8 April 2026 Current Affairs

April 08, 2026

India made a significant breakthrough in the field of nuclear technology when the 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) developed indigenously at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu became critical, taking the three-stage nuclear energy programme in the country a step forward.
Both Houses of Parliament voted against the impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and he was permitted to remain in office.

India registered its largest yearly addition of wind power, adding 6.05 GW of new capacity in FY 202526, demonstrating a robust trend in renewable energy development.
In April 2026, the Government of India introduced the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) in an effort to consolidate the data collection and analysis of the services sector.
India and Russia have signed an MOU to establish an advanced UAV satellite laboratory at Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, which encourages the partnership between the two countries in the field of aerospace technologies.
India The Ministry of Ports Shipping and Waterways agreed with Korea International Cooperation Agency to sign an implementation agreement to promote the development of skills in the shipbuilding and maritime sector in India.
SAMPANN, a digital pension management system created by the Department of Telecommunications was signed by the Government of India and the Government of Goa and Cochin Port Authority as an agreement to implement it.
Bank of Baroda introduced bob SAMVAD, an AI-based multilingual conversational banking platform to increase interaction with customers.
In government and corporate bonds, the Reserve Bank of India maintained the same investment limit of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) until FY 202627.
The RBI cancelled the licence of The Shirpur Merchants’ Co-operative Bank Ltd, leading to cessation of its banking operations from 6 April 2026.
Moody Ratings lowered its GDP growth projections of India to 6 percent in the FY 202627 due to global uncertainties and economic headwinds.
The First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov paid a visit to India to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields.
The Secretary of the Department of Land Resources under the Ministry of Rural Development has been replaced by Narendra Bhooshan.
The Rajya Sabha saw a new turn as 19 of the newly elected and re-elected members took oath, a new turn in parliamentary proceedings.
The World 10K Bengaluru 2026 has become the sponsor of Blanka Vlašić as the International Event Ambassador.
The 262nd Army Medical Corps Raising Day saw the laying of the foundation stones of new medical facilities at Army Hospital (Research and Referral) by the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
The 14 FPV project, which involved keel laying Fast Patrol Vessel-4 and plate cutting of FPV-7 to the Indian Coast Guard, reinforced the infrastructure in coastal security.
Initially, NITI Aayog, through its Atal Innovation Mission, introduced ATL Sarthi and Mentor India Academy to enhance innovation ecosystems and mentorship networks.
Under the Mission Karmayogi, Union Minister Jitendra Singh introduced a new programme of Administrative Capacity Building of Scientists and Academicians.