Current Affairs 25 April 2026

Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope successfully completed development phase by NASA.

• Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope completed development on April 22, 2026.
• Launch scheduled for early September 2026.
• Developed under NASA leadership and completed ahead of schedule and under budget.
• Named after Nancy Grace Roman, known as the mother of Hubble.
• Key mission: study dark matter, dark energy, galaxy formation, and exoplanets.
• Features wide-field, high-resolution space imaging for large-scale cosmic surveys.

India Chosen for FIFA Women’s Football Development Programme.

• India selected for FIFA Women’s Development Programme (Commercial Strategy 2026).
• Among 12 participating countries including Germany, Canada, Sweden, and others.
• Program conducted online from May to October 2026.
• Implemented through All India Football Federation.
• Focus: building sustainable commercial models and sponsorship systems for women’s football clubs.
• Supports readiness for AFC women’s club licensing framework.
• Aligns with growth of Indian women’s football teams and youth development leagues.

2027 World Para Athletics Championships to be hosted in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

• 2027 World Para Athletics Championships to be hosted in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (June 2027).
• Venue: Olympic City Main Stadium.
• First time hosted in Uzbekistan and Central Asia.
• One of the largest Para sports events in the country’s history.
• Expected participation: ~1,300 athletes from 100+ countries.
• Around 164 medal events aligned with Paralympic structure.
• Fifth time the championship will be held in Asia.

Madrid to Host the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards.

• 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards held at Cibeles Palace, Madrid on April 20, 2026.
• Recognises top global sporting achievements of the previous year.
• Sportsman of the Year: Carlos Alcaraz.
• Sportswoman of the Year: Aryna Sabalenka.
• Team of the Year: Paris Saint-Germain.
• Breakthrough Award: Lando Norris.
• Comeback Award: Rory McIlroy.
• Action Sportsperson: Chloe Kim.
• Sportsperson with Disability: Gabriel Araújo.
• Sport for Good Award: Fútbol Más.

Government Expands MSP Procurement Coverage in Chhattisgarh and Bihar.

• Government expanded MSP procurement under PM-AASHA in Bihar and Chhattisgarh.
• Bihar: First structured masoor procurement launched; target 32,000 MT under Atmanirbhar Pulses Mission.
• Use of WDRA-approved warehouses and Central Warehousing Corporation; 100.4 MT procured via PACS/FPOs.
• Chhattisgarh: 85 PACS centres activated; digital procurement via E-Samyukti platform.
• Procurement targets in Chhattisgarh: 63,325 MT chana and 5,360 MT masoor.
• Implemented through agencies like NAFED and NCCF.