Current Affairs — 12 April 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92 in Mumbai
Asha Bhosle, the legendary playback singer honoured with the Padma Vibhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, died at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on 12 April 2026, aged 92.
Indian Railways sanctioned 100 projects worth ₹1.53 lakh crore in FY 2025–26
Indian Railways sanctioned 100 projects worth ₹1.53 lakh crore covering over 6,000 km in FY 2025–26, the Ministry of Railways said on 12 April 2026, with Maharashtra getting the most projects.
Finance Ministry says DoE letter on State crop bonuses was an advisory, not a directive
The Finance Ministry said on 12 April 2026 that the Department of Expenditure's letter of 9 January 2026 asking States to align their crop bonus policies with promoting pulses, oilseeds and millets was an advisory and not a directive.
Indian Army contingent leaves for 7th India-Uzbekistan Exercise DUSTLIK
The Indian Army contingent departed on 12 April 2026 for the 7th edition of the India-Uzbekistan joint military Exercise DUSTLIK at Gurumsaray Field Training Area, Uzbekistan, from 12 to 25 April.
Péter Magyar's Tisza Party wins Hungary's parliamentary election
The Tisza Party led by Péter Magyar won Hungary's parliamentary election held on 12 April 2026, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule; Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Mr. Magyar.
Vice President inaugurates DST conference on transforming tribal lives through science and technology
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated a conference on transforming tribal lives through science and technology at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 12 April 2026, organised by DST with NECTAR and ITITI Doon Sanskriti School.
NCST Chairman addresses Chakma Yuva Samvad and Bizu festival celebration in Delhi
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes Chairman Antar Singh Arya called for stronger education, skilling and jobs for tribal youth at the 'Chakma Yuva Samvad' and Bizu festival celebration in New Delhi on 12 April 2026.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan releases agricultural roadmap for four Madhya Pradesh districts
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released an agricultural roadmap for Sehore, Raisen, Vidisha and Dewas districts on 12 April 2026, the second day of the Advanced Agriculture Festival in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh.
Odisha to develop around 800 schools as model institutions under PM SHRI
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on 12 April 2026 that around 800 schools in the State will be developed as model institutions under the PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme.
Mansukh Mandaviya leads 69th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led the 69th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, on 12 April 2026; the drive has reached 28 lakh people since it began in December 2024.
Nari Shakti Youth Parliament held across 17 zones under MY Bharat
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports held a nationwide Nari Shakti Youth Parliament across 17 zones through the MY Bharat platform on 12 April 2026, with over 7,000 young women taking part.