Current Affairs Highlights – 25 April 2026
Stay updated with today’s most important national and international news. These highlights are written in simple, human-friendly English and are highly useful for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, and Railways.
1. General Upendra Dwivedi inducted into USAWC Hall of Fame
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi was inducted into the prestigious International Hall of Fame of the US Army War College (USAWC) on 24 April 2026.
This honor recognizes his outstanding military leadership and his efforts in strengthening India–US defence relations.
He is now the third Indian Army Chief to receive this distinction, after:
- General VK Singh
- General Bikram Singh
2. Rocklink India launches battery recycling plant in Uttar Pradesh
Rocklink India has launched a new integrated lithium-ion battery and rare earth magnet recycling facility in the Secunderabad Industrial Area of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh.
Key Highlights:
- Annual processing capacity: 10,000 tonnes of battery waste
- Recovers critical minerals such as:
- Cobalt
- Nickel
- Lithium
- Manganese
This initiative will play a crucial role in promoting sustainable development and strengthening India’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem.
3. Indus Waters Treaty issue raised at the United Nations
Pakistan has raised concerns over India’s decision regarding the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) at the United Nations Security Council and United Nations General Assembly.
Pakistan described the move as a “grave threat to regional peace and security” and demanded full implementation of the treaty.
Why is the Indus Waters Treaty important?
- It regulates water sharing between India and Pakistan
- Pakistan heavily depends on these rivers for agriculture
River Distribution:
- Eastern Rivers (India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej
- Western Rivers (Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
Important Facts:
- Signed on 19 September 1960 in Karachi
- Signed by:
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Ayub Khan
4. New mineral discovered in Moon samples
Chinese scientists have discovered a new rare mineral in lunar samples (meteorites) brought from the Moon. The mineral has been named Cerium-Magnesium Changesite.
Key Features:
- Emits light under specific conditions
- Has the potential to revolutionize:
- Advanced LED technology
- Next-generation light-emitting materials
This discovery could significantly impact future lighting and material science technologies.
?? 5. Major changes in US military leadership
Donald Trump has made significant changes in the US military leadership.
Key Developments:
- Navy Chief of Staff John Phelan has been removed
- Hung Cao has been appointed as the new Navy Chief
- Earlier (2 April):
- Army Chief Randy George was removed
- Acting Army Chief: General Christopher Lanev
Additionally, Andrew Hugg, a senior official associated with the atomic energy department, has been suspended for allegedly leaking sensitive information.