Current Affairs for April 1, 2026

Current Affairs for April 1, 2026

  • Passing of Chandrika Prasad Santokhi: The Indian-origin former President of Suriname (2020–2025) and 2021 Pravasi Bharatiya Samman recipient passed away at 67.

  • Madhavpur Mela 2026: This annual cultural fair in Porbandar, Gujarat, celebrated the marriage of Lord Krishna and Rukmini, with participation from Arunachal Pradesh’s Mishmi tribe.

  • Energy Statistics India 2026 Report: Released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the report highlights India's renewable energy capacity exceeding 4.7 lakh MW, with solar energy contributing 71%.

  • RBI's 91st Foundation Day: Established on April 1, 1935, based on the Hilton Young Commission, the Reserve Bank of India celebrated 91 years of central banking today.

  • Exercise 'Dweep Shakti' 2026: A major tri-service exercise involving the Army, Navy, and Air Force was successfully conducted in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands to test joint operational capabilities.

  • 'Pride of Hills' Scheme: The Central Government allocated ₹25,000 crore for infrastructure development in nine hilly states, with Arunachal Pradesh receiving the highest share of ₹4,900 crore.

  • Asian Boxing Championship 2026: The championship is being hosted in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (March 30 – April 10), featuring top Indian boxers like Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen.

  • Global Education Monitoring Report 2026: Published by UNESCO under the theme "Access and Equality", the report warns that universal secondary education may not be achieved globally until the next century.

  • Virat Kohli's IPL Record: Playing for RCB, Kohli became the first player in IPL history to score 4,000 runs while chasing a target, achieving this during a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

  • Indonesia Bans Social Media for Under-16s: Following Australia and Spain, Indonesia has become the first Asian country to restrict social media access for children under 16 to combat digital addiction and cybercrime.

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