Current Affairs · 22 April 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 22 April 2026.
India Adds 99th Ramsar Site: Shekha Jheel, Uttar Pradesh
India added its 99th Ramsar (wetland of international importance) site with the inclusion of Shekha Jheel in Uttar Pradesh, announced around 22 April.
Earth Day Observed (22 April)
Earth Day was observed worldwide on 22 April to promote environmental protection and climate awareness.
Former Andhra Pradesh CM Nadendla Bhaskara Rao Passes Away
Nadendla Bhaskara Rao, a former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and a co-founder of the Telugu Desam Party, passed away at the age of 90.
Eveready Commissions India's First Alkaline Battery Unit in Jammu
Eveready Industries commissioned India's first alkaline battery manufacturing facility in Jammu with a ₹200 crore investment and 360 million-unit annual capacity.
India’s new integrated Commerce website and bilingual app launched with 22-language support
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry launched a new integrated website and bilingual mobile app on 15 April 2026 with 22-language support.
DoT-SEBI MoU to curb telecom frauds: FRI, MNRL and 88 lakh disconnections
DoT and SEBI signed an MoU on 15 April 2026 to share telecom fraud indicators and strengthen action against financial scams.
Urban Challenge Fund guidelines launched with ₹1 lakh crore central assistance
The Union government launched the Urban Challenge Fund guidelines on 15 April 2026 with ₹1 lakh crore central assistance to mobilise ₹4 lakh crore in urban infrastructure.
India’s March 2026 WPI inflation at 3.88%: key base-year and sector facts
India’s wholesale inflation for March 2026 stood at 3.88%, with manufactured products carrying the highest weight in the WPI basket.