Stay updated with the latest current affairs of 01 April 2026, covering important national and international events, appointments, museums, and defence updates. This article is useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, and all competitive exams.

1. Samrat Samprati Museum Inaugurated in Gujarat

The Samrat Samprati Museum has been inaugurated at Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra, Gandhinagar (Koba), Gujarat.

• Dedication: Emperor Samprati (grandson of Ashoka)
• Period: 224–215 BC
• Speciality:
  • Showcases life and achievements of Samprati
  • Highlights contribution to Jainism

This museum is important for understanding India’s ancient history and religious heritage.

2. Important Museums in News

Several museums are in focus for exams:

• India’s First Digital Museum of Tribal Freedom Fighters
• India’s First Semiconductor Innovation Museum
• Ramachandran Museum
• Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya and Library
• National Museum of India
• International Museum Day (18 May)

Questions related to museums are frequently asked in exams.

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3. Former President of Suriname Passed Away

Former President of Suriname, Chandrikapersad Santokhi, passed away on 31 March 2026.

• Served as President: 2020–2025
• Indian connection: Ancestors migrated from Bihar

About Suriname

• Continent: South America
• Capital: Paramaribo
• Current President: Jennifer Geerlings-Simons
• Neighbouring Countries:
  • French Guiana
  • Guyana
  • Brazil

4. IndiGo Appoints Willie Walsh as CEO

India’s largest airline IndiGo has appointed Willie Walsh as its new CEO.

• Appointment after resignation of Pieter Elbers
• Willie Walsh belongs to Ireland

About IndiGo

• Full Name: InterGlobe Aviation Limited
• Founded: 2006
• Founders: Rahul Bhatia & Rakesh Gangwal
• Headquarters: Gurugram, Haryana

5. Recent Important Appointments

• Samar Mittal – Nokia India Country Business Leader
• Vibha Mehra – Nokia India Country Manager
• Matt Brittain – Director-General of BBC
• Kiran Mani – Managing Director (Asia-Pacific), OpenAI

6. New Prime Minister of Mongolia

Uchral Nyam-Osor has been appointed as the 35th Prime Minister of Mongolia on 31 March 2026.

This is the third leadership change in 9 months in Mongolia.

About Mongolia

• Capital: Ulaanbaatar
• President: Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh
• Currency: Mongolian Tögrög
• Neighbours: Russia (North), China (South)

7. New Vice Chief of Indian Army

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as the Vice Chief of the Indian Army from 01 April 2026.

• Replaced: Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh

Important Defence Heads of India

• Supreme Commander: President Droupadi Murmu
• Chief of Army Staff: General Upendra Dwivedi
• Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
• Chief of Air Staff: Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh
• CDS: Lt Gen Anil Chauhan
• DGMO: Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai