Current Affairs for Competitive Exams: 11 April 2026, Daily Roundup
Current Affairs- 11 April 2026
On 11 April 2026, India witnessed major developments in governance, defence preparedness, judicial reforms, and technological innovation, while global attention remained focused on the fragile security situation in the Persian Gulf.
National Affairs
Governance & Judiciary
- Amaravati Notified as Capital: The Union Home Ministry issued an official gazette notification declaring Amaravati as the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh, ending years of administrative and legal uncertainty.
- Right to Speedy Trial: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court reaffirmed that the Right to Speedy Trial is a fundamental right under Article 21. Courts were advised to review cases pending for more than 10 years for bail or dismissal where delays are unjustified.
- Bihar Political Developments: Following Nitish Kumar’s shift to the Rajya Sabha, the Bihar Assembly prepared for a possible floor test amid speculation of new coalition alignments.
Economic Development
- RBI Consumer Confidence Survey: The Reserve Bank of India reported a 15% rise in consumer confidence regarding future income expectations, supported largely by strong agricultural performance.
International Affairs
- India–Japan Semiconductor Corridor: India and Japan discussed establishing an Indo-Pacific Semiconductor Corridor to reduce reliance on single-source supply chains and strengthen technology cooperation.
- Nepal’s ‘First Friend’ Policy: Nepal announced a new foreign policy prioritising infrastructure and energy connectivity with India under its Vision 2030 development strategy.
- EU Carbon Border Tax Opposition: India and Brazil opposed the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) at the WTO, calling it discriminatory against developing economies.
Global Geopolitical Developments
- Hormuz Ceasefire Movement: During the ongoing ceasefire period, around 40 oil tankers safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz under naval escort.
- Cyber Security Threats: Reports of cyber intrusions targeting energy grids in Eastern Europe highlighted the growing role of cyber warfare in geopolitical conflicts.
Defence & Security
Space & Strategic Technology
- Gaganyaan High-Altitude Test: ISRO successfully conducted a High-Altitude Integrated Air Drop Test, validating the parachute recovery system for India’s first human spaceflight mission.
- Project Ghatak UCAV: DRDO flight-tested a scale model of the stealth Ghatak Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle, powered by an indigenous Kaveri-based engine.
- Nyoma Airfield Upgrade: The Border Roads Organisation upgraded the Nyoma airfield in Eastern Ladakh, enabling heavy transport aircraft operations near the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Major Military Exercises
- Exercise Khandar (India–Kyrgyzstan): Joint Special Forces exercise conducted in Kyrgyzstan.
- Exercise Milan 2026: Biennial multinational naval exercise hosted at Visakhapatnam with participation from over 75 countries.
- Exercise Vajra Prahar (India–USA): Held at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh.
- Exercise Dosti (India–Maldives–Sri Lanka): Trilateral maritime exercise.
- Exercise Dharma Guardian (India–Japan): Conducted in Uttarakhand.
- Exercise Maitree (India–Thailand) and Nomadic Elephant (India–Mongolia): Bilateral army exercises.
- Exercise Sea Dragon: Multinational anti-submarine warfare exercise involving India, USA, Japan, Australia, and South Korea.
Science & Technology
- PFBR Grid Synchronisation Plan: After achieving criticality, the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (Kalpakkam) is expected to begin commercial power-grid synchronisation by late 2026.
- SUPACE 2.0 Launch: The Supreme Court introduced an AI-based legal research tool to assist judges in case-law referencing (without influencing judicial decisions).
- Milk Spoilage Sensor: IIT Madras developed a smartphone-based paper sensor capable of detecting milk spoilage within 30 seconds.
Sports
- IPL 2026 Match: Lucknow Super Giants successfully defended 165 runs against Gujarat Titans, with Ravi Bishnoi taking four wickets.
- Asian Wrestling Championships: India secured additional silver medals, increasing its overall tally significantly.
- Tennis Achievement: Sumit Nagal entered the Top 50 ATP Rankings, marking a major milestone for Indian tennis after nearly three decades.
Global Observance
- World Parkinson’s Day (11 April)
- Theme: Integrated Care
- Focus: Promoting multidisciplinary care and awareness for Parkinson’s disease patients.
Miscellaneous One-Liners Current Affairs
- Uttar Pradesh: Drone subsidy scheme announced to promote precision agriculture.
- Maharashtra: Pune recorded its highest monthly rooftop solar installations (10,000+ households).
- Tamil Nadu: A major fire at an electronics factory in Hosur was contained without casualties.
- Haryana: ‘Srijan’ portal launched to modernise Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).
- Astronomy: A rare Green Comet was visible across parts of North India.
