- The government of Chattisgarh has passed a resolution under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai to constitute a high level committee to prepare a framework to adopt Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state.
- The first high level conference of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) will be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enhance coordination and internal security mechanisms.
- The Government of India has presented significant legislative projects in a special parliamentary session namely the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, Delimitation Bill 2026, and Union Territory Laws (Amendment) Bill.
- According to a decision of the Supreme Court of India, those who are forced by social pressure to pay dowry, especially brides and their families, cannot be considered as criminals against the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.
- Actor Sayani Gupta has received the Harvard South Asian “Person of the Year” Award 2026 in recognition of her role in storytelling and her portrayal of South Asian stories all around the world.
- The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand is expected to be signed on 27 April 2026 with the purpose to expand trade, enhance market access, and enhance economic cooperation.
- The International Monetary Fund estimates India as the sixth-largest economy in the world based on April 2026 outlook and its GDP is about 4.15 trillion.
- In 2022, the Mumbai Cricket Association became the first state association to implement a graded pay model, with a structured system of player contracts beginning in the 202627 domestic season.
- Financial Intelligence Unit India has entered into individual MoUs with Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority and Securities and Exchange Board of India to enhance its fight against money laundering and financial fraud.
- To enable fundraising by the not-for-profit organisations and increase participation, the Securities and Exchange Board of India has relaxed regulatory norms of the Social Stock Exchange (SSE).
- Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance has launched a new ULIP fund based on the Nifty 500 Low Volatility 50 Index, which is aimed at long term investors.
- The inflation in India, measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), increased to a multi-month peak in March 2026, indicating the increased cost pressures within the economy.
- The RBI has granted Shriram Finance Limited in-principle permission to start Primary Dealer (PD) business using its subsidiary.
- China became the largest trading partner of India in FY 202526, and the bilateral trade between the two countries exceeded 150 billion.
- India and Germany together released a commemorative logo of 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
- Infosys has made tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz its global brand ambassador.
- The 24th Chief Minister of Bihar is Samrat Choudhary who has assumed office, which is a major political change in the state.
- The Regiment of Artillery in the Indian Army has initiated its first blue-water sailing experience, Samudra Sahas, out of Mumbai, in an attempt to foster adventure and sea awareness.
- The Indian Navy sail training ship INS Sudarshani made a docking call in Casablanca, Morocco, in its Lokayan-26 world outreach mission.
- The European Union has also proposed an open-source age check application to enhance online safety among the minors.
Month: Current Affairs - April 18, 2026
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