Current Affairs for Competitive Exams: 05 April 2026, Daily Roundup
Current Affairs- 05 April 2026
On 5 April 2026, global tensions in West Asia influenced India’s energy decisions, while domestic developments focused on political debates, judicial reforms, defence readiness, and economic growth indicators.
National
• Debate Over Lok Sabha Expansion: The Congress criticised the proposed increase in Lok Sabha seats, calling it a “Weapon of Mass Distraction” and arguing that it could favour more populous states while diverting attention from pressing governance issues.
• Judicial Infrastructure Emphasis: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, speaking at a legal seminar, stressed that strengthening judicial infrastructure is essential and should not be treated as an optional expenditure by state governments.
• Amul Crosses ₹1 Lakh Crore Turnover: India’s leading dairy cooperative Amul, recorded a major milestone by crossing ₹1 lakh crore turnover in FY 2025–26, reflecting 11% growth over the previous year and highlighting strong expansion in the dairy sector.
• ‘Kar Saathi’ Tax Platform: The Income Tax Department launched ‘Kar Saathi’, an AI-enabled digital support platform designed to simplify taxpayer services and assist individuals during the FY 2026–27 filing season.
International Affairs
• India Resumes Iranian Oil Imports: India restarted crude oil imports from Iran after a five-year gap, responding to disruptions caused by tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and aiming to stabilise domestic fuel supplies.
• EVM Protests in Bangladesh: Opposition groups in Bangladesh staged protests questioning the reliability of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) ahead of major administrative developments.
Global Geopolitical Crisis
• Trump Issues Ultimatum to Iran: US President Donald Trump demanded the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning of possible destruction of critical Iranian infrastructure such as bridges and power plants if compliance is not ensured.
• Strikes Near Nuclear Facility: In the sixth week of the conflict, US and Israeli forces conducted strikes near the Bushehr nuclear power plant (4 April), prompting Iranian warnings of potential radioactive contamination risks.
• Satellite Data Restrictions: Private satellite company Planet Labs, at US request, suspended public release of high-resolution imagery of Iran to prevent misuse of sensitive data in military operations.
Defence
• US Pilot Rescue Operation: US special forces successfully rescued a weapons system officer after an F-15 fighter jet crash inside Iranian territory, demonstrating high-risk military extraction capability.
• Search Operation in Jammu & Kashmir: Indian security forces launched extensive search operations in Samba district, following reports of suspicious movements by unidentified persons.
Science & Technology
• Artemis II Lunar Preparations: Astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission began final training drills focusing on surface analysis and photography, preparing for a 10-day lunar flyby mission.
• AI Oversight Mandate: In a landmark decision, the Gujarat High Court ruled that AI cannot be used for final judicial decisions, mandating human oversight for all AI-assisted processes.
Sports
• IPL 2026 Match Update: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 43 runs, marking CSK’s third consecutive defeat this season.
• Indian Golf Ranking Gains: Indian golfers achieved notable improvements in global amateur rankings, boosting prospects for the upcoming Asian Tour.
• Khelo India Tribal Games Conclude: The Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 concluded in Chhattisgarh (25 March–3 April) across Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Surguja.
- Karnataka: 1st place – 38 medals (23 Gold, 8 Silver, 7 Bronze)
- Odisha: 2nd place – 57 medals (21 Gold, 15 Siver, 21 Bronze)
- Jharkhand: 3rd place – 35 medals (16 Gold, 8 Silver, 11 Bronze)
• SAFF U20 Championship: Bangladesh defeated India 4–3 in a penalty shootout to win the SAFF Men’s U20 Championship final held in Maldives.
Global Observance
• National Maritime Day (India): Observed to commemorate the maiden voyage of SS Loyalty (1919), marking India’s maritime heritage.
• International Day of Conscience: Observed globally to promote peace, tolerance, and harmony.
• Army Medical Corps Raising Day: The Indian Army Medical Corps (AMC) celebrated its 262nd Raising Day on 3 April, marking its establishment in 1764 and honouring the contributions of military medical personnel.
Miscellaneous One-Liners Current Affairs
• Odisha: Biometric e-KYC made mandatory for LPG consumers.
• Assam: Rahul Gandhi addressed large rallies in Biswanath Chariali, criticising state policies.
• Tamil Nadu: Actor-politician Joseph Vijay filed revised election nominations after correcting errors.
• Weather Alert: IMD issued a Yellow Alert for Delhi-NCR due to unseasonal thunderstorms and hailstorms caused by a 1,000-km cloud band.
