1) 🇮🇳National

• World Homoeopathy Day 2026: India celebrates World Homoeopathy Day today to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of Homoeopathy.
• Postal Training Centre (PTC) Saharanpur: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia released a ₹5 commemorative postage stamp to mark the Platinum Jubilee (75 years) of PTC Saharanpur.
• SAMPANN Platform: The Government of Goa and Cochin Port Authority have signed an agreement to adopt the 'SAMPANN' (System for Accounting and Management of Pension) platform to streamline pension processing.

2) 🌍International

• IAA Olive Crown Awards 2026: The International Advertising Association (IAA) India Chapter held its ceremony in Mumbai, where The Hindu won multiple gold and silver awards for environmental awareness campaigns.
• Iran-US Ceasefire: Geopolitical tensions show signs of easing as both nations agreed to a preliminary framework for a two-week ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian dialogue.

3) 💰Economy

• RBI State Borrowing Plan: The Reserve Bank of India announced that State Governments and Union Territories are projected to borrow approximately ₹2.54 lakh crore in the first quarter (Q1) of FY2026-27.
• CASA Ratio Decline: RBI data reveals the Current Account and Savings Account (CASA) ratio of Indian banks fell to a two-year low of 37.9% as depositors increasingly shift funds to high-yield equity and mutual fund markets.
• KreditBee Unicorn Status: Bengaluru-based fintech firm KreditBee has officially entered the Unicorn club after successfully raising $280 million in its latest funding round.

4) 🗓️Date’s importance

• World Homoeopathy Day: Observed annually on 10 April to raise awareness about the system of medicine and celebrate the 271st birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann.
• Historical Significance: On this day in 1912, the RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton, England, on its ill-fated maiden voyage.
• Historical Milestone: In 1916, the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) was established in New York City.

5) 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day

• Dr. Samuel Hahnemann: A German physician who is the father of Homoeopathy. His birthday is celebrated worldwide by the medical community to highlight his contribution to holistic healthcare.

6) 🏅Sports

• IPL 2026 Milestone: Senior Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the first fast bowler in the history of the Indian Premier League to reach the milestone of 200 wickets.
• Indian Athletics Series: Murali Sreeshankar secured the Gold medal in the Men’s Long Jump event, continuing his dominant form ahead of the international season.

7) 🏆Awards

• Green Brand of the Year: Chupps Footwear and agency Into Creative dominated the Olive Crown Awards 2026, winning 10 awards including the prestigious 'Green Brand of the Year' title.
• IAA Olive Crown Gold: Won by The Hindu Group for the campaign 'Glacier Melts Felt' which focused on the alarming rate of glacial depletion.

8) ⭐️Other important significance

• UPSC Exam Alert: The Union Public Service Commission has released the admit cards for the NDA and CDS (I) 2026 examinations, scheduled to be held on 12 April 2026.

📚Word of the day

• Firmament
• Meaning: The heavens or the sky, especially when regarded as a tangible thing.
• Usage: The stars shone brightly across the vast firmament.