Daily Current Affairs Today 8 April 2026 for SSC And Railway Exams

Daily Current Affairs for 8 April 2026 is essential for aspirants preparing for SSC and Railway exams, as it covers the most important national and international updates in a structured and exam-oriented manner. Staying consistent with daily current affairs not only strengthens General Awareness but also helps in tackling questions based on recent events, government schemes, global developments, and key appointments.

In today’s current affairs, we cover significant topics such as the Vikramaditya Vedic Clock, the US AI-based Project Maven, the G7 and One Health Summit, rising concerns from the FAO Food Price Index, and major achievements in sports and politics. Understanding these developments with proper context will help candidates improve retention, accuracy, and overall exam performance.

Vikramaditya Vedic Clock

The Vikramaditya Vedic Clock, first installed in 2024 at Jantar Mantar in Ujjain, is a unique representation of India’s ancient timekeeping system. It has now been gifted for installation at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi.

Key Highlights

• Based on the Vedic Calendar system

• Divided into 30 Muhurats

• Displays Tithi and Nakshatra

• Weighs approximately 700 kg

• Determines sunrise and sunset based on the 15th Muhurat

This clock reflects the scientific knowledge found in ancient texts like the Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda.

Project Maven: US AI Program for Location Tracking

The Vikramaditya Vedic Clock, first installed in 2024 at Jantar Mantar in Ujjain, is a unique representation of India’s ancient timekeeping system. It has now been gifted for installation at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi.

Key Highlights

• Based on the Vedic Calendar system

• Divided into 30 Muhurats

• Displays Tithi and Nakshatra

• Weighs approximately 700 kg

• Determines sunrise and sunset based on the 15th Muhurat

This clock reflects the scientific knowledge found in ancient texts like the Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda.

New President of Vietnam: To Lam

To Lam has been elected as the new President of Vietnam for a 5-year term.

Important Points

• Member of the Communist Party

• Follows “Bamboo Diplomacy” (flexible foreign policy)

• Capital: Hanoi

• Currency: Dong

India-Vietnam Relations

• Joint military exercise: Vimbex

• Vietnam shows interest in BrahMos missiles

G7 and One Health Summit

The G7 was formed in 1975 as G6, with Canada joining in 1976 to become G7. 

About G7

• Formed in 1975 (G6)

• Became G7 after Canada joined in 1976

• Members: USA, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Japan

One Health Summit (April 5–7, 2026)

Hosted by France, led by President Emmanuel Macron.

Key Focus Areas

• Zoonotic diseases

• Pollution-related health risks

• Pandemic prevention (like COVID-19)

Participating Organizations

• WHO

• FAO

• World Food Programme (WFP)

Peace Initiative in West Asia: China and Pakistan

China hosted a Peace Summit in Beijing with Pakistan’s participation.

Objective

• Reduce tensions between Israel and Iran

• Ensure smooth functioning of key trade routes

Important Locations

• Strait of Hormuz

• Bab al-Mandab

Pakistan proposed “Islamabad Talks” to mediate peace between the US and Iran.

Western Dedicated Freight Corridor

The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), developed by the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited, is designed for efficient cargo and logistics transportation. It extends 1506 kilometers from Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Maharashtra) to Dadri (Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh). The project received funding support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and is now completed.

Associated with this is the Golden Triangle, which refers to the major tourist cities of Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra.

FAO Food Price Index

The Food Price Index by FAO tracks global food prices.

Key Points

• Headquarters: Rome, Italy

• Established: 1945

• Base Year: 2014–16

Recent Update

• Increased from 125.5 to 128.5 points

• Rise due to global oil and gas crisis

Affected Commodities

• Cereals

• Dairy

• Oils

• Meat

• Sugar

This may lead to a global food crisis.

India's First Queer Member of Parliament: Manika Goswami

Manika Goswami has made history as India's first Member of Parliament (MP) in the Rajya Sabha to openly identify within the Queer (LGBTQ+) category. A lawyer by profession, she significantly contributed to the Navtej Singh Johar vs. Union of India case. This landmark case led to the Supreme Court's 2018 judgment that decriminalized same-sex relationships by striking down parts of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. Globally, New Zealand currently holds the record for the highest number of LGBTQ+ Members of Parliament.

World Archery Para Series: Bangkok and Exceptional Athletes

The World Archery Para Series in Bangkok, Thailand, saw India achieve a total of 16 medals (7 Gold, 5 Silver, 4 Bronze).

Sheetal Devi from Jammu & Kashmir, a well-known para-archer who shoots with her feet, won a Gold Medal.

Payal Nag from Odisha made headlines as the first limbless player (without hands or feet) to win a Gold Medal in the series, notably defeating Sheetal Devi in an individual category. Both athletes demonstrate extraordinary skill and determination.

Taekwondo Excellence: Roopa Baiyat

Roopa Baiyat from Arunachal Pradesh has achieved a 5th global ranking in Taekwondo, making her the first Taekwondo player from India to reach such a high position. Her ranking significantly improved from 123rd in 2021 to 5th in 2026, highlighting her consistent effort and progress.

Literary Work and Constitutional Context

The book "We The People", authored by T.M. Krishna, is dedicated to national symbols. Its title draws inspiration from the opening phrase of the Preamble to the Indian Constitution, "We the People of India," which signifies that the actual power resides with the common citizens.

The concept of the Preamble was borrowed by India from the USA, while its language was derived from Australia. The Preamble has been amended once through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976, which added three words: Socialist, Secular, and Integrity.

Revision: Key Current Affairs and General Knowledge

• Justice Kurian Joseph Committee: Formed for GST 2.0 to address relations between the Union and States.

• India's Support: India sent support to Afghanistan.

• Jagannath Temple Airport: Clearance granted for an International Airport in Puri.

• Best Film (Chetak Screen Award): Awarded to "Homebound", India's entry for the Oscars.

• National Maritime Day: Celebrated on April 5th.

• WHO Health Day: Celebrated on April 7th, marking WHO's 1948 formation.

• International Day for Sports for Development and Peace: Celebrated on April 6th.

• Blackbuck Population: Gujarat has the highest population; these animals are being relocated to Chhattisgarh.

• Cycling Mount Everest Base Camp: Divya Singh (Uttar Pradesh) completed this in 14 days.

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