Current Affairs

Virat Kohli

Royal Challengers Bengaluru superstar Virat Kohli scripted history by becoming the first batter ever to score 9000 IPL runs. He achieved the feat during the IPL 2026 encounter against Delhi Capitals in New Delhi on 27 April 2026.

Raghu Rai

Renowned photojournalist Raghu Rai died in Delhi at the age of 83 on 26 APril 2026. Born on December 18, 1942, in Jhang (now in Pakistan), Rai became one of the most respected photographers not just in India but across the world.

Ashok Kumar Lahiri

The union government reconstituted Niti Aayog with the appointment of former Chief Economic Advisor Ashok Kumar Lahiri, as vice Chairman and five full-time members on 25 April 2026.

Srikanth Velamakanni

Indigenous AI firm Fractal Co-Founder and Group Chief Executive of Fractal Srikanth Velamakanni was appointed the new Chairman of Nasscom, the apex IT industry body said on 23 April 2026.

John Ternus

Apple has named John Ternus as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on 21 April 2026. He will take over this post in September. John succeeds Tim Cook.

Former Union minister Dinesh Trivedi

Former Union minister Dinesh Trivedi was appointed Indias High Commissioner to Bangladesh. The appointment is significant because such posts are usually given to senior Indian Foreign Service officers, but this time the government has chosen an experienced political leader with deep administrative and regional understanding.

Sadhvi Satish Sail

Sadhvi Satish Sail was crowned Miss India World 2026 at the grand finale of the 61st Femina Miss India pagenat held in Bhubaneswar on 19 April 2026.

Dr D. Nageshwar Reddy

AIG Hospitals Chairman Dr D. Nageshwar Reddy has been elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering.

Anil Chandra Punetha

Retired IAS officer Anil Chandra Punetha has been appointed as the State Election Commissioner of the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission for a term of five years on 17 April 2026.

Kiran Musunuru

Time magazine on 15 April 2026 released its list of the worlds 100 most influential people for the current year (2026), featuring cardiologist Kiran Musunuru of Indian origin. Kiran, from a Telugu family that migrated from Andhra Pradesh to the United States, is among the notable names in the list.

Shubman Gill

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill (26 years) etched his name in the record books by becoming the youngest player to cross the 4,000-run mark in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Asha Bhosle

A legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle (92 years) died on 12 April 2026 in Mumbai. She is the younger sister of the late legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, has recorded over 12,500 songs in different languages over a career spanning eight decades.

Preeti Saran

Indian Ambassador Preeti Saran has been re-elected to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2027-2030). She had previously chaired the committees session last year.

Vinay Tonse

Vinay Tonse has assumed charge as Yes Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer on 6 April 2026 for three years period.

Dhiraj Seth

Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS) on 1 April 2026.