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Highlights of Current Affairs 21 April 2026
- Iran–US tensions have escalated as Iran refuses fresh talks with the U.S., citing mistrust, while the U.S. continues a naval blockade to pressure a deal.
- The U.S. claims Iran is losing around $500 million daily due to the blockade, while Iran accuses it of aggression and attacking vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.
- The dispute centres around reviving or replacing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), with the U.S. seeking a stricter deal and Iran remaining skeptical after the 2018 withdrawal.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint handling nearly 20% of global oil trade, making any conflict there a major risk for global energy prices.
- Recent escalations include firing on oil tankers, seizure of vessels, and threats to infrastructure, raising fears of wider conflict.
- A study shows India’s forests may double carbon storage by 2100 due to higher CO₂ levels and increased rainfall boosting photosynthesis.
- However, this increase is uncertain as risks like deforestation, forest fires, and climate extremes could reverse gains and release stored carbon.
- In Bihar politics, Samrat Choudhary became the first BJP Chief Minister, marking a shift from coalition dependence to BJP dominance.
- The Virudhunagar fireworks explosion highlights systemic negligence, with repeated safety violations, weak enforcement, and failure of regulatory mechanisms.
- India’s core sectors contracted by 0.4% in March 2026 due to West Asia tensions, supply disruptions, and slowing construction activity, signalling economic vulnerability.
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