One Liner Current Affairs: 8 April 2026
April 08, 2026
| No. | Title | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Statistics Office Launches ASISSE | Launched Annual Survey of Services Sector Enterprises covering ~1.21 lakh firms. Includes IT, trade, healthcare, education sectors. Supports data-driven policymaking. |
| 2 | Reserve Bank of India Cancels Shirpur Merchants Bank Licence | Licence cancelled due to weak capital and poor earnings. Depositors eligible for ₹5 lakh insurance via Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation. |
| 3 | World Health Organization Observes World Health Day | Celebrated on April 7 with theme “Together for Health. Stand with Science”. Marks WHO’s founding in 1948. |
| 4 | Morgan Stanley Cuts India GDP Forecast | GDP forecast reduced to 6.2% for FY27 due to global uncertainties. Inflation projected at 5.1% and CAD at 2.5%. |
| 5 | Giriraj Singh Releases Textile Demand Report | Textile market grew from ₹4.89 lakh crore (2010) to ₹14.95 lakh crore (2024). Rising household demand and per capita spending noted. |
| 6 | Indian Army Releases UAS Roadmap | Introduced plan covering 30 drone types and 80 variants. Focus on modern warfare and self-reliance. |
| 7 | United Nations Observes Rwanda Genocide Reflection Day | Observed April 7 marking 32nd anniversary of Rwandan Genocide. Promotes remembrance and prevention. |
| 8 | Amaravati Declared Sole Capital | Andhra Pradesh notifies Amaravati as exclusive capital. Reverses earlier three-capital proposal with retrospective effect. |
| 9 | India Adds Record Wind Energy Capacity | Achieved highest addition of 6.05 GW in FY26. Total capacity crossed 56 GW. Key states: Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra. |
| 10 | Bajaj Finserv Arm Gets PMS Approval | Bajaj Alts receives Securities and Exchange Board of India approval. Targets HNIs with customised strategies. |
| 11 | Divya Singh Cycles to Everest Base Camp | First Indian woman to achieve feat in 14 days. Reached altitude of 5,364 metres. |
| 12 | Jindal Stainless Appoints Ranveer Singh | Named brand ambassador to boost global visibility and marketing outreach. |
| 13 | India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor Achieves Criticality | 500 MWe PFBR at Kalpakkam reaches milestone. Uses MOX fuel and supports second stage of nuclear programme. |