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Daily Current Affairs 3 April 2026

1) Reserve Bank of India begins monetary policy review

What happened: RBI started its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting for April 2026 to decide interest rates.

Why important: MPC decisions directly impact inflation, loans, and economic growth.

Exam Tip:
MPC consists of 6 members.


2) Indian Space Research Organisation advances Gaganyaan crew module tests

What happened: ISRO conducted advanced testing of crew module systems for the Gaganyaan mission.

Why important: Crucial for India’s human spaceflight safety and mission success.

Exam Tip:
Gaganyaan will send astronauts into Low Earth Orbit.


3) Ministry of Defence approves new defence procurement projects

What happened: The Ministry of Defence approved new indigenous defence acquisition proposals.

Why important: Supports self-reliance under Make in India.

Exam Tip:
Approved by Defence Acquisition Council (DAC).


4) Central Board of Direct Taxes launches compliance monitoring system

What happened: CBDT introduced a new system to monitor tax compliance and detect evasion.

Why important: Improves transparency and tax collection efficiency.

Exam Tip:
CBDT operates under Ministry of Finance.


5) Ministry of Education expands AI-based education tools

What happened: The Ministry expanded AI-driven learning platforms for schools and colleges.

Why important: Enhances personalized learning and digital education.

Exam Tip:
NEP 2020 promotes technology integration.


6) Indian Navy conducts maritime exercise

What happened: Indian Navy conducted a naval exercise in the Indian Ocean region.

Why important: Strengthens maritime security and Indo-Pacific cooperation.

Exam Tip:
Indian Navy Day – 4 December.


7) NITI Aayog reviews startup ecosystem

What happened: NITI Aayog reviewed India’s startup and innovation ecosystem performance.

Why important: Startups drive economic growth and employment.

Exam Tip:
NITI Aayog established in 2015.


8) United Nations warns about global economic risks

What happened: UN highlighted risks of economic slowdown due to geopolitical tensions.

Why important: Impacts global trade and financial stability.

Exam Tip:
UN has 193 member countries.


9) World Health Organization issues health preparedness advisory

What happened: WHO urged countries to strengthen health systems and disease monitoring.

Why important: Important for pandemic prevention.

Exam Tip:
WHO HQ – Geneva, Switzerland.


10) Indian Railways upgrades digital ticketing system

What happened: Indian Railways expanded AI-based ticketing and passenger management systems.

Why important: Improves efficiency and passenger experience.

Exam Tip:
Indian Railways is one of the largest rail networks globally.

Final Note for Students

Revise these points daily, practice multiple-choice questions weekly, and discuss current affairs aloud to improve confidence for written exams as well as interviews.