News of The Day – 6th April 2026

The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, PIB and AIR, etc

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS-1: History)

• About Babu Jagjivan Ram (1908–1986).
• Prominent Dalit leader and freedom fighter
• Played key role in the Indian independence movement and post-independence politics.
  • Held major portfolios: Defence, Agriculture, Labour.
• Advocated social justice and equality.

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• Amaravati was proposed as capital after bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh (2014).
• Planned as a greenfield, world-class city on Krishna river banks.
• Issues: political changes, funding constraints, legal disputes over decentralisation

(GS-2: Polity & Governance)

• Refers to expanding powers and role of the executive.
• Concern over lack of institutional checks and balances.
• Issues: ordinance route, centralisation of decision-making, weakening of parliamentary scrutiny.
• Constitutional principle: Separation of Powers and checks & balances.
• Debate on the need for strengthening parliamentary committees and judicial oversight.

(GS-2: International Relations)

• Crisis in the World Trade Organization due to
  • Dysfunctional Appellate Body (dispute settlement paralysis).
  • Rise of protectionism and unilateral trade measures.
  • Deadlock in Doha Development Round.
• Emerging issues: digital trade, subsidies, climate-linked trade barriers.
• Implication for India: need to safeguard policy space and push for reforms.

(GS-2: International Relation)

• NATO is a military alliance for collective defence.
• Donald Trump criticised NATO for unequal burden sharing.
  US concern: European allies not meeting defence spending targets (2% of GDP).
• Implications: weakening of transatlantic alliance, rise of European strategic autonomy.
• Global impact: shifts in security architecture affecting Russia-China dynamics.

(GS-3: Economy)

• Punjab Agricultural University develops mustard variety with improved fatty acid profile.
• Focus on low erucic acid & healthier edible oil.
• Significance: reduces import dependence on edible oils.
• Supports oilseed mission and farmer income diversification.
• Relevance: nutrition security + agricultural innovation.

(GS-3: Economy)

• Amendment to IBC 2016 to improve resolution efficiency.
• Key provisions:
  • Faster resolution timelines • Strengthening role of creditors 
  • Better handling of MSME insolvency 
• Importance: ease of doing business, banking sector health (NPAs reduction).

(GS-3: Economy)

• About ‘force majeure’
  • Legal clause in contracts excusing parties from obligations due to unforeseeable events.
• Examples: natural disasters, wars, pandemics.
• Recognised under Indian Contract Act, 1872 (doctrine of frustration).
• Widely invoked during COVID-19 disruptions.
• Important in infrastructure, trade, and supply chain contracts.

(GS-3: Economy)

• National Maritime Day 
  • Celebrated on April 5 in India.
  • Commemorates first Indian-owned ship SS Loyalty (1919).
• Highlights importance of maritime trade and shipping industry.
• India’s maritime sector is critical for 90% of trade by volume.
• Linked to Sagarmala Programme and Blue Economy.

(GS-3: Internal Security)

• Innovative border management strategy using natural deterrents (crocodiles, etc.).
• Applies to riverine and marshy areas where fencing is difficult.
• Border managed by BSF along India-Bangladesh border.
• Issues: illegal migration, smuggling.
• Concerns: ecological impact, ethical considerations.

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• India aims to expand nuclear energy for clean and base-load power.
• Target: Increase nuclear capacity significantly by 2030+.
• Key institutions: NPCIL, DAE. – Focus on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and private participation.
• Challenges: liability laws (CLND Act 2010), high costs, public opposition.
• Importance: energy security, climate commitments (Net Zero 2070).