Current Affairs · 24 April 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 24 April 2026.
Rashtriya Panchayati Raj Diwas Observed (24 April)
National Panchayati Raj Day was observed on 24 April; the government launched the Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0 and digital governance tools at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
RBI Approves Third Term for Karur Vysya Bank MD & CEO
The RBI approved the reappointment of B. Ramesh Babu as MD & CEO of the Tamil Nadu-based Karur Vysya Bank for a third two-year term, effective 29 July 2026.
MeitY Launches IIT Madras Silicon Photonics Solutions
The Ministry of Electronics & IT launched silicon photonics technology solutions developed at IIT Madras, including a 50+ component process design kit (PDK) and an automated test engine.
Project DANTAK Marks 66th Raising Day in Bhutan
The Border Roads Organisation's Project DANTAK marked its 66th Raising Day in Thimphu; since 1961 it has built over 1,500 km of roads and major airports in Bhutan.
Turkey Bans Social Media for Children Under 15
Turkey's parliament passed a law banning social media use for children under 15, requiring age verification and local representatives for platforms.
Government expands PM-AASHA procurement for masoor in Bihar and chana in Chhattisgarh
On 23 April 2026, the Centre expanded PM-AASHA procurement in Bihar and Chhattisgarh with new targets for masoor and chana.
Centre notifies eco-sensitive zone around Uttar Pradesh’s Barasingha Sanctuary
The Environment Ministry on 16 April 2026 issued a draft notification for a 408.7 sq km eco-sensitive zone around Barasingha Wildlife Sanctuary.
Bharat Connect adds Postal Life Insurance for digital premium payments through NBBL
On 21 April 2026, NBBL onboarded Postal Life Insurance on Bharat Connect for digital premium payments.
Finland opens the world’s first deep geological repository for radioactive waste at Olkiluoto
Finland on 24 April 2026 finalized the first deep geological repository to permanently store radioactive nuclear waste.
IIT Ropar launches India’s first integrated agricultural intelligence ecosystem through ANNAM.AI
IIT Ropar on 21 April 2026 launched ANNAM.AI, a three-layer agricultural intelligence ecosystem for farmers.
RBI’s April 2026 e-mandate framework eases recurring digital payments up to ₹15,000
RBI on 22 April 2026 waived OTP for recurring payments up to ₹15,000 under a consolidated digital payments e-mandate framework.