Current Affairs · 28 April 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 28 April 2026.
India Becomes World's Fifth-Largest Military Spender (SIPRI)
According to SIPRI data, India spent $92.1 billion on defence in 2025, an 8.9% rise, making it the world's fifth-largest military spender, accounting for 3.2% of global expenditure.
PM Modi Marks 50 Years of Sikkim's Statehood with ₹4,000 Crore Projects
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated 30+ development projects worth about ₹4,000 crore in Gangtok marking Sikkim's 50th statehood anniversary, including the state's first railway line.
Indian Army Hosts First Multilateral Exercise 'Pragati' in Meghalaya
The Indian Army launched Exercise Pragati at Umroi, Meghalaya, the first multilateral military exercise involving 11 nations, focused on Indian Ocean Region security.
Raghu Rai, Padma Shri photojournalist and first Indian in Magnum Photos, died in April 2026
Eminent photojournalist Raghu Rai died in New Delhi on 26 April 2026 at the age of 83.
Kathua’s six border villages added to Vibrant Village Programme-II in April 2026
Six villages in Kathua district were brought under Vibrant Village Programme-II on 25 April 2026 for saturation of central schemes.
Akashvani and Prasar Bharati launch 2026 signature tune and jingle contests on MyGov
Akashvani and Prasar Bharati launched nationwide tune and jingle contests on 25 April 2026 with cash prizes and MyGov submissions.
DoP and DTDC sign 2026 logistics MoU to use 1.64 lakh post offices for parcel delivery
The Department of Posts and DTDC signed an MoU in New Delhi on 27 April 2026 to integrate networks for parcel delivery.
India-Africa Forum Summit IV website, logo and theme launched for May 2026 New Delhi summit
S. Jaishankar launched the logo, theme and website for the 4th India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled in New Delhi on 31 May 2026.
Asia’s first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development launched in Pune in April 2026
Jayant Chaudhary launched Asia’s first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development at Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune.
Supreme Court-backed ICU standards set 3-level hospital classification and nurse ratios in April 2026
On 28 April 2026, the Supreme Court endorsed minimum ICU guidelines and asked States and UTs to submit compliance plans by 18 May 2026.
India–New Zealand FTA signed in April 2026: tariff cuts, 5,000-visa quota and 100% duty-free access
India and New Zealand signed an FTA on 27 April 2026 with tariff liberalisation, services access and a 5,000-visa quota.