history by travelling farther from Earth than any humans before — reaching approximately 4.07 lakh km (2,52,756 miles).

Key Facts:

Part of NASA’s Artemis Programme — aimed at deep space and future lunar exploration
Crew Members:
- Reid Wiseman (Commander)
- Victor Glover
- Christina Koch
- Jeremy Hansen (Canadian astronaut)
Spacecraft: Orion
Surpassed previous record set by Apollo 13 (1970) — 2,48,655 miles (4,00,171 km)
Orion flew as close as 4,070 miles to the Moon
Spent nearly 6 hours observing the Moon’s far side (not visible from Earth)

💡 Exam Tip:

Artemis II = Farthest human spaceflight = 4.07 lakh km

Previous record = Apollo 13 (1970)

Christina Koch = First woman to travel farthest from Earth

Jeremy Hansen = First Canadian on a lunar mission

NASA’s Artemis Programme goal = Return humans to Moon

Extremely important for UPSC, SSC, and all competitive exams

📚 Book & Author

🔷 Former CBI Director R.K. Raghavan Launches Autobiography ‘A Road Well Travelled’

Former CBI Director R.K. Raghavan launched his autobiography “A Road Well Travelled” — an upgraded edition highlighting his remarkable journey in Indian law enforcement.

Key Facts:

Covers his journey from State Police Cadre → Intelligence Bureau → CBI Director
Association with leaders like:
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee
- M.G. Ramachandran
- Jayalalithaa
Book begins with the assassination of former PM Rajiv Gandhi (1991, Sriperumbudur) — where Raghavan was part of the security detail
CBI = Central Bureau of Investigation

💡 Exam Tip: Books and authors are regularly asked in SSC CGL, IBPS PO, and UPSC exams. Remember: R.K. Raghavan = Former CBI Director = “A Road Well Travelled”.

📅 Important Days

🔷 World Health Day — 7th April

Detail	Information
Date	7th April (Every Year)
Theme 2026	“Together for health. Stand with science.”
Founded	Marks anniversary of WHO founding in 1948
Organised by	World Health Organization (WHO)
Purpose	Raise awareness about global health issues

💡 Exam Tip: WHO founded on 7 April 1948. HQ = Geneva, Switzerland. Director General = Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. World Health Day theme is asked almost every year in competitive exams.

⚡ Quick Revision Table

Topic	Key Fact
Divya Singh	UP cyclist, Everest Base Camp in 14 days, 5,364m altitude
NCERT NSTC	20-member panel, Chair: M.C. Pant, Co-chair: Manjul Bhargava
BCAS + RRU MoU	Indigenous Aviation Security Testing Centre
bob SAMVAD	Bank of Baroda, AI platform, 22 languages, 250 branches
PhonePe SBI Card	Co-branded, Zero joining fee, RuPay + Visa
Morgan Stanley	India GDP FY27 = 6.2%, cut by 30 basis points
To Lam	Vietnam President + Party Chief combined
INS Sunayna	Maldives, IOS SAGAR, 16 Friendly Foreign Countries
Murali Sreeshankar	8.15m long jump, Indian Athletics Series 2026, Bengaluru
Bhuvneshwar Kumar	First fast bowler, 200 IPL wickets
Palak Gulia + Mukesh Nelavalli	Gold + Junior World Record 487.7, ISSF Granada Spain
Rugby Premier League 2026	Hyderabad, Gachibowli Stadium, June 16-28, 6 teams
Artemis II	4.07 lakh km, Farthest humans, Orion spacecraft, NASA
R.K. Raghavan	“A Road Well Travelled”, Former CBI Director
World Health Day	7 April, Theme 2026: “Together for health. Stand with science.”

🎯 Practice MCQs — 11th April 2026

Q1. Divya Singh completed the Everest Base Camp cycling expedition in how many days?

(a) 10 Days
(b) 12 Days
(c) 14 Days ✅
(d) 16 Days

Q2. Who is the Chairperson of the reconstituted NCERT NSTC Committee?

(a) Manjul Bhargava
(b) M.C. Pant ✅
(c) Gyanesh Kumar
(d) Debadatta Chand

Q3. Bank of Baroda’s AI-powered platform ‘bob SAMVAD’ supports how many languages?

(a) 12 Languages
(b) 18 Languages
(c) 20 Languages
(d) 22 Languages ✅

Q4. Morgan Stanley revised India’s FY27 GDP growth forecast to which percentage?

(a) 6.5%
(b) 6.8%
(c) 6.2% ✅
(d) 7.1%

Q5. To Lam was elected as the President of which country?

(a) Cambodia
(b) Laos
(c) Vietnam ✅
(d) Thailand

Q6. Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the first fast bowler to take how many wickets in IPL?

(a) 150 Wickets
(b) 175 Wickets
(c) 200 Wickets ✅
(d) 225 Wickets

Q7. At what distance from Earth did Artemis II crew set a new record?

(a) 3.50 lakh km
(b) 3.80 lakh km
(c) 4.07 lakh km ✅
(d) 4.50 lakh km

Q8. What is the theme of World Health Day 2026?

(a) Health for All
(b) Our Planet Our Health
(c) Together for health. Stand with science. ✅
(d) Building a Fairer, Healthier World

Q9. Where was the ISSF World Cup held where India won Gold with Junior World Record?

(a) Paris, France
(b) Granada, Spain ✅
(c) Beijing, China
(d) Munich, Germany

Q10. INS Sunayna arrived in Maldives under which initiative?

(a) SIMBEX
(b) MALABAR
(c) IOS SAGAR ✅
(d) INDO-PACIFIC

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