2 April Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs One-Liners – 2 April

• The Punjab Cabinet, under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has approved the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana , a women-focused welfare scheme aimed at providing direct financial assistance to women across the state.
• The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has cleared 29 proposals under the fourth phase of the Electronics Components Manufacturing

• Scheme, involving an investment of ₹7,104 crore and expected production worth ₹84,515 crore, with over 14,000 direct jobs likely to be created.

• The Andhra Pradesh Government has announced the launch of India’s first quantum computer at Amaravati on 14 April 2026 under the Amaravati Quantum Valley Project , marking a significant leap in advanced computing capabilities.
• The Bhavasagara Referral Centre at the Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology has been designated as the National Repository for Deep Sea Fauna under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, strengthening marine biodiversity conservation efforts.
• The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change has notified the Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 , effective from 1 April 2026, replacing the 2016 rules to enhance scientific waste management practices and environmental safeguards.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the semiconductor manufacturing facility of Kaynes Technology India Limited at Sanand, strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem and technological self-reliance.
• The shortlist for the International Booker Prize 2026 has been released, featuring six translated works exploring themes like identity, displacement, and resilience.
• The United Nations observes World Autism Awareness Day annually on 2 April to promote inclusion, rights, and awareness for individuals with autism.
• The Government of India has retained unchanged interest rates for small savings schemes for the June quarter, ensuring stability for investors.
• The Reserve Bank of India imposed a penalty of ₹31.80 lakh on Airtel Payments Bank Limited for non-compliance with financial disclosure norms.
• The RBI has also levied a penalty of ₹63.60 lakh on Central Bank of India for regulatory lapses.
• Moody’s Investors Service has applied to establish a branch in GIFT IFSC, reinforcing India’s position as an emerging global financial hub.
• Antonio Guterres announced the creation of a special task force to address disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions in West Asia.
• INS Sanshodhak , the final Survey Vessel (Large), has been delivered to the Indian Navy by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited in Kolkata, boosting maritime survey capabilities.
• The Indian Navy conducted the 3rd edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) IMEX Tabletop Exercise 2026 at Kochi, enhancing regional maritime cooperation.
• Puja Garg has taken charge as the 43rd National President of FICCI Ladies Organisation, succeeding Poonam Sharma.
• InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) has appointed Willie Walsh as its Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approvals.
• Senior IAS officer Ashwini Bhide has been appointed as the Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai by the Maharashtra Government.
• The Artemis II mission aims to send humans around the Moon for the first time in over five decades since the Apollo era, marking a major