April 22 to April 30, 2026 Current Affairs

Important Days

• World Earth Day is observed every year on 22 April to spread awareness about environmental protection and sustainable living.

• English Language Day is celebrated on 23 April to promote multilingualism and recognize the global importance of the English language.

• World Book and Copyright Day highlights the value of reading, publishing, and intellectual creativity every year on 23 April.

• National Panchayati Raj Day is observed on 24 April to mark the constitutional status granted to Panchayati Raj Institutions through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment.

• World Malaria Day is observed on 25 April to encourage awareness and action against malaria.

• World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated on 26 April to recognize innovation and the importance of protecting creative ideas.

• World Day for Safety and Health at Work promotes safer workplaces and prevention of occupational diseases every year on 28 April.

• International Dance Day is celebrated on 29 April to honor the cultural and artistic importance of dance.

• Ayushman Bharat Diwas is observed on 30 April to spread awareness about affordable healthcare under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.

💰 Banking, Finance & Economy

• The Reserve Bank of India introduced the Digital Payments E-Mandate Framework 2026 to simplify recurring digital payment guidelines.

• Securities and Exchange Board of India amended Alternative Investment Fund regulations to encourage social impact investing.

• State Bank of India aims to expand its balance sheet to nearly 25% of India’s GDP by 2030.

• PhonePe became the first UPI platform to cross 10 billion monthly transactions, showing India’s growing digital payment strength.

• The Government of India approved a ₹30 billion currency swap facility for Maldives under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework.

• Reserve Bank of India cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank due to serious regulatory concerns.

• India’s agricultural exports reached $52.55 billion in 2025–26 despite global uncertainties, reflecting resilience in the farm sector.

• United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific revised India’s GDP growth forecast downward amid global economic uncertainty.

National & State Affairs

• Indian Institute of Technology Madras introduced OmegaBall, an innovative three-team football format in India.

• India’s first Petroglyph Conservation Park will be developed at Sindhu Ghat to preserve ancient rock carvings.

• The Union Cabinet approved the extension of PMGSY-III till March 2028 to improve rural road connectivity across the country.

• Bhupender Yadav announced the inclusion of Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary as India’s 99th Ramsar Site.

• India’s seafood exports touched a record ₹72,325 crore in FY 2025–26.

• Archaeological Survey of India started a major conservation project at the Konark Sun Temple.

• The Government of Andhra Pradesh launched its first Mushroom Mission with an investment of ₹13,000 crore to promote agricultural diversification.

• NITI Aayog released the roadmap “Digital Public Infrastructure @2047”.

• The Supreme Court ruled that safe travel on national highways is part of the Right to Life under Article 21 of the Constitution.

• Yogi Adityanath announced a 10-year warranty model for rural water supply schemes under Jal Jeevan Mission.

🌐 International Affairs

• Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker visited India, strengthening bilateral relations between India and Austria.

• Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan visited Sri Lanka on an official bilateral trip.

• Lee Jae Myung visited India after eight years, marking an important diplomatic engagement.

• Subrahmanyam Jaishankar launched the logo and theme for the 4th India-Africa Forum Summit.

• Nigeria introduced a green tax surcharge on high-emission vehicles to encourage cleaner mobility.

🧑‍💼 Appointments & Resignations

• Rakesh Bhanot was appointed Acting Director General of the Competition Commission of India.

• John Ternus was announced as the future CEO of Apple.

• Justice Lisa Gill became the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

• Srikanth Velamakanni was appointed Chairman of NASSCOM for 2026–27.

• The Government of India appointed renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik as Brand Ambassador for Census 2027.

🏆 Awards & Honours

• Goa’s Sadhvi Satish Sail won the title of Femina Miss India World 2026.

• The Goldman Environmental Prize 2026 was awarded entirely to women environmental leaders for the first time.

• Guntur Municipal Corporation received the Gender Equality Mobilization Award 2026 in Vienna for empowering women through waste collection initiatives.

🛡 Defence & Security

• Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan flagged off Surya Devbhoomi Challenge 2.0 in Uttarakhand.

• The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth nearly ₹975 crore for procurement of TRAWL assemblies for T-72 and T-90 tanks.

• The Indian Air Force activated an Emergency Landing Facility on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh.

• INS Sunayna reached Changi Naval Base under the MAHASAGAR maritime vision initiative.

🤝 MoUs & Agreements

• India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

• Tata Consultancy Services signed an MoU with South Korea’s NAVER Corporation for mapping services cooperation.