Current Affairs for Exams

UAE Announces Withdrawal from OPEC Effective 1 May 2026

The UAE has announced it will leave OPEC from 1 May 2026 to produce oil free of the group's quotas. The move is significant for …

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Maharashtra Approves Artificial Intelligence Policy with ₹10,000 Crore Investment Target

Maharashtra has cleared an Artificial Intelligence Policy with a ₹10,000 crore investment target. It plans AI Excellence Centres, Innovation Cities and green-energy steps under the …

29 Apr 2026

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Ramesh Babu Reappointed MD and CEO of Karur Vysya Bank for Third Term

Ramesh Babu has been reappointed MD and CEO of Karur Vysya Bank for a third consecutive term, with RBI approval under the Banking Regulation Act, …

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India Ranked Sixth Globally in Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individual Population

India ranked sixth globally in the population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals in 2026, with wealth concentrated in cities like Mumbai and Delhi, driven by rapid economic …

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Government Sets Up Panel Under C S Setty to Assess AI Cyber Risks to Banks

The Centre has set up a high-level panel headed by SBI and IBA Chairman C S Setty to assess cybersecurity risks posed by the AI …

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28 Apr 2026

6 articles

Sanjay Jamuar Appointed First CEO of Delhi Metro International Limited

On 28 April 2026, DMRC appointed Sanjay Jamuar as the first CEO of its global arm, Delhi Metro International Limited (DMIL), formed to handle metro …

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India and Kenya Sign Customs Cooperation Agreement at 10th Joint Trade Committee

On 27 April 2026, India and Kenya signed a customs cooperation agreement (CBIC–KRA) at the 10th Joint Trade Committee in Nairobi to speed up customs …

Dilip Kumar Takes Charge as Chief Vigilance Officer of SAIL

On 27 April 2026, IRSME officer Dilip Kumar assumed charge as the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).

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SCOPE and ICF Launch Study on 'State of Coaching in Indian PSEs'

On 27 April 2026, SCOPE partnered with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) to launch a study on the state of coaching in India's Public Sector …

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Mazagon Dock to Set Up India's First Marine Blasting & Painting Skill Centre in Mumbai

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited signed an agreement on 24 April 2026 with NACE International India Section to set up India's first Marine Blasting & Painting …

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Coca-Cola India Signs 3-Year Sustainability MoU with Invest UP

Coca-Cola India signed a three-year MoU with Invest UP on 24 April 2026 for water access, waste management, recycling and skill development in Uttar Pradesh.

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27 Apr 2026

9 articles

India's BRICS Presidency: Push for Reform, Implementation and Global South Voice

India's BRICS presidency aims to push the grouping from a consultative platform to an implementation-oriented institution, with priorities including a permanent secretariat, deeper business linkages …

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Environment

Automakers Agree to CAFE-III Fuel Efficiency Targets; Critics Flag Compliance Loopholes

CAFE-III tightens the fleet CO2 target to 77 g/km by 2031-32 and runs from April 2027 to March 2032. Critics argue that super-credits, credit banking …

India-Nepal Ties Stable Despite 2025 Political Transition, Says Outgoing Nepalese Envoy

Nepal's outgoing Ambassador Shankar Sharma said India-Nepal ties remained unaffected by the political churn that followed the September 2025 unseating of K.P. Sharma Oli's government. …

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Science & Tech

China Launches Pakistani Earth Observation Satellite PRSC-EO3

China launched a Pakistani Earth observation satellite, PRSC-EO3, from Taiyuan Launch Centre on 26 April 2026 using a Long March-6 rocket. The launch deepens China-Pakistan …

Centre Raises Wheat Procurement Target to 34.5 Million Tonnes Amid Erratic Weather

The Centre has revised the 2026-27 wheat procurement target upwards from 30.33 to 34.5 million tonnes, with Madhya Pradesh, UP and Rajasthan getting higher state-wise …

India Power Demand Touches 240 GW Before Peak Summer; Record Year Likely

India's peak power demand has touched 240 GW in late April, with the Central Electricity Authority projecting a record 271 GW for 2026. The early …

India Private Sector Output Accelerates in April 2026; Manufacturing Leads Recovery

India's Flash Composite PMI rose to 58.3 in April 2026 from 57.0 in March, with manufacturing leading the recovery. Both new orders and output rose …

RBI Flags Growth and Inflation Risks from Escalating West Asia Tensions

The RBI April 2026 bulletin warns that the US-Iran conflict and West Asia supply disruptions are pushing up energy costs and inflation risks for India. …

India and New Zealand Sign Free Trade Agreement with $20 Billion Investment Pledge

India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement that gives 100% duty-free access for Indian exports and brings a $20 billion investment commitment from …