Current Affairs for Competitive Exams: 09 April 2026, Daily Roundup
Current Affairs- 09 April 2026
On April 9, 2026, global attention centred on a fragile ceasefire in West Asia, while India achieved milestones in nuclear energy and governance reforms.
National Affairs
- Amaravati as Permanent Capital: The Government officially declared Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh, ending prolonged uncertainty over the three-capital proposal and paving the way for infrastructure growth.
- Exit Poll Restrictions: The Election Commission imposed a ban on exit polls from April 9 to April 29 during the ongoing Assembly elections
- PFBR Criticality Achievement: India’s 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam achieved criticality, marking a major step in the three-stage nuclear programme using mixed oxide fuel.
International Affairs
- UAE 6GHz Internet Launch: The UAE introduced the world’s first 6 GHz network with speeds up to 10 Gbps.
- West Asia Ceasefire: Pakistan mediated a two-week ceasefire between the US, Israel, and Iran, though tensions remain fragile.
- COP33 Update: India withdrew from hosting COP33 (2028), leaving South Korea as the likely host.
- SMOPS-2026 Conference: Bengaluru hosted global experts focusing on sustainable spacecraft operations and debris mitigation.
- Mount Semeru Activity: Indonesia’s active volcano on Java Island remained significant for monitoring geological risks.
Global Geopolitical Developments
- Strait of Hormuz Reopened: Iran allowed limited reopening, easing oil supply disruptions temporarily.
Defence
- Exercise Cyclone-IV: Indian Army special forces participated in a joint counter-terrorism drill in Egypt’s desert terrain.
- Key Military Exercises:
- Dosti: India–Sri Lanka–Maldives trilateral exercise
- Ekuverin: India–Maldives bilateral exercise
- Maritime Security: INS Sunayna completed a mission in the Maldives with multinational cooperation, reinforcing India’s regional security role.
Science & Technology
- Lunar Ring Project: Japan proposed a solar energy belt around the Moon transmitting power to Earth via microwaves.
- Artemis II Mission: NASA achieved the farthest human spaceflight with a successful lunar flyby.
- Deep-Sea Repository: Kochi’s Bhavasagara centre designated as India’s national repository for deep-sea fauna (3,500+ specimens).
Sports
- ISSF World Cup: Palak and Mukesh won gold in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed event (Granada).
- Para Archery Achievement: Payal (Odisha) became the first triple-amputee to win international gold.
- IPL Record: Sunil Narine became the most capped overseas IPL player (190 matches).
- Olympics Role: Abhinav Bindra named torchbearer for the Winter Olympics 2026.
Global Observance
- Day of Silence (A-Day): Observed globally to highlight bullying and discrimination faced by the LGBTQ+ community.
Important One-Liners (India & States) Current Affairs
- Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal RPO launched Braille & sign language passport services.
- Gujarat: Amul crossed ₹1 lakh crore turnover (first Indian FMCG).
- Maharashtra: Saraswat Bank became the first UCB to cross ₹1 lakh crore in business.
- Energy: Kerosene reintroduced temporarily in PDS due to LPG shortages.
- Economy: India’s e-commerce market is projected at $250 billion by 2030.
- Arunachal Pradesh: Cabinet approved 1200 MW Kalai-II hydro project.
- Agriculture: ‘Kashi Aman’ is identified as a tomato variety.
Static GK Revision (Exam-Oriented)
Geography
- Godavari – Largest peninsular river
- Krishna – Second-largest east-flowing river
- Cauvery – Origin: Brahmagiri Hills
- Luni – Largest river system in Western Rajasthan
Agricultural Revolutions
- Green – Food grains
- White – Milk
- Blue – Fisheries
- Yellow – Oilseeds
PM Mudra Yojana (PMMY)
- Shishu: Up to ₹50,000
- Kishor: Up to ₹5 lakh
- Tarun: Up to ₹10 lakh
- Tarun Plus: ₹10–20 lakh
Harappan Sites
- Kalibanga – Rajasthan
- Rakhigarhi – Haryana
- Sinoli – Uttar Pradesh
- Rangpur – Gujarat
Diseases
- Chronic – Diabetes
- Acute – Cold
- Infectious – Typhoid
- Non-infectious – Cancer
Bharat Ratna
- L.K. Advani (2024)
- Nanaji Deshmukh (2019)
- A.B. Vajpayee (2015)
- Sachin Tendulkar (2014)
Mountain Passes
- Lipulekh – Uttarakhand
- Nathula – Sikkim
- Bomdila – Arunachal Pradesh
- Dibsa – Himachal Pradesh
Government Schemes Timeline
- PM Jan Dhan Yojana (2014)
- Atal Pension Yojana (2015)
- Startup India (2016)
- PM Vaya Vandana Yojana (2017)
Important Constitutional Articles
- Art 148 – CAG
- Art 280 – Finance Commission
- Art 315 – UPSC
- Art 324 – Election Commission
