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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DGFT Authorizes 17 Banks to Import Gold & Silver Until March 2029

Current Context: On April 1, 2026, the DGFT authorized 17 banks to import gold and silver bullion into India, valid until March 31, 2029. This long-term mandate replaces annual renewals, clears customs delays, and reinfo…

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RBI issues Master Directions on Notes and Coins Exchange Facility

Current Context: On April 1, 2026, the RBI issued Master Direction – Facility for Exchange of Notes and Coins (RBI/DCM/2026-27/395). This unified framework consolidates earlier circulars, strengthens the Clean Note Polic…

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Current Affairs One - Liner : 18th April 2026

National: On 16th April 2026, India’s first chip fabrication plant has been officially notified at Dholera SEZ, Gujarat , by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoC&I). Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing will inves…

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FIU-India Sign MoUs with SEBI & PFRDA

Current Context: On 16 April 2026, FIU-India signed MoUs with SEBI and PFRDA in New Delhi to strengthen data sharing and curb financial crimes. Signatories: Amit Mohan Govil (Director, FIU-IND), Sandip Pradhan (Whole Tim…

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MoHFW Hosts First BRICS Health Working Group Meeting in New Delhi

Current Context: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India hosted the First BRICS Health Working Group (HWG) Meeting in New Delhi on 15-16 April 2026, under India’s BRICS Chairmanship 2026. H…

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