Current Affairs 20 April 2026
Daily Current Affairs 20 April 2026: Today GK Updates for SSC, Banking, UPSC Exams
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1. India–South Korea Business Forum 2026
President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea and India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the India–Korea Business Forum in New Delhi to strengthen economic ties.
दक्षिण कोरिया के राष्ट्रपति ली जे मायुंग और भारत के वाणिज्य मंत्री पीयूष गोयल ने नई दिल्ली में भारत-कोरिया व्यापार मंच को संबोधित किया।
Key Facts | मुख्य तथ्य
- Partnership: Special Strategic Partnership (2015)
- Diplomatic Relations: 10 December 1973
- Trade Target: $50 Billion by 2030
- Agreement: CEPA (2010)
Extra Insights
- South Korea is among India’s top FDI investors
- Major companies: Samsung, Hyundai, LG
- Cultural link: Ayodhya Princess Heo Hwang-ok
2. Vice President Visit to Sri Lanka (Nuwara Eliya)
India’s Vice President visited Nuwara Eliya to engage with the Indian-origin Tamil community.
भारत के उपराष्ट्रपति ने श्रीलंका के नुवारा एलिया में भारतीय मूल के तमिल समुदाय से मुलाकात की।
Key Points
- Known as: “Little England”
- Community: Malayaha Tamils
- Famous for: Tea plantations (Ceylon Tea)
- Religious Link: Seetha Amman Temple
Exam Insight
- Important for India–Sri Lanka cultural diplomacy
- Linked to Ramayana circuit tourism
3. Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket (Space Tech)
Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket is preparing for its 3rd launch with reusable booster technology.
ब्लू ओरिजिन का न्यू ग्लेन रॉकेट तीसरी उड़ान के लिए तैयार है, जिसमें पहली बार बूस्टर का पुनः उपयोग होगा।
Key Features
- Height: 98 meters
- Payload (LEO): 45 Metric tons
- Engines: BE-4 & BE-3U
- Reusability: Up to 25–100 flights
Exam Insight
- Competes with SpaceX Falcon Heavy
- Focus: Cost reduction via reusability
4. Boston Marathon 2026
The 130th Boston Marathon begins in the USA with record participation.
अमेरिका में 130वीं बोस्टन मैराथन शुरू हुई, जिसमें रिकॉर्ड एथलीट शामिल हुए।
Key Facts
- Established: 1897
- Distance: 42.195 km
- Day: Patriots’ Day
- Famous Point: Heartbreak Hill
Exam Insight
- World’s oldest annual marathon
- Part of World Marathon Majors
5. IUCN Red List Update 2026
IUCN declared Emperor Penguins and Antarctic Fur Seals as Endangered.
IUCN ने सम्राट पेंगुइन और अंटार्कटिक फर सील को लुप्तप्राय घोषित किया।
IUCN Key Facts
- Established: 1948
- HQ: Switzerland
- Red List: Global conservation index
Exam Insight
- Climate change is the main threat
- Important for Environment & Ecology section
6. India Post Annual Business Meet 2026
Department of Posts held Annual Meet focusing on Digital Transformation.
डाक विभाग ने डिजिटल परिवर्तन पर चर्चा के लिए वार्षिक बैठक आयोजित की।
Key Facts
- Established: 1854
- First Airmail: 1911
- PIN Code: 1972
Exam Insight
- India Post is the largest postal network in the world
7. PMGSY-III Extended till 2028
Cabinet extended PM Gram Sadak Yojana Phase-III till March 2028.
सरकार ने पीएम ग्राम सड़क योजना-III को मार्च 2028 तक बढ़ाया।
Key Features
- Launch: 2019
- Focus: Rural connectivity
Exam Insight
- Uses green road technology
- Important for Rural Development schemes
Practice MCQs
India–South Korea CEPA was signed in:
A) 2005
B) 2010 ✅
C) 2015
D) 2020
New Glenn Rocket is developed by:
A) NASA
B) ISRO
C) Blue Origin ✅
D) SpaceX
Boston Marathon distance is:
A) 21 km
B) 35 km
C) 42.195 km ✅
D) 50 km
IUCN Headquarters is in:
A) USA
B) France
C) Switzerland ✅
D) UK
PMGSY launched in:
A) 2015
B) 2019 ✅
C) 2020
D) 2022