Latest Current Affairs 9 April 2026 – Daily GK Update with Quiz & FAQs
1. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) – Repo Rate Update
- RBI ने Repo Rate unchanged रखा
- GDP Growth Projection: 6.9%
👉 Explanation:
- Repo rate वह दर है जिस पर RBI बैंकों को short-term loan देता है
- Rate स्थिर रखने का मतलब:
- EMI और loan rates में बड़ा बदलाव नहीं
- Inflation control + growth balance
Important Banking Terms
Term | Explanation |
|---|---|
CRR | बैंक को अपनी deposits का हिस्सा RBI के पास cash में रखना होता है |
SLR | बैंक खुद cash, gold, securities में reserve रखता है |
Bank Rate | Long-term borrowing rate from RBI |
👉 Exam Insight: Banking Awareness + Monetary Policy questions में direct आता है
2. Poshan Pakhwada 2026
- Organized by: Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Duration: 9–23 April 2026
- Theme: 0–6 years brain development
👉 Explanation:
- Early childhood (0–6 years) = brain development का सबसे critical phase
- Focus areas:
- Nutrition (पोषण)
- Cognitive growth
- Awareness campaigns
👉 Exam Insight: Government schemes + social development questions
3. Bank of Baroda – ₹30 Lakh Crore Milestone
- Total business: ₹30.78 lakh crore (Deposits + Loans)
👉 Explanation:
- यह दिखाता है कि public sector banks की growth मजबूत है
- Banking sector में competition और expansion बढ़ रहा है
👉 Static Facts:
- Founded: 1908
- Founder: Sayajirao Gaekwad III
- Tagline: India’s International Bank
👉 Exam Insight: Bank-related static + current combo question
4. PM Mudra Yojana – 11 Years
- Launched: 8 April 2015
- Ministry: Finance Ministry
👉 Explanation:
- Target: छोटे व्यापारियों को loan देना
- बिना collateral loan (No guarantee required)
Categories:
- Shishu → up to ₹50,000
- Kishore → ₹50,000–₹5 lakh
- Tarun → ₹5–10 lakh
👉 Importance:
- रोजगार (employment) बढ़ाने में मदद
- Startup culture को boost
👉 Exam Insight: Scheme-based direct question
5. Tamil Nadu – Top Textile Exporter (2024-25)
- Export: $7,997.17 million
- Surpassed: Gujarat & Maharashtra
👉 Explanation:
- Tamil Nadu textile hub है (Tiruppur, Coimbatore)
- Employment + export earnings दोनों में योगदान
👉 Static Facts:
- Capital: Chennai
- Coast: Coromandel Coast
👉 Exam Insight: Economy + Geography based questions
6. Strait of Hormuz – Global Importance
- Russia and China veto UN resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz.
- रूस और चीन ने हॉर्मुज़ जलडमरूमध्य खोलने के संयुक्त राष्ट्र प्रस्ताव पर वीटो किया
👉 Explanation:
- Location: Iran & Oman के बीच
- Connects: Persian Gulf ↔ Gulf of Oman
👉 Why Important?
- World oil supply का 20–30% यहीं से गुजरता है
- Disruption = fuel prices increase globally
👉 Exam Insight: International relations + map-based questions
7. NASA Artemis II Mission
- 4 astronauts | 10-day mission
- Moon orbit (no landing)
👉 Explanation:
- Artemis II = future human landing (Artemis III) की तैयारी
- Space exploration में USA का next step
Chandrayaan Missions (India)
Mission | Key Feature |
|---|---|
Chandrayaan-1 | Moon water discovery |
Chandrayaan-2 | Orbiter success |
Chandrayaan-3 | First soft landing at south pole |
👉 Exam Insight: ISRO vs NASA comparison questions
Practice Quiz
Q1. RBI ने GDP growth कितनी project की?
A. 5.5%
B. 6.9% ✅
C. 7.2%
D. 8%
Q2. Poshan Pakhwada theme 2026 क्या है?
A. Women Empowerment
B. Brain Development ✅
C. Digital Health
D. Nutrition for All
Q3. Bank of Baroda का total business कितना हुआ?
A. ₹25 lakh crore
B. ₹30.78 lakh crore ✅
C. ₹35 lakh crore
D. ₹40 lakh crore
Q4. Tamil Nadu किस क्षेत्र में No.1 बना?
A. IT
B. Textile ✅
C. Pharma
D. Steel