One Liner Current Affairs
April 22, 2026
| S. No. | Topic/Event | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | State Bank of India Growth Target | Aims balance sheet at 25% of India’s GDP by 2030; current size ₹71.62 lakh crore with expansion strategy. |
| 2 | Cabinet Approvals | Narendra Modi-led Cabinet approved 2% DA hike (60%), ₹24,815 crore railway projects, and RELIEF scheme expansion. |
| 3 | DRDO ‘Prajna’ System | AI-based satellite imaging system enhances real-time surveillance and internal security operations. |
| 4 | Petroglyph Conservation Park | India’s first park to be developed in Leh with Archaeological Survey of India to preserve ancient rock art. |
| 5 | Odisha Semiconductor Unit | India’s first 3D glass chip packaging unit to be set up in Bhubaneswar with ₹1,943 crore investment. |
| 6 | C-DOT MoU | Partnered with Jumps Automation LLP for AI-based cybersecurity awareness platform. |
| 7 | Ministry of Minority Affairs–IIT Patna MoU | Under PM VIKAS, aims to train 600 minority youth in AI and analytics skills. |
| 8 | UN ESCAP Report | Projects India’s GDP growth at 6.4% (2026) and 6.6% (2027); inflation stable around 4.4%. |
| 9 | National Health Authority Event | Concluded Chintan Shivir 2026; reviewed AB PM-JAY & ABDM and awarded best-performing states. |
| 10 | Joginapally Santosh Kumar Award | Honoured as ‘Global Green Icon’ in London for Green India Challenge initiative. |
| 11 | Apple Inc. Leadership Change | John Ternus to become CEO in Sept 2026, succeeding Tim Cook. |
| 12 | Indian Navy Vessel Launch | Fourth Diving Support Craft DSC A23 launched by Titagarh; boosts deep-sea rescue capability. |
| 13 | Aronyak Ghosh Achievement | Became India’s 95th Chess Grandmaster at Bangkok Chess Club Open 2026. |
| 14 | World Liver Day | Theme 2026: “Solid Habits, Strong Liver”; promotes preventive healthcare. |
| 15 | UN Chinese Language Day | Promotes multilingualism; linked to traditional ‘Guyu’ festival. |
| 16 | National Civil Services Day | Theme 2026: “Viksit Bharat: Citizen-Centric Governance”; honours civil servants. |
