Daily Current Affairs April 6, 2026

Daily Current Affairs and GK updates April 6th 2026

Here are the Current Affairs and General Knowledge updates for April 6, 2026, compiled from leading sources such as PIB, The Hindu, All India Radio, and major news outlets.

National News

• Central Government sends another 190,890 doses of HPV vaccine to Andhra Pradesh:The Central Government has sent another 190,890 doses of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine to Andhra Pradesh. The Centre had previously sent 190,800 doses of the HPV vaccine last month as a first phase, specifically for girls aged 14 to 15 years, to protect against cervical cancer.
• Landslides halt traffic on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway:In Jammu and Kashmir, vehicular traffic on 270 kilometer long strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was completely suspended last night after continuous landslides blocked both roads of the highway between Karool Bridge and Chanderkote.
• Senior BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other senior BJP leaders including Amit Shah and BJP President Nitin Nabin, wished their party workers on BJP's 47th Foundation Day. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was officially founded on April 6, 1980. Emerging from the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (1951–1977) and following the dissolution of the Janata Party, it was established to offer a distinct political alternative, with Atal Bihari Vajpayee elected as its first president.
• NCERT "Deemed University" Status: The Ministry of Education, on the advice of the UGC, granted "Deemed to be University" status to the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) under a distinct category, allowing it to offer its own degrees.
• Railway Reorganization: Seven railway stations were officially shifted to the South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone headquartered in Visakhapatnam, marking a major step in the zone's operationalization.

Economy & Infrastructure

• Record Port Performance: Deendayal Port (Kandla, Gujarat) reclaimed the top spot among India's major ports by handling record cargo in the Financial Year 2025–26.
• Defense Exports Milestone: India’s defense exports hit an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore in FY26, registering a massive 62.66% surge compared to the previous year.
• Fuel Supply Assurance: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) held inter-ministerial meetings to reassure the public of adequate LPG and fuel availability amid rumors of shortages caused by the West Asia crisis. The government doubled the daily supply of 5 kg FTL cylinders specifically for migrant laborers.

International Affairs

• Telecom Milestone: Bharti Airtel officially became the world’s 2nd largest telecom operator by subscriber base, surpassing 650 million global users.Ranked by GSMA Intelligence, the Sunil Mittal-led company trails only China Mobile. The growth is driven by over 368 million users in India and 179 million in Africa.
• IMF-World Bank Meetings: Thailand was announced as the host for the 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, marking the first time the country will host the event in 35 years.
• Diplomatic Outreach: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held high-level discussions with his counterparts in Iran, Qatar, and the UAE to discuss regional stability and the safety of the Indian diaspora amidst the ongoing maritime tensions.

Science, Technology & Defence

• Nuclear Achievement: The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, attained First Criticality, a landmark event for India's three-stage nuclear power program.
• Naval Power: INS Aridhaman, India’s third indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), was formally commissioned into the fleet. It is part of the S4 series and significantly enhances India's nuclear triad.
• IOS SAGAR Mission: The Indian Navy flagged off INS Sunayna from Mumbai to participate in the 16-nation IOS SAGAR mission, focusing on maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.
• Tejas Engines: GE Aerospace delivered the 6th F404-IN20 engine to HAL as part of the 99-engine deal for the Tejas Mk1A fighter jets.

Sports & Awards

• Indian boxer Preeti Pawar defeats Aeji Im to reach Asian Championship final:Indian boxer Preeti Pawar downed Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aeji Im of Korea to storm into the final while the seasoned Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain bowed out of the Asian Boxing Championships at Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia today.
• President's Police Colour: Odisha Police was conferred the prestigious President’s Police Colour for exceptional service and excellence in policing.