🌟 Important Days / महत्वपूर्ण दिवस
🏦 92nd Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Foundation Day
भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक (RBI) का 92वां स्थापना दिवस
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) celebrated its 92nd Foundation Day on 1 April 2026, marking its establishment in 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934.
- Initially established in Kolkata
- Shifted permanently to Mumbai in 1937
- Nationalised on 1 January 1949
👉 RBI is India’s central bank responsible for monetary policy, currency issuance, and financial stability.
🏛️ State News / राज्य समाचार
🌺 Odisha celebrates 91st Utkal Divas (Statehood Day)
ओडिशा ने 91वां उत्कल दिवस मनाया
Odisha celebrated its 91st Foundation Day on 1 April 2026, commemorating its formation in 1936.
- Formed on a linguistic basis
- Carved out from Bengal-Bihar-Orissa Province
- Result of long struggle by regional leaders
👉 Utkal Divas highlights the importance of language-based state formation in India.
💰 Economy & Banking / अर्थव्यवस्था और बैंकिंग
📊 New Financial Year 2026-27 Begins
नए वित्तीय वर्ष 2026-27 का प्रारंभ
India officially entered the Financial Year 2026-27 on 1 April 2026.
Key Highlights:
- New Tax Regime continues as the default option
- Updated income tax rules applicable
- Revised interest rates for small savings schemes implemented
- Includes SCSS (Senior Citizen Savings Scheme)
👉 Important for exams: Financial year in India runs from 1 April to 31 March.
🇮🇳 National News / राष्ट्रीय समाचार
👷 Updated MGNREGA Wage Rates Implemented
मनरेगा की नई मजदूरी दरें लागू
The Government of India implemented revised wage rates under MGNREGA from 1 April 2026.
- Revised annually by Ministry of Rural Development
- Based on CPI-AL (Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers)
- Ensures better income support to rural workers
👉 MGNREGA guarantees 100 days of wage employment to rural households.
🌍 International News / अंतर्राष्ट्रीय समाचार
⚓ India–Sri Lanka Maritime Exercise SLINEX 2026 Begins
भारत-श्रीलंका समुद्री अभ्यास SLINEX 2026 शुरू
India and Sri Lanka launched the SLINEX 2026 naval exercise on 1 April 2026.
Key Objectives:
- Strengthen naval cooperation
- Improve interoperability
- Focus on:
- Anti-submarine warfare
- Search & rescue operations
👉 SLINEX is an annual bilateral naval exercise between the two nations.
🚀 Science & Technology / विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी
🛰️ ISRO Conducts Gaganyaan Crew Module Drop Test
ISRO ने गगनयान मिशन के लिए महत्वपूर्ण परीक्षण किया
ISRO successfully carried out a crucial drop test on 1 April 2026 for the Gaganyaan mission.
Tested crew module recovery system and validated:
- Parachute deployment
- Water landing safety
👉 Gaganyaan aims to send Indian astronauts into space, marking a major milestone.
📌 Exam Booster (Quick Revision Points)
- RBI Foundation Day – 1 April (1935)
- Odisha Statehood Day – 1 April 1936
- Financial Year – 1 April to 31 March
- MGNREGA – 100 days employment scheme
- SLINEX – India & Sri Lanka Naval Exercise
- Gaganyaan – India’s Human Spaceflight Mission
📝 Conclusion
The current affairs of 02 April 2026 highlight key developments in economy, governance, international relations, and science & technology. These updates are crucial for cracking competitive exams, so revise them regularly!
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