Current Affairs for April 10, 2026

  • RBI Monetary Policy (April 2026): The Reserve Bank of India kept the Repo Rate unchanged at 5.25%; other rates remained at SDF (5%), MSF (5.50%), and Bank Rate (5.50%).
  • Exercise 'Cyclone-IV' 2026: The fourth edition of the joint special forces exercise between India and Egypt began in Anshas, Egypt, focusing on desert and semi-desert operations.
  • Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project: The Union Cabinet approved ₹14,105.83 Cr for this 1,200 MW project on the Lohit River in Anjaw District, Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Vietnam’s New Leadership: General Phan Van Giang was appointed as the new Deputy Prime Minister and National Security Minister of Vietnam for the 2026-2031 term.
  • Social Media Restriction in Greece: Following Australia, Greece announced a social media ban for children under 15 years old, effective from January 1, 2027.
  • World Bank’s India Forecast: The World Bank raised India's GDP growth forecast for FY 2026-27 from 6.3% to 6.6%, citing strong domestic demand and export resilience.
  • Preeti Saran Re-elected to UN Body: Senior former diplomat Preeti Saran was re-elected to the UN Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (CESCR) for the 2027-2030 term.
  • CRPF Shaurya Diwas (April 9): Observed annually to honor the bravery of CRPF personnel during the 1965 battle at Sardar Post (Kutch, Gujarat) against Pakistani forces.
  • World's Largest Electricity Show 'ELECHRAMA 2027': The 17th edition of the mega event was formally launched in New Delhi; it is scheduled for February 2027 in Greater Noida with Germany as the partner country.
  • India Wins Boxing Gold: Meenakshi Hooda (48kg) won the gold medal at the Asian Boxing Championship 2026 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; India secured a total of 4 golds.

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