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29 Apr 2026

6 articles
Defence & Security

India Hosts Inaugural Multilateral Military Exercise Pragati in Meghalaya

The Indian Army hosted the first edition of multilateral military exercise Pragati at Umroi, Meghalaya, with 11 friendly nations, focusing on interoperability and regional security …

DEFENCE UPSC SSC
Economy

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 …

UPSC SSC BANKING
Defence & Security

India Ranked Fifth in Global Military Spending with $92.1 Billion

India ranked fifth globally in military spending with defence expenditure of about $92.1 billion, reflecting its push to modernise the armed forces and diversify arms …

UPSC SSC DEFENCE
Polity & Governance

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 …

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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 …

UPSC SSC STATE_PCS
Economy

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 …

BANKING SSC UPSC

28 Apr 2026

7 articles
Economy

New Amrit Bharat Express Trains to Link Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra

On 28 April 2026, Indian Railways launched new Amrit Bharat Express trains linking Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra on the Banaras–Hadapsar and Ayodhya–Mumbai routes, featuring push-pull …

RAILWAY SSC UPSC
International Relations

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 …

UPSC BANKING SSC
Economy

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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Defence & Security

Coast Guard DG Paramesh Sivamani Inaugurates New District HQ Complex in Puducherry

On 25 April 2026, Indian Coast Guard DG Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated a new administrative complex for District Headquarters No. 13 in Puducherry, with an Operations …

DEFENCE SSC UPSC
Economy

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 …

BANKING SSC UPSC
Defence & Security

DRDO Unveils Advanced Armoured Platforms at VRDE, Ahilyanagar

On 25 April 2026, DRDO unveiled tracked and wheeled Advanced Armoured Platforms at VRDE, Ahilyanagar, featuring indigenous weapon systems, ballistic protection and amphibious mobility.

DEFENCE SSC UPSC
Economy

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 …

SSC BANKING DEFENCE UPSC

27 Apr 2026

7 articles
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 …

UPSC STATE_PCS BANKING
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 …

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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 …

UPSC SSC STATE_PCS
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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Polity & Governance

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 …

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Economy

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 …

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