Current Affairs 02 April 2026

India’s biggest collaborative capacity-building initiative, Sādhana Saptah 2026, begins on April 2.

• Capacity Building Commission launched Sādhana Saptah 2026 (2–8 April), marking 5 years of Mission Karmayogi.
• Nationwide participation: 100+ Ministries, 30+ States/UTs, 250+ training institutions.
• Focus areas:
• Technology – AI, DPI, data-driven governance
• Tradition – Indian knowledge systems, ethics
• Outcomes – public value and citizen impact
• Key reform: Shift from rule-based to role-based governance with competency and skill development.
• Major tools/initiatives: iGOT Karmayogi platform, AI-based learning ecosystem, and improved citizen service programs.

Nyaya Setu AI chatbot and mascot "Dishika" launched at the DISHA Programme.

• Nyaya Setu AI Chatbot and mascot Dishika launched at Vigyan Bhawan.
• Launched by Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan.
• Aim: Enhance access to justice using multilingual AI.
• Nyaya Setu: Voice-first AI assistant for legal guidance and rights awareness.
• Dishika: Digital mascot to improve user engagement and accessibility.
• Powered by BHASHINI for real-time multilingual support.

National Council for Cement and Building Materials signs MoU with Delhi Technological University.

• National Council for Cement and Building Materials signed MoU with Delhi Technological University.
• Aim: Boost research collaboration and skill development.
• Focus: Cement & concrete technologies and training.
• Goal: Support sustainable infrastructure development.

RBI Imposes Monetary Penalty On Airtel Payments Bank For Disclosure Lapses.

• Reserve Bank of India fined Airtel Payments Bank ₹31.80 lakh (March 30, 2026).
• Reason: Non-compliance with financial disclosure norms.
• Issue: Failure to disclose customer complaint data (FY 2024–25).
• Based on Inspection for Supervisory Evaluation (ISE 2025).

PAN Health Wins "Excellence In Manufacturing" At ET Entrepreneur Awards 2026.

• PAN Health won Excellence in Manufacturing - Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals at the 3rd ET Entrepreneur Awards.
• Recognized for manufacturing scale, volume, and quality in disposable personal hygiene products.
• Established in 2017, based in Rajkot, Gujarat, aligned with Make in India initiative.
• ET Entrepreneur Awards celebrate innovation, resilience, and business excellence across sectors.