Current Affairs One - Liner : 4th April 2026

National:

• On April 2, 2026, Uttarakhand and Odisha Police were honoured with the prestigious President’s Police Colours, the highest recognition for exceptional service. The award was conferred in grand ceremonies attended by senior dignitaries and state leadership.

• The government has approved a ₹132.51 crore Road Over Bridge project at Deendayal Port, Kandla, Gujarat in April 2026. The bridge will be constructed at Level Crossing 235 by Western Railway on a deposit basis. It is part of the Sagarmala Programme and PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan to enhance port-led development.
• The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a ₹700 crore bypass road project in Ujjain, aimed at easing traffic congestion and managing the expected 30–40 crore pilgrims during the Simhastha Mahakumbh in 2028.
• On April 4, 2026, the Ministry of Fisheries confirmed that India’s fisheries sector has attracted ₹39,272 crore investment since 2015 through PMMSY, FIDF, Blue Revolution, and PM‑MKSSY schemes. This financial push transformed traditional fishing into a modern “Blue Economy” with advanced infrastructure and technology.

Banking:

• UIDAI signed an agreement with MapmyIndia on April 1, 2026 (announced April 2) to integrate authorised Aadhaar centres on the Mappls app. The partnership will help residents safely locate verified Aadhaar service centres across India. Users can search nearby centres, check services offered and access only UIDAI‑verified listings.
• In March 2026, India’s Manufacturing PMI slipped to 53.9, marking a 45‑month low. Despite remaining above the 50 mark (which separates expansion from contraction), the slowdown reflects weaker demand, softer output growth, and reduced new orders. Export orders also moderated, while employment gains were marginal.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has deferred the implementation of the revised norms on Capital Market Exposure by three months, shifting the effective date from April 1, 2026 to July 1, 2026.
• On April 3, 2026, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) announced a partnership to launch India’s first domestic benchmark natural gas derivatives. This collaboration aims to provide a transparent price discovery mechanism for natural gas in India.
• Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) on April 2, 2026 designated Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re), and New India Assurance Company Ltd (NIACL) as Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs) for FY 2025–26.

MoUs:

• On April 2, 2026, NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO, and Dhruva Space signed an MoU in Chennai for collaboration on satellite solar panels. The partnership covers design, manufacture, testing, and supply of space‑grade photovoltaic assemblies. It combines Dhruva Space’s Solis+ series expertise with NSIL’s programme management, assurance, and qualification strengths.

Sports:

• Rassie van der Dussen, former South Africa batter and ODI captain, has officially retired from international cricket at the age of 37 on April 2, 2026. His last match for the Proteas was a T20I against Australia in August 2025.

Defence:

• On April 3, 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the indigenously built advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The warship is part of Project 17A, features over 75% indigenous content, and is equipped with cutting-edge stealth and multi-role combat capabilities.

Apps & Portals:

• On April 2, 2026, the Government of India signed an agreement to extend the SAMPANN platform‑as‑a‑service to Goa and the Cochin Port Authority. The digital platform, originally designed for pension management, is being scaled for wider institutional use. This move enhances transparency, efficiency, and digital governance in service delivery.

Important Days:

• International Children’s Book Day 2026 was celebrated on 2 April, the birthday of Hans Christian Andersen. Established in 1967 by IBBY, it promotes reading and children’s literature worldwide. This year’s global celebration was organized by IBBY Cyprus. The theme was “Plant stories and the world will bloom!”, highlighting the power of stories to inspire and connect cultures.

Appointments:

• On April 3, 2026, Myanmar’s Parliament elected Senior General Min Aung Hlaing as the new President of the country. He succeeds Myint Swe, marking a major shift in Myanmar’s political leadership.
• On April 2, 2026, Krishna Kumar Singh, Director (Personnel) at Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), was given additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD). He assumed the role following the resignation of Amarendu Prakash. Singh brings extensive experience in personnel management and corporate leadership within SAIL.
• Uchral Nyam‑Osor was officially confirmed and sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Mongolia on March 31, 2026, with the swearingin ceremony held on April 4, 2026 in Ulaanbaatar. He became the country’s third prime minister in less than a year, following the resignation of Gombojav Zandanshatar.

Questions:

Q.1 Uchral Nyam-Osor became Prime Minister of which country?
a) Kazakhstan
b) Mongolia
c) Uzbekistan
d) Kyrgyzstan

Answer: b) Uchral Nyam‑Osor was officially confirmed and sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Mongolia.

Q.2 India’s Manufacturing PMI in March 2026 stood at:
a) 50.0
b) 52.5
c) 53.9
d) 55.2

Answer: c) In March 2026, India’s Manufacturing PMI slipped to 53.9, marking a 45‑month low.