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Tuesday, 21 April 2026

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PolityPIBPresident's Secretariat01

President inaugurates major civic, science and tribal heritage projects at Rourkela

The President inaugurated a planetarium and science centre, Nirmal Munda Parivesh Path, tribal museum, and integrated command and control centre at Rourkela. The projects connect urban governance, science outreach and tribal heritage preservation.

Read sourcePrelims: tribal museums, ICCC | Mains: GS I - Culture, GS II - Urban governance
PolityPIBVice President's Secretariat02

18th Civil Services Day observed in New Delhi

The Vice President addressed civil servants at the 18th Civil Services Day celebrations in New Delhi. The event is relevant for administrative ethics, public service values, governance reforms and accountability in the civil services.

Read sourcePrelims: Civil Services Day | Mains: GS II - Governance, GS IV - Ethics
PolityPIBElection Commission of India03

ECI flags off phase two of International Election Visitors Programme 2026

The Election Commission commenced phase two of the International Election Visitors Programme for the ongoing Assembly elections. Delegates were briefed on EVMs, election management and India's institutional safeguards.

Read sourcePrelims: IEVP, EVM, ECI | Mains: GS II - Electoral governance
EconomyPIBMinistry of Commerce and Industry04

India's seafood exports reach all-time high of Rs 72,000 crore

The Commerce Ministry said India's seafood exports hit an all-time high of Rs 72,000 crore. The item is useful for export composition, marine products, coastal economy and value-added agricultural trade.

Read sourcePrelims: seafood exports | Mains: GS III - External trade, fisheries economy
EnvironmentPIBMinistry of Culture05

World Earth Day 2026 observed with theme Our Power, Our Planet

The Culture Ministry released an Earth Day feature around the theme Our Power, Our Planet. The day is important for environment awareness, citizen participation, climate action and sustainable lifestyles.

Read sourcePrelims: Earth Day theme | Mains: GS III - Environment, climate action
DefencePIBMinistry of Defence06

India seeks stronger defence industrial partnership with Germany

During his Germany visit, the Raksha Mantri called for enhanced India-Germany defence industrial partnerships while addressing German parliamentarians in Berlin. The item is relevant for co-development, technology transfer and strategic partnerships.

Read sourcePrelims: India-Germany defence ties | Mains: GS II - Bilateral ties, GS III - Defence industry
DefencePIBMinistry of Defence07

MoD signs Rs 975 crore contracts for TRAWL assembly for T-72 and T-90 tanks

The Defence Ministry signed Rs 975 crore contracts for TRAWL Assembly for T-72 and T-90 tanks to enhance the Army's minefield breaching capability. The procurement supports Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing.

Read sourcePrelims: T-72, T-90, TRAWL | Mains: GS III - Defence indigenisation
WorldPIBMinistry of Finance08

India and Bhutan hold 7th Joint Group of Customs meeting

India and Bhutan held the 7th Joint Group of Customs meeting in Munnar, Keralam. The meeting is relevant for border trade facilitation, customs cooperation and India's neighbourhood economic diplomacy.

Read sourcePrelims: India-Bhutan customs cooperation | Mains: GS II - Neighbourhood relations
EnvironmentPIBMinistry of Jal Shakti09

NMCG reports capacity growth and infrastructure milestones in FY 2025-26

The National Mission for Clean Ganga reported capacity growth and infrastructure milestones for FY 2025-26. The release is important for river conservation, wastewater treatment and programme implementation under the Namami Gange framework.

Read sourcePrelims: NMCG, Namami Gange | Mains: GS III - Environment, water pollution
SchemesPIBMinistry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship10

MSDE drives skill-led transformation in border villages

The Skill Development Ministry highlighted skill-led transformation across India's border villages under the Vibrant Villages Programme. The initiative connects livelihood creation, border-area development, migration management and national security.

Read sourcePrelims: Vibrant Villages Programme | Mains: GS II - Border development, GS III - Internal security