NEWS 05-04-2026. News For 6th-Apr (Monday) Summary of March National News 1. India’s Census 2027 began Phase 1 on April 1, 2026, marking the country’s first fully digital census. 2. The Gujarat Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill through a majority voice vote. 3. Indian Railways commissioned the Kavach Automatic Train Protection System on the Prayagraj–Kanpur section of the Delhi–Howrah corridor, enabling safer 160 kmph operations. 4. Reserve Bank of India reported India’s forex reserves fell by $2.5 billion to around $619 billion due to global currency fluctuations. 5. India launched the National Cooperative Export Limited (NCEL) initiatives to boost agricultural exports through cooperative institutions. Defence News 1. The IAF has begun work on its first helicopter-dropped drone project named “Vayu Baan”. 2. India will receive its fourth S-400 Triumf air defence system by the end of April, with deployment planned in the western sector. 3. DRDO has entered the testing phase of Project Kusha, India’s long-range surface-to-air missile programme, with successful initial trials of the M1 interceptor variant. 4. Indian Air Force will equip its MiG-29 fighter jets with ASRAAM missiles, replacing the R-73 to enhance air combat capability. 5. Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) has achieved 100% indigenisation of engines for BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles and T-72 and T-90 tanks, ending dependence on Russian supply chains. International News 1. Israel carried out airstrikes on South Pars Gas Field in Iran—the world’s largest natural gas field—marking a major escalation in the ongoing conflict and triggering global energy concerns. 2. The United States hit key sites on Kharg Island, marking a major escalation in regional hostilities. 3. Russia plans to suspend gasoline exports for four months from April 1, 2026, to secure domestic supplies and stabilise fuel prices. 4. Cross-border trade between India and China via Lipulekh Pass is expected to resume in June this year, reducing the time & money spent in transportation. 5. Indonesia has become the first Southeast Asian country to ban social media access for children under 16 to regulate digital platform usage. Sports News 1. India won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, defeating New Zealand in the final by 96 runs. 2. International Cricket Council named Smriti Mandhana as ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year, recognising her outstanding international performances. 3. Sheetal Devi was named Para Archer of the Year 2025 by World Archery, recognising her outstanding achievements in para archery. 4. Viktor Axelsen won the BWF World Tour Finals 2026 men’s singles badminton title, defeating China's Shi Yu Qi in the final. 5. The Formula 1 2026 season began with the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park, marking the start of the new F1 championship season. < < Back