Current Affairs for April 26, 2026

 World Malaria Day (April 25): Observed annually to focus global attention on malaria control. The 2026 theme is "Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can, Now We Must".

Lithium Battery Recycling Plant in UP: Uttar Pradesh’s first lithium battery recycling facility has been established in Sikandrabad, Bulandshahr, to promote green technology and e-waste management.

Pakistan Tests 'Taimoor' Cruise Missile: Pakistan successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenous Taimoor cruise missile, boosting its long-range precision strike capabilities.

New CEO of Dabur India Business: Dabur has appointed Harjeet S. Bhalla as the new Chief Executive Officer for its Indian business operations.

Brazil Becomes Top Maize Supplier to Bangladesh: Surpassing India, Brazil has emerged as the largest exporter of maize (corn) to Bangladesh in the current fiscal year.

Alien Mineral Discovered by China: Chinese scientists identified a new "alien" mineral named "Cerium Magnesium Changesite" (11th lunar mineral) within a lunar meteorite.

Paytm Payments Bank License Cancelled: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) officially cancelled the banking license of Paytm Payments Bank due to persistent non-compliance and supervisory concerns.

Methane Emission Landmark: According to a recent satellite-based study, landfill sites in Mumbai and Secunderabad have ranked among the top 25 global hotspots for methane emissions.

Financial Aid to Maldives: The Indian government approved a ₹30 billion (3,000 crore) currency withdrawal/assistance for the Maldives to support its economic stability.

Census 2027 Toll-Free Number: The Government of India released a dedicated toll-free number, 1800-11-1855, to assist citizens with queries regarding the upcoming Digital Census.

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