Current Affairs: March-April 2026

This set of flashcards covers major current affairs and significant events from March to April 2026.

Artemis II mission

NASA's first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, launched on April 1, 2026.

World Water Day

Observed on March 22, 2026, highlighting the impact of the global water crisis on women and girls.

Mission MITRA

A high-altitude mission by ISRO conducted to support the Gaganyaan program in April 2026.

INS Aridhaman

India's third indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, inducted in April 2026.

Orbital Data Centers

Innovations in space-based computing initiated by SpaceX and Google in April 2026.

Ayush Shetty

First Indian men’s singles player to reach the final of the Badminton Asia Championships in 60 years.

Vaishali Rameshbabu

Won the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026, a contender for the Women’s World Chess Championship.

World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026

India topped the medal table with 208 medals; a record-breaking performance by para-athletes.

Shi Yuqi

Chinese badminton player who won the men's singles title at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026.

Orion spacecraft

NASA's advanced crew vehicle for deep-space exploration, used in the Artemis II mission.

500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)

India's first commercial-scale fast breeder reactor, achieved first criticality on April 6, 2026.

Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV)

Demonstrator with no new flight tests in April 2026, significant ground tests conducted.