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Monthly Current Affairs April 2026

National News & Governance

1. The Census 2027 officially commenced its first phase of digital data capture, introducing the official mascots "Pragati" and "Vikas". 
2. India's First 'Water Neutral' Railway Depot, the Kankaria Coaching Depot, was inaugurated in Ahmedabad under the Western Railway Zone. 
3. The Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, was officially declared as India's 99th Ramsar Site. 
4. The Central Government notified the Online Gaming Rules 2026 to establish a strict regulatory framework for the rapidly growing online gaming sector. 
5. The Supreme Court issued comprehensive pan-India guidelines to improve highway safety and ensure proper trauma care infrastructure along major corridors. 
6. The Ministry of Environment notified the Plastic Waste Management Rules 2026, introducing stricter extended producer responsibilities.
7. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) successfully onboarded over 100 dedicated Aadhaar offline verifiers to enhance data privacy. 
8. The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool to safeguard domestic shipping interests against geopolitical risks. 
9. Ahilyanagar secured the top position nationwide in the successful implementation of the National Nutrition Fortnight Campaign. 
10. The Central Government granted a major Customs Duty Exemption on Petrochemicals to boost the domestic manufacturing sector. 

State & UT News

1. The Ladakh administration officially approved the creation of five new districts: Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass, taking the total to seven. 
2. The Meghalaya Cabinet passed an ordinance granting Khasi and Garo full official language status alongside English. 
3. Maharashtra signed major investment Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹1.75 Lakh Crore to boost industrial infrastructure. 
4. The Uttar Pradesh government announced an interim hike in minimum wages across all skilled and unskilled labor categories. 
5. The highly anticipated Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor was officially inaugurated, drastically reducing travel time between the two cities. 
6. The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet cleared an ₹18,000 Crore development push focusing on rural irrigation and road connectivity. 
7. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched the 'Arogya Van' initiative to plant medicinal plants along national highways. 
8. Researchers discovered a new species of Bent-Toed Gecko in the biodiversity-rich regions of Assam. 
9. Environmental reports highlighted that the Sundarbans in West Bengal are facing a severe ecological threat from microplastics pollution.
10. Tata Motors rolled out its 10th lakh Electric Bus from its primary manufacturing facility, marking a milestone in state public transport electrification. 

Economy, Banking & Business

1. India and New Zealand signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on April 27, granting Indian exporters 100% duty-free access. 
2. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) opted to retain the national inflation target at 4% for the upcoming financial quarters.
3. India's outward remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) witnessed a 12% drop in April 2026 due to shifting investment trends.
4. The India-USA Trade Facilitation Portal was officially launched to streamline bilateral commerce and resolve supply chain bottlenecks. 
5. India successfully retained its position as the world's 5th largest military spender, according to the latest SIPRI report. 
6. NTPC and France's EDF signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint development of advanced Nuclear Power Projects. 
7. The first BRICS Health Working Group Meet of the year was hosted by India, focusing on pandemic preparedness and digital health. 
8. The NITI Aayog released the 'Trade Watch Quarterly', projecting strong export recovery in the engineering and electronics sectors. 
9. The Central Government launched the Urban Challenge Fund to boost city financing and encourage municipal bond issuances. 
10. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) slightly cut its global growth outlook for the year amidst rising geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East. 

Science, Technology & Defence

1. ISRO successfully conducted the second critical air drop test for the crew module of the upcoming Gaganyaan Mission. 
2. India's Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam successfully achieved its first criticality, a major milestone for the nuclear program. 
3. Scientists in India achieved a major 1,000-km Quantum Communication Breakthrough, establishing secure, unhackable digital networks.
4. Indian researchers successfully developed a highly sensitive Frog-Inspired Neuromorphic Sensor for advanced robotic applications. 
5. The Indian Coast Guard delegation participated in the World Border Security Congress 2026 held in Vienna, Austria. 
6. NASA successfully launched the highly anticipated Artemis II Mission, carrying a crewed mission towards lunar orbit. 
7. A new astronomical study successfully revealed the hidden magnetic properties of Solar Filaments, aiding space weather prediction. 
8. The Ministry of Defence signed multiple ₹975 Crore contracts for the procurement of indigenous TRAWL Systems for Tanks. 
9. The UAE's EDGE Group partnered with the Brazilian Army for the testing and evaluation of the advanced CAR-816 and CSR-50 rifles. 
10. Scientists successfully created Temperature-Tunable Nanomaterials, which hold immense potential for the medical electronics sector. 

International Affairs & Appointments

1. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth was officially appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Indian Army. 
2. Ashwini Bhide made history by being appointed as the first woman Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). 
3. Susan Coyle assumed office as the first female Army Chief of Australia. 
4. Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy became India's first openly queer Member of Parliament (MP). 
5. France introduced a special visa-free airport transit facility specifically for Indian passport holders. 
6. India was elected unopposed to several key bodies within the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). 
7. Roman Gofman was officially appointed as the new Chief of Israel's National Intelligence Agency (Mossad). 
8. India successfully sent a critical consignment of BCG Vaccines to Afghanistan as part of its neighborhood-first humanitarian aid. 
9. India and South Korea unveiled a comprehensive 'Futuristic Partnership' Roadmap extending up to 2030. 
10. The 107th birth anniversary of the legendary Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh was ceremoniously marked at the Gateway of India in Mumbai.