09th April 2026

1. Amul Becomes 1st Indian FMCG Company to Hit Rs 1 Trillion Turnover in FY26
2. Bhopal RPO Becomes First in India to Launch Braille & Sign Language Services
3. DCIL and Colombo Dockyard Sign MoU for Strategic Alliance in Shipbuilding & Repair
4. Canara HSBC Life Insurance Launches Market-Linked Savings ‘Plan Promise4Wealth’
5. DBS Bank India Launches DBS Aspire, Relationship-led banking for emerging affluent
6. PNB Signs MoU with GeM to Boost Financial Access for Sellers
7. Fintech lender KreditBee enters unicorn club with USD280 million pre-IPO funding
8. Vietnam Parliament Re-elects To Lam as President
9. Former Union minister and Veteran Congress Leader Mohsina Kidwai Passed Away
10. International Romani Day 2026
11. Telangana Govt Declares ‘Cancer’ as Notifiable Disease
12. Meta Introduces New AI Model Muse Spark
13. India Withdraws Its Plan to Host COP33 Summit in 2028
14. Deep Jariwala Appointed as US Governor’s Chair
15. IIM Rohtak Wins BIMTECH’s ‘Hermes’ Dialogue 6.0,’ a National Debate with Participants Representing 12 Countries
16. INS Sunayna Reaches Male, Boosting Maritime Cooperation Between India and Maldives
17. World Bank’s April 2026 South Asia Economic Update

National News

BIMTECH Hosts Hermes Dialogue 6.0 Event

• What: Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) hosted Hermes’ Dialogue 6.0, where Team LeBroom from Indian Institute of Management Rohtak (IIM Rohtak) won the national-level competition on energy independence and global security.
• Tell me more:
  • Event was organised by Post Graduate Diploma in Management–International Business (PGDM-IB) programme.
  • This year’s theme is “Should Countries Prioritize Energy Independence to Ensure Global Energy Security Amid Rising Geopolitical Uncertainty?”.

State News

Prime Minister Interacts With Farmers At South India Natural Farming Summit 2025

• What:
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with farmers at the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 held in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, where he discussed natural farming practices, market opportunities, and value-added products made from agricultural produce.
• Why:
  • The interaction aimed to encourage natural farming, highlight the role of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and promote export-oriented agri-products from Tamil Nadu.
• Tell me more:
  • Farmers showcased banana-based value-added products made from banana waste, which are sold online, in local markets, and also exported.
  • Around 1,000 individuals are involved in each FPO (Farmer Producer Organization), representing Tamil Nadu farmers through collective and individual efforts.
  • The display included Geographical Indication (GI) products from Tamil Nadu such as Kumbakonam’s betel leaves and Madurai’s jasmine, along with 25 showcased items.
  • Moringa (drumstick) leaves are processed into powder and exported to the United States of America, African countries, Japan, and parts of Southeast Asia.
  • Nearly 1,000 traditional paddy varieties with nutritional value comparable to millets were displayed, along with value-added rice products.

International News

Meta Launches Muse Spark Artificial Intelligence Model

• Meta unveiled Muse Spark, its first artificial intelligence model developed by a new superintelligence team, marking the beginning of a new internal model series called Avocado.

India Withdraws Proposal To Host COP33 Summit

• What: India withdrew its proposal to host the 33rd Conference of the Parties (COP33) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2028 after reviewing its commitments for that year.
• Tell me more:
  • India communicated withdrawal decision to the Asia-Pacific Group on April 2, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the proposal at COP28 in Dubai.
  • India updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets for 2031–2035, including 47% reduction in emissions intensity, 60% electric capacity from non-fossil sources, and creation of 3.5–4.0 billion tonnes carbon sink by 2035.
  • South Korea may emerge as potential host after India withdrawal.
  • Turkiye will host COP31 and Ethiopia will host COP32.

Banking and Economy

Amul Becomes 1st Indian FMCG Company to Hit Rs 1 Trillion Turnover in FY26

• What: Amul became the first fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company in India to cross ₹1 trillion turnover in FY26, achieving around 11% growth due to strong domestic and international performance.
• Tell me more:
  • Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) owns Amul products.

Canara HSBC Launches Promise4Wealth ULIP Plan

• What: Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited launched Promise4Wealth, a Unit Linked Individual Savings Life Insurance Plan (ULIP).
• Tell me more:
  • This plan offers investment growth linked to markets along with life insurance protection, allowing individuals to build wealth over time while ensuring financial security and benefits for family in case of death.
  • Plan offers three variants—Maximiser, Shield, and LongLife—while including a passive fund linked to the BSE 500 Enhanced Value 50 Index, and it is available through Policybazaar, licensed intermediaries, and digital platforms.

DBS Bank Launches Aspire Banking Proposition

• DBS Bank India launched DBS Aspire, a banking proposition with Aspire debit card, targeting emerging affluent customers by offering premium banking services, higher returns, and digital investment access.

PNB Signs MoU with GeM to Boost Financial Access for Sellers

• Punjab National Bank partnered with Government e-Marketplace to provide unsecured short-term loans to registered sellers, helping them get funds quickly against confirmed orders and manage business cash needs efficiently.

KreditBee Enters Unicorn Club After Funding

• What: KreditBee raised USD 280 million in a Series E funding round, achieving unicorn status with a valuation of USD 1.5 billion and becoming the third unicorn of 2026 Neysa and Juspay.
• Tell me more:
  • KreditBee operates through Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-registered Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) KrazyBee Services Limited.

GDP Forecasts

World Bank’s April 2026 South Asia Economic Update

Defence News

INS Sunayna Arrives Male Under IOS SAGAR Initiative

• What: Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sunayna arrived at Male under Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative on April 6, 2026, marking the first port call of its operational deployment.
• Tell me more:
  • Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) welcomed INS Sunayna, reflecting strong maritime partnership between India and Maldives.
  • Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Coast Guard is scheduled after departure, while IOS SAGAR includes crew from 16 Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs) and supports Neighbourhood First policy and MAHASAGAR vision.

Important Days

International Romani Day 2026 – April 8

Memorandum of Understanding

DCIL-CDPLC MoU Boosts South Asia Shipbuilding

• Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) and Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) signed a memorandum of understanding. The alliance strengthens ship repair, dry-docking, and shipbuilding in South Asia through knowledge sharing and joint projects.

Appointments

To Lam Elected Vietnam President Unanimously

• Communist Party Secretary General To Lam was unanimously elected as President of Vietnam for a five-year term by parliament.

Deep Jariwala Appointed UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair

• What: Indian-origin scientist Deep Jariwala was appointed as UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Quantum Devices, a prestigious joint research role between University of Tennessee Knoxville and Oak Ridge National Laboratory starting January 2027.
• Tell me more:
  • UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair is a joint programme between University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
  • Programme is managed by University of Tennessee–Oak Ridge Innovation Institute, while Jariwala will establish a materials research laboratory and contribute to quantum research under Department of Energy’s Quantum Science Center programme.

Miscellaneous

Veteran Congress Leader Mohsina Kidwai Passes Away

• What: Veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister Mohsina Kidwai passed away at the age of 94 in Noida after suffering from age-related ailments.

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