Current Affairs 9 April 2026

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

NBA Notifies CMLRE & ARI as National Repositories under Biological Diversity Act, 2002
In April 2026, the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), in consultation with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), notified  two institutions, Referral Centre Bhavasagara at the Centre for Marine Living Resources  and Ecology (CMLRE) (Kochi, Kerala) and MACS Collection of Microorganisms and National Fungal Culture Collection at Agharkar Research Institute(ARI), Pune, Maharashtra, as national repositories under Section 39 of the Biological Diversity (BD Act, 2002).

• Following the inclusion of these two institutions, the national network of repositories has now increased to 20, enhancing the conservation and systematic documentation of biological resources.

About New National Repositories:
Referral Centre Bhavasagara at CMLRE: It  is a specialized national facility dedicated to deep-sea biodiversity, working under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).

• At present, it maintains more than  3,500 taxonomically identified and geo-referenced voucher specimens.

MACS Collection of Microorganisms (ARI, Pune): It is a well-established facility with specialization in preserving microbial cultures.
National Fungal Culture Collection of India (ARI, Pune): It  is a leading national repository dedicated to fungal diversity.

Amul Becomes 1st Indian FMCG Company to Hit Rs 1 Trillion Turnover in FY26
In April 2026, Anand Milk Union Limited (AMUL) became the first company in India’s Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector to achieve an annual turnover of over Rs 1 lakh crore (Rs 1 trillion) in Financial Year 2025–26 (FY26), registering around 11% growth over the previous year.
About AMUL’s Milestone:
Financial Performance: For FY26, the federation reported a total group turnover of Rs 1,00,000 crore, becoming the largest FMCG organisation in India.

• Its marketing arm, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), reported revenue of Rs 73,450 crore in FY26, up from Rs 65,911 crore in FY25 (11.4% growth).

Saraswat Cooperative Bank: 
Milestone: In April 2026, Saraswat Cooperative Bank, India’s largest Urban Cooperative Bank (UCB) headquartered in Mumbai(Maharashtra), crossed the Rs 1 lakh crore total business mark, strengthening its position in the cooperative banking sector.

• The management expressed confidence in doubling this business to reach the next Rs 1 lakh crore milestone within the next 7 to 8 years.

Bhopal RPO Becomes First in India to Launch Braille & Sign Language Services
In April 2026, the Regional Passport Office (RPO), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (MP) introduced Braille script and sign language services, becoming the first in India to offer these accessibility features for differently-abled applicants.

• The initiative was inaugurated by B.S. Mubarak, Joint Secretary (Passport Seva Programme) and Chief Passport Officer, in the presence of Regional Passport Officer Shitanshu Chaurasiya at RPO, Bhopal.

About Braille & Sign Language Services:
Braille script services:Braille booklets explaining the complete passport application process, along with essential do’s and don’ts, have been introduced for visually impaired applicants.

• Braille signage plates have been installed within the office to facilitate easier navigation.

Sign language videos: Instructional videos in Sign Language (SL) guide speech and hearing-impaired applicants on application types, document requirements, and the process, with QR code (Quick Response code) access placed near queues and counters for easy reference.

DCIL and Colombo Dockyard Sign MoU for Strategic Alliance in Shipbuilding & Repair
In April 2026, Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sri Lanka’s Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) to establish a strategic alliance in the areas of shipbuilding, ship repair, and maritime services.

• The MoU was signed by Captain S. Divakar, Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of DCIL, and Thimira S. Godakumbura, MD and CEO of CDPLC.

Key Details of Agreement:
Objective: The collaboration aims to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and timely solutions in vessel maintenance, repair, retrofitting, and new shipbuilding projects.
Collaboration: This partnership combines DCIL’s extensive dredging fleet and operational expertise with CDPLC’s world-class shipbuilding and repair infrastructure.
Impact: The agreement is expected to bring high-value drydocking and ship repair business from India to Colombo Dockyard, strengthening maritime industry cooperation between India and Sri Lanka.
About DCIL: It was incorporated as a public sector company in March 1976 under the Companies Act, 1956, with its headquarters in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh(AP).

BANKING & FINANCE

IRDAI Constitutes Sub-Panel of IAC to Review Private Health Insurance Sector
In April 2026, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)  constituted a sub-committee of the Insurance Advisory Committee (IAC) to review the current scenario of private health insurance in India.

• This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to improve policyholder experience and the penetration of health insurance. The emphasis will be on increasing trust and overall consumer experience.

Key Functions: 
Review Various Health Parameters: The scope of the review  encompasses: coverage, penetration, claims experience, product design, grievance redressal and consumer experience.
Advisory Role: It will recommend regulatory, policy, and operational measures to promote innovation, wider coverage, better risk pooling, and improved financial protection through health insurance.
Digital Transformation: The sub-committee will also examine the role of healthcare provider networks, hospital tariffs, fraud control, and digital systems in improving value to policyholders and reducing administrative inefficiencies.

SEBI grants extension for IPO approval validity, MPS norms to September 30, 2026
Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced a two-pronged, one-time relief measure for companies, easing both Initial Public Offering (IPO) validity timelines and Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) compliance.

• The regulator has given a temporary relaxation for companies whose IPO approvals i.e., SEBI Observations Letters expiring between April 1 and September 30, 2026 will now remain valid till September 30, 2026. 
• SEBI also granted a one-time relaxation for listed companies to meet the 25 per cent MPS compliance norms whose deadlines fall between April 1 and September 30, 2026.

SEBI issued these relaxations to help companies deal with the current uncertain market conditions caused by geopolitical tensions, especially the West Asia conflict.

BoB Launches AI-enabled ‘bob SAMVAD’ to Eliminate Language Barriers 
In March 2026, Bank of Baroda (BoB), one of India’s leading Public Sector Banks (PSBs), launched ‘bob SAMVAD’, an industry-first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered, in-house developed multilingual conversational platform designed to eliminate language barriers at bank branches.

• This new offering of bank was formally unveiled by M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance (MoF), in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

About bob SAMVAD:
Multilingual Support: The newly launched digital platform supports real-time, low-latency, two-way communication across 22 Indian languages.
Technology : It uses advanced AI-powered speech recognition, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and real-time translation technologies, facilitating instant, context-aware conversations.

• It also supports text-to-speech functionality, displaying conversation as text on screen,  with an optional audio mode.

Implementation: For the initial phase, the new initiative will be rolled out across 250 branches in 5 states: Tamil Nadu (TN), Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh (AP), and Maharashtra.

Canara HSBC Life Insurance Launches Market-Linked Savings ‘Plan Promise4Wealth’
In April 2026, Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited (Canara HSBC Life Insurance) launched ‘Promise4Wealth’, a next-generation Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) designed to offer long-term wealth creation along with life insurance protection.
About Promise4Wealth:
Zero-Premium Allocation: The new product will offer zero premium allocation charge to policy holders.
Fund Options: Policyholders will have the option to access to various funds, including a passive fund linked to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE 500) Enhanced Value 50 Index.
Key Variants: The newly launched product features 3 plan variants:

• Promise4Wealth Maximiser: Focuses on maximising investment corpus over time, offering life insurance cover throughout the policy term with maturity benefits.
• Promise4Wealth Shield: Ensures continuation of savings as the insurer pays future premiums on the policyholder’s death, while the nominee receives a lump-sum sum assured and monthly income (up to 120 months).
•  Promise4Wealth Long Life: It will provide life insurance cover to individuals up to age 100.

DBS Bank India Launches DBS Aspire, Relationship-led banking for emerging affluent
In April 2026, DBS Bank India launched its new DBS Aspire Banking proposition and signature Aspire debit card.

• Both these new offerings are designed exclusively for India’s fast-growing, well-travelled, emerging affluent segment.

Key Details:
Eligible Beneficiaries: The newly launched DBS Aspire will offer premium banking access to customers/clients who have a relationship value of Rs 10 lakh or at least monthly savings account average balance of Rs 2 lakh.
Target Clients: This new offering has been specially designed to cater the digital and financial  needs of High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and Ultra-HNWIs.
Key Benefits: DBS Aspire program will offer some of the key benefits to its clients like: zero forex mark-up international spends on the DBS Aspire debit card; 0% charge on all banking transactions and banking services; and interest rate of 5% per annum on savings account balances ranging between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 50 lakh.

PNB Signs MoU with GeM to Boost Financial Access for Sellers
In April 2026, State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) to strengthen financial access for sellers on the platform.

• The agreement was signed by Ajit B. Chavan, Additional Chief Executive Officer(CEO), GeM; and Atish Kumar Rout, General Manager (GM) – Digital Business Transformation Division (DBTD), PNB, in New Delhi, Delhi.

Key Details of Partnership:
MSME Support: This partnership empowers Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and small businesses by improving access to timely and affordable formal credit, while ensuring transparency and efficiency through digital, paperless loan processing.
Integration: The onboarding of PNB as a lending partner on the GeM Sahay Portal enables sellers to access collateral-free short-term loans against GeM purchase orders, improving liquidity and easing cash flow challenges.
Ease of Doing Business: By integrating procurement with financing, the initiative enhances ease of doing business (EoDB), expands vendor participation, and supports the Digital India vision through a seamless and technology-driven procurement ecosystem.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

Fintech lender KreditBee enters unicorn club with USD280 million pre-IPO funding 
In April 2026, KreditBee, leading digital lending firm in India, entered the unicorn club by raising  USD 280 million in a Series E funding round, with a post-money valuation of USD 1.5 billion  ahead of a planned Initial Public Offering (IPO).

• With this, KreditBee becomes the 3rd unicorn of 2026, after Juspay (in January 2026) and Neysa (in February 2026).

Key Details:
Key Investors: The funding round was backed by Motilal Oswal Alternates, Hornbill Capital, and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG)-backed Dragon Fund.
Funds Utilization: The company plans to use the  proceeds to diversify its lending portfolio, bolster its technology stack, and scale Artificial Intelligence (AI) capital to enhance risk assessment and offer new personalized financial products.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Vietnam Parliament Re-elects To Lam as President
On 7 April 2026, Tô Lâm, General Secretary of Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), was unanimously re-elected as the President of Vietnam by the National Assembly of Vietnam (NA) during its 16th session, securing a new five-year term.

• His new term will run from 2026 to 2031, having served as President since May 2024.

Background:
Election: The NA elected Tô Lâm (To Lam) as President with 100% support (495/495 deputies present) in the 500-seat assembly.
Shift: This development marks a shift in Vietnam’s power structure, as the roles of Party General Secretary and State President have traditionally been held by separate individuals.
PM: During the same session, Le Minh Hung, former Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), was elected as Prime Minister (PM) of Vietnam.

ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

CCI Approves Advent’s Proposal to Acquire 14.286% stake in ABHFL 
In April 2026, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the proposal of Advent International Corporation to acquire a  14.286% stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited (ABHFL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL) through a preferential issue.

• This approval follows the decision of the boards of ABCL and ABHFL in February 2026 to approve a capital infusion of Rs 2,750 crore into ABHFL.

Key Details of Deal:
Acquisition Process: As per the proposed arrangement, Indriya Limited will acquire equity shares amounting to 14.286% of the post-issue paid up equity share capital of ABHFL,on a fully diluted basis.
Key Change: Upon completion of the transaction, ABHFL will be valued at Rs 19,250 crore.
ABHFL: It is one of India’s fastest-growing Housing Finance Companies (HFCs), engaged in the business of providing home loans, loans against property, construction finance loans, among others.

OBITUARY

Former Union minister and Veteran Congress Leader Mohsina Kidwai Passed Away 
On April 8, 2026, Veteran Indian National Congress (INC) leader and former Union Minister Mohsina Kidwai passed away at the age of 94 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh (UP).
About Mohsina Kidwai:
Member of Parliament(MoP): She served three terms in the Lok Sabha (6th, 7th, and 8th) representing the Meerut constituency from 1978 to 1989.
Rajya Sabha: She represented Chhattisgarh in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) for two consecutive terms between 2004 and 2016.
Cabinet Portfolios: Under the leadership of Prime Ministers(PM) Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, she held several key portfolios, including Minister of Rural Development, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Minister of Transport, and Minister of Urban Development.
Memoir: Her memoir, ‘My Life in Indian Politics(2024)’, reflects her experiences and insights from decades of public service.

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Romani Day 2026 – April 8
International Romani Day is observed every year across the world on April 8 to celebrate Romani culture and raise awareness of the social, political, and economic issues faced by the Roma community.
Background:
Recognition: International Romani Day was officially recognized on April 8 at the 4th World Romani Congress in 1990, held in Serock, Poland.
Commemoration: It marks the 1st World Romani Congress held on April 8, 1971 in Orpington, Kent, London, United Kingdom (UK).
 World Romani Congress : Organised by the UK-based Gypsy Council and Rome-based Comité International Rom (CIR), the 1st World Romani Congress marked the first global effort for Romani unity.
UNESCO Recognition: In 2015, UNESCO declared 5th November as the World Day of Romani Language following a proposal by Croatia.

STATE NEWS

Telangana Govt Declares ‘Cancer’ as Notifiable Disease 
In April 2026, the Government of Telangana declared cancer as a notifiable disease across the state to strengthen monitoring of the rising burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
Key Provisions:
Objective: The initiative aims to establish a centralised cancer registry, enabling accurate estimation of incidence and prevalence, supporting evidence-based policymaking, and improving resource allocation for treatment, palliative, and rehabilitative care.
Nodal Institute: The Mehdi Nawaz Jung Institute of Oncology and Regional Cancer Centre, Hyderabad (Telangana) has been designated as the Centre of Excellence(CoE) for data validation and coordination with the National Cancer Registry.
Implementation: A dedicated state portal will facilitate reporting through digital login credentials, while ensuring strict confidentiality of patient data.
Initiative: AstraZeneca signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana to implement Artificial intelligence (AI) -enabled lung cancer screening.

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