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170 stories for “Current Affairs” · April 2026
Clear filtersThe United Nations observes two of its official language days on the same date, 23 April, every year.UN English Language Day: Celebrates the English language and its worldwide importance.UN Spanish Language Day: Promotes...
Dr. Cherukumalli Srinivasa Rao, Director of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), has been presented the 9th Prof. M.S. Swaminathan Award. The award was given in Hyderabad.Recipient: Dr. Cherukumalli Sriniva...
A Historic Day for Democracy: Tamil Nadu Records 84.69% Polling in 2026 The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections have etched a new chapter in India's electoral history. On April 23, 2026, the state witnessed an unprecedent...
The Government has approved the procurement of potatoes in Uttar Pradesh under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for 2025–26.Price: ₹6.5 per kilogram.Quantity: About 20 lakh metric tonnes of potatoes.Central support:...
India's first large-scale gold mining project run by the private sector is set to begin operations in Andhra Pradesh in May 2026.Project: Jonnagiri gold project, Kurnool district.Developer: Geomysore Services India Priva...
The Governor of Punjab has given assent to the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026.Passage: Passed unanimously by the Punjab Legislative Assembly on 13 April 2026.Offence: Sacrilege (beadbi) of...
Data from the Genome India Project (GIP) has identified about 44 million genetic variants that are unique to Indians.Total variants: More than 129 million genetic variants were found in Indian populations.Endogamy effect...
India and Russia have operationalised the RELOS (Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement), deepening military cooperation.Access: Each side may use the other's military bases, ports and air facilities in both peace an...
India took part in the AZEC Plus meeting, held online and convened by Japan, to discuss disruptions in energy supplies and the resilience of supply chains.Agenda: Energy security, decarbonisation and resilient supply cha...
The Government of India has proposed continuing the River Basin Management (RBM) Scheme for the 2026–31 period with an outlay of ₹2,183 crore.Type: Central Sector Scheme, launched in 2014.Implementing agency: Department...
The Union Ministry of Textiles has launched Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World to take Indian handlooms to global audiences.Developed by: Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) together with the Nat...
Two UN-linked observances fall back to back in late April.World Creativity and Innovation Day – 21 April: Highlights how creativity and innovation contribute to sustainable development. The 2026 theme is "Harnessing Crea...
