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National News
India Signs KOICA Pact to Boost Shipbuilding Skills Under Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047
- The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways signed a Plan of Implementation with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to strengthen skill development in India’s shipbuilding and marine sector.
- The agreement aims to develop a skilled workforce and boost shipbuilding as a key driver of India’s economic growth under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
- The project focuses on building professional talent and positioning shipbuilding as a strategically important sector for India’s global maritime standing.
India Introduces AI and Coding Curriculum for Classes 3–8 from 2026–27 Under NEP 2020
- The Ministry of Education and the Central Board of Secondary Education have launched a new AI and Computational Thinking curriculum for Classes 3 to 8 from the 2026–27 session.
- The curriculum focuses on basic coding, AI concepts, logical thinking, and data handling to build early digital skills among students.
- It is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023.
India Launches SDG Dashboard in Collaboration with UN to Track Sustainable Development Goals Progress
- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, in collaboration with the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office, has developed the India SDG Dashboard.
- The dashboard is a centralized platform designed to monitor and track India’s progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Income Tax Department Launches New Website and AI Assistant ‘Kar Saathi’ Under PRARAMBH 2026 Campaign
- The Income Tax Department has launched a new website along with an AI-based assistant named Kar Saathi to simplify compliance under the Income Tax Act, 2025.
- The launch is aligned with the nationwide awareness campaign PRARAMBH 2026, aimed at guiding taxpayers about updated rules and procedures.
- The new website provides a single platform for all income tax-related information, while Kar Saathi (AI chatbot) offers real-time automated responses to taxpayer queries.
Appointment News
Krishna Kumar Singh Takes Additional Charge as SAIL CMD
- Krishna Kumar Singh has taken additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
- He succeeded Amarendu Prakash, who resigned from the post effective 1 April 2026.
About Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
- Founded – 24 January 1973
- Headquarters – New Delhi
- CMD – Krishna Kumar Singh (replace Amarendu Prakash)
- Ownership – Ministry of Steel
Chanchal Kumar Named Information and Broadcasting Secretary
- The Centre appointed Chanchal Kumar as the new Information and Broadcasting Secretary, while Sanjay Jaju was shifted to the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.
- Bhuvnesh Kumar has been appointed as Tourism Secretary, strengthening leadership in the tourism sector.
- Srivatsa Krishna has been appointed Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs, and Rohit Kansal as Secretary, Department of Rural Development.
Min Aung Hlaing Elected Myanmar President
- Min Aung Hlaing has been elected as President of Myanmar by a pro-military parliament.
- He previously led the 2021 Myanmar military coup, ousting Aung San Suu Kyi’s elected government.
About Myanmar
- Capital– Naypyidaw
- Currency– Myanmar Kyat
- Official language– Burmese
Sports News
IOC Bars Transgender Women from Women’s Olympic Events, Citing Fairness Concerns
- The International Olympic Committee approved a new eligibility policy barring transgender women from competing in women’s Olympic events to ensure fairness.
- IOC President Kirsty Coventry stated that even minor physical differences impact results, and allowing biological males in female categories is no longer considered equitable.
- The Olympic logo of International Olympic Committee features five interlocking rings (blue, yellow, black, green, red) on a white background, symbolising the unity of five continents—Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
11-Year-Old Bodhana Sivanandan Becomes Britain’s Top-Rated Female Chess Player
- Bodhana Sivanandan, aged 11, is now Britain’s top-rated female player (FIDE April 2026) with a rating of 2,366, ranked 72nd globally among women.
- She has overtaken many established players, showcasing exceptional talent, discipline, and strong international performances.
Khelo India Tribal Games 2026: Karnataka Emerges Champion as Chhattisgarh Hosts Maiden Edition
- The maiden Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 was hosted by Chhattisgarh, where Karnataka emerged as the overall champion.
- Karnataka topped the medal tally with 23 Gold, 8 Silver, and 7 Bronze medals, followed by Odisha (21 Gold) and Jharkhand (16 Gold).
- The official mascot of the Games was “Morveer”, and the event was conducted across three cities—Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Sarguja in Chhattisgarh.
- The Games featured seven medal sports: Athletics, Football, Hockey, Weightlifting, Archery, Swimming, and Wrestling.
- A total of 3,800 athletes from 30 States and Union Territories participated, with Mallakhamb and Kabaddi included as demonstration sports.
Rassie van der Dussen Retires from International Cricket After Illustrious White-Ball Career with South Africa
- South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen has announced his retirement from international cricket, ending a successful career as a key white-ball performer for the Proteas.
- He made his international debut in T20I cricket against Zimbabwe in 2019 at the age of 29 after strong domestic performances.
- He will continue playing domestic cricket despite retiring from international cricket and ended his career across formats with 905 Test runs, 2657 ODI runs, and 1406 T20I runs.
Recently Retired Players
- Carolina Marín (Spain) – professional badminton
- Gurjant Singh – International Hockey
- Sarfaraz Ahmed (Pakistan) – International Cricket
- Saina Nehwal (India) – Badminton
- Alyssa Healy (Australia)- All forms of international cricket
Important Days
4 April – International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
- The International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, observed on 4 April, highlights global efforts to prevent harm caused by landmines and explosive remnants of war.
- Theme 2026 – Invest in Peace; Invest in Mine Action
- It aims to promote mine risk education, support victims, and strengthen international cooperation for safe and mine-free communities.
5 April – National Maritime Day
- National Maritime Day is observed every year on 5 April in India to recognize the vital role of the maritime sector in trade, economy, and national development.
- Theme 2026 – Maritime India – Empowering Progress
- The day commemorates the historic voyage of SS Loyalty (1919), the first Indian-owned ship of the Scindia Steam Navigation Company, which sailed from Mumbai to London.
5 April – International Day of Conscience
- International Day of Conscience is observed every year on 5 April to promote peace, tolerance, inclusion, and understanding among people across the world.
- Theme 2026 – Reinventing Peace with Youth
- The day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2019 to emphasize the importance of ethical awareness and moral responsibility.
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