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One Liner Current Affairs: 22 April 2026

22 April 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSOne Liner CurrentAffairs: 22 April202622 April 2026safalsetu.com

April 22, 2026

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

Test yourself

1. India's first Petroglyph Conservation Park is to be developed in which place with the Archaeological Survey of India?

India's first Petroglyph Conservation Park is to be developed in Leh with the ASI to preserve ancient rock art.

2. India's first 3D glass chip packaging unit, with ₹1,943 crore investment, will be set up in which city?

Odisha's semiconductor unit, India's first 3D glass chip packaging unit, will be set up in Bhubaneswar.

3. Aronyak Ghosh became India's which Chess Grandmaster at the Bangkok Chess Club Open 2026?

Aronyak Ghosh became India's 95th Chess Grandmaster at the Bangkok Chess Club Open 2026.

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