Current Affairs for April 9, 2026

• RBI Monetary Policy Review (April 2026): The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the Repo Rate unchanged at 5.25%; other rates include SDF at 5.0%, MSF at 5.50%, and CRR at 3%.
• GDP and Inflation Projections: RBI projected India's GDP growth for FY 2026-27 at 6.9% and estimated the retail inflation (CPI) at 4.6% for the same period.
• 11 Years of Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana: Launched on April 8, 2015, the scheme completed 11 years, continuing to provide collateral-free loans across categories: Shishu, Kishor, Tarun, and Tarun Plus (up to ₹20 lakh).
• World Bank GDP Estimate: The World Bank revised India's GDP growth forecast for FY 2026-27 to 6.6%, citing global economic challenges and regional conflicts.
• First Unicorn of FY 2026-27: CreditBee, a fintech platform, became the first Indian startup to achieve unicorn status this fiscal year with a valuation of $1.5 billion.
• New Hydroelectric Projects in Arunachal Pradesh: The Union Cabinet approved ₹14,115 Cr for the Kalai-II (1,200 MW) and ₹26,000 Cr for the Kamala (1,720 MW) projects.
• NHAI's 'Aarogya Van' Initiative: The National Highway Authority of India launched this initiative to plant over 67,000 medicinal trees along national highways for ecological sustainability.
• New Airports for Telangana: The Ministry of Civil Aviation approved the establishment of two new airports in Warangal and Adilabad to improve regional connectivity.
• NTPC-EDF Nuclear Cooperation: NTPC Limited signed an MoU with France's EDF to collaborate on the development of nuclear power projects in India.
• Exercise 'Cyclone-IV' 2026: The Indian Army participated in the fourth edition of the joint military exercise with Egypt, held at Anshas, Egypt.