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National News
Meghalaya Launches CM-INSPIRE Scheme to Support UPSC Aspirants
- The Meghalaya Government has launched the CM-INSPIRE Scheme to provide financial support to youth preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
- The scheme aims to encourage and assist aspirants in pursuing careers in civil services by reducing financial barriers.
About Meghalaya
- Capital – Shillong
- Chief Minister – Conrad Kongkal Sangma
- Governor – H. Vijayashankar
Scindia Inaugurates Adani Vikas Kendra in MP to Empower Women Through Skill Development
- Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated an Adani Vikas Kendra in Shivpuri to empower women through garment production and skill development.
- The 48,000 sq ft facility at Badarwas is equipped with 600 modern sewing machines and will function as both a training and production centre.
- Backed by Adani Foundation under the Swabhimaan programme, the initiative aims to provide sustainable livelihoods, with around 1,500 women expected to earn steady income.
PM Narendra Modi Releases Commemorative Stamp for Shri Ram College of Commerce
- PM Narendra Modi released a commemorative postage stamp for Shri Ram College of Commerce, marking a significant milestone for the institution.
- Shri Ram College of Commerce is one of India’s premier commerce colleges under University of Delhi.
Symbiosis Launches Asia’s First UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development
- Symbiosis Skills and Professional University has launched Asia’s first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development, strengthening India’s role in global gender and skilling initiatives.
- Jayant Chaudhary inaugurated the Chair during an international conference held in collaboration with UNESCO.
- The initiative has already trained over 10,000 underprivileged girls in advanced sectors like robotics and semiconductor technology, enhancing employability and income opportunities.
Guntur Municipal Corporation Wins UNIDO’s GEM Award for Women Empowerment and Green Initiative
- Guntur Municipal Corporation won the 4th Gender Equality Mobilisation (GEM) Award by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation at the International Day of Women in Industry 2026 in Vienna.
- The award recognises GMC’s initiative integrating women empowerment with environmental sustainability by training over 200 women as electric auto drivers for waste collection.
- The project is implemented under the UNIDO-supported Sustainable Cities Integrated Approach Pilot (SCIAP), promoting zero-emission waste management and inclusion of women in the green economy.
India–New Zealand Sign Historic FTA; 100% Duty-Free Access and $20 Billion Investment Boost Ties
- India and New Zealand have signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant boost to bilateral economic relations.
- The agreement was signed at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi in the presence of Union Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay.
- Under the deal, India will receive 100% duty-free access for exports, while New Zealand has committed an investment of $20 billion in India.
Banking And Financial News
PNB Partners with Kiwi to Launch RuPay-Based Credit Card for UPI Payments
- Punjab National Bank has partnered with Kiwi to enable credit-based UPI payments for its customers.
- A new PNB Kiwi Credit Card has been launched under this collaboration, issued on the RuPay network.
Recent Facilities Launched in Banking & Insurance Sector
- ‘CheQ and AU Small Finance Bank Launch India’s First LED-Powered Co-Branded Credit Card ‘CheQ AU Credit Card’
- Life Insurance Corporation of India Launches MyLIC & Super Sales Saathi Apps to Boost Digital Services
- Visa & HDFC Bank Launch FIFA World Cup 2026 Pixel Credit Card with ‘Spend & Win’ Campaign
- CSB Bank Launches ‘Smart Save Account’ to Boost Retail Banking Portfolio
MobiKwik Gets RBI NBFC License
- Indian fintech firm One MobiKwik Systems has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for an NBFC license, enabling it to enter the regulated lending space.
- The license will allow the company to launch Mobikwik Financial Services, offering secured and unsecured loans to consumers and small businesses, especially in underserved segments.
Appointment News
Dinesh Trivedi Appointed as India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh
- Former Union Minister Dinesh Trivedi has been appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to Bangladesh.
- A veteran politician and former Railway Minister, Trivedi brings extensive parliamentary and administrative experience.
About Bangladesh
- Capital– Dhaka
- Currency – Taka
- President – Mohammed Shahabuddin Chuppu
- Prime Minister – Tarique Rahman
Sports News
Sabastian Sawe Becomes First Athlete to Break 2-Hour Marathon Barrier at London Marathon 2026
- Sabastian Sawe created history by becoming the first man to run an official marathon in under two hours.
- He achieved this milestone at the London Marathon 2026 with a record time of 1 hour 59 minutes 30 seconds.
- With this feat, he became the first athlete to break the 2-hour barrier in an official marathon race.
Book and Author
Former Army Chief Manoj Naravane Releases New Book ‘The Curious and the Classified’
- Manoj Mukund Naravane has released a new non-fiction book titled The Curious and the Classified: Unearthing Military Myths and Mysteries.
- The release comes after earlier controversy over his unpublished memoir Four Stars of Destiny.
Important Days
26 April – International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
- International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is observed on 26 April to honour the victims and survivors of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster, one of the worst nuclear accidents in history.
- The day raises awareness about the long-term environmental, health, and social impacts caused by nuclear radiation and highlights the importance of nuclear safety.
27 April – World Design Day
- World Design Day is observed every year on 27 April to celebrate the importance of design in improving the quality of life and solving global challenges.
- The day highlights the role of designers in innovation, sustainability, and creating user-friendly solutions across industries.
28 April – World Day for Safety and Health at Work
- World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed on 28 April every year to promote safe, healthy, and decent working conditions across workplaces globally.
- The day is supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and focuses on preventing occupational accidents, injuries, and diseases.
Obituary News
Former Rajya Sabha MP and Paediatrician Gopalrao Patil Passes Away
- Gopalrao Patil, noted paediatrician and former Rajya Sabha MP (1994–2000), has passed away.
- He was associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party.
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