1) 🇮🇳National

• Andhra Pradesh Capital Bill: The Lok Sabha has officially passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, recognising Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of the state.
• JEE Main 2026 Phase 2: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the second session of the Joint Entrance Examination across 566 centres, with today being a major examination date for over 11 lakh aspirants.
• Tech Launch: OnePlus has scheduled the official India launch of its Nord 6 smartphone today, marking a significant expansion of its service infrastructure to 600 centres across the country.

2) 🌍International

• Strait of Hormuz Tension: Geopolitical tensions remain high as Iran signals no immediate plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amidst the ongoing conflict, impacting global trade routes and oil security.
• WHO Science Initiative: On the eve of World Health Day, the WHO and PAHO have called for a global "renewed commitment to science" to drive better health outcomes and combat misinformation.

3) 💰Economy

• Gold Market Trends: Gold rates in major hubs like Dubai and India remain volatile due to the Iran-Israel conflict. Current 24K gold is trading near AED 569 per gram.
• RBI Exchange Rate: The Indian Rupee (INR) is positioned at approximately ₹25.33 against 1 UAE Dirham (AED), reflecting the current market stability despite global pressures.

4) 🗓️Date’s importance

• World Health Day: Observed annually on 7 April to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948.

• 2026 Theme: “Together for health. Stand with science.” (Focusing on science as the foundation for global health recovery).

5) 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day

• Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: The Director-General of the WHO, who is leading the 2026 World Health Day global address, emphasizing universal health coverage and scientific integrity.

6) 🏅Sports

• IPL 2026: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined ₹12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during the clash against Gujarat Titans at the New PCA Stadium, Mullanpur.
• Golf Update: Legendary golfer Tiger Woods has announced a temporary step away from competitive play to seek treatment, following recent legal and health developments.

7) 🏆Awards

• Odisha Heritage Honours: President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi recently conferred special recognitions to several artisans and cultural icons from Odisha to celebrate the state's heritage and progress.

8) ⭐️Other important significance

• Health Awareness: World Health Day 2026 also prioritises the "Global Action for Universal Health Coverage" initiative, specifically focusing on maternal and infant health improvements in developing nations.

📚Word of the day

• Salubrious: (Adjective) – Health-giving; healthy.
• Usage: The government aims to create a more salubrious environment for citizens through the new Clean Air Policy.