Today’s Current Affairs: 21st April 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Umiam Lake
Umiam Lake: The Meghalaya government recently announced that Lumpongdeng Island in the middle of Umiam Lake will be kept out of the proposed luxury resort project, following protests and concerns raised by local stakeholders. Umiam Lake, also known as Barapani Lake, is a man-made reservoir in Meghalaya. It is encircled by East Khasi hills. It […]
Scarlet Fever
Scarlet Fever: A DNA analysis of pathogens from a pre-Hispanic mummy revealed that the bacterium that causes scarlet fever and strep throat was present in the Americas prior to European colonization. Scarlet fever, also known as scarlatina, is a bacterial infection caused by group A streptococci bacteria — the same type of bacteria that cause […]
Salween River
Salween River: Recent discoveries have indicated severe arsenic pollution along the Salween River, with unregulated mines in Myanmar, especially Shan State, being the prime suspects. The Salween River, also known as the Nu River in China and Thanlwin River in Myanmar, is a transboundary river in Asia, shared by China, Thailand, and Myanmar. It is […]
SMILE Scheme : Data
SMILE Scheme: Data Recent data shows that for 2021-2026, ₹390 crore was allotted by the government for the SMILE scheme. The Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise scheme (SMILE) scheme is a Central Sector Scheme launched on 12th February 2022. It includes two sub-schemes: Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Welfare of […]
R-37M Missile
R-37M Missile: In a major development for India’s air superiority, Moscow recently greenlit the sale of its formidable R-37M ultra-long-range air-to-air missile to New Delhi. The R-37M missile, known by its NATO reporting name AA-13 Axehead, is a long-range air-to-air missile developed by Russia. It is designed to eliminate enemy fighter jets and drones beyond […]
Japan : Earthquake
Japan : Earthquake Japan issued a special advisory warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger. Japan is an island nation in East Asia, situated in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean (East), Sea of Okhotsk (North), Sea of Japan (West East) and East China Sea […]
Vishwa Sutra Initiative
Vishwa Sutra Initiative: The Ministry of Textiles has launched an initiative called ‘Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World’. It has been developed by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) in collaboration with the National Institute of Fashion Technology. It aims to present Indian handlooms in a contemporary global design framework. Under […]
Market Intervention Scheme
Market Intervention Scheme: The Union Agriculture Ministry announced the procurement of 20 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of potatoes under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS). It is a component of the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA). It is implemented on the request of the State/UT Government for the procurement of various perishable agricultural commodities […]
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool: The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of the ‘Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI Pool)’, a domestic insurance pool with a sovereign guarantee of Rs 12,980 crore to ensure continuous and affordable maritime insurance coverage amid global uncertainties. Objective is to reduce dependence on foreign insurers such as the International Group […]
