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Goldman Environmental Prize 2026: Known as the "Green Nobel," this year’s award made history as all six winners from six continents were women, including Borim Kim (South Korea) from Asia. World Sportsman of the Year: Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz won the "World Sportsman of the Year" at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards, often called the "Oscars of Sports." Passing of Bhagwan Das Rekwar: The 2026 Padma Shri recipient and legendary Bundeli martial arts expert passed away at 83. He founded the Chhatrasal Bundelkhand Akhada in Sagar, MP. First Gold in European Girls' Math Olympiad: Shreya Shantanu Mundhada from Mumbai became the first Indian to win a Gold medal at the EGMO 2026 held in France. River Basin Management Scheme Extended: The Central Government extended the scheme until March 2031 with a budget of ₹2,183 crore to improve flood control and water security in Northeast India. India's First Petroglyph Conservation Park: Establish...

Femina Miss India World 2026 : Sadhvi Sateesh Sail from Goa won the 61st edition of the pageant. She was crowned by the 2024 winner, Nikita Porwal, and will represent India at Miss World 2027 in Tanzania. India’s 95th Chess Grandmaster: Arunyak Ghosh from West Bengal achieved the prestigious Grandmaster title, following 94th GM Mayank Chakraborty. National Public Service Day (April 21): Observed annually to honor the contribution of civil servants; the date marks Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 1947 address to the first batch of civil servants as the "steel frame of India." 9th Professor M.S. Swaminathan Award: Dr. C.H. Srinivasa Rao was honored for the 2024-25 period for his leadership in climate-resilient agriculture and natural resource management. India’s First Water Neutral Railway Depot: The Kankaria Railway Depot in Ahmedabad (Western Railway) became the first in India to save and recycle more water (1.6 lakh liters/day) than it consumes. Advanced 3D Semiconductor Unit i...

WWF National Award 2026: Indian botanist N. Aleem Yusuf from Kerala was honored for developing 'Neophyte ID' , an AI-powered app that identifies 100 invasive plant species. ​ Harivansh Narayan Singh’s Historic Re-election: For the first time in Indian history, he has been elected unopposed as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha for a third consecutive term. ​ Khasi and Garo Recognized in Meghalaya: The Meghalaya cabinet approved an ordinance granting official administrative language status to Khasi and Garo, alongside English. ​ Harvard South Asian Person of the Year: Bollywood actress Sayani Gupta was awarded this title for 2026 for promoting South Asian identity through cinema and storytelling. ​ 'Water Forward' Initiative: Launched by World Bank President Ajay Banga, this global platform aims to ensure water security for 1 billion people by 2030. ​ Passing of N. Ramachandran: The former President of the Indian Olympic Association (2014–2017) and World...

World Heritage Day (April 18): Observed annually to raise awareness about preserving human heritage and diversity; also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites. India Extends 'Relief' Scheme: The government expanded the financial assistance scheme for exporters to include markets in Egypt and Jordan, helping businesses mitigate global risks. Vikram Sood Center at IIT Kharagpur: Launched to develop AI-powered mining systems, this center aims to modernize the mining industry through advanced technological research. Harivansh Narayan Singh Re-appointed: In a historic first, he was appointed for a third consecutive term as the Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha. First ICC Women’s T20 Challenge Trophy: Rwanda will host the inaugural edition of this trophy in 2026 as part of the ICC's efforts to promote cricket in emerging nations. Yana Caves Declared Geo-Heritage Site: The central government granted National Geo-Heritage Site status to the famous Yana Caves...

SIPRI Arms Import Report: According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Ukraine has become the world’s largest arms importer (9.2% global share), followed by India (8.2%) and Saudi Arabia. Philippines Joins 'Pexilica' Group: The Philippines became the 13th member of the US-led Pexilica initiative (established Dec 2025), which focuses on AI-driven semiconductor chip manufacturing. Harivansh Narayan Singh Re-elected: He was elected for a third consecutive term as the Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha; his new term officially began on April 10, 2026. Women’s Reservation Bill Update: The proposed 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill, which sought 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, failed to pass in the Lok Sabha. Tata’s Semiconductor Hub in Dholera: The Ministry of Commerce approved a ₹9,100 crore investment for the Tata Group to establish India's first major chip fabrication unit in the Dholera Special Economic Zone, Gujarat...

Samrat Choudhary Becomes Bihar CM: Following Nitish Kumar's resignation to join the Rajya Sabha, BJP leader Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as the 24th Chief Minister of Bihar, heading the state’s first-ever BJP-led government. Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2026 : Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi has been selected for this prestigious award, to be presented on April 24 in Pune for his service to society. India Becomes 4th Largest Economy : According to the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook, India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy with a nominal GDP of $4.3 trillion. Artemis II Mission Success: NASA’s Orion capsule safely returned to Earth on April 10 after a 10-day lunar orbit mission. Christina Koch became the first woman to travel to the Moon as part of this mission. R. Vaishali Wins FIDE Candidates: Indian Grandmaster R. Vaishali made history by winning the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus, earning the right to ...