Daily Current Affairs 21 April 2026

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan has released the updated edition of the Constitution of India in the Sindhi language on April 10, 2026, to mark the Sindhi Language Day (Sindhi Bhasha Diwas). The publication was released at Uparashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi in two versions: Devanagari Script and Persian Script.

The initiative was executed by the Legislative Department under the Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J) in accordance with Articles 343, 345, and 350B of the Constitution. It is to be noted that Sindhi was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India via the 21st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1967.

The RBI has unveiled its medium-term strategy framework named “Utkarsh 2029”, which will be implemented from April 2026 to March 2029. The strategy aims to consolidate the position of the RBI as a world-class, full-service central bank by outlining 49 deliverables across six strategic pillars.

The six pillars of the framework include robust regulations, customer centricity and inclusive finance, competitive markets, effective technology, a future-ready organisation, and global integration. The framework introduces “Project Sa-Mudra” to modernise currency management and envisions the expansion of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) for efficient cross-border payments.

The RBI also intends to scale up the Unified Lending Interface (ULI) to enhance credit access for underserved segments of the economy. Additionally, the strategy includes the development of an indigenous AI tool based on a purpose-built Large Language Model (LLM) for internal operations.

Shriram Overseas Investments Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shriram Finance Ltd, has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to start Primary Dealer (PD) business. The authorization is subject to the fulfillment of specific conditions set by the RBI.

The Space Applications Centre (SAC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has signed an MoU with the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) to enhance sustainable land management practices in India.

The project involves mapping 3.2 lakh sq. km of land, which constitutes nearly 10% of the total geographical area of India. It is to be noted that the initiative is a significant step towards the goal of India to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality

The Maharashtra government has signed an MoU with the Vietnam based Vingroup to explore strategic investments across multiple sectors in the state. The proposed investment is worth $6.5 billion (₹54,000 crore) and will be executed over a period of 2 years.

The Ministry of Minority Affairs has signed an MoU with the IIT Patna under the PM Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) scheme. The initiative aims to enhance the employability and placement opportunities of minority youth through modern, technology-driven skilling interventions.

According to the “Growth in the New Economy: Towards a Blueprint” report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF), the global economy is projected to expand by $56 trillion over the next 5 years. Asia is set to remain the primary engine of global expansion, contributing more than 50% of the total growth.

Middle-income economies are projected to contribute 65% of the cumulative Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth between 2025 and 2030. The report further states that low-income economies will account for only about 1% of global growth.

India and Germany have officially launched a commemorative logo to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations. The logo was unveiled during the India-Germany Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held in Berlin, Germany.

It is to be noted that the logo was selected through a joint competition hosted on the MyGov platform, featuring participants from both countries to symbolise the long-standing bilateral friendship.

The fourth of five vessels under the Diving Support Craft (DSC) project, named 'DSC A 23', has been launched at Titagarh in Kolkata. Built by Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL), the vessel features a 30 m long catamaran-hull with a displacement of approximately 380 tons.

The ship was designed in compliance with the Naval Rules and Regulations of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and underwent model testing at the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in Visakhapatnam. Around 70% of the equipment for the DSC project is sourced from indigenous manufacturers.

The Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army has inaugurated ‘Radio Sikkim Sundari’ (88.4 Frequency Modulation, FM) in East Sikkim near the India-China border. It is the first community radio station for a border village in the state.

The station is equipped with Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and solar energy backups to ensure continuous operation. It also uses a dedicated encoder to facilitate digital streaming through a mobile application available on the Google Play Store.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I) has notified the establishment of the first semiconductor fabrication plant in India as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Dholera, Gujarat.

The project is developed by Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Pvt Ltd (TSMPL), a subsidiary of the Tata Group, with a total investment of ₹91,000 crore. The SEZ, spanning 66.166 hectares (ha), aims to strengthen the domestic semiconductor ecosystem and the national import substitution strategy.

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has signed an MoU with Jumps Automation LLP under the C-DOT Collaborative Research Programme (CCRP) to develop a gamification platform for cybersecurity awareness.

The initiative aims to enhance the cybersecurity preparedness of individuals and enterprises through an interactive digital environment.

Carlos Alcaraz, the world number one ranked tennis player from Spain, has been appointed as the Global Brand Ambassador of Infosys, a global technology services firm.

India finished 5th in the medal tally at the 22nd edition of the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The 30-member Indian contingent won a total of 17 medals, including 2 gold, 6 silver, and 9 bronze. Iran topped the standings with 18 medals (6 gold), followed by Japan and China.

Sujeet Kalkal (65 kg freestyle) and Abhimanyou Mandwal (70 kg freestyle) have won the gold medals for India. The event was organized by the Asian Associated Wrestling Committee (AAWC) under the United World Wrestling (UWW) and saw participation from around 324 wrestlers representing 21 countries.

Day – April 10. Commemorating – Birth anniversary of Samuel Hahnemann, the Founder of Homeopathy