Daily Current Affairs — 9 April 2026
39 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
‘Soil Sakhis’
Source: The Hindu(Page2) | Syllabus: GS1(Women Empowerment )/GS3(Economy)
Unmanned space mission launch date to be out soon
Source: The Hindu(Page3) | Syllabus: GS3(Space)
Logic may not be the right tool to examine belief systems: SC
Source: The Hindu(Page3) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Cabinet clears draft amendment Bill over women’s reservation
Source: The Hindu(Page4) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Over 4,600 objects placed in orbit in 2025 after 315 space launches: report
Source: The Hindu(Page3) | Syllabus: GS3(Space)
India welcomes Pakistan-brokered Iran-U.S. ceasefire, stresses dialogue and diplomacy
Source: The Hindu(Page4) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
India-Turkiye talks hint at a thaw in bilateral relations
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Rooftop solar: govt. planning incentive scheme for States
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS3(Environment )
Indian scientists find new way to measure distances in deep space
Source: The Hindu(Page7) | Syllabus: GS3(Space)
Jan Vishwas 2.0 is all about trust-based compliance
Source: The Hindu(Page8) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Why India wants fast breeder reactors
Source: The Hindu(Page10) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Tech)
MPC factors in ceasefire to keep repo rate unchanged
Source: The Hindu(Page12) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
The thermal cost of India’s textile surge
Source: The Hindu(Page9) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
Shippers seek clarity as Iran still controls strait of Hormuz
Source: The Hindu(Page12) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)/GS3(Economy)
Artemis crew witnesses meteorite impacts on Moon
Source: The Hindu(Page15) | Syllabus: GS3(Space)
For India, a nuclear breakthrough amid energy concerns
Source: Indian Express (Page8) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Tech
‘West Asia conflict effect kept in mind’: Cabinet clears 12% hike in P&K fertiliser subsidy
Source: Indian Express (Page7) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Assam, Meghalaya flag high tariff, refuse extra power from Subansiri
Source: Indian Express (Page12) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
SC: Can decide on superstitious practices, Centre disagrees
Source: Indian Express (Page13) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Rajnath chairs third IGOM meeting, discusses energy prices, food security steps
Source: Indian Express (Page12) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
No new clearances for production of refrigerant gases after 2027: Centre
Source: Indian Express (Page13) | Syllabus: GS3(Environment)
Fragile ceasefire takes hold between U.S., Iran
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Odisha law panel recommends law against hate speech, hate crime; jail term of up to 7 years
Source: The Hindu(Page2) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
India no longer inclined to host COP33 climate event in 2028
Source: Indian Express (Page1) | Syllabus: GS3(Environment )
Cabinet clears Bills for women’s quota in Lok Sabha and Assemblies
Source: Indian Express (Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Top 10% rural households own 44% land in India: World Inequality Lab study findings, explained
Source: Indian Express (Page15) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
Home Ministry’s 90-day ultimatum: States told to clear forensic backlogs as India shifts to tech-driven ‘Naveen Sanhitas’
Source: Indian Express (Page13) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
RBI holds repo rate, sees GDP growth slowing to 6.9% in FY27
Source: Indian Express (Page15) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
Reserve bank of India plans to revise guidelines for bank boards, push on policy matters
Source: Indian Express (Page15) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
INDIAN ARMY CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR INDIA – EGYPT JOINT SPECIAL FORCES EXERCISE CYCLONE
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Defence)
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana on its 11th anniversary
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
SMOPS- 2026
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Space)
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojna (PMMSY)
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
National Quantum Mission achieves 1,000-km secure communication milestone in under 3 years of its launch
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Tech
Ancient reservoir unearthed on Elephanta
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS1(History/Geography)
India withdraws bid to host climate summit in 2028
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS3(Environment )
The other side of sport — mastering manufacturing
Source: The Hindu(Page8) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
India must now revamp its nuclear regulatory regime
Source: The Hindu(Page8) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Tech)
India Ranks third globally in Renewable Energy Installed Capacity
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Environment)