8 April 2026 Current Affairs UPSC-SSC-Banking level

Q11. Moody’s revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY27 to:
A. 5%
B. 6%
C. 6.5%
D. 7%

Answer: B. 6%
Explanation: Moody’s Ratings lowered the estimate citing global risks.

Q12. Denis Manturov is associated with which country?
A. USA
B. Germany
C. Russia
D. China

Answer: C. Russia
Explanation: Denis Manturov visited India to boost bilateral ties.

Q13. Narendra Bhooshan has been appointed Secretary of:
A. Finance Ministry
B. Defence Ministry
C. Department of Land Resources
D. Commerce Ministry

Answer: C. Department of Land Resources
Explanation: He assumed charge under the Ministry of Rural Development.

Q14. Blanka Vlašić is associated with which sport?
A. Tennis
B. Athletics (High Jump)
C. Swimming
D. Gymnastics

Answer: B. Athletics (High Jump)
Explanation: Blanka Vlašić is a renowned Olympic medallist.

Q15. The Army Medical Corps Raising Day mentioned is which edition?
A. 250th
B. 255th
C. 260th
D. 262nd

Answer: D. 262nd
Explanation: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the event.

Q16. Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) project is associated with:
A. Indian Navy
B. Indian Coast Guard
C. DRDO
D. BSF

Answer: B. Indian Coast Guard
Explanation: The vessels strengthen coastal surveillance and security.

Q17. ATL Sarthi initiative is launched under:
A. Digital India
B. Startup India
C. Atal Innovation Mission
D. Skill India

Answer: C. Atal Innovation Mission
Explanation: NITI Aayog launched it to promote innovation ecosystems.

Q18. Mission Karmayogi is related to:
A. Defence modernization
B. Civil services reform
C. Agricultural development
D. Industrial policy

Answer: B. Civil services reform
Explanation: It focuses on capacity building of government officials; the new programme was launched by Jitendra Singh.