Current Affairs · 6–12 April 2026
TNPSC current affairs for the week of 6–12 April 2026, grouped by day.
12 April 2026
4 storiesIndia's Patent Filings Rise 30.2% to a Record in FY 2025-26
India recorded an all-time high of 1,43,729 patent applications in FY 2025-26, a 30.2% jump over the previous year, with Tamil Nadu among the leading states.
Sawan Barwal Breaks 48-Year-Old Indian Marathon National Record
Long-distance runner Sawan Barwal set a new Indian marathon national record of 2:11:58 at the Rotterdam Marathon, bettering Shivnath Singh's 1978 mark.
India Wins 17 Medals at Asian Wrestling Championships 2026
India finished the Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan with 17 medals — 2 gold, 6 silver and 9 bronze.
Peter Magyar's Tisza Party Wins Hungary Parliamentary Election
Peter Magyar's Tisza party defeated Viktor Orbán's Fidesz in Hungary's parliamentary election, winning 138 of 199 seats.
11 April 2026
11 storiesNational Safe Motherhood Day Observed (11 April)
National Safe Motherhood Day was observed on 11 April, the birth anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi, to promote maternal health and care.
CAPF General Administration Act, 2026 creates unified service rules for 7 forces
President Droupadi Murmu assented to the CAPF General Administration Act, 2026 on 10 April 2026.
ISRO’s Gaganyaan IADT-02 validates 10-parachute crew module recovery system
ISRO conducted the second integrated air drop test for Gaganyaan on 10 April 2026 at Sriharikota.
RBI data shows India’s forex reserves rose by $9.06 billion to $697.12 billion
India’s forex reserves increased by $9.06 billion in the week ended 3 April 2026.
ONDC appoints Vibhor Jain as MD and CEO effective 7 April 2026
Vibhor Jain was appointed MD and CEO of ONDC on 7 April 2026.
Anand Kumar Pal takes charge as Chief Adviser (Cost) in Finance Ministry
Anand Kumar Pal assumed charge as Chief Adviser (Cost) on 10 April 2026.
Vingroup and Maharashtra sign $6.5 billion investment MOU for MMR projects
Maharashtra signed an MOU with Vingroup on 10 April 2026 for multi-sector investments.
IDPIC names K. Satyanarayana Raju as MD & CEO to fight digital payment fraud
IDPIC appointed K. Satyanarayana Raju as MD & CEO on 10 April 2026.
BHEL signs technology collaboration with South Korea’s E2S for excitation systems
BHEL signed a Technology Collaboration Agreement with E2S Company Limited on 9 April 2026.
NARIT AI becomes Gujarat Police’s first AI tool for NDPS case analysis
Gujarat Police launched NARIT AI in Gandhinagar on 4 November 2026 for narcotics investigations.
Sindhi Constitution launched in Devanagari and Persian scripts on Sindhi Bhasha Diwas
C. P. Radhakrishnan launched the Constitution in Sindhi in Devanagari and Persian scripts.
10 April 2026
11 storiesRBI Launches 'Utkarsh 2029' Medium-Term Strategy Framework
The Reserve Bank of India unveiled Utkarsh 2029, its strategy framework for April 2026 to March 2029, focusing on digital transformation, AI regulation and rupee internationalisation.
Deep Jariwala appointed UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Quantum Devices
Indian-origin scientist Deep Jariwala was appointed to a joint UT Knoxville–ORNL research chair effective January 2027.
KreditBee enters unicorn club after $280 million pre-IPO funding round
Bengaluru-based KreditBee became a unicorn in April 2026 after raising $280 million and reaching a $1.5 billion valuation.
Meta launches Muse Spark, its first major consumer AI model from Superintelligence Labs
Meta launched Muse Spark, a consumer-oriented AI model focused on visual understanding, health queries and shopping assistance.
IRDAI sets up sub-committee to review and reform India’s health insurance ecosystem
IRDAI formed a sub-committee under its Insurance Advisory Committee to examine coverage, claims, fraud and pricing in health insurance.
India observes World Homoeopathy Day 2026 on 10 April with theme ‘Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health’
India observed World Homoeopathy Day on 10 April 2026 to mark Dr. Samuel Hahnemann’s birth anniversary.
Bhopal RPO launches India’s first Braille and sign-language passport services
RPO Bhopal introduced Braille booklets, signage and sign-language videos for differently-abled passport applicants.
FIU-IND and I4C sign MoU to intensify cyber-fraud and financial-crime coordination
FIU-IND and I4C signed an MoU on 9 April 2026 to improve intelligence sharing, fraud detection and asset recovery.
World Bank raises India’s FY 2026-27 growth forecast to 6.6%; South Asia seen slowing
World Bank revised India’s FY 2026-27 growth forecast to 6.6% and projected South Asia’s growth to slow to 6.3% in 2026.
Brazil’s Laura Cardoso sets world record with 9 wickets in a T20I match
Laura Cardoso became the first cricketer to take 9 wickets in a single T20I, against Lesotho in Botswana.
IIM Rohtak wins BIMTECH Hermes’ Dialogue 6.0 international debate competition
IIM Rohtak won the 6th Hermes’ Dialogue on 9 April 2026, a competition involving 12 nations and a ₹60,000 prize pool.
9 April 2026
11 storiesGovernment Notifies India's First Commercial Chip Fab SEZ in Dholera
The Department of Commerce notified a ₹91,000 crore commercial semiconductor fabrication SEZ at Dholera, Gujarat, expected to be India's first commercial chip fab and generate around 21,000 jobs.
PM MUDRA Yojana completes 11 years with ₹40.07 lakh crore disbursed
PMMY marked 11 years on 8 April 2026 with ₹40.07 lakh crore disbursed through over 57 crore loan accounts.
ISRO hosts SMOPS-2026 conference in Bengaluru on spacecraft mission operations
ISRO hosted the second International SMOPS-2026 conference in Bengaluru from 8 to 10 April 2026.
UAE launches world’s first commercial U6GHz network in 6425–7125 MHz band
The UAE launched the world’s first commercial Upper 6GHz network in April 2026 with 10Gbps downlink and 1Gbps uplink.
8th Poshan Pakhwada begins on 9 April 2026 with focus on brain development
The 8th Poshan Pakhwada runs from 9 to 23 April 2026 with the theme of maximizing brain development in the first six years.
INS Trikand reaches Mombasa to deepen India-Kenya maritime cooperation
INS Trikand arrived at Mombasa, Kenya, on 7 April 2026 during deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region.
Jaipur Metro Phase-2 approved with 41-km North–South corridor and 36 stations
The Union Cabinet approved Jaipur Metro Phase-2, a 41-km corridor with 36 stations and a ₹13,037.66 crore cost.
Cabinet approves NBS rates for Kharif 2026 on 28 grades of P&K fertilizers
The Union Cabinet approved Nutrient Based Subsidy rates for 28 grades of phosphatic and potassic fertilizers for Kharif 2026.
Cabinet revises HPCL Rajasthan Refinery cost to ₹79,459 crore
The Cabinet approved a revised cost of ₹79,459 crore for the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited project at Pachpadra, Rajasthan.
Cabinet clears ₹14,105.83 crore Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project in Lohit basin
The Cabinet approved the 1,200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project in Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh, with 78-month completion and 4,852.95 MU generation.
Cabinet approves ₹26,069.50 crore Kamala Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh
The Cabinet approved the 1,720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh with 96-month completion and 6,870 MU annual generation.
8 April 2026
10 storiesIndia's First Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor Attains Criticality at Kalpakkam
India's first indigenous Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, attained criticality, a major milestone in the second stage of India's three-stage nuclear power programme.
RBI Monetary Policy Committee Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25%
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintaining its policy stance amid evolving growth and inflation conditions.
ZSI Discovers Two New Marine Nematode Species off Tamil Nadu Coast
Scientists of the Zoological Survey of India discovered two new species of free-living marine nematodes off the Tamil Nadu coast, named Corononema dhriti and Epacanthion indica.
Telangana Declares Cancer a Notifiable Disease
The Telangana government declared cancer a notifiable disease, making reporting of cancer cases mandatory to improve data, screening and treatment planning.
Kalpakkam PFBR attains criticality, advancing India’s three-stage nuclear programme
India’s 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam attained criticality in April 2026, marking a key nuclear milestone.
India’s UPI logs 228.5 billion transactions worth ₹299.74 trillion in 2025, says Worldline
Worldline reported that India’s UPI handled 228.5 billion transactions worth ₹299.74 trillion in calendar year 2025.
Menaka Guruswamy takes oath as first openly queer MP in India’s Rajya Sabha
Menaka Guruswamy took oath to the Rajya Sabha on April 6, 2026, becoming India’s first openly queer Member of Parliament.
Telangana declares cancer a notifiable disease; one-month reporting and state registry mandated
Telangana made cancer a notifiable disease in April 2026 to build a statewide surveillance system and centralised registry.
RBI cancels Shirpur Merchants' Co-operative Bank licence; depositors covered up to ₹5 lakh under DICGC
RBI cancelled the licence of Shirpur Merchants' Co-operative Bank on April 6, 2026, citing weak capital and Banking Regulation Act non-compliance.
Yoga Mahotsav 2026 in Lonar begins 75-day countdown to 12th International Day of Yoga
The Ministry of Ayush held Yoga Mahotsav 2026 in Lonar, Maharashtra, on April 7, 2026, with a record Trikonasana gathering.
7 April 2026
10 storiesWorld 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.
6 April 2026
12 storiesInternational 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.