Daily Current Affairs, 22 April 2026

Daily Current Affairs, 22 April 2026for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams

Daily Current Affairs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking and Teaching Exams , 22 April 2026.

25 articles with High Prelims potential and 17 with strong Mains relevance , analyzed from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Today's briefing spans Polity, Governance and Infrastructure, with key developments around Supreme Court, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Rajasthan High Court, SC-NBWL and WII.

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Scanned 491 articles, ranked the 72 exam-relevant ones: 5 Core · 11 High · 56 Supporting.

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SC Issues 13-Point Road Safety Directive Under Article 142, Mandates 60-Day Compliance for NHAI & States

8CORE
PolityInfrastructure
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Supreme CourtNational Highways Authority of India (NHAI)State Public Work Departments (PWDs)
The Indian Express•21 Apr
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Supreme Court Enhances Accident Compensation by 463%, Sets Formula for Prosthetic Limb Costs Under MACT

8CORE
PolitySocial Issues
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Supreme CourtMotor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT)Rajasthan High Court
The Indian Express•22 Apr
Deep Dive

SC-NBWL Directs WII to Study Nomadic Pastoralists; MeitY Tightens AI Content Labelling; ₹1,934 Cr 3D Chip Plant Approved

8CORE
EnvironmentSocial IssuesScience & Tech
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:SC-NBWLWIIMeitY
The Indian Express•22 Apr
Deep Dive

Bombay HC Quashes Charges in 2006 Malegaon Blasts Case, Exposing 20-Year Probe Failures by ATS, CBI, NIA

8CORE
PolitySecurity & Defence
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Maharashtra ATSCBINIA
The Indian Express•22 Apr
Deep Dive

Telangana Caste Survey Introduces Composite Backwardness Index (CBI) Using 42 Parameters to Measure Relative Deprivation

8CORE
Social IssuesPolity
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Government of TelanganaExpert Group of Telangana Caste Census
The Indian Express•21 Apr
Deep Dive

Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve Model: 1.25 Lakh Buffer Zone Population, ₹40 Cr Ticket Revenue, 100 Tigers With 10 Annual Human Deaths

7CORE
EnvironmentPolitySocial Issues
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:NTCAMaharashtra Forest Department
The Indian Express•21 Apr
Deep Dive

SC Directs High-Powered Committee to Enforce Disability Rights in Prisons, Mandates Compliance Affidavits Within 6 Weeks

7CORE
PolitySocial Issues
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Supreme CourtHigh-Powered CommitteeDepartment of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
The Indian Express•22 Apr
Deep Dive

OpenAI Deploys GPT-5.4-Cyber Model for US, Five Eyes Alliance Under Limited Rollout to Vetted Entities

7CORE
Science & TechSecurity & DefenceIntl. Relations
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:OpenAI
The Indian Express•22 Apr
Deep Dive

Informal Sector Constitutes 90% Workforce; PLFS Data Shows Low Regular Wage Employment in Urban Areas

7CORE
EconomySocial IssuesPolity
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points
The Hindu•22 Apr
Deep Dive

Census 2027 Houselisting Operations Begin in Delhi NDMC Areas with 193 Households per Enumerator

7CORE
PolitySocial Issues
Prelims: High•Mains: Medium
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner
The Indian Express•21 Apr
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For UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exams, daily current affairs reading is the foundation of General Studies preparation. On average, 15-25 Prelims questions and most GS-II/GS-III Mains answers draw from recent events.

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What are the important current affairs for 22 April 2026?▼

This page covers 10 Core, 6 High, and 10 Supporting articles for 22 April 2026, spanning Polity, Governance, Infrastructure. All articles are sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express with AI-powered exam relevance ranking.

How to use 22 April 2026 current affairs for UPSC?▼

Start with Core articles, they carry the highest exam probability. Read the Big Picture summary, check Key Facts, and use the 1-Minute Revision list. Then attempt the daily quiz for active recall practice.

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