Current Affairs for Competitive Exams: 15 April 2026, Daily Roundup
Current Affairs- 15 April 2026
On 15 April 2026, major headlines covered political transition in Bihar, economic updates, global diplomatic tensions in West Asia, and important defence and technology developments.
National Affairs
- Bihar Leadership Change: BJP leader Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Bihar following Nitish Kumar’s resignation. His first cabinet decision announced a zero-tolerance policy against corruption.
- Delimitation Debate: Leaders of the INDIA bloc met under Mallikarjun Kharge to oppose the proposed Delimitation Bill. Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin warned that increasing Lok Sabha seats to 850 may disadvantage southern states.
- CBSE Results 2026: CBSE declared Class 10 results with an overall pass percentage of 93.7%.
- Himachal Day Celebrated: Himachal Pradesh marked its 78th formation day with cultural events across the state.
International Affairs
- Italy–Israel Defence Break: Italy suspended its defence pact with Israel amid rising tensions in West Asia.
- US–Iran Backchannel Talks: The US indicated possible renewed negotiations with Iran within 48 hours to prevent wider conflict.
- India to Host BRICS & Quad Meets: India confirmed hosting BRICS and Quad Foreign Ministers’ meetings in May 2026.
Global Geopolitical Developments
- Hormuz Stalemate: Despite the US naval blockade, some sanctioned oil tankers reportedly crossed the Strait of Hormuz through unofficial routes.
- IMF Outlook:
- India’s FY27 growth forecast raised to 6.5% due to strong domestic demand.
- Global growth forecast lowered to 3.1% because of Gulf energy disruptions.
Defence
- Indian Naval Deployment: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed India deployed maximum naval assets in the Strait of Hormuz and Arabian Sea to protect merchant shipping.
- GE F414 Engine Talks: India and the US resumed negotiations for joint production of GE F414 engines for Tejas Mk-2 fighter jets, following easing of US tariffs on defence components.
Science & Technology
- Amaravati Quantum Valley: Andhra Pradesh commissioned India’s first indigenous quantum computing facility, aiming to make Amaravati a global technology hub.
- Employment Data: India’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 5.1% in March, mainly due to restructuring in urban technology services.
Sports
- Young Cricket Debut: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest Indian to debut in international cricket under revised age-verification rules.
- Wisden Awards 2025:
- Mitchell Starc and Deepti Sharma were named Leading Cricketers in the World.
- IPL 2026 Results:
- CSK defeated KKR by 32 runs at Chepauk.
- GT defeated LSG by 7 wickets.
- The Indian wrestling team concluded the 22nd edition of the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships , held from 6 -12 April 2026, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, ranking 5th with a total of 17 medals, including 2 Gold, 6 Silver, and 9 Bronze.Iran topped the medal tally.
- Marathon Record: Sawan Barwal set a national marathon record (2:11:58) at Rotterdam, breaking a 48-year-old record.
Global Observances
- Himachal Day (15 April): Celebrates the formation of Himachal Pradesh in 1948.
- Universal Day of Culture: Observed under the Roerich Pact, promoting the protection of cultural institutions during conflicts.
- World Art Day: Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci to promote art and creativity.
Miscellaneous One-Liners Current Affairs
- Chhattisgarh: Death toll in Vedanta power plant blast (Sakti district) rose to 17.
- Uttar Pradesh: Minimum wages for industrial workers increased.
- Economy: Wholesale Price Inflation (WPI) rose to 3.88% in March, driven by higher fuel and power costs.
- VP C. P. Radhakrishnan Releases Updated Constitution of India in Sindhi Language
- Gujarat Government Signs MoU to Develop Indo-Taiwan Industrial Park in Sanand-Dholera
- Omar Guelleh Re-elected as President of Djibouti
- Mahavir Chakra (MVC) awardee, Colonel (Col.) Sonam Wangchuk, widely revered as the ‘Lion of Ladakh’, passed away on 10 April 26 at the age of 61 in Leh, Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh.
