Dear Readers, Here we have given the list of Important Weekly Current Affairs of March 22nd & 28th April 2026. Candidates those who are preparing for Upcoming SBIClerk 2026 and other competitive exams can make use of it.

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CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS

• World Earth Day is observed every year on 22 April to promote awareness about environmental protection and sustainability across the globe.
• English Language Day is observed annually on 23 April by the United Nations to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity and to recognise the importance of the English language as a global means of communication.
• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) observes World Book and Copyright Day annually on 23 April to promote the importance of reading, publishing, and copyright protection
• India observes National Panchayati Raj Day on 24 April every year to mark the implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which came into force on 24 April 1993, granting constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions.
• World Malaria Day is observed annually on April 25 across the world to raise awareness about prevention, control, and elimination of Malaria.
• World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on April 26 to promote awareness about the role of intellectual property rights in innovation and creativity.
• World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed every year on April 28 to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases
• International Dance Day (World Dance Day) is celebrated every year on April 29 across the world to highlight the value, importance, and cultural significance of dance.
• Ayushman Bharat Diwas is observed annually on April 30 in India to promote the objectives of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : BANKING, FINANCE & BUSINESS

• The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoCI) released data on FDI equity inflows for FY 2025–26 (April–December).
• State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest Public Sector Bank (PSB), released its latest SBI Research Report on India’s economic outlook.
• The National Stock Exchange (NSE) witnessed a 7% decline in active client base to 57 crore in FY26, compared to 4.92 crore in FY25.
• CheQ, a credit management platform, partnered with AU Small Finance Bank to launch the ‘CheQ AU Credit Card’.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the Digital Payments: E-mandate Framework, 2026, consolidating all guidelines related to recurring digital payments into a single master framework.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has amended the Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) regulations to promote social impact investing in India.
• According to the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) (April 2026 data), health insurance coverage in India has expanded significantly over the past eight years.
• The 7th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) Meeting between India and Bhutan was held in Munnar, Kerala.
• The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) released its report titled “Economic and Social Survey of Asia and Pacific 2026: Socioeconomic Prosperity Amid the Transition to an Environmentally Sustainable Economy.”
• The Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions), Delhi organised an outreach programme in New Delhi to promote financial literacy and awareness about the newly introduced Income Tax Act, 2025.
• State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest Public Sector Bank (PSB), aims to expand its balance sheet to 25% of India’s GDP by 2030, up from the current 20%.
• Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC), a United Arab Emirates (UAE) -based insurance and reinsurance provider, received approval to set up a reinsurance branch in India at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
• BSE Index Services announced the launch of the BSE Housing Finance Index, a new sectoral benchmark tracking the performance of companies in the housing finance sector.
• NPCI Bharat Bill Pay Limited (NBBL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), onboarded Postal Life Insurance (PLI) as a biller under the insurance category on the Bharat Connect
• The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) granted registration to the first foreign Family Office structured as a Family Investment Fund (FIF) under the IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations, 2025.
• Karnataka Bank Limited, a private sector bank in India, entered into a partnership with Pine Labs Limited, a leading provider of Point-of-Sale (PoS) solutions, to strengthen its digital payment ecosystem.
• Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX) received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to invest in a proposed Coal Exchange company, marking its expansion into the energy trading ecosystem.
• Pay Point India Network, a leading fintech company, became the first private-sector fintech firm to secure membership in the Centralised Payment System (CPS) operated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
• Punjab National Bank (PNB) entered into a strategic partnership with fintech firm Kiwi to launch a co-branded RuPay credit card named “PNB Kiwi Credit Card” integrated with Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) with effect from April 24, 2026, citing serious regulatory violations.
• Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the keynote address at the 38th Foundation Day of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in Mumbai.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a ₹80,000 penalty on Ebix Payment Services for failing to ensure proper risk categorisation of customers, a key compliance requirement.
• Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) signed a binding agreement to form a 50:50 Joint Venture (JV) with Allianz Europe B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Allianz, for general insurance and health insurance business in India.
• The Government of India approved a ₹30 billion currency swap facility for the Maldives under the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Currency Swap Framework, reinforcing India’s role as a key financial partner.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) withdrew some restrictions on forex dealers in offshore Non-Deliverable Forward (NDF) markets to manage rupee volatility.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the Master Direction on Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs), 2026 under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, replacing the 2021 framework to strengthen digital payment security and ecosystem growth.
• Insurance acts as a critical pillar of financial security and social protection, enabling individuals and businesses to transfer risks and recover from uncertainties without depleting savings, thereby supporting economic stability.
• India’s Textile sector demonstrated resilience in FY 2025–26, with total exports (including handicrafts) rising 1% to ₹3.16 lakh crore, reflecting steady global demand and competitiveness.
• The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) has revised India’s GDP growth forecast for 2026 downward to 4%, from the earlier estimate of 6.6%, citing rising global uncertainties.
• The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has removed the ₹10 lakh value cap on courier export consignments, effective from April 1, 2026, to boost India’s e-commerce exports and ease of doing business.
• PhonePe became the first Unified Payments Interface (UPI) app to cross 10 billion monthly transactions, recording 50 billion transactions in March 2026, marking a major milestone in India’s digital payments ecosystem.
• The Government of India (GoI) has constituted a high-level panel under the chairmanship of S. Setty, to assess risks arising from advanced AI platform “Anthropic’s Mythos” and recommend cybersecurity mitigation measures.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) application of One MobiKwik Systems Limited, enabling it to enter the regulated lending business.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a new framework for calculating net worth requirements of stockbrokers, aimed at strengthening capital adequacy norms and investor protection.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a penalty of ₹41.8 lakh on Bandhan Bank for regulatory violations and compliance deficiencies.
• HSBC has downgraded India’s equity market rating from “neutral” to “underweight”, citing concerns over rising inflation, elevated energy prices, and weakening domestic demand.
• India’s agriculture exports recorded a growth of 2.8%, reaching $52.55 billion in 2025–26, up from $51.12 billion in 2024–25, despite global economic uncertainties.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS

• The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) introduced OmegaBall, a three-team football format, marking its first-ever entry into India.
• A recent study by the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), identified India as the origin and early diversification centre of the Jamun genus (Syzygium).
• India’s first Petroglyph Conservation Park will be developed at Sindhu Ghat, Ladakh, to protect ancient rock carvings (petroglyphs) of historical significance.
• The Ministry of Textiles launched the ‘Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World’ initiative to promote Indian handloom heritage at the global level by integrating traditional craftsmanship with contemporary fashion design.
• The foundation stone for India’s first advanced 3D semiconductor packaging unit was laid in Odisha at Info Valley, marking a major step towards self-reliance in high-end electronics manufacturing.
• The Union Cabinet, chaired by Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, approved the extension of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana–III (PMGSY–III) till March 2028 to strengthen rural connectivity by upgrading road infrastructure and linking villages to markets, schools, and healthcare facilities.
• The Government of India proposed increasing the minimum distance between new sugar mills from 15 kilometres to 25 kilometres under the Draft Sugarcane Control Order 2026 to ensure balanced development in the sugar sector.
• Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav announced the inclusion of Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary as India’s 99th Ramsar Site.
• India’s seafood exports reached an all-time high of ₹72,325.82 crore in the Financial Year 2025–26, according to the Marine Products Export Development Authority.
• India will notify new rules on 1 May 2026 under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to regulate the rapidly growing online gaming sector, focusing on user safety and responsible gaming.
• Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Punjab launched India’s first fully integrated Artificial Intelligence-based Agricultural Intelligence Ecosystem to support smart farming and agricultural decision-making.
• The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) covering 7 square kilometres around the Barasingha Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh to strengthen biodiversity conservation and ecological protection.
• Atal Pension Yojana achieved a historic milestone of 9 crore total gross enrolments, reflecting its growing popularity, especially among workers in the unorganised sector in India.
• The Ministry of Culture launched the ‘VM Frames’ National Filmmaking Competition to commemorate 150 years of Vande Mataram, encouraging citizens, especially young creators, to express the spirit of the nation through visual storytelling.
• The Government of India approved over ₹460 crore financial assistance to Alliance Air in the form of a loan to help restore grounded aircraft and revive operations.
• The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) began a major conservation project at the Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site, to restore the structure and ensure its long-term stability.
• Dhar, Madhya Pradesh has been selected under the Safe Cities Project 2026, a major initiative to improve women’s safety and urban infrastructure in the city.
• Shri Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia, Union Minister of Ministry of Communications and Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, released the revised guidelines for the Technology Development and Investment Promotion Scheme of the Department of Telecommunications in New Delhi.
• Eveready Industries India Limited inaugurated India’s only operating alkaline battery manufacturing facility in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.
• R. Patil, Union Minister of Ministry of Jal Shakti, launched the 9th edition of India International Water Week 2026, India’s flagship global water event, at Shram Shakti Bhavan in New Delhi.
• India launched a nationwide toll-free helpline (1855) to simplify the Census 2027 process and enhance citizen participation.
• The Government of Andhra Pradesh has launched its first Mushroom Mission with an investment of ₹13,000 crore, announced by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
• The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) have launched a five-year biodiversity project (2025–2030).
• The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has expanded procurement under Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan in Chhattisgarh and launched the first structured pulse procurement under Atmanirbhar Pulses Mission in Bihar.
• Himadri Speciality Chemical Limited has commissioned India’s first anode material production facility at Mahistikry, Hooghly in West Bengal.
• NITI Aayog launched a two-phase roadmap ‘Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) @2047: The Roadmap to Prosperity’.
• Annalena Baerbock, President of the United Nations General Assembly, is visiting India, marking her first visit after assuming office.
• Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation launched a 14-day ‘Bharat–Bhutan Mystic Mountain Tour’ from New Delhi.
• The Supreme Court of India has ruled that safe travel on National Highways is part of the Fundamental Right to Life under Article 21 of the Constitution.
• Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath announced a 10-year warranty model for rural water schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission to ensure long-term sustainability and accountability.
• Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar released the report titled “Moving Towards Effective City Government – A Framework for Million-Plus Cities” prepared by the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi in April 2026.
• Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) will establish a ₹15 crore training centre in Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh to promote basmati cultivation, organic farming, and agricultural exports.
• Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal announced a three-year waiver on intellectual property registration fees for the sports sector during World Intellectual Property Day celebrations in New Delhi.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : INTERNATIONAL NEWS

• The visit of Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker to India and his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked an important milestone in India–Austria relations.
• Vice President of India C.P. Radhakrishnan undertook a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka from 19–20 April 2026, marking the first bilateral visit by an Indian Vice President to Sri Lanka.
• The Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card scheme has gained prominence in India’s engagement with the Indian-origin community in Sri Lanka.
• Lee Jae Myung, the President of the Republic of Korea (ROK), paid a State Visit to India from 19–21 April 2026 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking the first South Korean Presidential visit to India in eight years.
• Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State (MoS) in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, undertook a two-day official visit to the Czech Republic from April 22–23, 2026.
• The UK Parliament passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, introducing one of the strictest anti-smoking laws
• External Affairs Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar officially launched the logo, theme, and website for the 4th India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV) under the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
• Nigeria has introduced a green tax surcharge on high-emission vehicles as part of its 2026 fiscal policy reforms, marking a shift towards cleaner and sustainable mobility.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

• The Competition Commission of India (CCI) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) appointed Rakesh Bhanot as the Acting Director General (DG) to head its investigative arm.
• The Odisha Steel Producers’ Association (OSPA) unanimously elected Mr Asit Tripathy, former Chief Secretary of Odisha and Advisor to Jindal Steel, as its President.
• Apple Inc. officially announced that John Ternus will become the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective 1 September 2026.
• The Central Government of India appointed Justice Lisa Gill as the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.
• The World Economic Forum (WEF) announced the Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2026, recognising 118 leaders from 55 countries for contributions across government, business, and social sectors.
• The Board of Directors of HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited approved the reappointment of Vibha Padalkar as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a further five-year term, effective 12 September 2026.
• NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Service Companies) appointed Srikanth Velamakanni as its new Chairman for the 2026–2027 term.
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved three-year extensions for senior public sector bank
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of Vivek Tripathi as Executive Director (ED) of AU Small Finance Bank.
• The Government of India (GoI) appointed renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik as the Brand Ambassador for Census 2027 to promote public awareness and participation in the nationwide census exercise.
• Abhishek Singh, a 1995-batch IAS officer (Nagaland cadre), has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the National Testing Agency (NTA).
• Dilip Kumar, a senior officer of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME), assumed charge as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
• The Government of India (GoI) has reconstituted the NITI Aayog, appointing Ashok Kumar Lahiri as the new Vice-Chairman, replacing Suman K. Bery after the completion of his tenure on 1 May 2026.
• Noida International Airport has appointed Nitu Sarma as its interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following directions from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the re-appointment of Ramesh Babu as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Karur Vysya Bank (KVB).
• The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has appointed Sanjay Jamuar as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Delhi Metro International Limited (DMIL), marking a key step in global expansion of India’s metro expertise.
• Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has appointed Suresh Sethi as Group Country Manager for India, Bangladesh and South Asia, marking a key leadership change in its South Asia operations.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS AND HONOURS

• India’s Samriddh Gram Initiative, led by the Department of Telecommunications, has been nominated for the WSIS (World Summit on the Information Society) Prizes 2026 under the Enabling Environment category, recognising efforts to strengthen digital infrastructure in rural areas.
• Srinivasa Rao, Director and Vice-Chancellor of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), was honoured with the 9th Prof. M. S. Swaminathan Award in Hyderabad.
• Sadhvi Satish Sail from Goa was crowned Femina Miss India World 2026 at the 61st edition of the Femina Miss India pageant held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
• The Goldman Environmental Prize 2026 was awarded to six women environmental leaders, marking the first all-women cohort since the award’s inception.
• Guntur Municipal Corporation won the Gender Equality Mobilization Award 2026 in Vienna, Austria for deploying over 200 women as electric auto drivers for door-to-door waste collection.
• The 13th edition of the Sur Jyotsna National Music Awards was held in New Delhi, where veteran Hindustani vocalists Sumitra Guha and Pandit Laxman Krishnarao Pandit were honoured for their contribution to Indian classical music.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : DEFENCE NEWS

• Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan formally flagged off the 2nd edition of Surya Devbhoomi Challenge 2.0 in Badrinath, Uttarakhand.
• The Ministry of Defence signed contracts with Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) and Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics (India) Private Limited for procurement of TRAWL Assembly for T-72/T-90 Tanks worth approximately ₹975 crore.
• INS Nireekshak, the Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel of the Indian Navy, arrived at Colombo,Sri Lanka.
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) activated an Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on the Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur District, demonstrating day and night operational capability.
• The 11th India–Egypt Joint Defence Committee (JDC) Meeting was held in Cairo from 20–22 April 2026, focusing on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation.
• Rajesh Kumar Singh (Defence Secretary) inaugurated the Robotic Orthopaedic System and Maternity Operation Theatre at the Cantonment General Hospital on 23 April 2026.
• Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) unveiled Advanced Armoured Platforms (Tracked and Wheeled) on April 25, 2026, at its laboratory in Ahilyanagar,Maharashtra .
• Paramesh Sivamani, Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, inaugurated the state-of-the-art OTM Administrative Complex of Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 13 at Puducherry on 25 April 2026.
• Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will lead a high-level Indian delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting scheduled on April 28, 2026 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
• INS Sunayna (Indian Ocean Ship – IOS SAGAR) arrived at Changi Naval Base, marking its fourth port call under the MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision.
• Border Roads Organisation Project DANTAK celebrated its 66th Raising Day on 24 April 2026 in Thimphu, marking 65 years of service since its establishment in 1961, highlighting strong India–Bhutan infrastructure cooperation.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: MOUS AND AGREEMENT

• During the State Visit of Lee Jae-myung to India, both countries elevated bilateral relations to a Futuristic Partnership and announced 25 key outcomes after talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House.
• Federal Express Corporation, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, successfully completed India’s first intra-city drone delivery flight trials in Bengaluru, Karnataka to develop safe and scalable drone-based logistics systems.
• NAVER Corporation, a leading Information and Communication Technology company from South Korea, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest Information Technology services company, for mutual cooperation in mapping services.
• DataKaveri Systems, the commercial arm of Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ONESTRUCTION Inc..
• BharatGen Technology Foundation signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with Larsen and Toubro group entities: Larsen and Toubro Semiconductor Technologies Limited , L&T-Vyoma to develop an end-to-end Sovereign Artificial Intelligence compute platform for India.
• India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement at Bharat Mandapam, led by Piyush Goyal and Todd McClay.
• India and Kenya strengthened economic ties by signing a Customs Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding during the 10th India–Kenya Joint Trade Committee meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya, after a gap of seven years at the Commerce Secretary level.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : APPS & PORTALS

• The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will launch an AI-powered chatbot named “Abhay” to help citizens verify the authenticity of CBI-issued notices, aimed at combating digital arrest frauds.
• Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) was launched on 15 August 2020 by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment in 272 most vulnerable districts, and was expanded to all districts from 15 August 2023.
• The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE), Government of India, launched the SMILE–Beggary Survey Mobile Application during the Chintan Shivir held in Chandigarh (24–26 April 2026).
• Union Minister of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry,Piyush Goyal launched Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, in Mumbai, Maharashtra to support auto-rickshaw and cab drivers.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: RANKING AND REPORTS

• Brazil has overtaken India as the largest exporter of corn (maize) to Bangladesh, signalling a major shift in regional agricultural trade.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

• Ola has removed its AI smart assistant “Kruti” from the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and web platforms, making it currently inaccessible to users.
• The United States of America (USA)’s Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) formally launched the National Space Technology Memorandum-3 (NSTM-3).
• The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) received the indigenously developed satellite imaging system ‘Prajna’ to strengthen real-time decision support for security agencies.
• Observer Research Foundation in partnership with Research and Information System for Developing Countries hosted the inaugural BRICS Academic Forum in New Delhi.
• Tata Steel Limited signed a definitive agreement with Paul Wurth S.A. (part of SMS Group, Germany) to install the world’s first large-scale EASyMelt (Electrically Assisted Syngas Smelter) technology.
• The Pakistan Navy successfully conducted a live test-firing of the indigenously developed “Taimoor” Air-Launched Anti-Ship Cruise Missile (ALCM).
• China has completed an 18 km underwater high-speed rail tunnel beneath the Yangtze River, forming part of the Chongming–Taicang tunnel project.
• The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced the selection of two Pakistani astronauts, marking a major step in China–Pakistan space cooperation.
• GalaxEye is set to launch its first satellite Mission Drishti within three months, marking a major milestone in India’s private space ecosystem.
• The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the United States of America unveiled the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a powerful wide-field observatory designed to study the universe and detect exoplanets (planets beyond the solar system).
• SkyHop Aviation is set to receive its Air Operator Permit (AoP), becoming India’s first dedicated seaplane operator after clearing regulatory trials.
• Melania Trump unveiled an AI-powered humanoid robot at the White House during a global education and technology summit.
• Rocklink India Private Limited inaugurated India’s first integrated lithium-ion battery and rare earth magnet recycling facility at Sikandrabad, marking a major step in critical mineral recovery and circular economy development.
• Akashvani (formerly All India Radio – AIR) under Prasar Bharati, in collaboration with MyGov, launched two nationwide contests – ‘Signature Tune-Making Contest’ and ‘Jingle-Making Contest’ to celebrate 90 years of Akashvani.
• Union Minister Jitendra Singh (MoS Independent Charge) laid the foundation stone of a ₹75 crore state-of-the-art additional building at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, aimed at strengthening India’s advanced astronomy and space science capabilities.
• Jordan became the 63rd signatory to the Artemis Accords in April 2026, marking its entry into global peaceful space exploration
• The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune,Maharashtra under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), commissioned an X-Band Dual-Polarization Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) at the High Altitude Cloud Physics Laboratory (HACPL) in Mahabaleshwar under Mission Mausam, aimed at transforming India into a Weather-Ready Nation.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : ENVIRONMENT

• Researchers have discovered two new species of jumping spiders in India, highlighting the country’s rich and still underexplored biodiversity.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

• Amazon announced the acquisition of Globalstar in a deal worth USD 11.57 billion, boosting its satellite internet ambitions.
• Blue Origin, the space venture of Jeff Bezos, launched the AST SpaceMobile BlueBird 7 communications satellite aboard its New Glenn

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

• The Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 were held in Madrid, Spain, recognising outstanding sporting performances for the year 2025.
• The ISSF Junior World Cup 2026 (International Shooting Sport Federation Junior World Cup 2026) commenced in Cairo, Egypt, marking the start of the international shooting season for junior athletes.
• World Para Athletics announced that Tashkent, Uzbekistan will host the 13th edition of the World Para Athletics Championships in June 2027.
• The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) placed India in Category A, classifying it as a high-risk nation for doping violations, following consistently high Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) between 2022 and 2025.
• Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has selected India as one of 12 countries for its Women’s Development Programme (Commercial Strategy 2026).
• Virat Kohli became the first batter in Indian Premier League history to reach the milestone of 800 boundaries.
• Kenyan athlete Sebastian Sawe created history by completing a marathon in 1 hour 59 minutes 30 seconds, becoming the first runner to officially break the two-hour barrier.
• India emerged as the top-performing nation at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2026 held in Cairo.
• Punjab Kings achieved the highest successful run chase in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, chasing 265 runs against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
• Virat Kohli became the first cricketer to score 9000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
• V. Sindhu, Olympic medallist, has been elected Chair of the Athletes’ Commission of the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
• The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) signed an agreement to transfer the governance and operations of Shooting Para Sport to the International Shooting Sport Federation.
• Punjab Football Club Defeated Zinc Football Academy by 3–0 to retain the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) Elite Youth League 2025–26 title, highlighting youth dominance.
• Indian weightlifters delivered an outstanding performance at the Commonwealth Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in Apia, Samoa, winning four gold medals across categories.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: BOOKS AND AUTHOR

• Manoj Mukund Naravane (Retd), former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, has launched his new book titled The Curious and the Classified: Unearthing Military Myths and Mysteries.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : OBITUARIES

• Balbir Punj, veteran journalist and former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP), passed away at the age of 76 in New Delhi.
• Bhagwandas Raikwar, famously known as “Dau”, passed away at the age of 83 in Bhopal while undergoing medical treatment.
• Gopalrao Patil, former Rajya Sabha member and renowned paediatrician, passed away at the age of 94 in Latur.
• Nadendla Bhaskara Rao, former Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh, passed away at the age of 90 years in Hyderabad,
• Dean Tavoularis, an Oscar-winning production designer, passed away at the age of 93 in Paris, France.
• Veteran photographer Raghu Rai, popularly known as the “Father of Indian Photojournalism”, passed away at the age of 83 in New Delhi, marking the end of an iconic era in visual storytelling.
• Renowned spiritual leader Muni Narayana Prasad, head of Narayana Gurukulam, passed away at the age of 87 in Thiruvananthapuram.
• Shiv Ratan Agarwal, promoter, chairman, and whole-time director of Bikaji Foods International, passed away at the age of 74.