Welcome to today’s TNPSC Daily Current Affairs for April 02, 2026.
This comprehensive compilation covers all important events across national politics,
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🏛️ National Politics & Government

1. Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Gujarat on March 31, 2026

• What happened: Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Gujarat on March 31, 2026On March 31 2026, Prime Minister(PM) Narendra ModivisitedGujaratwhere he visited Gandhinagar, Sanand (Ahmedabad) and Vav–Tharad (Banaskantha) to launch and dedicate multiple development projects worth over Rs. 20,000 crore.Highlights of the visits:Gandhinagar:On the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, the PM Narendra Modi inaugurated theSamratSampratiMuseumat Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar, dedicated to showcasing the rich historical, cultural, and spiritual legacy of Jainism.Sanand:He inaugurated theKaynesSemiconPlantat Sanand Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), Ahmedabad, marking the commencement of commercial semiconductor production in India.Vav-Tharad:PM Modi laid the foundation stone, inaugurated, and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth overRs.
• Key details: 20,000croreacross key sectors including power, railways, roads, health, urban, rural, and tribal development.He inaugurated the Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway built at a cost of over Rs. 5,100 crore, enhancing regional connectivity and supporting industrial growth in the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

2. GoI Extends National Piped Natural Gas Drive 2.0 Till June 30, 2026

• What happened: GoI Extends National Piped Natural Gas Drive 2.0 Till June 30, 2026In March 2026, the Government of India(GoI)extended theNational Piped Natural Gas (PNG) Drive 2.0by three months till30 June 2026to sustain momentum in nationwide PNG expansion and increase the share of natural gas to15%in India’s energy basket. About National PNG Drive 2.0:PNG Drive 2.0 Launch:The PNGRB launched PNG Drive 2.0 from 1January 2026 to 31 March 2026, bringing together City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies under the theme “Har Ghar PNG, Har Gaadi CNG.”Targeted Expansion:Under the initiative, the government aims to extend natural gas pipeline connectivity to37 additional Geographical Areas (GAs)not connected to the national gas pipeline and44 districtswithout PNG network access.Current Progress:In March 2026 alone, India added over 310,000 new connections and issued another 270,000 connections for domestic and commercial users.
• Key points: The initiative, earlier scheduled to end on31 March 2026, has been extended to accelerate PNG connectivity and strengthen the transition towards a gas-based economy.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

3. VP CP Radhakrishnan Unveils ‘Nyaya Setu’ AI Chatbot and Mascot ‘

• What happened: VP CP Radhakrishnan Unveils ‘Nyaya Setu’ AI Chatbot and Mascot ‘Dishika’ at DISHA Programme in New DelhiIn March 2026, Vice-President Chandrapuram Ponnusami(C.P.) Radhakrishnan,along with Union Minister of State(MoS) (Independent Charge, IC)Arjun Ram Meghwal, Ministry of Law & Justice (MoL&J), unveiled the ‘Nyaya SetuArtificial Intelligence(AI) Chatbot’and its mascot ‘Dishika’during the Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) programme organised by the Department of Justice (DoJ), MoL&J, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi (Delhi).About Nyaya Setu AI Chatbot:Overview:Nyaya Setu is avoice-first, multimodal, multilingual Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered legal assistantdesigned to help citizens understand legal processes, rights, and next steps through simple voice and text interactions in multiple Indian languages.Developing Authority: The platform has been developed by the Digital India BHASHINI(BHASHA INterface for India) Division(DIBD)under the Digital India Corporation (DIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).Technology:It is built on a complete end-to-end voice stack, integrating Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and conversational AI systems.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

4. AP Launches Rs. 150 Crore Free Electricity Scheme for Handloom and

• What happened: AP Launches Rs. 150 Crore Free Electricity Scheme for Handloom andPowerloomWeaversIn April 2026, the Government of Andhra Pradesh (AP), led by Chief Minister (CM) N.
• Key details: Chandrababu Naidu, launched afree electricity schemefor handloom and power loom weavers across the state from1 April 2026, with an annual outlay ofRs. 150 crore,aimed at easing financial stress by reducing power costs, a key component in weaving operations.About Free Power Scheme :Benefits:The scheme provides free electricity up to200 unitsper month for handloom weavers and 500 units per month for powerloom operators, enabling annual savings of approximately Rs. 8,640 and Rs.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

5. Current Affairs Today (AffairsCloud Today)

• What happened: Current Affairs Today (AffairsCloud Today).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

6. Current Affairs 2 April 2026

• What happened: Current Affairs 2 April 2026Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Gujarat on March 31, 2026GoI Extends National Piped Natural Gas Drive 2.0 Till June 30, 2026VP CP Radhakrishnan Unveils ‘Nyaya Setu’ AI Chatbot and Mascot ‘Dishika’ at DISHA Programme in New DelhiOverview of WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference Held in Yaoundé, CameroonSkytrax World Airport Awards 2026: 5 Indian Airports in Top 100; Singapore’s Changi tops listAir India Signs Codeshare Agreement with Uzbekistan AirwaysASF Awards 2025: Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh Secure Top HonoursTripura Panchayats Win Top Honours at DDUPSVP & NDPSVP 2025 AwardsUchral-Nyam-Osor Elected as New PM of MongoliaACC Appoints Vir Vikram Yadav as Director General of DGCAIndiGo Appoints William Walsh as New CEOGSL Launches INS Shachi for IN; Delivers ICGS Achal to ICGInternational Transgender Day of Visibility 2026 – March 31AP Launches Rs. 150 Crore Free Electricity Scheme for Handloom and Powerloom WeaversAspirant:Does Affairscloud covers all the Current affairs topics related to examinations?Affairscloud:We Guaranteed All the Important topics related to examination are covered in Our Daily CA content and Daily CA Quizzes.Aspirant:Why is there a delayal in news?Affairscloud:As some of the major news sites doesn’t provide the required data on the exact day, we take extra time for important data to be presented to the aspirants on the examination basis to ensure nothing is missed.Example:In ‘Important Days’ topics the International Organisations publish their reports and Rankings in the evenings, to make sure every data is covered, we delay the topics to the next day.Candidates appearing for Competitive Exams.
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• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

🌍 International Affairs

7. Overview of WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference Held in Yaoundé, Cameroon

• What happened: Overview of WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference Held in Yaoundé, CameroonIn March 2026, the World Trade Organization(WTO)held its 14th Ministerial Conference(MC14)from March 26 to 30, 2026 inYaoundé, Cameroon,focusing on key challenges and future priorities of the global multilateral trading system. Highlights of MC14:Overview:The Ministerial Conference is the highest decision-making body of the WTO and is usually held once every two years (biennial).Indian Delegation:The Indian team was led byUnion Minister Piyush Goyal,Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), supported by officials from the Permanent Mission of India in Geneva, Switzerland.Outcomes:Members agreed to continue talks on fisheries subsidies ahead of MC15.
• Key details: Two decisions were adopted to improve small economies’ integration and strengthen S&DT under SPS and TBT agreements. A draft “Yaoundé Package” was also prepared for further negotiations in Geneva (Switzerland). SkytraxWorld Airport Awards 2026: 5 Indian Airports in Top 100; Singapore’s Changi tops listIn March 2026,Singapore’s Changi Airportwas named theworld’s best airportfor the 14th time since 2000 at theSkytraxWorld Airport Awards 2026held during the Passenger Terminal Expo & Conference (PTE) World in London, United Kingdom (UK), and also won awards for World’s Best Airport Dining, Best Airport in the 60–70 Million Passenger Category, Best Airport Immigration Service, and Best Airport in Asia.
• Key points: The conference was chaired byLuc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, Minister of Trade of Cameroon.; Seoul Incheon Airportranked No. 2 globally and won World’s Most Family Friendly Airport, whileTokyoHanedaAirportranked No. 3 with awards for World’s Cleanest Airport (Major Airport), World’s Best Domestic Airport, and World’s Best Airport Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) & Accessible Facilities
• Why it matters for TNPSC: International Relations (GS Paper 2). Bilateral and multilateral agreements.

🔬 Science & Technology

8. GSL Launches INS Shachi for IN; Delivers ICGS Achal to ICG

• What happened: GSL Launches INS Shachi for IN; Delivers ICGS Achal to ICGIn March 2026, Goa Shipyard Limited(GSL),a premier Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), achieved a significant milestone with the ceremonial launch of Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel(NGOPV) INS Shachi (Yard 1280)for the Indian Navy (IN)and the delivery of Indian Coast Guard Ship(ICGS) Achal (Yard 1274)to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
• Key points: These vessels were launched in the presence of Shagun Sobti, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff, V K Parmar, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of  ICG, along with senior naval officials, marking a key step in strengthening indigenous naval capabilities.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Science & Technology (GS Paper 3). Achievements of Indians in S&T.

9. Launch of INS Shachi (Yard 1280):

• What happened: Launch of INS Shachi (Yard 1280):The 113-metres(m)-long naval ship with a displacement of 2,600 tonnes, can endure 8,500 nautical miles and will be crewed by 19 officers and 130 sailors.Delivery of ICGS Achal (Yard 1274):It is the 5th Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) in a series of eight developed by GSL at a cost ofRs 473 crore.
• Key points: The 52-m-long and 8 m-wide ICGS with a displacement of 320 tons is powered by a Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP)-based propulsion system,capable of  achieving a maximum speed of 27 knots.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Science & Technology (GS Paper 3). Achievements of Indians in S&T.

💰 Economy & Banking

10. Air India SignsCodeshareAgreement with Uzbekistan AirwaysIn March 2026,Air Indiasigned acodeshareagr

• What happened: Air India SignsCodeshareAgreement with Uzbekistan AirwaysIn March 2026,Air Indiasigned acodeshareagreementwithUzbekistan Airways,aimed to expand connectivity between India and Central Asia.Key Details of Agreement:Routes Covered:Air India has placed its‘AI’designator code on Uzbekistan Airways flights between Delhi(India)-Tashkent(Uzbekistan); Mumbai (India)-Tashkent; and Goa(India)-Tashkent.Interline Arrangement:Airlines of both countries have also established an interline arrangement, enabling passengers of Air India to travel to Takshent and connect further to other cities of Uzbekistan such as: Samarkand, Qarshi, Nukus, Termez, Bukhara, Fergana and Namangan via Uzbekistan Airways’ network.Key Benefits:The agreement is expected to offer benefits such as seamless access to Tashkent from major Indian cities, single-ticket convenience, and easy onward connections through Air India’s domestic and international network.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

11. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

• What happened: AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS ASF Awards 2025:AnahatSingh,AbhaySingh Secure TopHonoursIn March 2026, India’s top squash playersAnahatSinghandAbhaySinghhave been named the Asian Squash Federation(ASF) Player of the Year 2025in thegirls’ (U-19)andmen’s categories(Dato Alex Lee Award) categories, respectively, recognising their outstanding performances during the 2024–25 season. About ASF Awards 2025:Overview:The ASF Awards recognise excellence in squash, proposed by the ASF Selection Panel (ASP) and endorsed by the ASF Management Committee.Women’s Player:Japan’s Satomi Watanabe won the senior ASF Women’s Player of the Year award.Men’s Team:The Indian men’s team earned the Team of the Year award after securing bronze at the World Junior Team Championships 2025 in Egypt.Women’s Team:Hong Kong, China received the ASF Award for Women’s Team for their performance at the same championship.
• Key points: The official ceremony is scheduled to take place during the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Championships in Panzhihua, China, in May 2026.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

12. Tripura Panchayats Win Top Honours at DDUPSVP & NDPSVP 2025 Awards

• What happened: Tripura Panchayats Win Top Honours at DDUPSVP & NDPSVP 2025 AwardsIn March 2026,Tripuraachieved a major milestone asthree of its Panchayats secured top honours at the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar(DDUPSVP) 2025and the Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar(NDPSVP) 2025,presented by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR).Award Winners:District Rank:SepahijalaDistrict Panchayat(DP) secured 1st rank in the Best DP category under NDPSVP.Healthy Category:KanchanbariGP(Unakoti district, Tripura) secured 1st rank under the Healthy Panchayat category of DDUPSVP.Women Category:BaikunthapurGP(West Tripura district, Tripura) secured 3rd rank under the Women-Friendly Panchayat category of DDUPSVP.Financial Incentives:Sepahijala District Panchayat will receiveRs 5 crore, Kanchanbari Gram PanchayatRs 1 crore, and Baikunthapur Gram PanchayatRs 50 lakh.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

13. APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

• What happened: APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

14. Uchral-Nyam-Osor Elected as New PM of Mongolia

• What happened: Uchral-Nyam-Osor Elected as New PM of MongoliaIn March 2026,Uchral Nyam-Osor, former Deputy Prime Minister (PM) of Mongolia and leader of the Mongolian People’s Party(MPP), was elected as the newPM of Mongolia. He became the country’s third PM in nine months, reflecting ongoing political instability and economic challenges.Background:Election Process:On March 30, 2026, the State Great Khural (parliament) voted, with 107 of its 126 lawmakers participating.
• Key details: Succession:He succeedsZandanshatar Gombojavwho resigned on 27 March 2026 to address the political crisis.Young Leadership:At 39 years of age, Uchral Nyam-Osor is among the younger leaders in Mongolia’s political landscape.
• Key points: Uchral Nyam-Osor secured 88 votes, or 82.2%, to win the election and become Mongolia’s PM.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

15. ACC Appoints Vir Vikram Yadav as

• What happened: ACC Appoints Vir Vikram Yadav asDirector Generalof DGCAOn March 31, 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) appointedVir Vikram Yadav,a 1996-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Odisha cadre, as the Director General(DG)of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation(DGCA),under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), as part of a senior-level bureaucratic reshuffle. About Vir Vikram YadavExperience:He has held key administrative positions in both state and central governments, gaining extensive experience in governance, policy implementation, and regulatory administration.Previous Position:Prior to this appointment, he served as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
• Key details: IndiGoAppoints William Walsh as New CEOIn March 2026, India’s largest airline,IndiGo,appointed aviation veteran William Walsh as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with his tenure set to begin in August 2026. About William Walsh:Profile:He is a highly influential aviation leader with over 40 years of experience, having begun his career as a cadet pilot at Aer Lingus in 1979.Leadership:He served as CEO at Aer Lingus (2000–2005), British Airways (2005–2011), International Airlines Group (IAG) (2011–2020).IATA Role:He has been Director General (DG) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) since April 2021 until July 2026.Expertise:His expertise includes large-scale airline operations, mergers and restructuring, crisis management, and global aviation leadership.Recognition:In March 2014, he was named the 2014 Laureate for Commercial Aviation by ‘Aviation Week & Space Technology’.
• Key points: He succeededFaiz Ahmed Kidwai, who has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) under Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions(MoPP&P).; He will succeedPieter Elbers, who resigned on 10 March 2026 following a major operational crisis that resulted in over 4,500 flight cancellations in late 2025.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

📘 General Knowledge & Miscellaneous

16. International Transgender Day of Visibility 2026 – March 31

• What happened: International Transgender Day of Visibility 2026 – March 31The International Transgender Day of Visibility(TDOV)is annually observed across the globe on31 Marchto celebrate the lives, achievements, and contributions of transgender people, while raising awareness about the discrimination and challenges they face.Background:Establishment:TDOV was founded in2009by Rachel Crandall Crocker, an American transgender activist.First Observance:The first was observed on31 March 2009.Transgender Flag:Monica Helms, an American transgender activist, created the first transgender pride flag in 1999, featuring five horizontal stripes, two pink and two blue representing traditional female and male colors, and a central white stripe symbolising intersex, transitioning, or non-binary individuals.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

📝 Practice Questions (MCQs)

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Q1. Which of the following is related to: Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Gujarat on March 31, 2026?

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Q2. Which of the following is related to: GoI Extends National Piped Natural Gas Drive 2.0 Till June 30, 2026?

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Q3. Which of the following is related to: VP CP Radhakrishnan Unveils ‘Nyaya Setu’ AI Chatbot and Mascot ‘?

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Q4. Which of the following is related to: AP Launches Rs. 150 Crore Free Electricity Scheme for Handloom and?

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