Current Affairs 07 April 2026

Indian Railways clears ₹398.36 crore optical fibre backbone project.

• ₹398.36 crore OFC backbone project approved by Indian Railways.
• Covers Ahmedabad & Ratlam divisions (Western Railway).
• Total network: 1,929 RKm.
• Part of ₹27,693 crore Kavach (LTE-based) plan.
• Supports train safety, modern signalling & digital railway operations.

EC launches ECINet KYC for candidate background checks.

• ECI promotes ECINet KYC feature for 2026 Assembly elections.
• Helps voters check candidates’ criminal, financial, and educational details.
• Enables access to Form 26 (official affidavit).
• Aims to ensure transparency and informed voting.

A canvas by Raja Ravi Varma sets a new world record for Indian art at auction.

• Raja Ravi Varma’s Yashoda and Krishna sold for ₹167.20 crore, setting a world record for Indian art.
• Bought by Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla.
• Surpasses previous record of ₹118 crore held by MF Husain.
• Painting depicts Yashoda and infant Krishna in Varma’s realist style.

India reaches a record 6.05 GW of wind power capacity addition.

• India added a record 6.05 GW of wind capacity in FY 2025–26.
• 46% growth compared to the previous year.
• Total installed capacity crossed 56 GW.
• Boost driven by better policies, hybrid projects, and improved transmission.
• Supports India’s 500 GW non-fossil fuel target by 2030.

Uttar Pradesh government initiates a farmer registry campaign.

• Uttar Pradesh launched Farmer Registry Campaign on April 7, 2026.
• Objective: Ensure transparent delivery of agricultural benefits.
• Timeline: April 7–15, 2026.
• Camps: Set up at all Gram Sachivalayas.
• Coverage: Around 1.72 crore farmers under PM-Kisan.
• Implementation: Managed by Gram Pradhans, Panchayat Sachivs, and Lekhpals.
• Digital database to resolve land record issues and enable direct benefits.