Current Affairs for Exams

Fourth Phase of PMGSY Launched in Rayagada District of Odisha

The fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) was launched from Rayagada district in Odisha, aiming to build all-weather roads connecting remote …

02 May 2026

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National Summit on Administrative Data for Governance Held in Bhubaneswar

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation held a National Deliberative Summit in Bhubaneswar on harmonising administrative data for governance, with states sharing data-integration methods.

01 May 2026

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Social Issues

10th National Summit on Innovations in Public Health Systems Held in Chandigarh

The 10th National Summit on Good and Replicable Practices and Innovations in Public Health Systems was held in Chandigarh (30 April–1 May 2026), organised by …

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India's First Multilingual AI System for Namma 112 Emergency Network Launched in Bengaluru

India's first multilingual AI system for the Namma 112 emergency response network was launched in Bengaluru. It can interpret distress calls in multiple languages without …

30 Apr 2026

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Ladakh Gets Five New Districts, Total Rises to Seven

Five new districts have been approved in the Union Territory of Ladakh, raising the total from two to seven. They were carved out of the …

IRCTC Launches Bharat Gaurav Mystic Mountain Tour Covering Northeast India and Bhutan

IRCTC has launched the 14-day Bharat Gaurav Mystic Mountain Tour covering Northeast India and Bhutan. The tour enters Bhutan via Phuentsholing and covers Thimphu, Punakha …

Social Issues

Chhattisgarh Launches 'e-Shram Saathi' Mobile App to Connect Workers with Jobs and Welfare Schemes

Chhattisgarh has launched the 'e-Shram Saathi' mobile app to connect workers with employment opportunities and welfare schemes, bringing multiple services onto a single digital platform.

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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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Prime Minister Inaugurates ₹4,000 Crore Projects in Sikkim on 50 Years of Statehood

The PM inaugurated around ₹4,000 crore worth of projects in Sikkim during its 50 years of statehood, covering the Sevok–Rangpo rail line, healthcare, education and …

Social Issues

Asia's First UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development Launched in Pune

Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary launched Asia's first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development in Pune, aimed at boosting women's participation in AI, robotics …

28 Apr 2026

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Andhra Pradesh Launches India's First Mushroom Mission Worth ₹13,000 Crore

On 26 April 2026, Andhra Pradesh launched India's first Mushroom Mission with a ₹13,000 crore investment, targeting 67,500 tonnes of annual production and over 1.62 …

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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

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International Relations

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 …

Science & Tech

India Notifies Use of Ethanol in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

India has notified the use of ethanol to make Sustainable Aviation Fuel, using the alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) process. The move expands the ethanol-blending strategy from road …

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International Relations

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 …

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Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express Derails at Pune Station; No Injuries

A coach of the Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express derailed at a diamond crossing while entering Pune station. No passenger was injured. Central Railway has prioritised …