Current Affairs for April 7, 2026

  • India Tops Doping Violation List: India ranked first globally in doping violations as of April 1, 2026, with 148 suspended athletes, followed by Kenya (146) and Russia (66).
  • Rongali Bihu Festival: Celebrated in Assam as the Assamese New Year and the onset of spring; also known as Bohag Bihu, it began on April 5, 2026.
  • Top-Ranked Indian Airport: New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport ranked 28th globally and 1st in India according to the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026.
  • World Health Day (April 7): Observed annually to mark the founding of the WHO in 1948; the 2026 theme is "Together for Health, Stand with Science".
  • Blackbuck Reintroduction Program: Launched in the Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary in Chhattisgarh to conserve the endangered species and restore its local population.
  • Project Chetak’s 47th Raising Day: The Border Road Organization (BRO) celebrated the anniversary of Project Chetak, responsible for road infrastructure in border areas of Rajasthan, Punjab, and Gujarat.
  • India Wins World Archery Para Series: India topped the medal tally in Bangkok, Thailand, winning 16 medals (7 Gold, 5 Silver, 4 Bronze).
  • Namo Drone Didi Training Milestone: Karnataka ranked first in India for training the highest number of women (145 SHG members) as drone pilots under the Namo Drone Didi Scheme.
  • Chetak Screen Awards 2026: The film 'Homebound' was named Best Film; actors Ranveer Singh and Yami Gautam won Best Actor/Actress, and 'Dhurandhar' swept 14 awards.
  • Passing of Dr. Mani Kumar Chettri: The legendary cardiologist and 1974 Padma Shri recipient, known as the "Doctor of Doctors" in West Bengal, passed away at the age of 105.

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