Dear Readers, Here we have given the list of Important Weekly Current Affairs of March 08th to 14th April 2026. Candidates those who are preparing for Upcoming SBIClerk 2026 and other competitive exams can make use of it.

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CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS

• International Romani Day is observed annually on 8 April across the world to celebrate Romani culture, heritage, and identity and to raise awareness about the social, political, and economic challenges faced by the Roma community
• World Homeopathy Day is observed annually on 10 April across the world to promote awareness about the Homeopathy system of medicine and its role in public health care
• National Siblings Day is observed annually on 10 April to recognize the importance of sibling relationships and celebrate the role siblings play in family and social life
• National Pet Day is observed every year on April 11 to raise awareness about animal welfare, adoption of pets from shelters, and the importance of caring for companion animals
• India observes National Safe Motherhood Day every year on April 11 to raise awareness about maternal health, safe pregnancy, and access to quality healthcare services for mothers
• India observes 13 April every year in remembrance of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, which took place on 13 April 1919 at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, Punjab, when British troops opened fire on a large gathering of unarmed Indians.
• Every year 14 April is observed as Ambedkar Jayanti across India to commemorate the birth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar, the Chief Architect of the Constitution of India and a prominent social reformer, economist, and champion of the rights of socially disadvantaged communities.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS

•  India’s indigenously developed 500 Megawatt (MW) Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam Tamilnadu, achieved criticality, marking a major milestone in India’s nuclear energy programme
• The impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar was rejected by both Houses of Parliament of India
• India added a record 6.05 Gigawatt (GW) of wind power capacity in Financial Year 2025–26, marking the highest-ever annual wind capacity addition in the country’s history.
• The Government of India launched the first-ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) in April 2026 to strengthen India’s economic data system related to the services sector
• The Unique Identification Authority of India signed an agreement with MapmyIndia to enable the display of authorised Aadhaar centres on the Mappls App
• Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated that India Post is rapidly transforming into a major logistics powerhouse and aims to become a global player by 2030
• India emerged as the global leader in issuing Internationally Recognized Certificates of Compliance (IRCCs) under the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing
• The Government of Maharashtra launched the “Majha Gaon, Arogyasampann Gaon” (My Village, Healthy Village) campaign on the occasion of World Health Day to improve rural healthcare services, sanitation, and preventive health infrastructure
• The Regional Passport Office Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh became the first Regional Passport Office in India to introduce Braille script and Sign Language services to improve accessibility for differently-abled passport applicants
• The Government of Telangana has declared cancer as a notifiable disease across the state to strengthen monitoring of the rising burden of Non- Communicable Diseases
• India has withdrawn its bid to host the 33rd Conference of Parties (COP33) climate summit scheduled for 2028, after reviewing its future commitments and priorities
• Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida organized its flagship annual academic event Hermes’ Dialogue 6.0, a national-level debate competition focusing on global energy security and international policy discussions
• Election authorities in Puducherry deployed ‘Nila’ humanoid robot for the first time during Assembly elections at the VOC Government School polling booth to enhance voter experience through technology-driven assistance
• Nidhi Chhibber, Chief Executive Officer of the National Institution for Transforming India Aayog, released the second edition of the report titled “From Borrowers to Builders: Women and India’s Evolving Credit Market” in New Delhi
• The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved multiple proposals to strengthen agricultural support systems, urban transport infrastructure, and energy security
• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved two hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh with a total investment of ₹40,175.33 crore to strengthen renewable energy capacity, energy security, and infrastructure development in the North-Eastern region
• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved ₹14,105.83 crore for the 1,200-megawatt Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh to strengthen renewable energy capacity and infrastructure development in the North-Eastern region
• The National Highways Authority of India launched the ‘Arogya Van’ initiative to plant medicinal trees along National Highways to promote biodiversity, ecological sustainability, and awareness of traditional medicinal systems such as Ayurveda.
• Vantara announced the establishment of Vantara University in Jamnagar, Gujarat, under the leadership of Anant Ambani
• The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone VII Conference concluded in Goa, focusing on strengthening democratic institutions, enhancing women’s representation in policymaking, and increasing youth participation in governance
• Gujarat Police launched NARIT Artificial Intelligence (Narcotics Analysis and Retrieval-Augmented Generation-based Investigation Tool), becoming the first law enforcement agency in India to deploy an Artificial Intelligence-based investigation system for cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
• Mundra Port has emerged as India’s largest automobile export hub after setting a national record by exporting 6,008 cars in a single vessel, highlighting the country’s growing strength in automobile exports and logistics efficiency
• Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, announced that patent applications in India increased by 30.2% to 1,43,729 in Financial Year 2025–26, marking a historic high and reflecting the country’s growing focus on research, innovation, and Intellectual Property Rights
• The Supreme Court of India clarified that the right to vote and the right to contest elections are statutory rights and not Fundamental Rights under Part III of the Constitution of India
• In a significant cultural milestone, the first life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda in the United States was unveiled at Westlake Square in Seattle, honouring his legacy as a spiritual leader and philosopher and strengthening India–United States cultural ties
• India has initiated the transition towards a fully digital toll collection system across National Highways, enabling payments through FASTag (Electronic Toll Collection System using Radio Frequency Identification Technology) and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) from 11 April 2026, aimed at improving transparency, reducing congestion, and enhancing commuter convenience.
• The Department of Posts, Karnataka Postal Circle, released commemorative postage stamps and souvenir sheets in Bengaluru to honour the achievements of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and highlight India’s progress from early satellite missions to advanced human spaceflight and space exploration initiatives

 CURRENT AFFAIRS: INTERNATIONAL NEWS

• First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Denis Manturov, undertook a two-day official visit to India, aimed at strengthening India–Russia bilateral relations across key sectors.
• The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations announced that India was elected by acclamation to key subsidiary bodies of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

 CURRENT AFFAIRS: BANKING AND BUSINESS NEWS

•  Bank of Baroda (BoB) launched bob SAMVAD, an AI-powered multilingual conversational platform, in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) investment limits in Government Securities (G-Secs), State Government Securities (SGSs), and Corporate Bonds unchanged for FY 2026–27.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the licence of The Shirpur Merchants’ Co-operative Bank Ltd., Shirpur and the bank ceased operations from April 06, 2026.
• The Moody’s Ratings (US-based credit rating agency) released its Credit Opinion Report on India, revising India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for FY2026–27 (FY27) downward by 80 basis points to 6%, from the earlier estimate of 8%.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a revamp of the Business Correspondent (BC) model to strengthen last-mile banking delivery and financial inclusion.
• The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) was launched by Narendra Modi on April 8, 2015, marking 11 years of success in empowering India’s grassroots entrepreneurs.
• Morgan Stanley has cut India’s Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast to 6.2% for Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27), a reduction of 30 basis points (bps) from the earlier 6.5% estimate, due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
• Bajaj Alternate Investment Management Limited (Bajaj Alts) has received regulatory approval from Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch Portfolio Management Services (PMS).
• India’s coffee exports recorded a strong growth of 17% to reach a historic high of $2.136 billion in FY26, up from $1.82 billion in FY25, driven by higher prices and a moderate rise in export volumes.
• Razorpay has partnered with OpenAI to enable seamless integration of payment systems into AI-built applications, allowing developers to embed payments directly into apps within minutes and simplify monetisation of AI products.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) announced a two-pronged one-time relief measure to ease Initial Public Offering (IPO) timelines and Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) compliance norms.
• The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has constituted a sub-committee under the Insurance Advisory Committee (IAC) to review the current scenario of private health insurance in India.
• The World Bank has revised India’s GDP growth forecast upward to 6.6% for FY27, from the earlier 3%, citing strong domestic demand and benefits from free trade agreements (FTAs).
• State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government e Marketplace (GeM) to strengthen financial access for sellers on the platform.
• DBS Bank India launched its new DBS Aspire Banking proposition along with the Aspire debit card, targeting India’s emerging affluent segment.
• Saraswat Co-operative Bank Limited. has crossed the ₹1 lakh crore total business mark, becoming India’s largest urban co-operative bank.
• KreditBee has entered the unicorn club after raising USD 280 million in a Series E funding round, achieving a post-money valuation of USD 1.5 billion ahead of its planned Initial Public Offering (IPO).
• Canara HSBC Life Insurance launched Promise4Wealth, a next-generation Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) offering long-term wealth creation and life insurance protection.
• The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen India’s fight against cyber frauds and financial crimes.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted the 60th and 1st Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting for Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27) from April 06 to April 08, 2026.
• The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has partnered with S&P Global Energy to launch exchange-traded derivatives based on Platts benchmarks.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed banks to speed up cross-border inward payments by eliminating processing delays.
• PayU and 8B signed a strategic partnership to expand digital payment connectivity between India and Central Asia.
• The State Bank of India (SBI) has overtaken ICICI Bank to become the 2nd-largest bank by market capitalisation in India.
• NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL) has onboarded Axis Bank onto its Banking Connect platform, joining major banks like State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank.
• Digital Rupee (e₹) is India’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) issued by the Reserve Bank of India and is the digital form of physical currency (₹) with equal value (at par) to cash.
• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $115.8 million loan for the Narayanganj Green and Resilient Urban Development Project in Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC), Bangladesh.
• CSB Bank Limited, one of India’s oldest private sector banks, launched its first dedicated retail savings product called the ‘SMART SAVE ACCOUNT’, marking a major expansion in retail banking portfolio.
• The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), under the Ministry of Finance (MoF), approved PPFAS Asset Management Company (AMC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parag Parikh Financial Advisory Services Limited (PPFAS), to act as a sponsor for a pension fund under the National Pension System (NPS).
• The National Cadet Corps (NCC), in collaboration with the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), has launched a Cyber Security Capacity Building Programme aimed at strengthening cyber awareness, digital hygiene, and cyber defence skills among cadets.

 CURRENT AFFAIRS: APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

• Shri Narendra Bhooshan (IAS, 1992 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre) has assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Land Resources under the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.
• Nineteen newly elected/re-elected Members of Rajya Sabha took oath/affirmation in the Rajya Sabha Chamber, Parliament.
• Tejveer Singh (IAS: 1994 batch, Punjab Cadre) has assumed charge as Secretary of the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
• Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL), a leading stainless steel manufacturing company in India, has appointed Ranveer Singh as its 1st Brand Ambassador.
• Sunil Fernandes has been promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Coforge, reflecting the company’s focus on strengthening operational capabilities and accelerating AI-driven services.
• To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), has been unanimously re-elected as President of Vietnam by the National Assembly during its 16th session.
• Senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy has created history by becoming India’s first openly queer Member of Parliament after taking oath in the Rajya Sabha.
• Nasscom Foundation has appointed B. Pravin Rao as its new Chairperson, effective immediately.
• Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has appointed Sanjay Khanna as its new Chairman & Managing Director (CMD).

CURRENT AFFAIRS: MOUS AND AGREEMENT

• India and Russia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Satellite Laboratory at Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU), Kanpur
• The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) signed a Plan of Implementation with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to strengthen skill development in India’s shipbuilding and marine sector
• The Government of India signed an agreement with the Government of Goa and the Cochin Port Authority (CPA) for adoption of SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension), a flagship digital pension and financial management platform of the Department of Telecommunications
• Microsoft signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chandigarh University to establish a Microsoft Skill Centre in Artificial Intelligence (AI) at its Mohali campus in April 2026
• The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind–Aus ECTA) completed four years since its signing marking a major milestone in strengthening economic relations between India and Australia.
• Dredging Corporation of India Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Colombo Dockyard PLC of Sri Lanka to establish a strategic alliance in shipbuilding, ship repair, and maritime services.
• GAIL (India) Limited (formerly Gas Authority of India Limited), a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking, signed a long-term charter party agreement with Alpha Gas, a Greek shipping company, for the Liquefied Natural Gas carrier ‘Energy Fidelity’ to strengthen liquefied natural gas transportation capacity
• NTPC Limited (formerly National Thermal Power Corporation Limited), India’s largest power utility, signed a strategic non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Électricité de France to explore collaboration in the development of nuclear power projects in India
• Deakin University and the Government of Telangana signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Hyderabad in April 2026 to strengthen collaboration in applied Artificial Intelligence through research, innovation, and skill development under Telangana’s Artificial Intelligence innovation ecosystem

 CURRENT AFFAIRS: RANKING AND INDEX

•  According to the report released by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), Gurgaon recorded the highest pollution level in India in March, with an average 5 concentration of 116 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³), significantly above safe limits.
• According to the Tracxn India Tech Annual Funding Report 2026, India’s tech startups raised USD 11.7 billion in Financial Year 2025–26, ranking 4th globally, despite an 18% year-on-year decline compared to USD 14.3 billion in Financial Year 2024–25

 CURRENT AFFAIRS: DEFENCE NEWS

•  Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stones of Ophthalmology, Oncology & Joint Replacement Centres at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) during the 262nd Army Medical Corps Raising Day.
• The Keel Laying Ceremony of Fast Patrol Vessel-4 (FPV-4) (Yard 16504) and Plate Cutting Ceremony of FPV-7 (Yard 16507) under the 14 FPV Project (Yard 16501–14) for the Indian Coast Guard was held on April 06, 2026.
• The Indian Army (IA) has unveiled the ‘Technology Roadmap for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Loitering Munitions’ to strengthen India’s self-reliant drone ecosystem and enhance modern warfare capabilities.
• The Indian Army contingent has departed for Egypt to participate in the 4th edition of the India–Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘Cyclone–IV’.
• The Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR (IOS SAGAR), deployed on INS Sunayna, departed from Malé (Maldives), strengthening India–Maldives maritime relations.
• The first edition of the Indian Navy’s biannual Commanders’ Conference 2026 will be held from 14–16 April 2026 at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi.
• Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath jointly inaugurated a Laser, Light and Sound Show at Smritika War Memorial.
• The Indian Army conducted Exercise Brahmastra at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, showcasing advanced combat capabilities.
• The Indian Army contingent has departed for the 7th edition of the India–Uzbekistan joint military exercise DUSTLIK, aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation.
• The Indian Army Trishakti Corps launched Operation Him Setu to rescue and evacuate stranded tourists in North Sikkim (Lachen region).

 CURRENT AFFAIRS: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

• The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) under its Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) launched two new initiatives: ATL Sarthi and the Mentor India Academy at Vardhaman College of Engineering, Hyderabad (Telangana).
• Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the first-ever dedicated programme on ‘Administrative Capacity Building for Scientists and Academicians’ under Mission Karmayogi.
• Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Jayant Chaudhary of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched an initiative to establish the Skills Outcomes Fund (SOF) in New Delhi.
• Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Jitendra Singh announced the establishment of a Seismological Observatory in Kishtwar and a Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) in Doda, Jammu & Kashmir.
• The Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) has launched the ‘Aluminium Bharat’ initiative to strengthen India’s domestic aluminium manufacturing capabilities and promote sustainable industrial growth.
• The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has constituted a Special Task Force (STF) on Agriculture to strengthen India’s agricultural resilience amid global disruptions.
• The Clinical Laboratory at Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Bengaluru, has been awarded ISO 15189:2022 accreditation for Biochemistry and Haematology.
• Meta Platforms has launched Muse Spark, its first AI model from a new superintelligence team, aimed at competing with Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic.
• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the second Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-02) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, marking a key milestone in the Gaganyaan Mission.
• The Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has signed an agreement with Casey Aviation Private Limited, Gurugram for the “Boost Electric Jump Take-Off (BE-JTO)” project, aimed at advancing hybrid propulsion-based aviation technology.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: ACQUISITION AND MERGERS

• The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of a 14.286% equity stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited (ABHFL) by Indriya Limited, paving the way for a ₹2,750 crore capital infusion.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: ENVIRONMENT

• Researchers have identified a new plant species named Fimbristylis wayanadensis in the high-altitude regions of the Western Ghats, highlighting the region’s rich biodiversity.

 CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

• Croatian high jumper Blanka Vlašić, a double Olympic medallist and two-time World Champion, has been appointed as the International Event Ambassador for the World 10K Bengaluru 2026.
• Payal Nag from Odisha created history by becoming the first quadruple amputee in the world to win an international gold medal in para archery.
• India delivered a strong performance at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 held in Bishkek, where Sujeet Kalkal and Abhimanyou Mandwal won gold medals in freestyle wrestling, strengthening India’s overall medal tally and demonstrating dominance at the continental level
• Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the final to win the Monte-Carlo Masters 2026, securing his first title at the event and reclaiming the World No. 1 ranking

 CURRENT AFFAIRS: OBITUARIES

• Mohsina Kidwai, a veteran leader of the Indian National Congress (INC) and former Union Minister, passed away at the age of 94 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
• Central Reserve Police Force Valour Day, also known as Shaurya Diwas, is observed every year on April 9 across India to honour the bravery of Central Reserve Police Force personnel during the Battle of Sardar Post in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat
• James Warren Whittaker (Jim Whittaker), the first American to summit Mount Everest, passed away at the age of 97 in Port Townsend, Washington,United States of America (USA).
• Veteran Indian National Congress (INC) leader) and former Union Minister, Abu Hasem Khan Chowdhury popularly known as ‘Dalu Babu’, passed away at the age of 88 in Kolkata, West Bengal.
• Chingleput Doraikannu (C.D.) Gopinath, India’s oldest living Test cricketer, passed away at the age of 96 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.