Current Affairs for April 24, 2026

Garia Puja Festival: Celebrated in Tripura by the Kokborok-speaking tribes and the Halam tribe; it honors the deity Baba Garia and coincides with the Bengali New Year (Borsho Boron).

First Female Chief Justice of AP High Court: Justice Lisa Gill, formerly of the Punjab & Haryana High Court, has been appointed as the first-ever female Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

National Panchayati Raj Day (April 24): Observed annually to mark the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992. The 2026 celebration marks the 16th edition of this national day.

Passing of Nandendla Bhaskar Rao: The former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (who held the record for the shortest tenure of one month in 1984) passed away at the age of 90.

UK Bans Tobacco for Future Generations: The United Kingdom passed a historic law banning the sale of tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, aiming to create a "smoke-free generation."

Breakthrough Prize 2026 in Mathematics: French mathematician Frank Merle was awarded the "Oscar of Science" for his significant contributions to the field of mathematics.

Supreme Court on Road Safety: The Court ruled that Road Safety is a Fundamental Right under Article 21 (Right to Life), emphasizing the state's duty to provide safe infrastructure.

India Leads in Solar Capacity Growth: According to the Global Electricity Review 2026, India surpassed the USA in 2025 to become the world’s 2nd largest installer of solar capacity, trailing only China.

Moody’s Revises India’s GDP Forecast: Moody’s Ratings lowered India’s GDP growth forecast for FY 2026-27 to 6% (from 6.8%), citing weak consumer demand and Middle East conflicts.

Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI): Established under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025, this new body will begin regulating the sector and banning "real money games" from May 1, 2026.

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