April 7, 2026 - Current Affairs

One Health Approach for an Interconnected World

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The rising incidence of zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance has highlighted the need for a coordinated One Health approach to address human, animal, and environmental health risks.

What is the One Health Approach?

One Health is an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems.

It recognizes that the health of humans, domestic and wild animals, plants, and the wider environment (including ecosystems) are closely linked and interdependent.

India Achieves Milestone in Nuclear Energy Programme

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India has achieved a major milestone as the indigenously built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam has attained criticality.

Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)

PFBR is an advanced reactor that generates more fissile fuel than it consumes.

India’s PFBR is located at Kalpakkam and operated by Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited. It uses Uranium–Plutonium Mixed Oxide (MOX) fuel.

Deep Tech in India

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The Union government has undertaken various measures, including a policy push, to promote deep tech in India.

Deep Technology

Deep Technology refers to innovations founded on advanced scientific and technological breakthroughs.

Currently India has over 3600 Deep Tech startups, with over 480 being established in 2023 itself.

News In Short 07-04-2026

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The sacred Piprahwa Relics are set to arrive in Leh on the occasion of Buddha Purnima.

About Piprahwa relics

The Piprahwa relics were discovered in 1898 by British civil engineer William Claxton Peppé in Piprahwa, Uttar Pradesh.

They are excavated from the Piprahwa Stupa—widely recognized as the ancient city of Kapilavastu, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.

They include bone fragments, soapstone and crystal caskets, a sandstone coffer, and offerings such as gold ornaments and gemstones.