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15-21 April 2026 Current Affairs Weekly

Funds 2.0 with an allocation of ₹10,000 crore to promote innovation, particularly in deep-tech and manufacturing sectors.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor, a major infrastructure project designed to improve connectivity and reduce travel time between the two cities.
  • According to data released by the National Statistics Office, India’s unemployment rate rose to 6.1% in March 2026, marking a five-month high.
  • The Karnataka High Court directed the state government to introduce a menstrual leave policy covering both organised and unorganised sectors, reflecting a progressive step toward workplace inclusivity.
  • ITC Limited became the first Indian company to receive the Farm Sustainability Assessment 3.0 certification for responsible sourcing practices in agriculture.
  • India has set a long-term goal of achieving self-reliance in cocoa production by 2040, aiming to reduce dependency on imports.
  • The government approved the establishment of a Special Economic Zone for Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing at Dholera in Gujarat, strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem.
  • The Chhattisgarh government, led by Vishnu Deo Sai, formed a high-level committee to draft a framework for implementing the Uniform Civil Code in the state.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair the first high-level conference of Central Armed Police Forces to enhance coordination and strengthen internal security mechanisms.
  • The Government introduced key legislative proposals, including the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill and the Delimitation Bill, during a special session of Parliament.
  • The Supreme Court of India ruled that individuals compelled to give dowry, particularly victims such as the bride and her family, cannot be prosecuted under the Dowry Prohibition Act.
  • The All India Council for Technical Education launched the third edition of the AICTE-VAANI scheme to promote the use of Indian languages in technical education.
  • The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing 33% reservation for women in legislatures, failed to pass in the Lok Sabha due to the absence of the required special majority.
  • India recorded a major milestone with over 55,000 startups recognised in FY 2025–26, marking the highest annual addition under the Startup India initiative.
  • Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced the passage of the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the state assembly.
  • The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board became the first water utility in the country to receive ISO 50001:2018 certification for energy management.
  • The Meghalaya government granted official language status to Khasi and Garo along with English through a new ordinance.
  • The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur established a Centre of Excellence focused on AI-enabled geological and mining systems.
  • The Kankaria Coaching Depot in Ahmedabad achieved water-neutral status, showcasing sustainable water management practices in railway operations.
  • The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology formed the Artificial Intelligence Governance and Economic Group (AIGEG) to coordinate AI policy and governance.
  • P. C. Mody announced the reconstitution of the Panel of Vice-Chairpersons in the Rajya Sabha to ensure efficient functioning.
  • Punya Salila Srivastava chaired the first BRICS Health Working Group meeting for 2026 in New Delhi, focusing on collaboration in public health.

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