Current Affairs · 6 April 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 6 April 2026.
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (6 April)
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace was observed on 6 April to recognise the power of sport in driving social change and development.
India’s major ports handled a record 915.17 MT cargo in FY 2025–26, led by Deendayal Port
Major ports in India handled 915.17 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2025–26, exceeding the 904 MT target.
National Maritime Day 2026 was observed on 5 April with the theme ‘Maritime India — Empowering Progress’
India observed National Maritime Day on 5 April 2026, marking the maiden voyage of SS Loyalty in 1919.
NSE and IGX to launch India’s first domestic natural gas derivatives linked to GIXI
NSE and IGX will introduce exchange-traded natural gas derivatives based on the Gas IndeX of India (GIXI).
NSIL and Dhruva Space signed MoU to design and supply space-grade solar panels
NSIL and Dhruva Space signed an MoU for the design, manufacture, testing and supply of space-grade solar panels.
Jitendra Singh launched Mission Karmayogi’s first administrative capacity-building programme for scientists and academicians
A first-ever programme on administrative capacity building for scientists and academicians was launched under Mission Karmayogi.
INS Trikand reached Dar-es-Salaam on 3 April 2026 to deepen India–Tanzania maritime ties
INS Trikand arrived at Dar-es-Salaam on 3 April 2026 for joint training and maritime cooperation with Tanzania.
Jitendra Singh inaugurated BioNEST at CFTRI Mysuru as 26 startups and 12 patents were reported
The BioNEST incubation centre was inaugurated at CFTRI Mysuru, with 26 startups and 12 patents reported by March 2026.
Indian Railways sanctioned ₹398.36 crore OFC backbone for Western Railway’s Ahmedabad and Ratlam divisions
Indian Railways approved a ₹398.36 crore optical fibre backbone project covering 1,929 route kilometres for Western Railway.
AIM launched ATL Sarthi and Mentor India Academy in Telangana for 379 Atal Tinkering Labs
Atal Innovation Mission launched ATL Sarthi and Mentor India Academy in Telangana to support 379 Atal Tinkering Labs.
Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards 2026 honoured 24 journalists in 19 categories
The 20th Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards were presented in New Delhi to 24 journalists across 19 categories.
India’s March 2026 manufacturing PMI fell to 53.9, lowest since June 2022
India’s manufacturing PMI eased to 53.9 in March 2026, but stayed above 50, indicating continued expansion.