Current Affairs 20 April 2026

BWSSB Becomes the 1st in India to Achieve ISO 50001:2018 Certification.

• BWSSB Achievement: 1st Indian water utility board to receive ISO 50001:2018 certification for energy management (April 14, 2026).
• Certification Awarded By: Bureau Veritas for maintaining international energy management standards.
• Scope: Includes water supply pumping stations at TK Halli, Harohalli, Tataguni, and operations within Greater Bengaluru.
• Previous Achievements: First to receive BIS certification for piped drinking water management.
• Management: Led by Chairman Dr. Ram Prasath Manohar, under Karnataka’s Urban Development Department.
• Objective: To ensure climate-resilient, energy-efficient water supply to urban areas.

Gautam Adani Overtakes Mukesh Ambani to Become Asia's Richest Person.

• Gautam Adani surpassed Mukesh Ambani to become Asia's richest person on April 17, 2026, with a net worth of $92.6 billion (19th globally).
• Mukesh Ambani ranks 20th globally with a net worth of $90.8 billion.
• Other Top Asians:
• Zhang Yiming (ByteDance): $68.7 billion, 3rd in Asia.
• Zhong Shanshan (Nongfu Spring): $68.2 billion, 4th in Asia.
• Global Top 3:
• Elon Musk: $656 billion (1st)
• Larry Page: $286 billion (2nd)
• Jeff Bezos: $269 billion (3rd)

Nishita Yogesh Antarkar Wins Miss Sake India 2026 Title.

• Nishita Yogesh Antarkar crowned Miss Sake India 2026 in Mumbai.
• Runners-up:
• First runner-up: Priyanka Sarkar (chef, Bangalore)
• Second runner-up: Sakshi Khari (storyteller, Delhi)
• Event Host: Hirohama India, held at Robata - Kuuraku, Mumbai.
• Upcoming Representation: Nishita will represent India at the Miss Sake Japan Finals in June 2026.
• Dignitaries: Toshihiro Kaneko, Chisato Tateno, Mika Onishii.
• Featured Brand: Hakutsuru sake from Kobe, Japan.

Kankaria Coaching Depot Achieves Water Neutral Status.

• Water Neutral Status: Kankaria Coaching Depot achieved water neutrality on April 17, 2026, through natural wastewater treatment.
• Water Savings: Saves 1.60 lakh litres daily, 5.84 crore litres annually.
• Phytoremediation: Uses plants to purify wastewater without discharging it externally.
• Purification Process: Involves carbon filtration, sand filtration, and UV disinfection.
• Reused Water: Treated water is used for coach washing and maintenance, reducing freshwater use.

Textiles Ministry Unveils Vishwa Sutra Handloom Initiative.

• Launch: Ministry of Textiles introduced the Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World initiative on April 19, 2026, at the 61st Femina Miss India in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
• Scope: Features 30 handloom weaves from 30 Indian states, inspired by designs from 30 countries.
• Framework: Follows the 5F framework (Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign) and the Vocal for Local to Global vision.
• Objective: Boost global presence of Indian handlooms, preserve cultural heritage, and create sustainable livelihoods.