Current Affairs 14 April 2026

Global Observers Monitor India’s IEVP 2026 Elections.

• The Election Commission of India hosted the International Election Visitors Programme (IEVP) 2026 on December 4, 2026.
• Foreign delegates from over 20 countries observed India’s electoral process and management systems.
• Key demonstrations included EVMs with VVPAT, Encore portal, and Suvidha platform.
• Showcased digital tools like cVIGIL app and Saksham app for PwD voters.
• Highlighted inclusive practices such as Pink Polling Booths and Model Polling Stations.

World Bank Approves $340 Million for Amaravati Capital City Project in Andhra Pradesh.

• World Bank released $340 million for Phase-I of the Amaravati project.
• An additional $130–150 million is expected in April.
• The funding shows strong backing from global institutions, including the World Bank and Asian Development Bank.

Banaras Hindu University Secures Victory in National Moot Court Competition in India.

• Banaras Hindu University won the AIU National Moot Court Competition 2026 held at Integral University.
• The team received a ₹25,000 cash prize, along with trophies and medals.
• The win marks a proud achievement for one of India’s premier institutions.

Sawan Barwal breaks a 48-year-old Indian marathon record at the Rotterdam Marathon 2026.

• Sawan Barwal broke India’s 48-year-old marathon national record.
• The record was set at the NN Marathon Rotterdam on April 12, 2026.
• He surpassed the previous record held by Shivnath Singh.
• The achievement marks a historic milestone in Indian athletics.

ANRF is building multilingual SARAL AI to simplify research.

• SARAL AI: Converts research into simple formats; supports 18 Indian languages.
• MAHA Programs: Focus on high-impact areas like climate and sustainable agriculture.
• Research Grants: ARG & PM-ECRG; ~20,000 applications reviewed.
• Reforms: Nodal Officers in 250 institutions; improved researcher support.