Tuesday, Apr 07

Daily Current Affairs: 7 April 2026

Daily current affairs for 7 April 2026 with exam-focused key facts, connected news context, and revision notes for UPSC, SSC, banking and government exams.

Editorial note for exam revision Last updated: 7 April 2026. This briefing is structured for current affairs revision, with key updates and related coverage links to help readers connect recurring topics across days.

Today at a glance

Top current affairs to revise

  1. Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Project Chetak marks 47th foundation day.
  2. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways records India's major ports handling 915.17 MT cargo in FY 2025-26
  3. Moody's cuts India FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6% from 6.8% on West Asia conflict impact
  4. Coforge promotes Sunil Fernandes to Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  5. Shree Jagannath International Airport receives Stage-I forest clearance
  6. Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) fully completed; freight capacity set to double

Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Project Chetak marks 47th foundation day.

[Border Roads Organisation]

Key Updates:

  • Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated the 47th foundation day of Project Chetak on Saturday in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
  • Project Chetak was launched on 4 April 1980 and operates in northern Rajasthan, Punjab, and Gujarat.
  • The project maintains over 4,000 km of roads and a 214-km ditch-cum-bund.
  • Its motto is “Chetak’s Effort, Nation’s Development.”
  • BRO’s Project Seva celebrated its 66th foundation day on 15 February in Dimapur.
  • Project Seva, initiated in 1961, serves Nagaland and Manipur and is headquartered in Dimapur.

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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways records India's major ports handling 915.17 MT cargo in FY 2025-26

Key Updates:

  • India's major ports handled 915.17 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2025-26, exceeding the annual target of 904 MT and registering 7.06% year-on-year growth.
  • Deendayal Port Authority led with 160.11 MT, followed by Paradip Port Authority at 156.45 MT and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) at 102.01 MT.
  • Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Mumbai Port Authority, Chennai Port Authority, and New Mangalore Port Authority also contributed significantly to overall cargo throughput.
  • Mormugao Port Authority recorded the highest growth at 15.91%, followed by Kolkata Dock System at 14.28% and JNPA at 10.74%.
  • The Ministry attributed the performance to infrastructure upgrades, better hinterland connectivity, digital initiatives, and faster turnaround times.

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Moody's cuts India FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6% from 6.8% on West Asia conflict impact

Key Updates:

  • Moody's Ratings reduced India's FY27 real GDP growth projection to 6% from an earlier 6.8%.
  • West Asia supplies around 55% of India's crude oil imports and over 90% of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
  • Moody's projects FY27 retail inflation to average 4.8%, up from 2.4% in FY26.
  • The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) expects India's GDP growth to moderate to 6.1% in FY27 after 7.6% growth in 2025-26.
  • Domestic rating agency Icra forecasts FY27 growth at 6.5% due to elevated energy prices linked to the West Asia conflict.
  • India's current account deficit narrowed to about 0.4% of GDP in calendar year 2025 from 0.9% in 2024.
  • Moody's anticipates the current account deficit to stay around 1-1.5% of GDP for 2026 and 2027.
  • Gulf region accounts for roughly 40% of India's total remittance inflows, posing a vulnerability amid conflict.
  • Global crude prices have risen by almost 50% since United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on 28 February.
  • Moody's expects central government debt to decline gradually toward 50% of GDP by 2030-31 from about 57% of GDP in 2024-25.

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Goldman Sachs Cuts India 2026 Growth Forecast to 5.9% (End of March)

Goldman Sachs has lowered India’s 2026 growth forecast to 5.9% from its pre-Iran war estimate of 7%. The bank predicts a 50 basis points increase in policy rates by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) due to currency…

Coforge promotes Sunil Fernandes to Chief Operating Officer (COO).

[Coforge]

Key Updates:

  • Sunil Fernandes has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Coforge.
  • Fernandes will oversee global delivery and key Coforge operations including admin, facilities and internal IT services.
  • He will continue to report to Coforge CEO and Executive Director Sudhir Singh.
  • Fernandes has served as Coforge’s Chief Delivery Officer since 2024.
  • He previously held leadership roles at Accenture, Infosys Technologies and Cognizant Technology Solutions.

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William Walsh Appointed CEO of IndiGo (Start of April)

IndiGo has announced the appointment of William Walsh as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He succeeds Pieter Elbers, who stepped down from the position of CEO on 11 March.

Shree Jagannath International Airport receives Stage-I forest clearance

[Odisha]

Key Updates:

  • The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) granted Stage-I forest clearance for the Shree Jagannath International Airport at Puri on 1 April 2026.
  • MoEFCC allowed diversion of 27.886 hectares of forest land for the greenfield airport project.
  • The project was proposed by the Odisha government in 2023 and recommended by the advisory committee on 27 February 2023.
  • The airport is estimated to cost ₹5,631 crore and will span 471.34 hectares, including the diverted forest land.
  • The Union civil aviation ministry gave in-principle approval on 5 May 2025 based on Odisha’s commerce and transport department proposal.
  • The airport is designed to handle over 4 million passengers annually and aims to boost global pilgrim connectivity to Puri.

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Noida International Airport Phase I inaugurated by PM Modi (End of March)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase I of Noida International Airport at Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh on 28 March 2026. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted the Aerodrome License to…

Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) fully completed; freight capacity set to double

Key Updates:

  • The Ministry of Railways completed the entire 1,506-km Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) running from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Terminal (JNPT) in Maharashtra to Dadri in Uttar Pradesh.
  • The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) executed the project in phases.
  • A successful trial run on 31 March 2026 on the 102-km balance JNPT–New Saphale section marked full operational readiness of WDFC.
  • The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC), spanning 1,337 km from Ludhiana in Punjab to Sonnagar in Bihar, has already been completed and commissioned.
  • The Union Budget 2026-27 proposed a new Dedicated Freight Corridor linking Dankuni in West Bengal with Surat in Gujarat.

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Gujarat High Court (HC) AI Policy Prohibits Use in Judicial Decision-Making and Judgment Drafting

[Gujarat]

Key Updates:

  • The Gujarat High Court (HC) introduced a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy during a conference of district judiciary judges.
  • The policy prohibits the use of AI for authoring, generating, or substantially composing any judgment, final order, or binding legal ruling.
  • AI is barred from being used in judicial reasoning, bail sentencing considerations, fact-finding, or the evaluation and categorisation of proof.
  • The policy restricts AI to administrative roles, metadata-driven case allocation, and legal research of principles to improve justice delivery speed.
  • Judges and court officers are held personally responsible for the accuracy and appropriateness of any AI-generated content issued under their names.
  • The policy prohibits entering sensitive data into AI tools, including names, addresses, identifying information of parties, and privileged communications.
  • AI tools are permitted for code generation for Information Technology (IT) department tasks and drafting circulars or notices already in the public domain.

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Kar Saathi AI assistant and PRARAMBH 2026 campaign launched to simplify 2025 tax rules

Key Updates:

  • The Income Tax Department launched a new website and AI-powered chatbot Kar Saathi to simplify compliance under the Income Tax Act, 2025.
  • Kar Saathi provides 24x7 automated real-time responses on filing returns, updated provisions, and navigating forms.
  • PRARAMBH 2026, a nationwide awareness campaign, was launched alongside to explain the simplified 2025 tax rules and promote voluntary compliance.
  • PRARAMBH stands for 'Policy Reform and Responsible Action for Mission Viksit Bharat'.
  • The campaign uses print, radio, television, digital platforms, social media, workshops, and simplified guidance material.
  • CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal described the initiative as a citizen-first effort to reduce confusion and disputes.
  • The new tax regime has reduced the number of tax rules and cut forms by nearly half to ease compliance.

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Jiyo Parsi portal records 300 fresh registrations at Mumbai facilitation camp

Key Updates:

  • The Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) and Bombay Parsi Panchayat organised a Universal Parsi Registration Drive in Mumbai that recorded 300 fresh registrations on the Jiyo Parsi portal.
  • Jiyo Parsi, launched in 2013-14, is a Central Sector Scheme to arrest the declining Parsi population.
  • The scheme provides medical assistance for fertility treatment and pregnancy-related care, financial assistance for childcare and care of dependent elderly, and advocacy through counselling, awareness campaigns, and outreach programmes.
  • Assistance is released via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) after biometric authentication and verification by respective state governments.
  • Census data show Parsi population declined from 1,14,000 in 1941 to 57,264 in 2011.
  • Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, Rs 17.64 crore was spent and 232 babies were born under the scheme.
  • An evaluation by the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) in 2025 found the scheme largely successful in reaching its intended population.

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Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrates 47th Raising Day of Project Chetak at Bikaner in Rajasthan

Key Updates:

  • Project Chetak of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 47th Raising Day at Bikaner in Rajasthan on 4 April 2026.
  • Project Chetak was raised on this day in 1980 and has since developed and maintained infrastructure in Rajasthan, Punjab and northern Gujarat.
  • The project has constructed over 4,000 km of roads and 214 km of Ditch Cum Bund in the western sector.
  • Its motto is 'Chetak ka Prayas, Desh ka Vikas' and it maintains key feeder roads towards the International Border.

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CISF Raising Day observed on March 10 (Mid of March)

CISF Raising Day is observed on March 10 every year. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was established on March 10, 1969.

India approves Rs 39,000 crore Remotely Piloted Strike Aircraft programme

Key Updates:

  • The Defence Ministry approved the Remotely Piloted Strike Aircraft (RPSA) programme, formerly called Ghatak, valued at Rs 39,000 crore.
  • DRDO will adopt a development-cum-production partner model and invite industry bids to build six prototypes at an estimated cost of Rs 10,000 crore.
  • Following prototype development, over 60 unmanned stealth fighters will be ordered, sufficient to form four squadrons.
  • The aircraft are targeted for induction in eight years and will have more than 80% indigenous content.
  • The stealth drones will be capable of deploying locally developed weapons including future versions of Astra long-range air-to-air missiles and next-generation air-to-ground systems.
  • The programme is being developed alongside the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft under Vision 2047 to enable manned-unmanned teaming.
  • Formal tenders to select industry partners for the RPSA project are expected shortly.

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Chhattisgarh revives blackbuck population a century after local extinction

[Chhattisgarh]

Key Updates:

  • Blackbucks officially last sighted in Chhattisgarh in 1927.
  • Reintroduction began in 2018 at Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary with 77 blackbucks: 50 translocated from Delhi and 27 sourced from Kanan Pendari Zoo, Bilaspur.
  • Current wild population in Barnawapara is around 130 blackbucks, with about 80 more awaiting release.
  • Project implemented under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 using stress-free translocation, acclimatization enclosures, PTZ IR camera monitoring, and daily foot patrols.
  • Forest department plans to introduce another batch into Gomardha Wildlife Sanctuary to expand range and reduce habitat pressure.
  • Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) is listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act and is the state animal of Punjab, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh.

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16 Indian Softshell Turtles rescued in Greater Noida smuggling bust

Key Updates:

  • Police rescued 16 Indian Softshell Turtles during a routine check in Jharcha, Greater Noida.
  • Indian Softshell Turtles are listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
  • The accused, Gagan (22) from Panipat, Haryana, was arrested on the spot.
  • The turtles were being smuggled to Delhi markets for onward sale to international buyers.
  • Each turtle fetches between Rs 40,000 and Rs 1 lakh on the black market.
  • A net used to trap the turtles was recovered from the accused.
  • The forest department was alerted and the turtles were rescued.
  • Demand for these turtles is high in Nepal and China.

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Sangtam Naga apex body bans pangolin hunting in Nagaland (Mid of February)

The United Sangtam Likhum Pumji (USLP), apex tribal body of the Sangtam Naga community, passed a resolution banning pangolin hunting within its jurisdiction. The ban falls under the Countering Pangolin Trafficking…

Three new rove beetle species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh forests

[Arunachal Pradesh]

Key Updates:

  • Researchers identified three new rove beetle species—Megalopinus arunachalensis, Megalopinus mithun, and Megalopinus micros—in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The study was published in the journal 'Soil Organisms' and conducted by scientists from Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) and the University of Tübingen, Germany.
  • Specimens were collected from Pakke Tiger Reserve and Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • The beetles belong to the family Staphylinidae and inhabit decaying wood and moist leaf litter.
  • Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein highlighted the discovery as evidence of Arunachal Pradesh’s rich biodiversity and the need for conservation.

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Researchers Trap Infrared Light in Ultra-Thin Molybdenum Diselenide Layer

Key Updates:

  • Researchers from the University of Warsaw, Lodz University of Technology, Warsaw University of Technology, and the Polish Academy of Sciences developed a nanoscale structure to trap infrared light.
  • The structure uses a layer of Molybdenum Diselenide (MoSe2) that is 40 nanometres thick, which is over 1,000 times thinner than a human hair.
  • The design employs a subwavelength grating consisting of closely spaced parallel strips that act as a near-perfect mirror to confine light.
  • Molybdenum Diselenide (MoSe2) was selected for its high refractive index, which slows light down by approximately 4.5 times compared to 1.5 times in glass.
  • The structure facilitates third harmonic generation, a nonlinear optical process that combines three infrared photons to produce one visible blue light photon.
  • The light conversion efficiency in this nanoscale structure is more than 1,500 times stronger than in a flat layer of the same material.
  • The research team utilised Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) to produce large, uniform films of MoSe2, overcoming the limitations of the traditional exfoliation method.
  • The findings of the study were published in the scientific journal ACS Nano.

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FAO Food Price Index rises to 128.5 in March, resuming global uptrend

[Food and Agriculture Organization]

Key Updates:

  • The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Food Price Index reached 128.5 points in March, up 2.4% from February.
  • This marks the second consecutive monthly increase after a five-month streak of declines.
  • The index tracks grains, sugar, meat, dairy and vegetable oils, making it a key global inflation gauge.
  • Rising energy and freight costs are feeding directly into higher food prices across categories.
  • The index has broken above its recent consolidation zone near the 120 level, signalling a structural shift from stabilisation to recovery.

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Chhattisgarh Forest Department scientifically reintroduces 34 blackbucks into Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary in two phases.

Key Updates:

  • Chhattisgarh Forest Department released 34 blackbucks into Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary following strict scientific protocols.
  • The translocated blackbucks were released into the Rampur grassland area to augment the existing population.
  • Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Arun Pandey guides the blackbuck conservation programme in Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Satovisha Samaddar and Divisional Forest Officer Dhammsheel Ganveer lead field implementation.

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Climate change endangers Karnataka’s GI-tagged Appemidi mango

Key Updates:

  • Appemidi mango received Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2009.
  • A 30-km conservation march from Sarakuli village to Unchalli Falls assessed tree status during 30 March-1 April.
  • Conservationists recorded 33 distinct accessions of appemidi, several now under threat.
  • Effective rainfall days varied from 17 in 2021 to 165 in 2025 against a local average of 120.
  • Efforts to revive the famed Ananta Bhattana Appe variety through grafting have not achieved fruiting.
  • Activists seek biodiversity heritage site status for the Aghanashini valley landscape.

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4.5-million-year-old freshwater fish fossils discovered in Shivalik foothills near Dehradun

Key Updates:

  • Scientists led by the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) unearthed otoliths of snakehead (Channa sp.), goby (Gobiidae indet.), and gourami (Trichogaster fasciata) in the Shivalik foothills near Mohand, Dehradun.
  • The fossils, dated to about 4.5 million years ago, mark the first evidence of aquatic life in a region previously known only for terrestrial animal remains.
  • The gourami fossil represents India’s first recorded occurrence and only the second globally after a find in Sumatra, Indonesia.
  • Analysis of the otolith assemblage indicates calm, vegetated freshwater bodies existed in the area during the Pliocene epoch.
  • Roughly 500 kg of bulk sediments collected in the 2024 field season were processed at the WIHG laboratory to extract the delicate otoliths.
  • The peer-reviewed study was published by Springer-Nature in its Palaeobiodiversity and Paleoenvironments journal on 31 March.

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes first fast bowler to claim 200 IPL wickets.

Key Updates:

  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar reached 200 IPL wickets by dismissing Ayush Mhatre during RCB vs CSK on Sunday.
  • He is the second bowler overall and the first fast bowler to reach the 200-wicket mark in IPL history.
  • Bhuvneshwar now has 202 wickets in 192 IPL matches at an average of 27.25.
  • Yuzvendra Chahal leads the all-time list with 224 wickets in 176 IPL matches.
  • Sunil Narine is third with 193 wickets in 191 IPL matches.

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Rashid Khan becomes first bowler to reach 700 T20 wickets (Mid of February)

Afghan leg-spinner Rashid Khan became the first player in cricket history to reach the milestone of 700 wickets in T20 cricket. He achieved the landmark during an International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup match…

India defeats England to reach 2026 T20 World Cup final (Start of March)

India secured a seven-run victory over England in the second semi-final of the 2026 T20 World Cup held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Jasprit Bumrah became the 44th bowler in history to reach 500 international wickets…

Murali Sreeshankar wins India Athletics Series 1 long jump with 8.15m leap

Key Updates:

  • Murali Sreeshankar leapt 8.15m to win the men’s long jump at the opening Indian Athletics Series held at Kanteerava Stadium.
  • Sreeshankar, representing NCOE Trivandrum, recorded his winning jump in his fourth attempt.
  • Sunny Kumar of Bihar finished second with 7.90m and Purushotham of Karnataka was third with 7.87m.
  • Ancy Sojan of Reliance won the women’s long jump with 6.54m, followed by Shaili Singh with 6.52m and Moumita Mondal with 6.37m.
  • Tamil Nadu pole vaulter Reagan Ganesh set a personal best of 5.35m to win the pole vault.
  • Tamil Arasu of Railways won the men’s 100m in 10.23 seconds and Giridharani Ravi Kumar of Tamil Nadu won the women’s 100m in 11.53 seconds.
  • Sarvesh Kushare of Maharashtra won the high jump by clearing 2.23m.
  • Jishnu Prasad of BSF won the men’s 200m in 20.76 seconds, with Vishal TK of NCOE Trivandrum second in 20.80 seconds and Tamil Arasu of Railways third in 20.83 seconds.

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India defeats New Zealand to defend T20 World Cup title (Start of March)

India defended their T20 World Cup title by beating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. India posted 255 for 5 in 20 overs; Sanju Samson top-scored with 89 off 46 balls.

Divya Singh cycles to Everest Base Camp in 14 days

Key Updates:

  • Divya Singh from Uttar Pradesh became the first woman of India to reach Everest Base Camp by bicycle after a 14-day journey from Kathmandu.
  • She cycled 10–12 hours daily, carrying her bicycle on shoulders when trails were too steep or unrideable.
  • A viral video shows her holding the Indian flag at Everest Base Camp upon completion of the expedition.

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7th National Sub-Junior Under-17 Boxing Championship commences in Nagpur

Key Updates:

  • The 7th National Sub-Junior Under-17 Boxing Championship commenced in Nagpur on 4 April 2026.
  • Union Minister Nitin Gadkari formally inaugurated the week-long championship.
  • Nearly 600 young boxers, including around 250 girls and 350 boys, are participating.
  • The contingent is accompanied by nearly 180 coaches and team managers along with 70 officials.
  • Competitions will be held across 13 weight categories.
  • The championship will conclude on 11 April 2026.
  • Outstanding performers will be shortlisted for the Indian Under-17 squad to represent the country at the Asian Boxing Championship in Tashkent later this year.

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Chandrika Pujari wins gold at World Boxing Futures Cup (Mid of March)

India concluded the World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok with a total of five medals, including one gold, three silver, and one bronze. Chandrika Pujari won the gold medal in the women’s 51 kg category by defeating…

World Health Day 2026: Together for health. Stand with science

Key Updates:

  • World Health Day is observed every year on April 7.
  • World Health Day 2026 theme is 'Together for health. Stand with science'.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) was founded on April 7, 1948.
  • The first World Health Day was marked by WHO in 1950.

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World Water Day 2026: Water and Gender (End of March)

World Water Day 2026 is observed on Sunday, March 22, 2026. The official theme for 2026 is 'Water and Gender' with the campaign slogan 'Where water flows, equality grows'.

Chetak Screen Awards 2026 held on 5 April

Key Updates:

  • The Chetak Screen Awards 2026 ceremony was held in Mumbai on Sunday, 5 April.
  • Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and businesswoman Nita Ambani presented the Best Film award to Karan Johar for the movie Homebound.
  • Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, won the award for Best Film.
  • The film Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, won a total of 14 trophies including the Best Director award.
  • Ranveer Singh was named Best Actor (Male) and Akshaye Khanna won Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male) for the film Dhurandhar.
  • Yami Gautam received the Best Actor (Female) award for her performance in the film Haq.
  • The winners were selected by the Screen Academy, an independent not-for-profit body comprising 53 filmmakers, artistes, and cultural voices.
  • The selection process was led by Dr Priya Jaikumar, Chair of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Cinematic Arts.
  • The ceremony was hosted by Alia Bhatt, Zakir Khan, Sunil Grover, and Saurabh Dwivedi, the Editor – Hindi at The Indian Express (IE).

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International Day of Sport for Development and Peace observed on April 6 with 2026 theme 'Sport: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers'

Key Updates:

  • International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is observed annually on April 6.
  • The 2026 theme is 'Sport: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers'.
  • The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) established the day through Resolution 67/296 on August 23, 2013.
  • The International Olympic Committee (IOC) played a key role in the creation of the day.
  • The day aligns with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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World Civil Defense Day observed on March 1 (Start of March)

World Civil Defense Day is observed on March 1 every year. It was created by the International Civil Defense Organization (ICDO) General Assembly in 1990.

Global Tourism Resilience Day observed on February 17 (Mid of February)

Global Tourism Resilience Day is observed annually on February 17. The day was established by a United Nations General Assembly resolution led by Jamaica and first celebrated on February 17, 2023.

World Understanding and Peace Day observed on February 23 (End of February)

World Understanding and Peace Day is observed annually on February 23 to commemorate the founding of Rotary International (RI). The first Rotary Club meeting was held on February 23, 1905, in Chicago by Paul Harris…

National Maritime Day observed on April 5

Key Updates:

  • National Maritime Day is observed every year on April 5 to recognise India’s maritime heritage and the shipping industry’s role in trade and economic growth.
  • The date marks the 1919 maiden voyage of the Indian-owned ship SS Loyalty from Mumbai to London, operated by Scindia Steam Navigation Company.
  • Over 90% of India’s trade by volume is transported via sea.
  • India has a coastline of over 7,500 km, 12 major ports and over 200 non-major ports.
  • India is among the top suppliers of skilled seafarers globally.

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Bangladesh launches emergency measles-rubella campaign on 5 April 2026

[Bangladesh]

Key Updates:

  • Bangladesh launched an emergency measles-rubella vaccination campaign on 5 April 2026.
  • The campaign targets over 1.2 million children in 30 upazilas.
  • Partners include UNICEF, WHO and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
  • Expansion to four City Corporations starts 12 April 2026, followed by nationwide rollout from 3 May 2026.
  • Children aged 6 to 59 months in high-risk areas are prioritised.
  • Since 2007, Gavi has invested more than US$2.2 billion in measles and measles-rubella immunisation across 57 lower-income countries, reaching over 1.3 billion children.

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Global Mumps Resurgence reported with 100,000 cases in 2025 (Start of March)

Mumps is a highly contagious viral infection that primarily affects the parotid salivary glands, causing painful swelling near the jaw or cheeks. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Centres for Disease Control…

India delivers humanitarian aid to flood and earthquake-hit Afghanistan

[Afghanistan]

Key Updates:

  • India delivered humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) materials to Afghanistan including kitchen sets, hygiene kits, plastic sheets, tarpaulins, and sleeping bags.
  • The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced the aid through MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on X.
  • Afghanistan’s National Disaster Management Authority reported 35 deaths and 52 injuries across 25 provinces due to heavy rains, floods, and a 5.8-magnitude earthquake.
  • The earthquake epicentre was in Badakhshan province at 186 km depth, striking at 8:42 pm local time.
  • Floods destroyed 131 houses and partially damaged 650 others, while over 3,000 jeribs of agricultural land were affected.
  • US Geological Survey (USGS) data show Afghanistan averages around 560 earthquake-related fatalities annually.

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India slashes Chabahar Port aid to zero in Union Budget 2026-27 (Start of February)

Union Budget 2026-27 allocated ₹0 to Iran’s Chabahar Port, down from ₹400 crore in FY 2024-25 and ₹100 crore initially in FY 2025-26. US sanctions on Iran and a potential 25% tariff warning from the Trump administration…

National Maritime Day observed on April 5

Key Updates:

  • National Maritime Day is observed in India on April 5 to commemorate the historic voyage of the country's first modern merchant ship.
  • India possesses a coastline stretching over 7,500 kilometres and handles approximately 95 per cent of its trade by volume through maritime routes.
  • The Indian Navy (IN) operates Operation Sankalp to maintain a constant vigil and provide security escorts for merchant vessels in the Gulf region.
  • The Sagarmala Programme is a government initiative designed to modernise ports, improve connectivity, and reduce logistics costs across India.
  • The India-Middle-East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) is a strategic project aimed at linking India to Europe through maritime and overland routes via the Middle East.
  • India imports more than 85 per cent of its crude oil, with nearly 80 per cent of its energy imports passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Historical maritime milestones include the Harappan port of Lothal and the naval dominance of the Chola Empire in the Bay of Bengal and Southeast Asia.
  • The Indian government has implemented strategic visions such as Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) and MAHASAGAR to enhance cooperation in the Indian Ocean.
  • Major Indian ports mentioned as gateways to trade include Mumbai, Kandla, Visakhapatnam, Chennai, Kochi, Paradip, and Tuticorin.
  • Advanced naval assets deployed for maritime security and deterrence include the warship INS Surat and the submarine INS Aridhaman.

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