Current Affairs

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Hajipur has signed separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission and Boehringer Ingelheim India Pvt Ltd on 24 April 2026 to strengthen pharmaceutical research, regulatory science and patient safety.

Sarbananda Sonowal

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on 24 April 2026 highlighted the transformative potential of Indias maritime sector in driving economic growth, as two key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged at the Delhi School of Economics.

Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

The governments flagship social security initiative, Atal Pension Yojana (APY), has crossed a major milestone, with total gross enrolments surpassing 9 crore subscribers as of April 21, 2026.

India

India has recorded its highest-ever annual addition in wind energy capacity, installing 6.1 gigawatts (GW) during 2025 26, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said on 22 April 2026.

The Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence on 21 April 2026 signed contracts worth Rs.975 crore for the procurement of TRAWL Assemblies for T-72 and T-90 tanks, aiming to boost the Indian Armys minefield breaching capability.

“Divya Bharat: A Window to the Soul of India”

NITI Aayog Launched an anthology titled “Divya Bharat: A Window to the Soul of India” to strengthen Indias tourism ecosystem. It is a comprehensive initiative aimed at inspiring citizens and global travellers to explore Indias diverse tourism landscape through a structured and immersive approach.

Vishwa Sutra Weaves of India for the World

The Ministry of Textiles has launched an initiative called Vishwa Sutra Weaves of India for the World. The initiative has been developed by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) in collaboration with the National Institute of Fashion Technology.

SBI Research

Indias economy is well-positioned to withstand the impact of the ongoing oil shock and geopolitical tensions in West Asia, with GDP growth projected at 6.8 to 7.1 percent in FY27, according to a report by SBI Research.

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched the third edition of its flagship AICTE-VAANI (Vibrant Advocacy for Advancement and Nurturing of Indian Languages) scheme, reaffirming its commitment to promoting Indian languages in technical education.

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) beyond March 2025 upto March 2028.

Harivansh has been elected as Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

Harivansh has been elected as Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha for the third consecutive time on 17 April 2026. He was elected unopposed for the post.

The University Grants Commission (UGC)

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has organised a wide range of outreach programmes in universities and Colleges across the country for Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.

Samrat Choudhary

Samrat Choudhary took oath as Chief Minister of Bihar on 15 April 2026. He is the first BJP leader to hold the CM post in the state. Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain administered the oath of office to Samrat Chaudhary at Lok Bhavan in Patna.

Quantum Reference Facility (QRF)

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the Indias first Quantum Reference Facility (QRF) at SRM University in Amaravati and virtually launching Amaravati Quantum Reference Facility-2 at Medha Towers in Gannavaram on 14 April 2026.

Lok Sabha

The Union government has proposed a major expansion of the Lok Sabha, increasing its strength from 543 to 850 members. The move is linked to the implementation of womens reservation and a fresh delimitation exercise.

Central Armed Police Forces

Government has notified the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Act, 2026, after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the bill on 10 APril 2026. The legislation was published in the Gazette.

Vande Bharat Express

According to the Ministry of Railways, Since its launch in 2019, the Vande Bharat network has served over 9.1 crore passengers across nearly one lakh trips.

The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND)

The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) on 9 April 2026 signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance coordination and intelligence sharing.

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

Doordarshan (Prasar Bharati) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) to expand the global reach of Indian cultural content through multi-platform dissemination.

NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog has released the second edition of its report titled “From Borrowers to Builders: Women and Indias Evolving Credit Market” on 8 April 2026, highlighting a significant rise in womens participation in the countrys formal credit ecosystem.

India worlds third-largest country in renewable energy

India has emerged as the worlds third-largest country in renewable energy installed capacity, overtaking Brazil, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on 8 April 2026.

Arogya Van

National highways, in a move aimed at enhancing biodiversity and promoting ecological sustainability.

Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor

Indias 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu achieved first criticality, marking an important stage in the countrys nuclear energy programme.

ASISSE

The National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), has launched the first-ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE), marking a major step towards building a comprehensive database of Indias fast-growing services sector.

Giriraj Singh

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh released a comprehensive report titled “Market for Textiles Clothing: National Household Survey 2024” on 6 April 2026.

Namo Drone Didi Yojana (NDDY)

Karnataka has emerged as the leading state in training women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) as drone pilots under the Namo Drone Didi Yojana (NDDY).

BIRAC-BioNEST

Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre at Central Food Technology Research Institute (CFTRI).

Doping violations

India have the most number of athletes in the latest Athletics Integrity Units (AIU) list of ineligible athletes due to doping violations, with 148 suspended track and field athletes surpassing the African nation Kenya.

Asian Textile Conference

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy inaugurated the 13th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2026) on 3 April 2026 at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC).

Bhavasagara

The Center for Marine Living Resources Ecology (CMLRE), Kochi, Kerala, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), has achieved a landmark milestone in marine conservation.

Census 2027

The government launched the first phase of Census 2027 on April 1, 2026. This is Indias first ever digital data capture and Self-Enumeration.