1) 🇮🇳National

• 135th Ambedkar Jayanti: The nation celebrates the 135th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Public holidays are observed across several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu, to honour the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.

• Regional New Years: Today also marks various regional New Year festivals across India, including Tamil New Year (Puthandu) and Vishu in Kerala, followed by regional celebrations like Pohela Boishakh and Bohag Bihu.
• Space Mission Operations Conference (SMOPS-2026): The 2nd International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations concluded recently in Bengaluru, focusing on smart and sustainable space mission management.
• CEC Removal Motion: In a historic parliamentary development, a notice for a motion to remove the 26th Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, was submitted by opposition MPs, marking a rare procedural event in Indian governance.

2) 🌍International

• NASA Artemis II Target: NASA has confirmed its target for the Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years. The 10-day mission, involving four astronauts, is set to orbit the Moon without landing.
• FATF Grey List Update: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently added Kuwait and Papua New Guinea to its 'Grey List' due to deficiencies in their anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing frameworks.

• Olivier Awards 2026: In London, "Paddington The Musical" emerged as the big winner at the Olivier Awards, clinching seven trophies, including Best New Musical.

3) 💰Economy

• Stock Market Holiday: Indian equity markets (BSE and NSE) remain closed today, 14 April, in observance of Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti.

• GDP Forecast: CRISIL and other agencies have projected India's GDP growth at 7.1% for FY27, driven by strong domestic demand and infrastructure spending.

• RBI Dividend Norms: The Reserve Bank of India has introduced new prudential norms for dividend declarations by banks, effective for the financial year 2026-27, setting a dividend limit of 75% of PAT for commercial banks.

4) 🗓️Date’s importance

• Ambedkar Jayanti: Observed annually on 14 April to commemorate the birth of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (1891).He was India's first Law Minister and a lifelong campaigner against social discrimination.
• World Chagas Disease Day: Celebrated globally on this date to raise awareness about this neglected tropical disease.

5) 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day

• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Known as 'Babasaheb', he was a visionary jurist, economist, and social reformer. He chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratnain 1990.

6) 🏅Sports

• IPL 2026 Highlights: The Indian Premier League continues with high-intensity matches; senior players and emerging talents are under close watch for upcoming T20 World Cup selections.
• NBA Playoffs: The Philadelphia 76ers (Sixers) and Orlando Magic are preparing for critical play-in matchups as the regular season reaches its finale.

7) 🏆Awards

• Chetak Screen Awards 2026: The film Dhurandhar dominated the ceremony with 14 wins. Ranveer Singhwon Best Actor (Male) for Dhurandhar, while Yami Gautam won Best Actor (Female) for the film Haq.
• Lifetime Achievement: Bollywood legend Dharmendra was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the recent Screen Awards.

8) ⭐️Other important significance

• AVATAAR Hybrid Drone: India's first aerial-underwater hybrid drone, developed by IIT Jodhpur, has been highlighted for its potential in coastal security and flood rescue operations.

• SHINE Module: Indian Railways recently launched the SHINE (Sexual Harassment Incident Notification for Empowerment) digital module to ensure safer working environments for women employees.

📚Word of the day

• Vigilant: (Adjective)
• Meaning: Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
• Usage: Competitive exam aspirants must remain vigilant about changing syllabus patterns and current affairs updates.