Current Affairs · 7 April 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 7 April 2026.
World Health Day Observed (7 April)
World Health Day was observed on 7 April, marking the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948 and raising awareness on global health priorities.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes first fast bowler to take 200 IPL wickets
Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the first pacer to reach 200 IPL wickets on 5 April 2026.
Indian Coast Guard begins construction of FPV-4 and FPV-7 under 14-vessel project
MDL in Mumbai held keel laying for FPV-4 and plate cutting for FPV-7 under a 14-FPV project signed in January 2024.
World Health Day 2026 observed with theme ‘Together for health. Stand with science’
WHO marked World Health Day on 7 April 2026 with the theme ‘Together for health. Stand with science’.
Shree Jagannath International Airport gets Stage-I forest clearance in Odisha
The Puri airport project received Stage-I forest clearance on 1 April 2026 for diversion of 27.886 hectares of forest land.
Textiles Committee report shows market size rose to ₹14.95 lakh crore in 2024
The National Household Survey 2024 found textile market size rose from ₹4.89 lakh crore in 2010 to ₹14.95 lakh crore in 2024.
NSO launches first Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE)
NSO launched ASISSE in April 2026 to survey incorporated services enterprises for FY 2024–25.
Narendra Bhooshan appointed Secretary, Department of Land Resources
IAS officer Narendra Bhooshan assumed charge as Secretary of the Department of Land Resources on 6 April 2026.
Indian Railways sanctions ₹1,364.45 crore for Kavach and signalling modernisation
Indian Railways approved ₹1,364.45 crore projects for Kavach, OFC expansion and electronic interlocking.
India’s 6.05 GW wind addition in FY 2025–26 and 56 GW installed capacity
India added 6.05 GW wind power in FY 2025–26, taking installed capacity beyond 56 GW.