Welcome to today’s TNPSC Daily Current Affairs for April 07, 2026.
This comprehensive compilation covers all important events across national politics,
international relations, science & technology, economy, sports, and more.
Sourced from The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, and other reputed media.
Perfect for TNPSC Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, and Group 4 exam preparation.

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🏛️ National Politics & Government

1. Overview of Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 Held in New Delhi

• What happened: Overview of Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 Held in New DelhiThe Bharat Tribes Fest(BTF 2026), a national celebration of tribal culture, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurship, was held from March 18 to April 5, 2026 at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi (Delhi). About BTF 2026: Organiser: The 19-day long event was organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs(MoTA) in association with the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India(TRIFED). Opening Ceremony: The festival was inaugurated byUnion Minister Jual Oram, MoTA, in the presence of Dao Ngoc Dung, Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, and Y. Thong, Vice Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.Launch: During the event, Union Minister Jual Oram launched‘RISA: Timeless Tribal’, an exclusive signature brand dedicated to tribal weaves and crafts.
• Key details: In the first phase the project features 10 clusters covering 5 tribal weaves, 2 embroideries and 3 crafts.Awards/Honors:On the concluding of the fest, top-performing tribal artisans and sellers across10 categoriesincluding, Pottery, Cane & Bamboo, Jewellery, Cuisines, Gifts & Assortments, Metal, Naturals, Paintings, Textiles, and VDVKs.Outcome: The festival witnessed the participation of over 1.50 lakh visitors and generatedRs 4.5 crorein sales, reflecting the rising demand for tribal products. MIB NotifiesTV Rating Policy2026to Enhance Transparency, Accountability & CredibilityIn April 2026, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting(MIB) notified the ‘Television (TV) Rating Policy(TRP 2026)’, replacing the existing 2014 guidelines TV governing audience measurement in India.Key Reforms in TRP Guidelines 2026: Viewership: As per TRP 2026, any viewership arising out of landing page will be excluded in viewership measurementGovernance Norms: The policy mandates that at least 50% of the Board must be independent directors with no links to broadcasters or advertisers, and prohibits consultancy roles to prevent conflicts of interest.Net-Worth: MIB has eased the minimum net worth requirement for a company willing to register as TV rating agency from existingRs 20 crore to Rs.5 crore.Sample Size: As per the notification, TV rating agencies are now required to scale up their operations to80,000 metered(m) homeswithin 18 months (6 months for existing rating agencies), with a long-term goal of 1.20 lakh homes.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

2. Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches first -ever ‘Administrative Capacity Building’ Programme

• What happened: Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches first -ever ‘Administrative Capacity Building’ Programmefor Scientists & AcademiciansIn April 2026, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Dr.
• Key details: Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), launched the first-ever dedicated programme on‘Administrative Capacity Building for Scientists and Academicians’underMission Karmayogi, during a special session of‘SADHANA(Strengthening Adaptive Development and Humane Aptitude for National Advancement) Saptah’ held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, Delhi.Key Highlights: Aim: This newly launched initiative aims to equip scientists and academic leaders with governance skills and decision-making capabilities.Key Initiatives: During the event, Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh also launched several other initiatives: MoU Signed: During the event, a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) was signed between the Capacity Building Commission(CBC) and the Research and Information System for Developing Countries(RIS) to foster global knowledge partnerships in areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital governance and public sector innovation.
• Key points: The revamped Unified New-Age National Training Institutions(UNNATI) portalaimed to bolster institutional capacity-building ecosystems.; He also unveiled aroadmapfor the national rollout of the Karmayogi Kartavya Karyakram.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

3. Russia’s First Deputy PM

• What happened: Russia’s First Deputy PMDenis ManturovVisited India to co-chair IRIGC-TECDenis Manturov, first Deputy Prime Minister (PM) of Russia, was on two-day official visit to India from April 2 to 3, 2026, aimed to bolster bilateral relations across key sectors.Key Details of Visit: IRIGC-TEC: During his visit, he co-chaired the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation(IRIGC-TEC) along with Union Minister Dr. S.
• Key details: Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi, Delhi. Bilateral Meeting: He also held a high-level meeting with Union Minister Dr. S.
• Key points: The IRIGC-TEC serves as a key institutional mechanism to review and advance strategic economic ties between the two countries.; They also reviewed the progress on the implementation of the various outcomes of the 23rd India Russia Annual Summit held in December 2025.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

4. NITI Aayog’s AIM Launches ATL Sarthi & Mentor India Academy in Telangana

• What happened: NITI Aayog’s AIM Launches ATL Sarthi & Mentor India Academy in TelanganaIn April 2026, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog)’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) launched two new initiatives, Atal Tinkering Lab(ATL) SarthiandMentor India Academyat Vardhaman College of Engineering in Hyderabad, Telangana. AboutLaunched Initiatives: Initiatives: ATL Sarthi is a comprehensive capacity-building programme for ATL in-charges and educators, while the Mentor India Academy serves as an advanced training platform for mentors under AIM’s Mentor India initiative.Scope: The initiative will offer structured mentorship and institutional support to379 ATLsin Telangana.Objective: The initiative will empower students with hands-on exposure to emerging technologies, structured problem-solving approaches, among others.Regional Clusters: Under these new initiatives, ATLs will be grouped into regional clusters, each supported by a nodal institution.
• Key points: These initiatives, in line with the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’, aimed to nurture innovation from the school-level.; NITI Aayog has designatedVardhaman College of Engineeringas the nodal institution for the state, providing  technical assistance, mentorship, teacher training and support for incubation and entrepreneurship.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

💰 Economy & Banking

5. Moody’s Lowers India’s FY27 GDP Growth Forecast to 6% Amid West Asia Conflict

• What happened: Moody’s Lowers India’s FY27 GDP Growth Forecast to 6% Amid West Asia ConflictIn April 2026, American rating agency, Moody’s Ratingsreleased its latest‘Credit Opinion Report on India’, lowering India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for Financial Year 2026-27(FY27) by 80 basis points to6%, down from its earlier estimate of 6.8%. Key Findings: Growth Trend: Moody’s noted that India’s GDP growth remained strong at 7.5% in Calendar Year 2025(CY25), up from 7.2% in CY24, driven by a rebound in the manufacturing sector.Inflation: The rating has also projected inflation to average at4.8%in FY27 from 2.4% in FY26.Fiscal Indicators: The report highlighted India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD) narrowed to nearly 0.4% of GDP in CY25 over 0.9% (in CY24).
• Key points: The report further estimated India’s CAD to remain around1-1.5%of GDP in CY26 and CY27.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

6. APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

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

7. Croatian High Jumper ‘Blanka Vlašić’ Appointed International Event Ambassador for TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2026

• What happened: Croatian High Jumper ‘Blanka Vlašić’ Appointed International Event Ambassador for TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2026In April 2026, Procam International, a sports management company in India, announced that Croatian high jumper and double Olympic medallistBlanka Vlašićhas been appointed as theInternational Event Ambassadorfor the18thedition of the Tata Consultancy Services(TCS) World 10K Bengaluru. AboutBlanka Vlašić: Identity: Blanka Vlašić is a Croatian athlete specializing in women’s high jump.Olympics: She won a silver medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games held in Beijing, China, and a bronze medal at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Records: Her personal best of 2.08 metres (m) (2009) is the Croatian national record and ranks as the third-highest jump in women’s high jump history.Career: She has multiple World Championship and World Indoor titles and currently serves as Vice President of the Croatian Olympic Committee while contributing to the Champions for Peace initiative.
• Key points: The event, a World Athletics Gold Label race scheduled for 26 April 2026 in Bengaluru(Karnataka), is widely regarded as one of the premier 10 kilometre (km) distance running events globally.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

📘 General Knowledge & Miscellaneous

8. Former CBI Director R.K. Raghavan

• What happened: Former CBI Director R.K. Raghavan’sAutobiography ‘A Road Well Travelled’ ReleasedIn April 2026, BusinessmanR. T.
• Key details: Charireleased the updated edition of the autobiography‘A Road Well Travelled’, authored byformer Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) DirectorRaghava Krishnaswami (R.K.) Raghavan, at a formal event in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, TN. About the Autobiography: Overview: The updated autobiography of R.K. Raghavan traces his career from the Indian Police Service (IPS) state cadre through the Intelligence Bureau (IB) to serving as Director of the CBI.Assassination: The book begins with the 1991 assassination of former Prime Minister (PM) of India Rajiv Gandhi at Sriperumbudur, where he was part of the security team and cites the withdrawal of Special Protection Group (SPG) cover as a key factor.Awards: He has been awarded the Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Service and the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service.
• Key points: The first copy was received byNandini Azad, President of the Indian Cooperative Network for Women (ICNW).; Originally published by Westland Publications in 2020, the book was reissued by Creative Workshop.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

9. National Maritime Day 2026 – April 5

• What happened: National Maritime Day 2026 – April 5National Maritime Day (NMD) is observed annually inIndiaonApril 5to celebrate the country’s maritime heritage and recognize the vital role of the shipping sector in trade, connectivity, and national development. Background: Origin: National Maritime Day (NMD) was initiated by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), Government of India (GoI). First Observance: The first National Maritime Day was observed on 5 April 1964.Maritime Week 2026: National Maritime Week 2026 also known asMerchant Navy Week, was observed from29 March to 5 April 2026, culminating in the 63rd NMD.
• Key points: 5th April 2026 marks the63rdobservance of the NMD; 2026 Theme:“Maritime India – Empowering Progress”.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

10. International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2026 – April 6

• What happened: International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2026 – April 6The United Nations (UN’s) International Day of Sport for Development and Peace(IDSDP) is observed annually across the globe onApril 6to highlight the role of sport in promoting peace, inclusion, human rights, and sustainable development. Background: Adoption: IDSDP was proclaimed and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) through Resolution A/RES/67/296 on 23 August 2013.1st Observance: IDSDP was first observed on 6 April 2014.Significance: The date commemorates the opening of the first modern Olympic Games held in Athens, Greece from 6 to 15 April 1896.Support: The observance is supported by the Lausanne (Switzerland) International Olympic Committee (IOC).
• Key points: 2026 Theme:“Sport: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers”
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

11. Prevention of Blindness Week 2026 – April 1 to 7

• What happened: Prevention of Blindness Week 2026 – April 1 to 7Prevention of Blindness Weekis annually observed across India fromApril1 to 7(the first week of April) to raise awareness about avoidable vision loss, promote regular eye check-ups, and encourage healthy eye care practices. Background: Led by: The observance is spearheaded by the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness-India (NSPB-I), a voluntary arm under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). Establishment: NSPB-I was established in 1960 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, with former Prime Minister (PM) Jawaharlal Nehru as Chief Patron and former Union Minister for MoHFW, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur as its first President.Collaboration: NSPB-I collaborates with Rotary International and Sightsavers to promote awareness and improve access to eye care.
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• Key points: In 2026, Prevention of Blindness Week is being observed from1 to 7 April.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

📝 Practice Questions (MCQs)

Test your knowledge with these questions based on today’s current affairs:

Q1. Which of the following is related to: Overview of Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 Held in New Delhi?

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Q2. Which of the following is related to: Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches first -ever ‘Administrative Capacity Building’ Programme?

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Q3. Which of the following is related to: Russia’s First Deputy PM?

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Q4. Which of the following is related to: NITI Aayog’s AIM Launches ATL Sarthi & Mentor India Academy in Telangana?

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Q5. Which of the following is related to: Moody’s Lowers India’s FY27 GDP Growth Forecast to 6% Amid West Asia Conflict?

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