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Daily Current Affairs – 27 April, 2026

    Virli Khandar Excavation

    Context

  • Archaeologists believe the findings at Virli Khandar could significantly contribute to understanding megalithic cultures in the region and their broader cultural practices.

    • key findings from the site

  • The site has a unique burial pattern like it has stone circles and within them menhirs, making it a composite megalithic structure (a combination of two burial types).
  • In contrast, nearby sites such as Pimpalgaon Nipani and Tirota Kheri feature primarily dolmen burials, making Virli Khandar distinct.
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    Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)  

    In News

  • Recent research indicates that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is at its weakest in 1,600 years and is more likely to experience a severe shutdown or collapse than previously estimated.

    • Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)

  • It  is a large ocean current system in the Atlantic that moves warm water northward and cold, dense water southward in a continuous cycle.
  • It is a major part of the global ocean conveyor belt that distributes heat and nutrients across the world’s oceans.
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    Delhi’s TOD Policy

    Context

  • The Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs announced a new transit-oriented development (TOD) policy for Delhi.

    • About

  • TOD projects typically combine residential, commercial and recreational spaces within walkable distances of transit hubs.
  • The push is part of a broader strategy to promote integrated urban development along mass transit networks, including the Delhi Metro and Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors.
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    “Moving Towards Effective City Government – A Framework for Million-Plus Cities” Report

    Context

  • The Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs, released the report “Moving Towards Effective City Government – A Framework for Million-plus Cities” by NITI Aayog.

    • About

  • India’s urbanisation is central to achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 and progressing towards a $30 trillion economy.
  • Cities are central to driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and generating employment.
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    News In Short 27-04-2026

    Context

  • As US sanctions waiver expires, India is recalibrating its strategy at Iran’s Chabahar port, weighing options that could include a temporary exit without abandoning its long-term ambitions.

    • Background

  • India and Iran signed an MoU in 2015 to jointly develop the Shahid Beheshti Port at Chabahar.
  • Aim: To develop a major commercial hub helping India access the markets of Afghanistan, the Central Asian states, and Russia.
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