One Liner Current Affairs
April 15, 2026
| S. No. | Event/Topic | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ismaïl Omar Guelleh Re-elected | Re-elected for 6th term with 97.81% votes amid opposition boycott, reflecting continued political dominance. |
| 2 | Exercise DUSTLIK 2026 | 7th edition held in Namangan focusing on semi-mountain warfare and tactical coordination. |
| 3 | Doordarshan–Indian Council for Cultural Relations MoU | Collaboration for global cultural promotion via multi-platform content sharing for 3 years. |
| 4 | HUDCO & NBCC (India) Limited MoUs | Redevelopment of Bhikaji Cama Place and asset monetisation initiatives in Delhi. |
| 5 | World Parkinson’s Day | Observed on April 11; 2026 theme: “Bridge the Care Gap”; honours James Parkinson. |
| 6 | NASA Artemis II Mission | Crew completed 10-day lunar flyby mission, setting new distance records and testing deep-space communication. |
| 7 | Asha Bhosle Passes Away | Legendary singer with 12,000+ songs; recipient of Padma Vibhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award. |
| 8 | Central Ayurveda Research Institute Accreditation | First CCRAS institute to receive ISO 15189:2022 certification for lab quality standards. |
| 9 | Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 | Held in Kyrgyzstan; India ranked 5th with 17 medals; Iran topped the table. |
| 10 | C. P. Radhakrishnan Releases Constitution | Sindhi version released in Devanagari and Persian scripts to enhance inclusivity and accessibility. |
| 11 | Asian Boxing Championships 2026 | India secured 2nd place with 16 medals; Kazakhstan topped standings. |
| 12 | Paytm Biometric UPI | Introduced biometric authentication for UPI and cardless ATM withdrawals under RBI guidelines. |
| 13 | Sonam Wangchuk Passes Away | Kargil War hero; honoured with Mahavir Chakra for bravery in 1999 conflict. |
| 14 | Gujarat–Taiwan Industrial Park MoU | Agreement with Allegiance International to develop semiconductor hub in Sanand-Dholera; ₹1,000 crore FDI expected. |
| 15 | India–Myanmar School Project MoU | Agreement to build school in Nay Pyi Taw under Neighbourhood First policy for early childhood development. |
| 16 | National Safe Motherhood Day | Observed on April 11; promotes maternal health and honours Kasturba Gandhi. |
