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Current Affairs of April 2026

The veteran playback singer, recipient of Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Padma Vibhushan, Maharashtra Bhushan and Banga Bhusan awards, who passed away on 12 April 2026Smt Asha Bhosale
The former Indian cricketer, oldest living till his death, who passed away on 09 April 2026 at the age of 96Shri CD Gopinath
The 7th edition of India-Uzbekistan joint military conducted at Gurumsaray Field Training Area, Namangam, Uzbekistan from 12 to 25 April 2026 is namedExercise DUSTLIK
The political leader from Trinamool Congress who has become the first openly LGBTQ+ parliamentarian in IndiaMenaka Guruswamy
The fourth edition of the India - Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise conducted at Anshas, Egypt from 09 to 17 April 2026 is namedExercise Cyclone - IV
The place in Tamil Nadu at which indigenously built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor attained criticalityKalpakkam
The renowned sand artist who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Census 2027Sudarshan Pattnaik
The state which hosted the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 (inaugural edition) from March 25 to April 03, with Karnataka topping the medals tally Chhattisgarh
The painting by renowned Indian painter Raja Ravi Varma which has become the most expensive painting which was ever sold in India by being sold at ₹167.20 crore at an auction in MumbaiYashoda and Krishna

Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026

Key Takeaways

The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 proposes amendments in 79 Central Acts administered by 23 Ministries, covering 784 provisions across multiple sectors.

It removes criminal penalties for minor procedural lapses and replaces them with civil penalties or administrative mechanisms.

The Bill also introduces amendments aimed at improving ease of living, including reforms under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994.

It reduces compliance burden for MSMEs and businesses by introducing graded enforcement such as advisory notices and warnings before penalties.

Pillars of Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026

  1. Warning before Punishment: First-time and minor lapses are addressed through warnings rather than immediate penalties, providing citizens and businesses a fair opportunity to comply.
  2. Proportionate Penalties: Penalties are calibrated to the severity of the offence, ensuring fair, balanced, and just enforcement.
  3. Faster and Fair Resolution: Dedicated adjudicating officers and appellate authorities enable swift and transparent resolution, while reducing the burden on courts.
  4. Dynamic Penalty Framework: Penalties are subject to periodic revision, ensuring that enforcement remains effective, relevant, and responsive over time.


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Important Days of April

World Autism Awareness Day: 02 April 2026

Designated by: UN General Assembly

Theme: Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value

First Observed in: 2008

International Mine Awareness Day: 04 April 2026

Designated by: United Nations General Assembly

Theme: Invest in Peace, Invest in Mine Action

First Observed in: 2006

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace: 06 April 2026

Designated by: United Nations General Assembly

First Observed in: 2014

Theme: Sport: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers

World Health Day: 07 April 2026

Designated by: World Health Organisation

Theme: Together for Health. Stand with Science

First Observed in: 1950

International Day of Human Space Flight: 12 April 2026

Designated by: UN General Assembly

First Observed in: 2011

World Haemophilia Day: 17 April 2026

Designated by: World Federation of Haemophilia

Theme: Diagnosis: First step to care

First Observed in: 1989

International Day for Monuments and Sites (World Heritage Day): 18 April 2026

Designated by: UNESCO

First Observed in: 1983

Theme: Disaster and Conflict Resilient Heritage – Preparedness, Response and Recovery