One Liner Current Affairs: 7 April 2026
April 07, 2026
| S.No. | Topic | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Maritime Day 2026 | Observed on April 5 with theme “Maritime India – Empowering Progress”. Marks 1919 voyage of SS Loyalty from Mumbai to London. Celebrated as part of Merchant Navy Week. |
| 2 | TV Rating Policy 2026 | New TRP guidelines by Ministry of I&B replaced 2014 rules. Landing page views excluded. Boards must have 50% independent directors. Net worth reduced to ₹5 crore. Sample size target raised to 1.20 lakh homes. |
| 3 | Blanka Vlašić as Event Ambassador | Croatian high jumper Blanka Vlašić appointed ambassador for 18th TCS World 10K Bengaluru (April 26, 2026). Olympic medalist known for 2.08m jump. Promotes sport and peace initiatives. |
| 4 | Administrative Capacity Building for Scientists | Launched under Mission Karmayogi by Dr. Jitendra Singh. Focus on governance skills for scientists. UNNATI portal revamped. MoU between CBC and RIS for AI and digital governance collaboration. |
| 5 | Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 | 19-day festival at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi. Over 1.5 lakh visitors. ‘RISA: Timeless Tribal’ brand launched by Jual Oram. Sales reached ₹4.5 crore. Promoted tribal crafts and entrepreneurship. |
| 6 | Moody’s India GDP Forecast | Moody’s revised FY27 growth forecast to 6% (from 6.8%) due to West Asia tensions. Manufacturing remains strong. CAD narrowed to 0.4%. Inflation projected at 4.8%. |
| 7 | Russia Deputy PM Visit | Denis Manturov visited India to co-chair IRIGC-TEC with S. Jaishankar. Focus on energy, fertilizers, connectivity, and critical minerals. Reviewed outcomes of 2025 India-Russia Summit. |
| 8 | ATL Sarthi & Mentor India Academy | Launched by NITI Aayog in Telangana. Supports 379 Atal Tinkering Labs. Cluster-based mentorship model. Vardhaman College designated as nodal training institution. |
| 9 | International Day of Sport for Development and Peace | Observed on April 6 with theme “Sport: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers”. Marks 1896 Athens Olympics anniversary. Promotes inclusion and SDGs. |
| 10 | Autobiography: A Road Well Travelled | Book by former CBI Director R.K. Raghavan released in Chennai. Covers Rajiv Gandhi assassination case and career in IPS and Intelligence Bureau. |
| 11 | Prevention of Blindness Week 2026 | Observed in first week of April. Focus on awareness and eye care. Led by NSPB-I with support from Sightsavers and Rotary International. Founded by Rajkumari Amrit Kaur. |