Current Affairs today 5 April 2026: Today’s Main news quiz

Hey friends! If you’re preparing for any competitive exam – UPSC, SSC, Bank, Railway, or state-level tests – then staying on top of Current Affairs today is your key to success. Today we’ve put together all the biggest news from 5 April 2026 – national, international, sports, economy, science, everything. And yes, there’s a quiz at the end to test yourself. So let’s dive right in.

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Top Headlines of the Day (Current Affairs today)

	Quick Summary
US-Iran tensions escalate	President Trump claims major attack on Tehran killed multiple Iranian military leaders
345 fishermen return home	Indian fishermen stranded in Iran reach Chennai via Armenia
Tragic accident in Nashik	Car falls into open well in Dindori, Nashik – 9 dead
Jaishankar talks about India’s global rise	External Affairs Minister at IIM Raipur: India successfully faced global challenges
IPL 2026: DC beats MI	Samir Rizvi’s 90-run knock leads Delhi Capitals to 6-wicket win over Mumbai Indians
UP CM launches ‘School Chalo’ campaign	Yogi Adityanath aims to bring dropout rate to zero

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National News

1. 345 fishermen from Iran return to India

A total of 345 Indian fishermen who were stranded in Iran arrived in Chennai on Saturday evening via Armenia. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar thanked the Armenian government for their cooperation in the evacuation.

2. Jaishankar emphasizes India’s global rise at IIM Raipur

Speaking at the 15th convocation of IIM Raipur, Dr. S. Jaishankar said that India has successfully navigated global challenges. He added that the country’s development journey over the last decade has created a unique sense of optimism.

3. UP CM Yogi’s ‘School Chalo Abhiyan.’

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the ‘School Chalo Abhiyan’ in Varanasi, urging society to ensure no child is left without education. He said the dropout rate in UP has dropped from 19% before 2017 to just 3% now.

4. Bangladesh Foreign Minister to visit India

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman will arrive in India on April 8-9 for his first official visit. During the two-day trip, he will meet S. Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval.

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International News

1. Trump claims massive attack on Tehran

US President Donald Trump said on his Truth Social platform that “many Iranian military leaders who led them badly have been eliminated” in a huge attack on Tehran. This comes amid escalating tensions in West Asia.

2. Ukraine’s Zelensky arrives in Istanbul

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reached Istanbul for security talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Zelensky said he is working to strengthen partnerships for stability and security in Europe and the Middle East.

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Economy & Business

1. Punjab’s GST collection rises 12.5%

Punjab recorded a 12.5% growth in net GST collection in 2025-26. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the state’s net GST collection increased from ₹23,642.1 crore to ₹26,601.1 crore.

2. Crude oil prices shoot up

Global energy markets are becoming unstable due to the Iran war. After Iran threatened the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices are skyrocketing.

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Sports News

1. Samir Rizvi’s blitz helps DC beat MI

Delhi Capitals registered their first home win of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, beating Mumbai Indians by 6 wickets. The star of the match was 22-year-old Samir Rizvi, who smashed 90 runs off just 51 balls – including 7 fours and 7 sixes.

2. Rohit Sharma’s DRS trick

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma played a clever trick on Kuldeep Yadav. He pretended to be out, forcing Kuldeep and KL Rahul to take a DRS, which later turned out to be wrong. After the match, Rohit admitted it was a tactic.

3. Rajasthan Royals beat Gujarat Titans

In an IPL match at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Rajasthan Royals defeated Gujarat Titans by 6 runs, securing their second win of the season.

4. RCB vs CSK tonight in Bengaluru

The big southern derby between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings will be played at 7:30 PM today at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. CSK won the toss and chose to bowl first.

5. Klaasen and Nitish Reddy rescue SRH

For Sunrisers Hyderabad, Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy stitched together a 116-run partnership, taking their team to a total of 156 runs.

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Science & Technology

1. Scientists find cause of flooding in northwest India

Researchers have identified two weather patterns that are turning northwest South Asia from a semi-arid region into a flood-prone one. These changes are responsible for a 44% increase in flood frequency.

2. INST celebrates Foundation Day

The Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) celebrated its Foundation Day in Knowledge City, Mohali. DST Secretary Prof. Abhay Karandikar delivered a lecture on “Transforming S&T Landscape Towards Viksit Bharat.”

3. New discovery about black holes

Scientists have analyzed new data to explain how black holes can have ‘forbidden masses’ between 50 and 130 solar masses. This discovery is a result of hierarchical mergers.

4. Allegations of paper retractions against Chinese researchers

Finnish researcher Jonas Openlander’s analysis found that out of 46,087 research papers retracted between 1997 and 2026, more than 52% had Chinese affiliations.

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Today in History – 5 April

Some historical facts that are often asked in exams:

• 1930: Mahatma Gandhi completed the Dandi March as part of the Salt Satyagraha.
• 1992: India launched its first communication satellite, INSAT-2A.
• 2019: ISRO successfully launched EMISAT along with 28 other satellites.

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz (Test Yourself)

Now that you’ve read all the news, let’s see how much you remember. Try answering these 10 questions. Answers are given at the bottom.

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Q1. How many Indian fishermen stranded in Iran returned to Chennai via Armenia?

[A] 245
[B] 295
[C] 345
[D] 395

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Q2. How many runs did Samir Rizvi score in the IPL match where DC defeated MI?

[A] 65 runs
[B] 75 runs
[C] 80 runs
[D] 90 runs

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Q3. According to Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, what was the percentage increase in Punjab’s net GST collection in 2025-26?

[A] 8.5%
[B] 10.2%
[C] 12.5%
[D] 15.0%

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Q4. How many people died when a car fell into an open well in Dindori, Nashik?

[A] 5
[B] 7
[C] 8
[D] 9

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Q5. Which campaign did UP CM Yogi Adityanath launch to bring the dropout rate to zero?

[A] Shiksha Chalo Abhiyan
[B] School Chalo Abhiyan
[C] Vidya Chalo Abhiyan
[D] Gyan Chalo Abhiyan

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Q6. The US President Donald Trump claimed a major attack on the capital of which country?

[A] Iraq
[B] Afghanistan
[C] Iran
[D] Syria

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Q7. At which institute’s 15th convocation did External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasize India’s global rise?

[A] IIM Bangalore
[B] IIM Ahmedabad
[C] IIM Kolkata
[D] IIM Raipur

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Q8. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in which city for security talks with Turkey’s President?

[A] Moscow
[B] Berlin
[C] Istanbul
[D] Paris

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Q9. Where did the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) celebrate its Foundation Day?

[A] New Delhi
[B] Chandigarh
[C] Mohali
[D] Ludhiana

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Q10. Which team did Rajasthan Royals defeat in the IPL 2026 match at Narendra Modi Stadium?

[A] Mumbai Indians
[B] Chennai Super Kings
[C] Gujarat Titans
[D] Punjab Kings

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Quiz Answers

Q.No.	Correct Answer
Q1	[C] 345
Q2	[D] 90 runs
Q3	[C] 12.5%
Q4	[D] 9
Q5	[B] School Chalo Abhiyan
Q6	[C] Iran
Q7	[D] IIM Raipur
Q8	[C] Istanbul
Q9	[C] Mohali
Q10	[C] Gujarat Titans

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Final Words

So friends, that’s your complete roundup of 5 April 2026 current affairs. We’ve tried to cover everything – national, international, sports, economy, and science – so that you don’t miss anything important for your exam prep.

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