Current affairs for April 4, 2026

  • International Day for Mine Awareness (April 4): Observed annually to raise awareness about the dangers of landmines and work toward their eradication for a safer world.
  • Artemis II Mission by NASA: The United States’ space agency has launched Artemis II, a crewed mission sending four astronauts to orbit the Moon, marking a significant step toward future lunar landings.
  • Yamaha Music India Appoints A.R. Rahman: The legendary music composer A.R. Rahman has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Yamaha Music India.
  • India Ranks 3rd in Renewable Energy Capacity: Globally, India now holds the third position in renewable energy capacity, trailing only behind China and the United States.
  • Ravichandran Ashwin Joins Major League Cricket: The veteran Indian cricketer has become the first Indian to join the US Major League Cricket (MLC), signing with a franchise for the upcoming season.
  • Chanchal Kumar Appointed I&B Secretary: A 1992-batch IAS officer from the Bihar cadre, Chanchal Kumar, has officially taken charge as the new Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
  • South African Cricketer Rassie van der Dussen Retires: The prominent South African batsman has announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket.
  • Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing Re-appointed: General Min Aung Hlaing has been re-appointed as the President/Leader of Myanmar, continuing the military administration in the country.
  • India’s First Indigenous Coal-to-Ammonia Plant: Established in Odisha, this project marks a technological milestone in utilizing India’s coal reserves for chemical production.
  • UIDAI Partners with MapmyIndia: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has teamed up with MapmyIndia to help citizens easily locate authorized Aadhaar centers on a digital map.

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