Current Affairs for April 28, 2026

Passing of Raghu Rai: The legendary photographer and 1992 Padma Shri recipient passed away at 83. He was widely acclaimed for his powerful photography of the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy and his work with Mother Teresa.

Vibrant Village Program (Phase II) Expansion: Six border villages in the Kathua district of Jammu & Kashmir, bordering Pakistan, have been included in the second phase of this central infrastructure development scheme.

New Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog: Senior economist and former Chief Economic Advisor Ashok Kumar Lahiri has been appointed as the new Vice-Chairman, succeeding Suman Bery.

India Tops ISSF Junior World Cup 2026: India finished first in the medal tally at the championship held in Cairo, Egypt, winning 16 total medals (5 Gold, 6 Silver, 5 Bronze).

SCO Defense Ministers' Meeting: The meeting is being held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh representing India. Kyrgyzstan is the current chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation for 2026.

Global Report on Food Crisis 2026: According to the joint report by FAO and WFP, Pakistan has been ranked among the top 10 countries facing extreme hunger and food insecurity.

Gender Equality Mobilization Award: The Guntur Municipal Corporation in Andhra Pradesh received the 4th Gender Equality Mobilization Award from UNIDO in Vienna for its women-led sustainable waste management initiatives.

World Record at London Marathon: Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe set a global record by becoming the first athlete to complete the London Marathon in under 2 hours (1:59:30).

World Tapir Day (April 27): Observed globally to raise awareness for the conservation of this ancient herbivorous mammal found in Central/South America and Southeast Asia.

India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA): In a historic fast-tracked deal, India and New Zealand finalized an FTA granting Indian exporters 100% duty-free access to the New Zealand market for key sectors like textiles and pharmaceuticals.

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