24 April Current Affairs 2026

🏥 Health & Science • 🏛 Government & Policy • 💰 Finance & Economy • 🛡 Defense | 20 MCQs

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📌 Quick Summary — 24 April Current Affairs 2026

🏛 Government & Policy

Former CM Demise: Nadendla Bhaskara Rao, former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, passed away at 90.
First Woman CJ: Justice Lisa Gill appointed as the first woman Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.
Nutrition Champion: Ahilyanagar district secured 1st position in the ‘8th National Nutrition Fortnight’.
Digital Regulation: India’s new Online Gaming Rules, 2026, officially come into effect from 1 May 2026.
Wetland Conservation: ‘Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary’ in Uttar Pradesh designated as India’s 99th Ramsar Site.
Youth Empowerment: PM Internship Scheme 2026 revised to offer an increased monthly stipend of ₹9,000.

🌍 International Affairs

Anti-Tobacco Law: The United Kingdom successfully passed a historic law to create a ‘Smoke-Free Generation’.
Climate Collaboration: The ‘AZEC Plus’ meeting of the Asia Zero Emission Community was held in Japan.

💰 Finance & Economy

Energy Infrastructure: Inauguration of the Pachpadra Refinery in Balotra, Rajasthan, postponed due to a fire.
Macroeconomic Growth: The United Nations officially estimated India’s economic growth rate at a robust 6.4% for 2026.
Corporate Regulation: Rakesh Bhanot appointed as the Acting Director General (DG) of the Competition Commission of India.

🔬 Science & Technology

Lunar Discovery: China discovered ‘Cerium-Magnesium Changesite’, a rare moon mineral for LED technology.
Interplanetary Mission: NASA and ESA announced the launch of the Rosalind Franklin rover to explore Mars.
Climate Monitoring: ISRO scheduled to launch the highly advanced ‘G20 Satellite’ in 2027 to study air pollution.

🛡 Defense & Security

AI in Security: DRDO handed over the advanced ‘Prajna’ AI system to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

🎨 Art & Culture

Cultural Celebration: The 114th historic and vibrant ‘Suwari Festival’ was celebrated in Assam.

🏆 Sports

Para Athletics: Tashkent confirmed as the host city for the World Para Athletics Championships in June 2027.
Football Tournament: Pakistan officially withdrew from the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 held in India.

🏅 Awards & Honors

Global Leadership: Arthur Law named Young Global Leader 2026 by the World Economic Forum.
Scientific Excellence: Frank Merle awarded the prestigious ‘Breakthrough Prize’ 2026 in Mathematics.

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