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Daily Current Affairs 15th April 2026 Daily GK Update
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National News
8th Poshan Pakhwada Launched to Boost Nutrition and Early Childhood Development Awareness
- The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the 8th edition of Poshan Pakhwada from April 9 to April 23, 2026, to promote nutrition awareness and early childhood development.
- The theme for 2026 is “Maximising Brain Development in the First Six Years of Life”, highlighting the importance of the first 1,000 days and early childhood care.
- The initiative is part of POSHAN Abhiyaan, under which over 150 crore awareness activities and 9.8 crore community events have been conducted.
- The campaign is implemented nationwide through Anganwadi centres and frontline workers (ASHA, ANM), focusing on maternal and child nutrition, breastfeeding, and community participation.
Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Unnat Krishi Mahotsav Showcasing Modern Agri Technologies
- Rajnath Singh inaugurated the three-day Unnat Krishi Mahotsav in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, showcasing modern agricultural technologies like drones, solar pumps, and micro-irrigation.
- The festival features expert interactions with farmers on 20 topics, including AI in agriculture and integrated farming, with participation from over 300 exhibitors and expected attendance of 50,000+ farmers.
Gujarat Police Launches ‘NARIT AI’, India’s First AI Tool for Narcotics Investigations
- Gujarat Police has launched an AI-based tool ‘NARIT AI’ (Narcotics Analysis and Retrieval Augmented Generation-based Investigation Tool) to strengthen narcotics investigations.
- It is India’s first-of-its-kind AI system designed to assist investigations under the NDPS Act, 1985.
About Gujarat
- Capital- Gandhinagar
- Chief Minister- Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel
- Governor- Acharya Devvrat
Deakin University and Telangana Govt Sign MoU to Boost AI Research and Innovation
- Deakin University and the Government of Telangana, through its AI hub AIKAM, signed an MoU in Hyderabad to advance applied artificial intelligence.
- The partnership will establish the Aikam-Deakin Hub for Research in Intelligent Technology & Innovation (Aikam-DHRITI) focusing on AI research, innovation, and collaboration.
- The initiative aims at mass upskilling, startup support, and developing ethical, scalable AI solutions for public services and global impact.
Tata Power Partners CORE to Upskill Workforce in Wind Energy Operations and Maintenance
- Tata Power has partnered with the Centre of Renewable Energy (CORE), the training arm of POWERCON Group, to upskill its workforce in wind turbine Operations and Maintenance (O&M).
- The training programme is structured in three phases, covering theoretical learning, hands-on field training at wind sites, and advanced diagnostics including data analytics and asset performance management.
- Participants will gain practical exposure at POWERCON’s Centre for Engineering Excellence (CFEE), working on turbine simulations, power systems, and component-level repairs.
- The programme also includes training at the Energy Studio, focusing on real-time operations and analytics of wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Banking And Financial News
RBI Unveils ‘Utkarsh 2029’ Strategy Framework to Strengthen Digital Finance and Global Role
- The Reserve Bank of India has launched its medium-term strategy framework ‘Utkarsh 2029’ for the period April 2026 to March 2029.
- It builds upon the earlier Utkarsh 2.0 (2023–2025) and will guide RBI’s future policies and strategic priorities.
- The framework is based on six pillars: robust regulation, customer-centric and inclusive finance, competitive markets, effective technology, a future-ready organisation, and Global India.
- RBI plans to expand Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), promote cross-border payments, and modernise currency management through Project Sa-Mudra with increased digitisation.
About Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- Founded – 1 April 1935
- RBI Nationalized – 1 January 1949
- Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
- RBI set up – Hilton Young Commission
- 1st Governor – Sir Osborne Smith (Australia)
- 1st Indian Governor – CD Deshmukh
- Governor – Sanjay Malhotra (26th)
- RBI Deputy Governor (4) – 1. Tavarna Rabi Sankar
- Swaminathan Janakiraman
- Poonam Gupta
- Shirish Chandra Murmu
ADB Projects India’s GDP Growth at 6.9% for FY27
- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected India’s GDP growth at 6.9% for FY 2026–27, lower than 7.6% for FY 2025–26, while expecting a rebound to 7.3% in FY 2027–28.
- ADB’s forecast of 6.9% for FY 2026–27 is higher than the World Bank’s estimate of 6.6% and is aligned with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) projection of 6.9%.
GDP Projection List 2025
- World Bank – 6.6% (FY27)
- Morgan Stanley – 6.2% (FY27)
- Moody’s Rating – 6.8 (FY27)
- ICRA – 7.6% (FY26), 6.5%(FY27)
- OECD – 6.1 % (FY27)
India’s Retail Inflation Rises to 13-Month High of 3.4% in March
- India’s retail inflation (CPI) increased to 4% in March, marking a 13-month high, compared to 3.2% in February.
- The rise in inflation was reported by the National Statistical Office (NSO), indicating a slight uptick in consumer prices during the month.
Previous Months CPI-based Retail inflation
- December 2025 – 1.33%
- January 2026 – 2.75% (Update : Base Year 2024 Start)
- February 2026 – 3.21%
CSB Bank Launches ‘Smart Save Account’ to Boost Retail Banking Portfolio
- CSB Bank Limited has launched its first dedicated retail product, the ‘SMART SAVE ACCOUNT’, to strengthen and expand its retail banking segment.
- The SMART SAVE ACCOUNT is offered in three variants – Savings Account, Current Account, and Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) Account.
About CSB Bank Limited
- CSB Bank Limited is an Indian private-sector bank headquartered in Thrissur, formerly known as Catholic Syrian Bank.
- The bank was founded in 1920, making it one of the oldest private sector banks in India, with a long history in banking services.
- The bank was rebranded in 2019 from Catholic Syrian Bank to CSB Bank Limited and is listed on Indian stock exchanges (BSE & NSE).
Reliance Jio and Bank of Baroda partner to launch ‘bob World Lite’
- Reliance Jio and Bank of Baroda have partnered to launch ‘bob World Lite’, a mobile banking app for feature phone users, available on the JioPhone Prima 4G.
- The initiative aims to boost financial inclusion and digital payments, especially for users in semi-urban and rural areas, aligning with the Government of India and RBI’s vision.
Appointments News
Samrat Choudhary Becomes Bihar’s First BJP Chief Minister
- Samrat Choudhary took oath as Bihar’s new Chief Minister at Lok Bhavan, Patna, becoming the first BJP leader to hold the top post in the state.
- He was unanimously elected as the NDA Legislature Party leader after a BJP Legislative Party meeting.
- The development followed the resignation of Nitish Kumar after his election to the Rajya Sabha, while BJP—holding 89 seats as the single largest party in the 243-member Assembly.
About Bihar
- Formation – 22 March 1912
- Capital – Patna
- Chief Minister – Samrat Choudhary
- Governor – Liutenant General (Retired) Syed Ata Hasnain
Science and Tech News
Meta Unveils “Muse Spark” AI Model After Major Team Overhaul
- Meta Platforms has launched its new AI model Muse Spark, replacing Llama 4, and aims to deliver faster performance with improved reasoning in science, math, and health.
- Muse Spark will power Meta’s ecosystem, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, but is currently available only in the United States.
Important Days
12 April – International Day of Human Space Flight
- International Day of Human Space Flight is observed every year on 12 April to mark the beginning of human space exploration.
- The day commemorates the first human spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin in 1961, when he orbited the Earth aboard Vostok 1.
- It highlights the achievements of space science and the contribution of space exploration to global scientific and technological development.
Obituary News
Jim Whittaker, First American to Summit Mount Everest, Passes Away
- Jim Whittaker, the first American to successfully climb Mount Everest, has passed away.
- He made history on 1 May 1963 by reaching the summit with Nawang Gombu, becoming the 10th person in the world to achieve this feat under extreme conditions.
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