Current Affairs for April 22, 2026

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: Established in Leh, Ladakh, to protect thousands of years old rock carvings and ancient inscriptions from the Neolithic period.

World Earth Day (April 22): Observed globally to promote environmental protection; the 2026 theme is "Our Power, Our Planet".

Acting DG of Competition Commission of India: Former IAS officer Rakesh Bhanot (1988 batch) has been appointed as the Acting Director-General of the CCI.

Bulgaria’s New Prime Minister: Rumen Radev, leader of the Progressive Bulgaria Party, is set to become the new Prime Minister after his party secured a majority in the parliamentary elections.

Apple Names New CEO: Apple announced that John Ternus will take over as CEO on September 1, 2026, while current CEO Tim Cook will transition to the role of Executive Chairman.

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