Current Affairs · 20–26 April 2026
TNPSC current affairs for the week of 20–26 April 2026, grouped by day.
26 April 2026
2 storiesBiodiversity Governance Project Launched in Tamil Nadu and Meghalaya
MoEFCC and the National Biodiversity Authority launched a $4.88 million GEF-UNDP biodiversity project (2025-2030) covering the Sathyamangalam landscape in Tamil Nadu and the Garo Hills in Meghalaya.
Sabastian Sawe Runs First Competitive Sub-Two-Hour Marathon
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe clocked 1:59:30 at the London Marathon, becoming the first athlete to complete a competitive marathon under two hours.
25 April 2026
11 storiesIndia Approves ₹30 Billion Currency Swap for Maldives
India approved a ₹30 billion currency withdrawal for the Maldives under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework to support its macroeconomic stability.
Justice Lisa Gill Appointed Chief Justice of A.P. High Court
President Droupadi Murmu appointed Justice Lisa Gill as Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, effective 25 April, succeeding Dhiraj Singh Thakur.
India's First Integrated Lithium-Ion Battery & Rare-Earth Recycling Facility
Rocklink India inaugurated India's first integrated lithium-ion battery and rare-earth recycling facility at Sikandrabad, Uttar Pradesh, with a 10,000-tonne annual capacity.
Pakistan Navy test-fires indigenously developed Taimoor cruise missile
On 21 April 2026, Pakistan Navy successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed Taimoor air-launched cruise missile.
Turkey bans social media use for children under 15 in 2026 law
Turkey’s parliament passed a law on 24 April 2026 banning social media use for children under 15 and tightening age verification rules.
Rajesh Kumar Agarwal appointed Director (Finance) of Power Finance Corporation
Rajesh Kumar Agarwal was appointed Director (Finance) of Power Finance Corporation Limited on 23 April 2026.
Nasscom appoints Srikanth Velamakanni as Chairperson in April 2026
Nasscom appointed Fractal co-founder Srikanth Velamakanni as Chairperson on 23 April 2026, with Kishor Patil as Vice Chairperson.
Rocklink India sets up India’s first integrated lithium-ion battery and rare earth recycling facility
Rocklink India set up India’s first integrated lithium-ion battery and rare earth recycling facility at Sikandrabad, Uttar Pradesh, on 25 April 2026.
Eveready commissions India’s first alkaline battery plant in Jammu
Eveready Industries commissioned India’s first alkaline battery manufacturing facility in Jammu on 22 April 2026 with a ₹200 crore investment.
Pay Point India becomes first private fintech in RBI Centralised Payment System
On 25 April 2026, Pay Point India Network became the first private-sector fintech to get direct membership in the RBI’s Centralised Payment System.
PM Internship Scheme expands to final-year UG and PG students in 2026
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs expanded the PM Internship Scheme on 23 April 2026 to include final-year UG and PG students with NOC-based eligibility.
24 April 2026
11 storiesRashtriya 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.
23 April 2026
12 storiesPM Internship Scheme Opened to Final-Year Students
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs expanded the PM Internship Scheme to include final-year UG and PG students aged 18-25, offering a monthly stipend of ₹9,000.
Srikanth Velamakanni Appointed Nasscom Chairperson
Fractal co-founder Srikanth Velamakanni was appointed Chairperson of Nasscom, succeeding Sindhu Gangadharan; Kishor Patil of KPIT was elected Vice Chairperson.
INS Sudarshini Reaches Las Palmas, Spain on Lokayan 26
Indian Navy sail training ship INS Sudarshini reached Las Palmas, Spain during its Lokayan 26 overseas deployment — the first Indian Navy visit to the Canary Islands.
NASA completed the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope ahead of its September 2026 launch
NASA completed the Roman Space Telescope on 22 April 2026, eight months ahead of schedule, with launch planned for early September 2026.
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary became India’s 99th Ramsar site in April 2026
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, was designated a Ramsar site on 22 April 2026.
India selected among 12 countries for FIFA Women’s Development Programme in 2026
India was selected on 22 April 2026 for FIFA’s Women’s Development Programme, which will run online from May to October 2026.
NITRD became India’s first Zero Waste to Landfill healthcare campus in April 2026
NITRD was recognised on 22 April 2026 as India’s first Zero Waste to Landfill healthcare institution under SBM Urban 2.0.
India International Water Week 2026 launched with 9th edition scheduled in New Delhi
C. R. Patil launched the portal and brochure for IIWW-2026 on 22 April 2026, with the event set for 22–26 September 2026 in New Delhi.
World Earth Day 2026 observed on 22 April with theme Our Power, Our Planet
World Earth Day 2026 was observed on 22 April across more than 190 countries with the theme Our Power, Our Planet.
INS Nireekshak joined IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 in Colombo with BHISM cubes and ammunition handover
INS Nireekshak reached Colombo for the 4th IN-SLN DIVEX from 21 to 27 April 2026 and supported Sri Lanka with BHISM cubes and 50,000 rounds of ammunition.
VM Frames competition launched in April 2026 to mark 150 years of Vande Mataram
The Ministry of Culture launched VM Frames on 22 April 2026 with prizes up to ₹50 lakh and a 7 May 2026 deadline.
TDIP Scheme revised in April 2026 to boost indigenous telecom R&D and 6G participation
The Ministry of Communications revised the TDIP Scheme guidelines on 22 April 2026 with ₹203 crore outlay for 2026–31.
22 April 2026
8 storiesIndia 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.
21 April 2026
13 storiesNational Civil Services Day Observed (21 April)
National Civil Services Day was observed on 21 April, commemorating Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 1947 address to administrative officers describing them as the 'steel frame of India'.
MeitY sets up TPEC for rules-based AI governance in India
MeitY constituted the Technology and Policy Expert Committee on April 18, 2026, to support a rules-based AI governance framework.
Cabinet approves Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with sovereign guarantee of ₹12,980 crore
The Union Cabinet approved the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool on April 18, 2026, to provide domestic maritime insurance support with a ₹12,980 crore sovereign guarantee.
Cabinet extends PMGSY-III to March 2028 with revised outlay of ₹83,977 crore
The Union Cabinet extended PMGSY-III beyond March 2025 until March 2028 on April 18, 2026, with a revised budget of ₹83,977 crore.
UIDAI onboards 100 entities for Aadhaar offline verification in three months
UIDAI onboarded 100 Offline Verification Seeking Entities on April 20, 2026, expanding QR code-based Aadhaar verification without real-time database access.
Textiles Ministry sets zero raw jute stock limit for traders and balers
The Ministry of Textiles set zero stock limits for raw jute traders and balers on April 20, 2026, to curb hoarding and stabilize supply.
Minority Affairs Ministry signs PM VIKAS MoU with IIT Patna for 600 Bihar youth
The Ministry of Minority Affairs partnered with IIT Patna on April 20, 2026, to train 600 minority youth from Bihar under PM VIKAS.
C-DOT and Jumps Automation sign pact for indigenous cybersecurity gamification platform
C-DOT signed an agreement with Jumps Automation on April 20, 2026, to build an indigenous gamification platform for cybersecurity awareness.
Samriddh Gram nominated for WSIS Prizes 2026 under AL C6
Samriddh Gram was nominated for WSIS Prizes 2026 under Action Line AL C6, with voting open until May 3, 2026.
India-Uzbekistan DUSTLIK 2026 begins in Namangan from April 20 to 25
The 7th India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise DUSTLIK 2026 is being held in Namangan, Uzbekistan, from April 20 to 25, 2026.
NITI Aayog releases 7th Trade Watch Quarterly with 1.6% export growth
NITI Aayog released the 7th Trade Watch Quarterly in New Delhi on April 20, 2026, highlighting trade trends and the gems and jewellery sector.
Railways allows valid UDID card holders in unreserved Divyangjan coaches
Indian Railways said PwDs with a valid UDID card can travel in unreserved Divyangjan coaches of Mail and Express trains.
India Post records ₹15,296 crore revenue in FY 2025-26; new Speed Post products launched
India Post reported ₹15,296 crore revenue in FY 2025-26, with 16% growth and new time-bound delivery products.
20 April 2026
12 storiesTextiles Ministry Launches 'Vishwa Sutra' to Promote Indian Weaves
The Union Textiles Ministry launched 'Vishwa Sutra' on 20 April to promote traditional Indian weaves and handlooms on the global stage.
Union Cabinet Approves Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool
The Union Cabinet approved the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool on 20 April to strengthen India's self-reliance in marine insurance and reduce dependence on foreign reinsurers.
India Introduces 'Abhay' AI Tool Against Online Scams
India introduced 'Abhay', an AI-based tool designed to detect and protect people from online financial scams and cyber fraud, reported on 20 April.
Kankaria Becomes India's First 'Water Neutral' Railway Depot
Ahmedabad's Kankaria Coaching Depot became India's first 'water neutral' railway coaching depot, recognised on 20 April for sustainable water management.
Meghalaya Cabinet recognises Khasi and Garo as official languages in 2026 ordinance
Meghalaya approved an ordinance on 16 April 2026 to expand Khasi and Garo use in administration and examinations.
Shubhankar Sharma wins inaugural ₹1 crore Boulders Classic in Hyderabad
Shubhankar Sharma won the inaugural Boulders Classic golf title in Hyderabad on 17 April 2026.
India fields 71 shooters in Cairo as Shiva Narwal and Sabeera Haris lead ISSF Junior World Cup squad
India sent its largest 71-member squad to the ISSF Junior World Cup 2026 in Cairo from 19 to 27 April 2026.
BECIL and C-DAC sign MoU for AI, ML, 5G and IoT digital transformation
BECIL and C-DAC signed an MoU on 18 April 2026 to collaborate on AI, ML, 5G and IoT solutions.
BWSSB becomes India’s first water utility with ISO 50001:2018 energy management certification
BWSSB received India’s first ISO 50001:2018 certification for energy management systems on 14 April 2026.
Punjab Governor assents to anti-sacrilege Bill with life imprisonment and ₹25 lakh fine
Punjab’s 2026 amendment bill on sacrilege prescribes life imprisonment and a fine up to ₹25 lakh for beadbi against Guru Granth Sahib.
Meghalaya recognises Khasi and Garo as official languages through 2026 ordinance
Meghalaya Cabinet approved an ordinance in April 2026 to recognise Khasi and Garo as official languages alongside English.
SBI projects 6.8%–7% GDP growth for FY 2026-27 amid oil and El Niño risks
SBI Research projected India’s FY 2026-27 GDP growth at 6.8%–7% and flagged inflation, fiscal deficit, and external risks.