Current Affairs — 26 April 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sat, 26 Apr 2025
Kishan Reddy addresses 6th India Steel in Mumbai; coal gasification target of 100 MT by 2030
Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy addressed the 6th edition of India Steel, an international exhibition-cum-conference, in Mumbai on 26 April 2025, citing a coal gasification target of 100 MT by 2030.
IOS SAGAR makes port call at Port Louis, Mauritius
IOS SAGAR made a port call at Port Louis, Mauritius, from 26 to 28 April 2025 as part of its Indian Ocean deployment, before a joint EEZ surveillance with the Mauritius Coast Guard.
Army Hospital (R&R) performs minimally invasive glaucoma surgery using 3D microscope, a first for the Armed Forces
The Department of Ophthalmology at Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi, performed minimally invasive glaucoma surgery using a 3D microscope — a first for the Armed Forces — the Defence Ministry said on 26 April 2025.
Two Odisha animators among 42 finalists of WAVES 2025 Animation Filmmaker Competition
Bhagyashree Satpathy of Jajpur and Rishav Mohanty of Bhubaneswar, both NID Ahmedabad students, are among the 42 finalists of the WAVES 2025 Animation Filmmaker Competition, PIB Bhubaneswar said on 26 April 2025.
Regional Power Conference with North Eastern States held in Gangtok
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal chaired the Regional Power Conference with North Eastern States in Gangtok, Sikkim, on 26 April 2025, urging that government establishments be prioritised for pre-paid smart metering.
World Veterinary Day 2025 marked with national workshop; theme 'Animal Health Takes a Team'
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying marked World Veterinary Day 2025 with a national workshop in New Delhi on 26 April 2025, on the theme 'Animal Health Takes a Team'.
15th Rozgar Mela: over 51,000 appointment letters at 47 locations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 51,000 appointment letters via video conferencing at the 15th tranche of the Rozgar Mela, held at 47 locations on 26 April 2025.
DGCA directs airlines to implement passenger handling measures amid airspace restrictions
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on 26 April 2025 directed all airlines to implement enhanced passenger handling measures as international airspace closures and overflight restrictions lengthen flight routes.
Red-crowned roofed turtle reintroduced into the Ganga at Haiderpur Wetland
On 26 April 2025, 20 red-crowned roofed turtles (Batagur kachuga) were moved from the Garhaita Turtle Conservation Centre and released into the Haiderpur Wetland, Uttar Pradesh — the first attempt to reintroduce the species into the Ganga, with Namami Gange support.
SRFTI student film 'A Doll Made Up of Clay' selected for La Cinef at Cannes 2025
'A Doll Made Up of Clay', a student film of the Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata, was officially selected in the La Cinef section of the 78th Festival de Cannes, the I&B Ministry said on 26 April 2025.
President Droupadi Murmu represents India at the funeral Mass of Pope Francis
President Droupadi Murmu attended the funeral Mass of Pope Francis at Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City, on 26 April 2025, representing India.
Guidelines and portal for Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme launched; Sarvam AI selected for indigenous foundation model
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the guidelines and portal for the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) on 26 April 2025; at the event, Sarvam AI was selected to build India's first indigenous AI foundational model.