Current Affairs 24 April 2026
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Latest Current Affairs 24 April 2026 – Daily GK Update with Quiz & FAQs
1. India–South Korea Relations Strengthened
भारत-दक्षिण कोरिया संबंध मजबूत
During the state visit of Lee Jae-myung, India and South Korea signed 16 important MoUs covering strategic sectors like semiconductors, green energy, and advanced manufacturing.
👉 This visit marks a major step in strengthening Indo-Pacific partnerships and reducing dependency on global supply chains.
- The agreements aim to boost technology transfer and industrial collaboration.
- Focus on semiconductor ecosystem development, crucial for digital economy.
- CEPA (trade agreement) upgrade will improve market access and trade balance.
- Defence cooperation (K9 Vajra) enhances military capability and joint production.
- ये समझौते तकनीकी सहयोग और औद्योगिक विकास को बढ़ावा देंगे।
- सेमीकंडक्टर क्षेत्र पर ध्यान डिजिटल अर्थव्यवस्था के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।
- CEPA अपग्रेड से व्यापार और निवेश में वृद्धि होगी।
- रक्षा सहयोग (K9 वज्र) से सैन्य क्षमता मजबूत होगी।
Category | Key Facts |
|---|---|
MoUs | 16 signed |
Trade Target | $50–54 Billion |
Agreement | CEPA upgrade |
Defence | K9 Vajra |
New Initiative | Digital Bridge |
🎯 Exam Insight:
👉 India-Korea = Technology + Defence + Trade Partnership
2. India’s GDP Growth Forecast Reduced
भारत की GDP वृद्धि दर में कमी
Moody's has reduced India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6%, citing global and domestic economic pressures.
- High crude oil prices ($90–100/barrel) are increasing import bills.
- Weak consumer demand is slowing economic recovery.
- Inflation pressure due to imported fuel costs.
- However, Reserve Bank of India remains optimistic with 6.9% forecast.
- कच्चे तेल की ऊंची कीमतें आयात लागत बढ़ा रही हैं।
- कमजोर मांग से आर्थिक विकास धीमा हो रहा है।
- ईंधन कीमतों के कारण मुद्रास्फीति बढ़ने की संभावना है।
- RBI अभी भी सकारात्मक विकास दर का अनुमान लगा रहा है।
Agency | GDP Forecast |
|---|---|
Moody’s | 6.0% |
World Bank | 6.6% |
RBI | 6.9% |
🎯 Exam Insight:
👉 Compare Moody’s vs RBI vs World Bank forecasts
3. ₹975 Crore Defence Deal for Tank Equipment
₹975 करोड़ का रक्षा समझौता
Ministry of Defence signed a deal to improve tank capabilities.
- TRAWL system helps tanks safely cross minefields.
- Developed by DRDO → promotes indigenous defence manufacturing.
- Falls under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category → highest priority for local production.
- Primary Beneficiary: T-72 and T-90 Tanks
- Policy Category: Buy (Indian-IDDM)
- TRAWL प्रणाली टैंकों को बारूदी सुरंगों से सुरक्षित रास्ता प्रदान करती है।
- DRDO द्वारा विकसित → स्वदेशी रक्षा तकनीक को बढ़ावा।
- “Buy Indian-IDDM” नीति → आत्मनिर्भर भारत को मजबूत करती है।
Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Cost | ₹975 Cr |
Developer | DRDO |
Purpose | Minefield clearing |
🎯 Exam Insight:
👉 IDDM = Indigenously Designed, Developed & Manufactured
4. Methane Super Polluters in India
भारत में मीथेन प्रदूषण
Landfills in Hyderabad and Mumbai are among top global methane emitters.
- Methane is 25–28 times more powerful than CO₂.
- Produced due to anaerobic decomposition of waste.
- Detected using satellite monitoring (Carbon Mapper).
- मीथेन CO₂ से कई गुना अधिक प्रभावशाली ग्रीनहाउस गैस है।
- कचरे के विघटन से उत्पन्न होती है।
- सैटेलाइट तकनीक से इसकी निगरानी की जाती है।🎯 Exam Insight:
👉 Important for Environment + Climate Change topics
5. India–Japan AI Strategic Dialogue
भारत-जापान AI सहयोग
India and Japan launched AI dialogue in Mumbai.
- Focus on AI policy, innovation, and talent exchange.
- Strengthens tech diplomacy and digital governance.
- Supports India's ambition to become AI global hub.
- Location: Mumbai, India
- AI नीति और तकनीकी सहयोग को बढ़ावा देता है।
- भारत को AI क्षेत्र में वैश्विक नेतृत्व दिलाने में मदद करेगा।
Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Event | Inaugural India-Japan AI Strategic Dialogue |
Focus | AI cooperation |
Date | April 21, 2026 |
🎯 Exam Insight:
👉 AI cooperation = Future diplomacy trend
6. India–Germany Defence Cooperation
भारत-जर्मनी रक्षा सहयोग
Rajnath Singh met Boris Pistorius in Berlin.
- Focus on joint defence production & submarine deal (Project 75).
- Germany to join Ex TARANG SHAKTI exercise.
- Strengthens Indo-Pacific security.
- रक्षा उत्पादन में साझेदारी और सहयोग बढ़ेगा।
- पनडुब्बी परियोजना भारत की नौसैनिक शक्ति को बढ़ाएगी।
Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Location | Berlin |
Focus | Defence cooperation |
Project | Submarine deal |
🎯 Exam Insight:
👉 Important for Defence + International Relations
7. Special Public Prosecutor Appointment
विशेष लोक अभियोजक नियुक्ति
Karambir Singh Nalwa appointed for Pahalgam terror case.
🔍 Detailed Explanation (English)
- Appointed under CrPC Section 24(8).
- Handles high-profile and complex criminal cases.
- Ensures proper presentation of evidence.
🔍 विस्तृत व्याख्या (Hindi)
- CrPC की धारा 24(8) के तहत नियुक्ति।
- जटिल मामलों में विशेष विशेषज्ञ वकील नियुक्त किया जाता है।
Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Role | Special Public Prosecutor |
Case | Pahalgam attack |
Law | CrPC |
🎯 Exam Insight:
👉 Static GK: Legal system + CrPC provisions
QUIZ
- India-Korea trade target is:
A. $40B
B. $50–54B ✅
C. $60B
D. $70B - Moody’s GDP forecast:
A. 5%
B. 6% ✅
C. 7%
D. 8% - TRAWL is used for:
A. Communication
B. Mining
C. Minefield clearing ✅
D. Transport