This Weekly Current Affairs compilation for 12th April to 18th April 2026 provides essential updates for all competitive exam aspirants. Covering national, international, economy, science & tech, appointments, awards, important days, and sports, this material is designed for quick and effective revision.
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National

• India-Uzbekistan Exercise DUSTLIK 2026 — The 7th edition of Exercise DUSTLIK, a joint military exercise between India and Uzbekistan, is being held from April 12-25, 2026, at Gurumsaray Field Training Area, Namangan. The Indian contingent includes 45 Army personnel from the MAHAR Regiment and 15 from the Air Force.
• Indian Navy Commanders Conference 2026 — The Indian Navy hosted its first biannual Commanders' Conference 2026 from April 14-16, 2026, at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi. The conference reviewed operational readiness, strategic priorities, and capability development, aligning with the MAHASAGAR vision.
• FIU-IND & I4C MoU on Financial Crimes — Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) and Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) signed an MoU to share intelligence. This partnership aims to enhance fraud detection, prevent cyber-enabled financial crimes, and facilitate asset recovery in India's digital economy.
• SC: Voting & Election Rights Statutory — The Supreme Court ruled that the right to vote and contest elections are statutory rights, not fundamental rights. This decision set aside a Rajasthan High Court order regarding eligibility conditions for cooperative society elections, reaffirming settled law since 1952.
• World Bank Funds Amaravati Project — The World Bank released $340 million for Andhra Pradesh's Amaravati Capital Phase-I project. This is part of a $1.6 billion commitment from the World Bank and ADB, with funds disbursed under the Program-for-Results (PforR) framework.
• India's 1,000-km Quantum Comm. Achieved — Under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), India successfully demonstrated a 1,000-km Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) network. This achievement, utilizing indigenous technology from QNu Labs, was accomplished in under two years, well ahead of the eight-year target.
• Tata Semiconductor SEZ in Dholera — The Government of India notified a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Pvt Ltd at Dholera, Gujarat. This ₹91,000 crore project aims to establish India's first chip fabrication unit, creating 21,000 direct jobs.
• HAL & GE Aerospace Engine Deal — Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and GE Aerospace signed a technical agreement for co-producing the GE F-414-INS6 turbofan engine in India. This engine will power indigenous fighter aircraft like Tejas Mk-2, TEDBF, and AMCA, with 80% domestic manufacturing.

Economy

• India's Global Economy Rank Drops — According to the IMF's April 2026 World Economic Outlook, India slipped to the 6th largest economy with a projected GDP of $4.15 trillion. This shift is attributed to currency and statistical factors, with India still projected to become the third-largest economy by 2031.

Science & Tech

• e-SafeHER Cyber Security Initiative — Reliance Foundation and C-DAC, Hyderabad, launched e-SafeHER, a cybersecurity awareness program. It aims to train one million rural women by 2029, creating 'Cyber Sakhis' to promote digital safety and inclusion, starting in Madhya Pradesh and Odisha.

Appointments

• Samrat Choudhary New Bihar CM — Nitish Kumar resigned as Bihar Chief Minister on April 14, 2026. Current Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary is set to take oath as the new Chief Minister, marking a historic shift as Bihar will get its first BJP Chief Minister.
• Harivansh Narayan Singh: Rajya Sabha — Harivansh Narayan Singh was elected unopposed as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha for a third consecutive term. He made history as the first nominated member to hold this post and the first to serve three consecutive terms.

Quick One-Liners — Memorise These

• Exercise DUSTLIK 2026: 7th edition, Namangan, Uzbekistan (Apr 12-25).
• Indian Navy Commanders Conference 2026: First biannual, New Delhi (Apr 14-16).
• FIU-IND & I4C MoU: Intelligence sharing for cyber financial crimes.
• SC: Right to vote & contest elections are statutory, not fundamental.
• World Bank: Released $340 million for Amaravati Capital Phase-I project.
• India: Achieved 1,000-km Quantum Communication network under NQM.
• Samrat Choudhary: New Chief Minister of Bihar.
• Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing: SEZ notified in Dholera, Gujarat.
• HAL & GE Aerospace: Deal for co-production of F-414-INS6 turbofan engine.
• India's Economy Rank: IMF places India 6th globally ($4.15 trillion).
• e-SafeHER Initiative: Reliance Foundation & C-DAC for women's cybersecurity.
• Project Him Sarovar: Ladakh's snow-harvesting & water conservation initiative.
• Kankaria Coaching Depot: Ahmedabad, India's first 'water neutral' railway depot.
• SC Article 142: Allowed deleted WB voters cleared by tribunals to vote.
• Harivansh Narayan Singh: Elected Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman for 3rd term.

Key Full-Forms & Terms

• FIU-IND: Financial Intelligence Unit-India
• I4C: Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre
• PMLA: Prevention of Money Laundering Act
• NQM: National Quantum Mission
• QKD: Quantum Key Distribution
• SEZ: Special Economic Zone
• HAL: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
• TEDBF: Twin-Engined Deck Based Fighter
• AMCA: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft
• IMF: International Monetary Fund
• C-DAC: Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
• MeitY: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
• SHG: Self-Help Group
• ECI: Election Commission of India

Compiled and rewritten by Rozgar Update for study reference. Facts are summarised from publicly available weekly current-affairs material; always verify from official sources.