Current Affairs · April 2026
TNPSC current affairs for April 2026, grouped by day.
Important DaysThe Hindu
International Jazz Day Observed (30 April)
InternationalThe Hindu
Bangladesh begins fuel loading at Rooppur nuclear power plant Unit 1
InternationalThe Hindu
France announces fossil fuel phaseout roadmap to 2050
NationalThe Hindu
J P Nadda opens 10th National Summit on public health innovations in Chandigarh
- NMC removes MBBS seat cap and population norm in 2026 amendment
- APEDA sets up second BEDF basmati training centre in Uttar Pradesh
- FSSAI draft norms target eco-friendly pan masala packaging in 2026
- Oxford and Serum Institute license R78C malaria vaccine candidate in April 2026
- CERT-In hosts SAMVAAD 2026 cybersecurity conference in Goa
- Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0 covers 2,59,867 Gram Panchayats
- MoSPI releases Women and Men in India 2025 with 50 indicators
- RBI Mission SAKSHAM to train 1.40 lakh UCB participants in 2026
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
NITI Aayog Releases 'DPI@2047' Digital Infrastructure Roadmap
SportsThe Hindu
Hemant Burman Wins Silver at ISSF Junior World Cup; India Tops Tally
SchemesThe Hindu
IRCTC Launches 'Bharat-Bhutan' Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
IITM inaugurates Mahabaleshwar X-band Doppler radar and signs ISRO SAC MoU
- MoEFCC-NBA launch five-year biodiversity governance project in Tamil Nadu and Meghalaya
- India becomes the world’s fifth-largest military spender in 2025, SIPRI says
- RBI clears MobiKwik’s NBFC plan; new lending arm to serve Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities
- PV Sindhu elected BWF Athletes’ Commission Chair with voting seat on BWF Council
- Ladakh gets five new districts: Sham, Nubra, Changthang, Zanskar and Drass
- IRCTC’s Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC train to Bhutan: 14-day Delhi–Phuentsholing tourist circuit
- India’s 2035 NDC update to UNFCCC: 60% non-fossil power and 47% lower emissions intensity
DefenceThe Hindu
India Becomes World's Fifth-Largest Military Spender (SIPRI)
NationalThe Hindu
PM Modi Marks 50 Years of Sikkim's Statehood with ₹4,000 Crore Projects
DefenceThe Hindu
Indian Army Hosts First Multilateral Exercise 'Pragati' in Meghalaya
Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu
Raghu Rai, Padma Shri photojournalist and first Indian in Magnum Photos, died in April 2026
- Kathua’s six border villages added to Vibrant Village Programme-II in April 2026
- Akashvani and Prasar Bharati launch 2026 signature tune and jingle contests on MyGov
- DoP and DTDC sign 2026 logistics MoU to use 1.64 lakh post offices for parcel delivery
- India-Africa Forum Summit IV website, logo and theme launched for May 2026 New Delhi summit
- Asia’s first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development launched in Pune in April 2026
- Supreme Court-backed ICU standards set 3-level hospital classification and nurse ratios in April 2026
- India–New Zealand FTA signed in April 2026: tariff cuts, 5,000-visa quota and 100% duty-free access
NationalThe Hindu
Five New Districts Created in Ladakh
Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu
PV Sindhu Becomes Chair of BWF Athletes' Commission
EconomyThe Hindu
RBI Grants NBFC Licence to MobiKwik
EconomyThe Hindu
Jio Financial Services and Allianz sign 50:50 insurance joint venture in India
- BharatGen and L&T subsidiaries to build India’s sovereign AI compute platform in Kanchipuram
- Jaipur workshop advances cooperative reform drive and PACS expansion in April 2026
- NITI Aayog-backed report proposes directly elected mayors for million-plus cities in 2026
- HUDCO marks 56th Foundation Day with UiWIN and Urban Challenge Fund in April 2026
- DRDO unveils Advanced Armoured Platforms at VRDE, Ahilyanagar in April 2026
- DPIIT issues ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 guidelines in April 2026
- NMBA 2.0 and SMILE-Beggary apps launched by Social Justice Ministry in April 2026
EconomyThe Hindu
India Approves ₹30 Billion Currency Swap for Maldives
Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu
Justice Lisa Gill Appointed Chief Justice of A.P. High Court
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
India's First Integrated Lithium-Ion Battery & Rare-Earth Recycling Facility
DefenceThe Hindu
Pakistan Navy test-fires indigenously developed Taimoor cruise missile
- Turkey bans social media use for children under 15 in 2026 law
- Rajesh Kumar Agarwal appointed Director (Finance) of Power Finance Corporation
- Nasscom appoints Srikanth Velamakanni as Chairperson in April 2026
- Rocklink India sets up India’s first integrated lithium-ion battery and rare earth recycling facility
- Eveready commissions India’s first alkaline battery plant in Jammu
- Pay Point India becomes first private fintech in RBI Centralised Payment System
- PM Internship Scheme expands to final-year UG and PG students in 2026
NationalThe Hindu
Rashtriya Panchayati Raj Diwas Observed (24 April)
Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu
RBI Approves Third Term for Karur Vysya Bank MD & CEO
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
MeitY Launches IIT Madras Silicon Photonics Solutions
DefenceThe Hindu
Project DANTAK Marks 66th Raising Day in Bhutan
- Turkey Bans Social Media for Children Under 15
- Government expands PM-AASHA procurement for masoor in Bihar and chana in Chhattisgarh
- Centre notifies eco-sensitive zone around Uttar Pradesh’s Barasingha Sanctuary
- Bharat Connect adds Postal Life Insurance for digital premium payments through NBBL
- Finland opens the world’s first deep geological repository for radioactive waste at Olkiluoto
- IIT Ropar launches India’s first integrated agricultural intelligence ecosystem through ANNAM.AI
- RBI’s April 2026 e-mandate framework eases recurring digital payments up to ₹15,000
SchemesThe Hindu
PM Internship Scheme Opened to Final-Year Students
Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu
Srikanth Velamakanni Appointed Nasscom Chairperson
DefenceThe Hindu
INS Sudarshini Reaches Las Palmas, Spain on Lokayan 26
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
NASA completed the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope ahead of its September 2026 launch
- Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary became India’s 99th Ramsar site in April 2026
- India selected among 12 countries for FIFA Women’s Development Programme in 2026
- NITRD became India’s first Zero Waste to Landfill healthcare campus in April 2026
- India International Water Week 2026 launched with 9th edition scheduled in New Delhi
- World Earth Day 2026 observed on 22 April with theme Our Power, Our Planet
- INS Nireekshak joined IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 in Colombo with BHISM cubes and ammunition handover
- VM Frames competition launched in April 2026 to mark 150 years of Vande Mataram
- TDIP Scheme revised in April 2026 to boost indigenous telecom R&D and 6G participation
EnvironmentThe Hindu
India Adds 99th Ramsar Site: Shekha Jheel, Uttar Pradesh
Important DaysThe Hindu
Earth Day Observed (22 April)
Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu
Former Andhra Pradesh CM Nadendla Bhaskara Rao Passes Away
EconomyThe Hindu
Eveready Commissions India's First Alkaline Battery Unit in Jammu
- India’s new integrated Commerce website and bilingual app launched with 22-language support
- DoT-SEBI MoU to curb telecom frauds: FRI, MNRL and 88 lakh disconnections
- Urban Challenge Fund guidelines launched with ₹1 lakh crore central assistance
- India’s March 2026 WPI inflation at 3.88%: key base-year and sector facts
Important DaysThe Hindu
National Civil Services Day Observed (21 April)
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
MeitY sets up TPEC for rules-based AI governance in India
EconomyThe Hindu
Cabinet approves Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with sovereign guarantee of ₹12,980 crore
SchemesThe Hindu
Cabinet extends PMGSY-III to March 2028 with revised outlay of ₹83,977 crore
- UIDAI onboards 100 entities for Aadhaar offline verification in three months
- Textiles Ministry sets zero raw jute stock limit for traders and balers
- Minority Affairs Ministry signs PM VIKAS MoU with IIT Patna for 600 Bihar youth
- C-DOT and Jumps Automation sign pact for indigenous cybersecurity gamification platform
- Samriddh Gram nominated for WSIS Prizes 2026 under AL C6
- India-Uzbekistan DUSTLIK 2026 begins in Namangan from April 20 to 25
- NITI Aayog releases 7th Trade Watch Quarterly with 1.6% export growth
- Railways allows valid UDID card holders in unreserved Divyangjan coaches
- India Post records ₹15,296 crore revenue in FY 2025-26; new Speed Post products launched
NationalThe Hindu
Textiles Ministry Launches 'Vishwa Sutra' to Promote Indian Weaves
EconomyThe Hindu
Union Cabinet Approves Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
India Introduces 'Abhay' AI Tool Against Online Scams
EnvironmentThe Hindu
Kankaria Becomes India's First 'Water Neutral' Railway Depot
- Meghalaya Cabinet recognises Khasi and Garo as official languages in 2026 ordinance
- Shubhankar Sharma wins inaugural ₹1 crore Boulders Classic in Hyderabad
- India fields 71 shooters in Cairo as Shiva Narwal and Sabeera Haris lead ISSF Junior World Cup squad
- BECIL and C-DAC sign MoU for AI, ML, 5G and IoT digital transformation
- BWSSB becomes India’s first water utility with ISO 50001:2018 energy management certification
- Punjab Governor assents to anti-sacrilege Bill with life imprisonment and ₹25 lakh fine
- Meghalaya recognises Khasi and Garo as official languages through 2026 ordinance
- SBI projects 6.8%–7% GDP growth for FY 2026-27 amid oil and El Niño risks
DefenceThe Hindu
DRDO Develops Astra Mark-2 Beyond-Visual-Range Missile
EnvironmentThe Hindu
Hussain Sagar Lake Hit by Algal Bloom from Eutrophication
NationalThe Hindu
Allahabad High Court Upholds Tharu Tribe's Forest Rights
InternationalThe Hindu
Developing Nations Launch a Borrowers' Platform at IMF–World Bank Meetings
Important DaysThe Hindu
World Heritage Day Observed (18 April)
NationalThe Hindu
Harivansh Narayan Singh elected unopposed as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman for third term
EconomyThe Hindu
India slips to sixth largest economy in IMF estimate for 2025
InternationalThe Hindu
India and China hold SCO bilateral consultations in New Delhi
- India and New Zealand to sign Free Trade Agreement on 27 April 2026
- IndiaAI Mission selects 10 startups for second cohort of global acceleration programme
- Grappling Federation of India appoints Professor Sikander Kumar as Chairman
- LIC launches MyLIC and Super Sales Saathi apps on DIVE platform
- MCA becomes first state cricket body in India to launch central contract system for domestic players
- Sahibzada Farhan and Arundhati Reddy named ICC Players of the Month for February 2026
- World Haemophilia Day 2026 marked on 17 April with diagnosis-first theme
SportsThe Hindu
R. Vaishali Wins FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament
Reports IndicesThe Hindu
India's Unemployment Rate Rises to Five-Month High of 5.1%
NationalThe Hindu
Lok Sabha 131st Amendment Bill 2026: 850-seat expansion and women’s reservation framework
DefenceThe Hindu
India-Uzbekistan Dustlik 2026 begins in Namangan for joint special operations training
- India and Austria deepen ties with MoU on food safety and cooperation in New Delhi
- R. Vaishali wins FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026 in Cyprus to become world title challenger
- FIU-IND and PFRDA sign MoU to strengthen AML and CFT cooperation
- Andhra Pradesh and NRSC sign MoU to map lightning-prone areas and improve warnings
- Telangana launches AI literacy programme for 2 million government school students
- Chhattisgarh sets up UCC drafting committee under Ranjana Prakash Desai
- Rajnath Singh pays tribute to Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh on 107th birth anniversary
- Nari Shakti Vandan Run 2026 to be held in six cities on 17–18 April
NationalThe Hindu
Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill Proposes Larger Lok Sabha
DefenceThe Hindu
India–Uzbekistan Military Exercise 'Dustlik' Begins
InternationalThe Hindu
India and Austria Sign Cooperation Agreements
Important DaysThe Hindu
World Voice Day Observed (16 April)
- OpenAI April 2026 report places India among top AI usage markets
- NIPER Mohali and Novartis sign Development Pioneer Grant agreement in April 2026
- Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 opened in New Delhi with focus on jointness and IOR
- India’s integrated Commerce website and bilingual app launched in April 2026
- India’s first university-based Quantum Reference Facility inaugurated at SRM University-AP
- DoT-SEBI MoU in April 2026: telecom fraud prevention and digital intelligence facts
- Urban Challenge Fund launched in April 2026: ₹1 lakh crore push for urban infrastructure
- India’s March 2026 WPI inflation at 3.88%: key wholesale price facts for TNPSC
EconomyThe Hindu
India's Exports Reach Record $860 Billion in FY 2025-26
Reports IndicesThe Hindu
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) Inflation at 3.88% in March 2026
SchemesThe Hindu
Urban Challenge Fund Operational Guidelines Launched
NationalThe Hindu
DoT and SEBI Sign MoU to Curb Telecom-Linked Financial Frauds
- Supreme Court seeks Centre, State replies on Right to Education implementation and NEP rollout
- Lok Sabha strength proposed to rise to 850 under draft Bill linked to 2029 delimitation
- Marine heatwaves linked to 60% more billion-dollar cyclone disasters, study finds
- UN Women says Sudan sexual violence has quadrupled as conflict enters fourth year
- Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor inaugurated with ₹12,000 crore outlay and 12-km wildlife corridor
- Punjab Assembly passes stricter sacrilege law with 10-year minimum jail and ₹25 lakh fine
- Bihar gets first BJP Chief Minister as Samrat Choudhary replaces Nitish Kumar
Important DaysThe Hindu
Ambedkar Jayanti: 135th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Tamil NaduThe Hindu
Puthandu and Regional New Year / Harvest Festivals Celebrated
Reports IndicesThe Hindu
Retail Inflation (CPI) Eases to 3.40% in March 2026
Important DaysThe Hindu
Ambedkar Jayanti 2026: key constitutional and social reform facts for TNPSC
- NCC and NIELIT sign cyber security training MoU for cadets nationwide
- Reliance Foundation and C-DAC launch e-SafeHER to train one million rural women
- Labour Ministry MoUs with Porter and Gigin expand National Career Service portal
- ICMR app for Community Health Officers launched under Ayushman Arogya Mandir network
- ANRF reviews SARAL AI for multilingual research dissemination in 18 Indian languages
- HAL inaugurates Prachand LCH structure assembly line at Tumakuru in April 2026
- e-NAM crosses ₹4.84 lakh crore trade with 1,656 mandis by March 2026
Important DaysThe Hindu
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: 107th Anniversary Observed
DefenceThe Hindu
Siachen Day: 42nd Anniversary of Operation Meghdoot
EconomyThe Hindu
Government Notifies ₹10,000 Crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0
DefenceThe Hindu
HAL Inaugurates Prachand Light Combat Helicopter Assembly Line
- Amaravati Quantum Testbeds 2026: India’s first state-level quantum hardware test facility
- Telangana declared Naxal-free in April 2026: surrender, arms recovery and LWE facts
- Sikkim Sundari community radio in 2026: first border-village station in Sikkim
- IAF Maintenance Command conclave 2026: Nagpur review of readiness and self-reliance
- INS Trikand’s Mombasa port call in 2026: India-Kenya naval cooperation facts
- India-Uzbekistan Exercise DUSTLIK 2026: joint drills, terrain and troop strength
- ECI’s IEVP 2026: election technology, Article 324 and voter inclusion facts
- Asha Bhosle’s death in April 2026: key facts on India’s playback legend and awards
Reports IndicesThe Hindu
India's Patent Filings Rise 30.2% to a Record in FY 2025-26
SportsThe Hindu
Sawan Barwal Breaks 48-Year-Old Indian Marathon National Record
SportsThe Hindu
India Wins 17 Medals at Asian Wrestling Championships 2026
InternationalThe Hindu
Peter Magyar's Tisza Party Wins Hungary Parliamentary Election
Important DaysThe Hindu
National Safe Motherhood Day Observed (11 April)
NationalThe Hindu
CAPF General Administration Act, 2026 creates unified service rules for 7 forces
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
ISRO’s Gaganyaan IADT-02 validates 10-parachute crew module recovery system
EconomyThe Hindu
RBI data shows India’s forex reserves rose by $9.06 billion to $697.12 billion
- ONDC appoints Vibhor Jain as MD and CEO effective 7 April 2026
- Anand Kumar Pal takes charge as Chief Adviser (Cost) in Finance Ministry
- Vingroup and Maharashtra sign $6.5 billion investment MOU for MMR projects
- IDPIC names K. Satyanarayana Raju as MD & CEO to fight digital payment fraud
- BHEL signs technology collaboration with South Korea’s E2S for excitation systems