📰 Top 20 Current Affairs 2021 | April 18, 2021 | GK- For Competitive Exams:

Explore the Top 20 Current Affairs of 18 April 2021, covering important national and international events, government schemes, sports, awards, economy, and more. Ideal for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and other competitive exam aspirants.🎯

✨ 01: World Heritage Day is observed on which date every year?

Ans: 18 April.

✨ 02: Prince Phillip, who passed away recently, served in which unit of the British armed forces?

Ans: Royal Navy.

✨ 03: Who inaugurated e-SANTA?

Ans: Piyush Goyal.

✨ 04: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) has projected India’s Economic Growth at what % in 2021-22?

Ans: 7.0%.

✨ 05: 'DGFT Trade Facilitation App' is the initiative of which ministry?

Ans: Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

✨ 06: What is the theme of International Children’s Book Day 2021?

Ans:  The Music of Worlds.

✨ 07: What is Narrow-Line Seyfert 1 (NLS1)?

Ans: Galaxy.

✨ 08: What is the rank of India in the Global Gender Gap Index 2021 released by the World Economic Forum?

Ans: 140th.

✨ 09: What is 'Little Guru'?

Ans: India launches its first-ever app that teaches the Sanskrit language.

✨ 10: World Autism Awareness Day is observed internationally on which date every year, to raise awareness about people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) throughout the world?

Ans: 2. April.

✨ 11: Which has secured a Euro 68.87 million loan from Deutsche Bank?

Ans: NCDC.

✨ 12: Who among the following took over the charge of Director General of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation?

Ans: Mukhmeet S. Bhatia.

✨ 13: Credit Guarantee Scheme for Subordinate Debt (CGSSD) extended up to which date?

Ans: 30-09-2021.

✨ 14: Which country has topped the Global Gender Gap Index 2021 released by the World Economic Forum?

Ans: Iceland.

✨ 15: 'Natanz Atomic Site' is located in which country? 

Ans: Iran.

✨ 16: Who has assumed the additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation?

Ans: Subhash Kumar.

✨ 17: 'Asan Conservation Reserve' is in which state?

Ans: Uttarakhand.

✨ 18: Facebook and Google are to build new cables under the sea called 'Echo' and ‘Bifrost’ to connect the US to Singapore, and which country?

Ans: Indonesia.

✨ 19: Who launched the 'Judgments & Orders portal' and the 'e-filing 3.0 module'?

Ans: Dr Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud.

✨ 20: Which has collaborated with Bayer to work towards healthcare and agriculture innovations?

Ans: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM).

✍️ Final Thought:

Regularly studying current affairs is one of the most effective ways to prepare for competitive examinations. Staying up to date with important events, government initiatives, international developments, sports achievements, and economic news can significantly improve your general awareness and exam performance. Make daily current affairs a part of your preparation strategy for success.📖 🏆

Also, Read:

*Everything You Need to Know About International Day of Happiness:

*Top 10 Indian Economy Facts You Should Know | Part-04 | GK & Competitive Exam Preparation:

*Deodhani Festival in Assam 2026 – History, Rituals, Culture & Spiritual Significance:

*Do you know the primary goals of the Chandrayaan-3 expedition?

*Quantum Computing Explained: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters:

*Is Intermittent Fasting Safe? Benefits, Risks & Expert Tips:

"Hello, readers, hope you enjoy this article. Let me know in the comment section how you find it, and also give your valuable suggestions. Thank you so much for the visit.