Current Affairs of 26 April 2025

National and International Current Affairs - April 26, 2025

1. India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate Following Pahalgam Attack

• India and Pakistan exchanged gunfire along the Line of Control (LoC) after the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists, including 25 Indians and one Nepali.
• India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and expelled Pakistani diplomats, while Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian aircraft and suspended the Simla Agreement.
• Indian forces demolished homes of suspected militants involved in the attack, and security operations intensified in Jammu and Kashmir.

2. India-France to Finalize ₹63,000 Crore Rafale-M Deal

• India and France are set to finalize a ₹63,000 crore deal for 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets on April 28, enhancing the Indian Navy's capabilities.
• The deal includes provisions for technology transfer and joint production, strengthening defense ties between the two nations.

3. Similipal Declared India's 107th National Park

• Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve has been officially declared as India's 107th National Park, becoming the state's second after Bhitarkanika.
• The designation aims to bolster conservation efforts and promote eco-tourism in the region.

4. Global Bharat Summit 2025 Held in Hyderabad

• Telangana hosted the Global Bharat Summit 2025 at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre, with over 450 delegates from 100 countries.
• The summit's theme, ""Delivering Global Justice,"" commemorated 70 years of the Bandung Conference and emphasized democracy and pluralism.

5. DRDO Advances Hypersonic Technology

• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) made significant progress in hypersonic technology, conducting successful tests of high-speed vehicles.
• This advancement positions India among the few nations with capabilities in hypersonic weaponry.

6. Coastal States Meet 2025 Announced by Department of Fisheries

• The Department of Fisheries announced the ""Coastal States Meet 2025"" to be held later this year, focusing on sustainable fishing practices and coastal development.
• The meet aims to foster collaboration among coastal states to enhance marine resource management.

7. World Malaria Day 2025 Observed

• India observed World Malaria Day 2025, emphasizing the theme ""Accelerate the Fight Against Malaria for a Healthier Future.""
• Health campaigns and awareness programs were conducted nationwide to combat malaria and promote preventive measures.