- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved two mega hydro power projects in Arunachal Pradesh worth ₹40,175.33 crore, adding a combined capacity of 2,920 MW to India’s clean energy grid. The projects are the 1,720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project and the 1,200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project.
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- The Union Cabinet on April 8, 2026 approved three major infrastructure and subsidy decisions: fixing Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Kharif 2026 at ₹41,533.81 crore, clearing Jaipur Metro Phase-II (41 km, ₹13,037.66 crore), and revising the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) project cost to ₹79,459 crore with operations slated for July 2026.
- Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary (MoS for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, and Education) launched the campaign to build a ‘Skills Outcomes Fund’ on April 8, 2026. This first-of-its-kind initiative aims to mobilize public and private capital for outcomes-based financing (OBF), directly linking investments to verified youth employment outcomes.
- India has officially withdrawn its proposal to host the United Nations Climate Conference of the Parties (COP33) in 2028. The decision, conveyed to the Asia‑Pacific Group in early April 2026, reverses Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2023 offer at COP28 in Dubai.
- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, announced the establishment of a permanent seismological observatory in Kishtwar and a Doppler Weather Radar in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- On 7 April 2026, the Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) launched the Aluminium Bharat initiative in New Delhi. The program was formally unveiled by Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry.
- During the Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026, the Election Commission deployed a humanoid robot named Nila at the VOC Government School polling booth to welcome voters with flowers and greetings in English and Tamil, marking a unique tech‑driven initiative to enhance voter experience.
- The 17th edition of ELECRAMA 2027, the world’s largest electrical show, was officially launched in New Delhi on April 9, 2026. Organized by IEEMA, the event will be held from February 20–24, 2027 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, with the theme “Harnessing the Power of ‘I’.”
- On April 7, 2026, Doordarshan (Prasar Bharati) signed an MoU with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) at Doordarshan Bhawan, New Delhi, to expand the global reach of Indian cultural content through television, radio, OTT, and digital platforms.
- On April 10, 2026, Deakin University (Australia) and the Government of Telangana signed a landmark MoU in Hyderabad to advance applied artificial intelligence (AI), skilling, research, and innovation through the state’s AI innovation hub, Aikam.
- World Homeopathy Day 2026 was observed on April 10 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, with the theme “Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health.” Organized by the Ministry of AYUSH and spearheaded by CCRH, the symposium emphasized moving homeopathy from an “alternative” system to a sustainable primary healthcare model.
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Valour Day 2026 was observed on April 9 to honor the bravery of CRPF personnel in the 1965 battle at Sardar Post, Gujarat, where 20 jawans repelled a Pakistani Army attack, killing 34 and capturing 4 despite being heavily outnumbered.
- Nasscom Foundation appointed U.B. Pravin Rao (ex‑Infosys COO, former Nasscom Chairman with 35+ years’ experience) as Chairperson on 7th April 2026, succeeding Rostow Ravanan, coinciding with the Foundation’s 25 years of tech‑driven social impact in digital inclusion, skilling, women entrepreneurship, and NGO ecosystem strengthening.
- On April 9, 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of Sanjay Khanna as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), effective immediately, with tenure until May 31, 2029.
- Jim Whittaker, the legendary mountaineer who became the first American to summit Mount Everest in 1963, passed away on April 7, 2026, at his home in Port Townsend, Washington, at the age of 97.
- Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, the decorated Kargil War hero known as the “Lion of Ladakh,” passed away on April 10, 2026, at the age of 61 due to a heart attack at his residence in Leh. He was a Mahavir Chakra awardee and remembered for his daring capture of Chorbat La during the 1999 Kargil War.
Questions:
Q.1 Sanjay Khanna was appointed Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of which company?a) Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
b) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
c) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
d) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Answer: c) He became CMD of BPCL (Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited)
Q.2 Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, associated with the Kargil War, was awarded which gallantry honor?
a) Param Vir Chakra
b) Ashoka Chakra
c) Maha Vir Chakra
d) Vir Chakra
Answer: c) He was a Maha Vir Chakra awardee, known for capturing Chorbat La.
