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Current Affairs 01 April 2026
PM Modi Inaugurates Samrat Samprati Museum
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on 31 March 2026.
The museum is located at the Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra in Koba village and highlights India’s rich Jain heritage. The inauguration coincided with Mahavir Jayanti, adding spiritual significance.
About Samprati:
- Grandson of Emperor Ashoka
- Ruled between 224–215 BCE
- Known as a great patron of Jainism
Key contributions:
- Construction of Jain temples
- Support to monks
- Promotion of ahimsa (non-violence) and ethical governance
Former Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi Passes Away
Former Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi passed away on 30 March 2026 at the age of 67.
He served as the President of Suriname from 2020 to 2025 and was known for his economic reforms and global diplomatic outreach.
India Boosts Semiconductor Manufacturing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kaynes Semiconductor Plant in Sanand, Gujarat, on 31 March 2026.
This marks a major step in strengthening India’s position in semiconductor manufacturing.
Key applications of production:
- Electric vehicles (EVs)
- Industrial automation
- Advanced electronics systems
The initiative supports the India Semiconductor Mission (2021), aimed at:
- Building a complete semiconductor ecosystem
- Promoting domestic manufacturing
- Reducing dependence on imports
India’s First Digital Census 2027 Begins
India has begun preparations for the Census 2027, marking the country’s first-ever digital census.
This will be the 16th Census of India and the 8th after Independence, introducing modern methods like:
- Mobile applications for enumerators
- Online self-enumeration
Phase I (April–September 2026):
- Housing conditions
- Amenities
- Household assets
Phase II (February 2027):
- Demographics
- Education
- Migration
- Fertility data
This digital shift aims to improve accuracy, efficiency, and real-time monitoring.
WTO 14th Ministerial Conference Concludes
The 14th Ministerial Conference (MC-14) of the World Trade Organization concluded on 30 March 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
India was represented by Piyush Goyal.
Key outcomes:
- Continued negotiations on fisheries subsidies
- Support measures for small economies
- Strengthening SPS and TBT agreements
India’s key concerns:
- Permanent solution for Public Stockholding (PSH)
- Importance of Special Safeguard Mechanism (SSM)
- Addressing cotton-related issues for developing nations
Review Questions
1. Utkal Divas is celebrated on which date?
A) 26 January
B) 15 August
C) 1 April
D) 2 October
Answer: C) 1 April
2. Utkal Divas marks the formation of which state?
A) Bihar
B) Odisha
C) Jharkhand
D) West Bengal
Answer: B) Odisha
3. Odisha was earlier known as which ancient kingdom?
A) Magadha
B) Kalinga
C) Avanti
D) Kosala
Answer: B) Kalinga
4. The Kalinga War influenced which emperor to adopt Buddhism?
A) Chandragupta Maurya
B) Harsha
C) Ashoka
D) Akbar
Answer: C) Ashoka
5. Sheetal Devi received which prestigious award?
A) Arjuna Award
B) Khel Ratna
C) Para Archer of the Year 2025
D) Dronacharya Award
Answer: C) Para Archer of the Year 2025
6. Where were the World Para Archery Championships held (where Sheetal Devi won gold)?
A) Tokyo
B) Beijing
C) Gwangju
D) Seoul
Answer: C) Gwangju
7. Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 came into effect from:
A) January 26, 2026
B) March 1, 2026
C) April 1, 2026
D) May 1, 2026
Answer: C) April 1, 2026
8. The Samrat Samprati Museum was inaugurated in which city?
A) Jaipur
B) Gandhinagar
C) Bhopal
D) Lucknow
Answer: B) Gandhinagar
9. Chandrikapersad Santokhi was the former President of which country?
A) Guyana
B) Fiji
C) Suriname
D) Mauritius
Answer: C) Suriname
10. India’s first digital census will be conducted in which year?
A) 2025
B) 2026
C) 2027
D) 2028
Answer: C) 2027
