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UAE Announces Exit from OPEC and OPEC+

On 28th April 2026, the United Arab Emirates announced it will leave Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+ effective May 1, 2026.

PM Launches ₹6,350 Crore Projects in Varanasi

On 28th April 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth around ₹6,350 crore in Varanasi during a Mahila Sammelan.

PM Launches ₹4,000 Crore Projects in Sikkim

On 28th April 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for over 30 development projects in Sikkim worth more than ₹4,000 crore during the Statehood celebrations.

Ancient Marine Fossils Unearthed in Tamil Nadu

In April 2026, marine fossils dating back 8,000-12,000 years were discovered in Panaiyur village of Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu.

FSSAI Draft Packaging Amendment for Pan Masala

On 28th April 2026, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notified the Draft Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulations, 2026, proposing changes to the 2018 regulations, including specific provisions for pan masala packaging.

CeNS Develops Color-Changing Energy Storage Material

In April 2026, scientists at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru developed an innovative smart material capable of both storing energy and visually indicating charge levels through colour changes, offering a breakthrough in next-generation energy storage and display technology.

SC Upholds Mandatory RTE Admissions in Private Schools

On 28th April 2026, the Supreme Court reaffirmed that private unaided schools are legally bound to admit students selected under the Right to Education (RTE) Act without delay, calling the implementation of RTE a national mission to promote equality and social transformation.

Defence Minister Boosts Central Asia Defence Ties

On 28th April 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held key bilateral meetings with defence ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Belarus on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Bishkek.

India Becomes World’s 5th Largest Military Spender: SIPRI

On 27th April 2026, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, India became the world’s fifth-largest military spender in 2025.

NatWest India Partners with IIT Delhi for Innovation

On 27th April 2026, NatWest Group India partnered with Indian Institute of Technology Delhi through its Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) to strengthen industry-academia collaboration via research and pilot projects.

NRAI Launches Grassroots Shooting Drive for 7.5 Lakh Youth

On 27th April 2026, the National Rifle Association of India marked its 75th anniversary by launching a nationwide grassroots shooting programme and a digital athlete management app.

Dinesh Trivedi

On 27th April 2026, former Union Minister Dinesh Trivedi was appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to Bangladesh.

Ladakh Approves Creation of Five New Districts

On 27th April 2026, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena approved the creation of five new districts in the Union Territory.

India Discovers Two New Species of Jumping Spiders

In April 2026, researchers identified two new jumping spider species in India, highlighting hidden biodiversity in drylands and urban ecosystems

TRAI Pushes Public Wi-Fi Expansion in India

On 27th April 2026, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released a consultation paper on the “Proliferation of Public Wi-Fi Networks in India”.

India Signs Comprehensive FTA with New Zealand

On 27th April 2026, India and New Zealand signed a landmark comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, significantly expanding bilateral trade, services, investment, and mobility while strengthening India’s global economic partnerships.

Centre Launches 5-Year Biodiversity Governance Project

On 26th April 2026, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) launched a five-year biodiversity governance project to strengthen grassroots conservation.

UNGA Marks 40 Years of Chernobyl, Urges Nuclear Safety

On 24th April 2026, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) called for the peaceful use of nuclear technology while marking the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster.

WHO Approves Malaria Treatment for Newborns and Infants

On 24th April 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) granted prequalification approval to artemether-lumefantrine, the first malaria treatment specifically designed for newborns and infants, marking a major milestone in global malaria care.

DRDO Unveils Advanced Armoured Platforms

On 25th April 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) unveiled two advanced armoured platforms (tracked and wheeled variants) at Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE), Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra.