Current Affairs for April 23, 2026

Shekha Jheel Named 99th Ramsar Site: Located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, this freshwater lake is a crucial habitat for migratory birds. With this addition, India now has 99 recognized Ramsar sites.

State of India’s Bats Report 2024-25: The first-ever report on Indian bats revealed that West Bengal has the highest diversity with 68 species, followed by Meghalaya with 66 species.

CBI Launches 'Abhay' AI Chatbot: Designed to combat "Digital Arrest" scams, this chatbot allows citizens to verify the authenticity of CBI notices by scanning official QR codes.

Global Green Icon Award: Former MP and environmentalist J. Santosh Kumar was honored by the British Parliament’s House of Lords for his Green India Challenge initiative.

114th Historical Suwari Mahotsav: This traditional agricultural festival, famous for its elephant races, was celebrated by the Rabha and Boro tribes in the Boko region of Assam.

World Book and Copyright Day (April 23): Observed globally to promote reading and intellectual property rights; the day was first established by UNESCO in 1995.

Black Panther Returns to Vizag Zoo: After a 40-year gap, a Black Panther was reintroduced to the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park in Visakhapatnam through an animal exchange program with Guwahati Zoo.

India-Russia RELOS Agreement: The Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support (RELOS) agreement is now fully operational, allowing India and Russia to use each other’s military bases for refueling and maintenance.

PM Internship Scheme Update: The monthly stipend for interns has been increased from ₹5,000 to ₹9,000, and the eligibility age has been revised to 18–25 years.

PSA Challenger Tour 2026 Victory: Indian squash player Suraj Kumar Chand won the Men's Singles title at the Challenger Tour held in Chennai, defeating South Korea's Jongmin Ryu.

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