Earth Day 2026

Current Context: Earth Day 2026 was observed worldwide on 22 April, marking its 56th anniversary since the first celebration in 1970. The official theme was “Our Power, Our Planet,” stressing that ordinary people hold th…

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Goldman Environmental Prize 2026

Current Context: On 20 April 2026, during Earth Week, the Goldman Environmental Prize honoured its first all‑women cohort in its 37‑year history. Six women from Nigeria, South Korea, UK, Papua New Guinea, USA, and Colom…

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National Civil Services Day 2026 – April 21

Current Context: National Civil Services Day 2026 was observed on 21 April, marking the 18th edition since its institution in 2006. It commemorates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 1947 speech at Metcalfe House, Delhi, where h…

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Former MP Santosh Kumar Honoured as ‘Global Green Icon’ at World Climate Leaders

Current Context: On 17 April 2026, former Rajya Sabha MP Joginipally Santosh Kumar was honoured as “Global Green Icon” at the World Climate Leaders Conclave, House of Lords, London. The award recognised his pioneering le…

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UN Report: India’s economy projected to grow at 6.4% in CY26, 6.6% in CY27

Current Context: The United Nations ESCAP’s flagship report, Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2026, was released on 20 April 2026 at UN Headquarters, New York. It projects India’s economy to grow at 6.4…

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Current Affairs One - Liner : 19th & 20th April 2026

National: On April 17, 2026, MeitY announced the selection of 10 Indian AI startups for Cohort II of the IndiaAI Startups Global (ISG) Acceleration Programme, a flagship under the Startup Financing pillar of the IndiaAI …

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World Liver Day 2026

Current Context: World Liver Day 2026 – April 19 was observed with the global theme “Solid Habits, Strong Liver.” The campaign highlighted the alarming rise of MASLD (Metabolic dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Dise…

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AICTE Launches 3rd VAANI Scheme for Indian Languages in Tech Education

Current Context: On April 17, 2026, the AICTE launched the 3rd edition of the VAANI Scheme (Vibrant Advocacy for Advancement and Nurturing of Indian Languages). This initiative, aligned with NEP 2020, aims to break langu…

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