JPSC Current Affairs — All time
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Tue, 07 Apr 2026
Doordarshan and ICCR sign MoU to take Indian cultural content worldwide
Doordarshan (Prasar Bharati) and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations signed an MoU on 7 April 2026 at Doordarshan Bhawan, New Delhi, to broadcast ICCR cultural content across TV, radio, OTT and social media.
ICAR sets up Special Task Force on agricultural resilience amid global geopolitical shifts
ICAR has set up a high-level Special Task Force to plan strategies for agricultural resilience amid global geopolitical shifts, the Agriculture Ministry said on 7 April 2026, including widening 'Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav' to 100 aspirational districts.
Tejveer Singh takes charge as Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals
Tejveer Singh, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, assumed charge as Secretary of the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals on 7 April 2026; outgoing Secretary Nivedita Shukla Verma moves to DARPG.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026
NSO launches first-ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises
The National Statistics Office announced on 6 April 2026 the launch of the first-ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE), covering about 1.21 lakh enterprises with 2024-25 as the reference year.
Railways approves ₹1,364.45 crore for Kavach and signalling upgrades
Indian Railways on 6 April 2026 announced approval of works worth ₹1,364.45 crore, including Kavach 4.0 on 232 Southern Railway locomotives and electronic interlocking at 49 South Central Railway stations.
BCAS and Rashtriya Raksha University to set up aviation security equipment testing centre
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security and Rashtriya Raksha University signed an MoU in New Delhi on 6 April 2026 to set up India's indigenous testing centre for full body scanners and other airport security screening equipment.
GeM crosses ₹18.4 lakh crore cumulative GMV
The Government e Marketplace (GeM) said on 6 April 2026 that it has reached a cumulative Gross Merchandise Value of ₹18.4 lakh crore, including over ₹5 lakh crore in 2025-26.
BSIP study sets pollen size thresholds to trace early farming in the Ganga Plain
Scientists at the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences have set a 'paired biometric threshold' to tell cereal pollen from wild grass pollen, helping reconstruct the history of farming in the Central Ganga Plain, DST said on 6 April 2026.
Narendra Bhooshan takes charge as Secretary, Department of Land Resources
Narendra Bhooshan, a 1992-batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, on 6 April 2026.
Domestic textile market reached ₹14.95 lakh crore in 2024, says household survey
Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on 6 April 2026 released 'Market for Textiles & Clothing: National Household Survey 2024', which puts India's textile market at ₹14.95 lakh crore in 2024.
Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0 generates 1.91 crore DLCs
The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare said on 6 April 2026 that over 1.91 crore Digital Life Certificates were generated in 2025-26 under DLC Campaign 4.0, with over 1.16 crore made through face authentication.
Rajya Sabha Chairman administers oath to 19 newly elected and re-elected members
Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan on 6 April 2026 administered the oath or affirmation to 19 newly elected or re-elected members from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Odisha.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026
National Maritime Day observed on 5 April
National Maritime Day was observed on 5 April 2026; it marks the voyage of the SS Loyalty, owned by the Scindia Steam Navigation Company, from Mumbai to London on 5 April 1919.
West Asia situation: government steps up LPG safeguards, over 7 lakh return to India
The government said on 5 April 2026 that Delivery Authentication Code-based LPG deliveries had risen to 90% and that over 7,02,000 passengers had returned to India since 28 February amid the West Asia situation.
Mission Karmayogi launches first administrative training programme for scientists and academicians
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on 5 April 2026 launched the first-ever 'Administrative Capacity Building for Scientists and Academicians' programme under Mission Karmayogi, along with a revamped UNNATI portal and a CBC–RIS MoU.
Agriculture Minister orders review of crop damage from hailstorms and heavy rain
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 5 April 2026 took cognisance of heavy rainfall and hailstorms in several states and directed officials to review crop damage.
Vice President addresses Global Conference of Meditation Leaders at Bharat Mandapam
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on 5 April 2026 addressed the Global Conference of Meditation Leaders at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, citing the Tamil sage Thirumoolar.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026
Indian Railways posts record 1,670 MT freight loading in 2025-26
Indian Railways loaded a record 1,670 million tonnes of freight in 2025-26 and produced 1,674 locomotives and 6,677 LHB coaches, the Railway Ministry said on 4 April 2026.
Department of Social Justice posts highest-ever spending of ₹11,810.82 crore in 2025-26
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment spent a record ₹11,810.82 crore in 2025-26, nearly 14% more than in 2024-25, Union Minister Dr Virendra Kumar said on 4 April 2026.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026
India's marine product exports reach ₹62,408 crore in 2024-25
India's marine product exports more than doubled from ₹30,213 crore in 2013-14 to ₹62,408 crore in 2024-25, with the US the largest market, the Fisheries Department said on 3 April 2026.
ECI reminds employers of paid holiday on polling day under Section 135B
The Election Commission on 3 April 2026 directed states and UTs to ensure a paid holiday on polling day under Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, including for daily-wage and casual workers.
Lok Sabha Speaker completes digital self-enumeration for Census 2027
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on 3 April 2026 completed his digital self-enumeration in the first phase of Census 2027, which he said is the first census conducted entirely on digital platforms.
Railway Minister reviews zones, prioritises passenger experience and underpasses
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on 3 April 2026 chaired a nationwide review at Rail Bhawan, calling for priority to underpasses over foot overbridges and a humane approach to railway land encroachment.
INS Trikand makes port call at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Indian Navy frigate INS Trikand arrived at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, on 3 April 2026 during its deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region, the Defence Ministry said.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026
Parliament passes Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, which amends 784 provisions across 79 Central Acts, was passed by Parliament when the Rajya Sabha approved it on 2 April 2026, a day after the Lok Sabha.
India's defence exports hit record ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26
India's defence exports reached an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, up 62.66% from ₹23,622 crore the previous year, the Defence Ministry said on 2 April 2026.
Captive and commercial coal mines cross 200 MT for the first time in FY 2025-26
Coal production from captive and commercial mines reached a record 210.46 MT in FY 2025-26, crossing 200 MT for the first time, the Coal Ministry said on 2 April 2026.
Full customs duty exemption on critical petrochemicals till 30 June 2026
The Finance Ministry on 2 April 2026 granted a full customs duty exemption on critical petrochemical products till 30 June 2026 because of supply disruptions from the West Asia conflict.
Cost escalation relief for National Highway contractors from 1 April to 30 June 2026
The Road Transport Ministry on 2 April 2026 announced a cost escalation compensation mechanism for National Highway projects, allowing monthly payments and a shorter price-index reference period from 1 April to 30 June 2026.
India–Australia ECTA completes four years
The India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), signed on 2 April 2022, completed four years on 2 April 2026, with all Indian exports eligible for zero-duty access to Australia from 1 January 2026.