Daily Current Affairs and GK | 2 April 2026

Topic: Important Days

1. World Autism Awareness Day 2026: 2 April

• World Autism Awareness Day is observed to raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder every year on 2 April.
• The first World Autism Awareness Day was observed on April 2, 2008.
• The theme of World Autism Awareness Day 2026 is "Autism and Humanity - Every Life Has Value".
• United Nations General Assembly designated 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day in 2007.
• Autism spectrum disorder is a broad term used to describe a group of neurodevelopmental disorders.
• According to India Autism Centre, every one in 68 children has autism.
• Boys are more prone to be affected by it in comparison to girls.

Topic: Books and Authors

2. The book titled “Tides of Time” has been released by Vice President C P Radhakrishnan in New Delhi.

• The Book has been authored by Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty.
• This book highlights India's parliamentary heritage and democratic legacy.
• The release event has been marked by reflections on India’s parliamentary heritage and the significance of its artistic and cultural legacy.
• The 58 murals in the Samvidan Sadan have been described as more than works of art, and they have been presented as visual representations of India’s civilisational journey.
• The book has been noted to capture the timeless beauty and profound symbolism reflected in the Parliamentary murals.