Current Affairs for April 3, 2026

Current Affairs for April 3, 2026

• Mahi Banswara Nuclear Project: The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) approved excavation for Units 1 and 2 of this 2,800 MW plant in Rajasthan.
• Varkala Joins 'Zero Waste' List: The UN included Varkala, Kerala, in its "20 Cities Towards Zero Waste" initiative for excellence in circular economy practices.
• Abhay Singh Named Player of the Year: The Asian Squash Federation awarded Indian player Abhay Singh the Dato Alex Lee Award for Men's Player of the Year 2025.
• New Prime Minister of Mongolia: Uchral Nyam-Osor, former Digital Development Minister, has been elected as Mongolia's third Prime Minister in nine months.
• Mati-9 Festival: Held in New Delhi, this cultural festival celebrated the rich heritage, language, and traditional cuisine of the Purvanchal region.
• PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) Milestone: The rural housing scheme completed 10 years on April 1, 2026, with a target to build 5 crore homes by 2029.
• Tripura Panchayats Win National Awards: Sepahijala District Panchayat ranked first nationally for sustainable development under the Nanaji Deshmukh Awards.
• Christina Koch’s Moon Mission: NASA selected Christina Koch as the first woman for the Artemis II "Fly-by" mission, orbiting the Moon for 328 days.
• President’s Colour for Odisha Police: President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious President’s Colour honor upon the Odisha Police for their bravery and service.
• Bhavasagar Referral Center: India's first national center for deep-sea research and conservation was established in Kochi, Kerala, to study rare marine species.