Daily Current Affairs Digest | 7th April 2026

Daily Current Affairs Digest | 7th April 2026

Nuclear Development: PFBR Achieves Criticality

India’s 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam has achieved criticality, marking a key milestone in the three-stage nuclear programme. This stage signifies a self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction. The reactor is expected to enable fuel breeding, promote thorium utilisation, and enhance India’s indigenous clean energy capabilities.

Parliamentary Development: Motion Not Admitted

Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla rejected opposition notices seeking the removal of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The motion was not admitted after review, representing a rare procedural instance in Parliament.

Legislative Update: Amaravati as Capital

President Droupadi Murmu has assented to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026. The Act declares Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh, providing clarity to the state’s administrative structure.

Biodiversity Discovery in Northeast India

Researchers have discovered three new species of rove beetles in Arunachal Pradesh. This finding highlights the region’s rich and largely unexplored biodiversity and reinforces its global hotspot status. It also underlines the importance of conservation and further scientific exploration.

Scientific Advancement in Photonics

Scientists from the University of Warsaw have achieved a breakthrough in photonics by trapping infrared light within a 40-nanometre structure. This innovation enables ultra-compact control of light and is expected to contribute to the development of next-generation nanophotonic technologies.

India’s Humanitarian Assistance to Afghanistan

India has dispatched Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) materials to Afghanistan following recent floods and earthquakes. The initiative reaffirms India’s commitment to humanitarian support despite complex geopolitical circumstances.

Public Health Initiative in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has launched an emergency measles vaccination campaign targeting over one million children. Measles, caused by a paramyxovirus, spreads through airborne droplets and remains infectious for up to two hours. The MR vaccine provides effective immunity.

Election Update

Campaigning has concluded for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry. Polling for 126, 140, and 30 seats respectively will be conducted in a single phase, with political leaders completing final outreach efforts.