7 April 2026 Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs One-Liners – 7 April

• India’s fisheries sector has emerged as a key pillar of food security, employment generation, and export growth, backed by cumulative government investments of over ₹39,000 crore since 2015.
• The Ministry of Coal reported FY 2025–26 as a landmark year, with coal production and dispatch from captive and commercial blocks surpassing 200 million tonnes for the first time.

• The Gujarat High Court issued guidelines restricting the use of Artificial Intelligence in judicial decision-making and judgment drafting, reaffirming the importance of human reasoning in the legal process.
• Indian Railways completed the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), significantly enhancing freight movement efficiency and logistics capacity.
• India’s maritime sector achieved a record cargo handling of over 915 million tonnes in FY 2025–26, surpassing targets and reflecting strong growth in port-led development.
• The Chetak Screen Awards 2026 were held in New Delhi, recognising excellence in Indian cinema across various categories.
• Murali Sreeshankar secured victory in the men’s long jump event at the Indian Athletics Series 2026.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the first fast bowler to claim 200 wickets in the Indian Premier League, achieving the milestone during IPL 2026.
• The Reserve Bank of India reported that the CASA ratio declined to a two-year low of 37.9% in December 2025, indicating changing deposit trends.
• Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which markets the Amul brand, crossed ₹1 lakh crore in annual turnover in FY 2025–26.
• Bank of Baroda achieved a milestone by surpassing ₹30 lakh crore in total global business, reaching ₹30.78 lakh crore in March 2026.
• The RBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹10.30 lakh on Exclusive Capital Limited for regulatory non-compliance.
• Axis Bank introduced a digital facility allowing customers to update mobile numbers via Aadhaar-based face authentication on its mobile app.
• INS Trikand , a frontline frigate of the Indian Navy, reached Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, as part of its operational deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region.
• India’s defence exports touched a record ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025–26, reflecting a sharp 66% growth compared to the previous year.
• The Technology Development Board signed an agreement with Scharge Pvt Ltd to support innovation in electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
• Sādhana Saptah 2026 is being observed from 2–8 April to promote citizen-centric governance, administrative reforms, and capacity building in civil services.
• Bharti Airtel has become the world’s second-largest mobile operator, surpassing 650 million subscribers globally as per GSMA data.
• Easy Trip Planners Limited partnered with National Skill Development Corporation and others to launch an entrepreneurship initiative focused on India’s spiritual services sector.
• Japan deployed its upgraded Type-12 long-range missile system at Camp Kengun, enhancing its defence preparedness.
• The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) was observed globally on 6 April to highlight the role of sports in fostering peace and inclusion.
• World Health Day 2026 was observed on 7 April to promote overall physical, mental, and social well-being worldwide.