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Highlights of April 1st Week Current Affairs
- A train derailment near Nergundi Station, Odisha, killed one passenger and injured three others, with rescue operations swiftly conducted.
- A 5.1-magnitude aftershock hit Myanmar after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake, killing over 1,700 people and triggering international relief efforts.
- The US announced new tariffs from April 2, 2025, targeting trade partners like China, Canada, and Mexico, sparking global retaliation.
- ISRO successfully tested the SE2000 semi-cryogenic engine, enhancing payload capacity for future space missions.
- India’s coal reliance rose to 79% in 2023-24, while renewable energy remains below 10%, despite government initiatives.
- Over 3,400 people were injured, and more than 300 went missing due to the Myanmar-Thailand earthquake, with ongoing rescue challenges.
- India launched “Operation Brahma,” delivering aid to Myanmar and Thailand, while global support poured in from the UK, UN, China, and others.
- The US imposed 25% tariffs on Venezuelan oil and new levies on steel, aluminum, and autos, escalating trade tensions.
- Bangkok witnessed a 30-story building collapse, leaving 78 people missing, amid earthquake-related damage concerns.
- The semi-cryogenic engine SE2000 will replace the L110 core stage of LVM3, boosting India’s space capabilities significantly.
- The Waqf (Amendment) Bill is set for discussion in the Lok Sabha on April 2, 2025, despite strong opposition, with Congress issuing a three-line whip to its MPs.
- The government insists on passing the bill, while opposition parties, including Congress, call it unconstitutional and demand broader discussions on issues like Manipur violence.
- The El Nino phenomenon has officially ended, with NOAA predicting a 65% probability of La Nina forming between July and September 2025.
- La Nina is expected to intensify the Atlantic hurricane season, cause drier conditions in the southern U.S., and impact global agriculture.
- India is likely to experience a wetter monsoon due to the transition from El Nino to La Nina, influenced by the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD).
- The Union Tourism Ministry has been criticized for underutilizing funds, using only ₹396.82 crore of the ₹2,479.62 crore allocated in 2024-25.
- A parliamentary panel recommends digital project management and a rating system for states to improve tourism fund utilization.
- India’s defence exports hit a record ₹23,622 crore in 2024-25, showcasing growth in indigenous manufacturing and increasing global defence partnerships.
- The Sensex plummeted 1,390 points as investors reacted to fears of U.S. reciprocal tariffs, impacting global trade and financial markets.
- SpaceX plans to launch private astronauts on its first crewed polar orbit mission, marking a significant milestone in commercial space exploration.
- The Supreme Court is considering whether it can set a deadline for Assembly Speakers to decide on disqualification petitions.
- Justice B.R. Gavai stated that a Speaker cannot delay decisions to weaken the anti-defection law, while Mukul Rohatgi argued courts have limited authority over Speaker rulings.
- India’s Manufacturing PMI hit 58.1 in March 2025, an eight-month high, driven by strong domestic demand and rising production levels.
- Companies depleted their inventories at the fastest rate in three years, while business optimism remained strong despite increasing input costs.
- Trump’s new tariffs, based on trade deficits rather than actual rates, imposed a 26% duty on Indian exports, raising concerns over supply chain disruptions.
- China’s military drills around Taiwan featured live-fire exercises, joint blockades, and precision strikes, escalating regional tensions.
- Taiwan reported 76 Chinese warplanes and 13 PLA vessels near its territory, while the U.S. condemned Beijing’s aggressive stance.
- PM Modi will visit Thailand and Sri Lanka, with a potential meeting with Bangladesh’s Yunus in Bangkok to discuss regional ties.
- The Lok Sabha passed the Waqf Bill after an intense 12-hour debate, addressing key property management concerns and regulatory changes.
- The Bombay High Court extended the stay on an FIR against ex-SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch and five others.
- A parliamentary panel proposed raising the ₹8 lakh creamy layer income limit for OBCs, calling it outdated and suggesting stakeholder consultation.
- The Indra Sawhney judgment (1992) introduced the creamy layer concept, with the income limit last revised in 2017.
- The committee recommended uniform creamy layer criteria across states and increased transparency in job quota data.
- On the 75th anniversary of India-China ties, both nations emphasized peaceful coexistence and strategic cooperation, despite past tensions.
- India-China border stability talks have made progress, with recent meetings between top officials signaling de-escalation.
- INSV Tarini reached Cape Town during its global circumnavigation, showcasing women’s leadership and India’s maritime strength.
- The vessel faced rough seas, engaged in naval diplomacy, and highlighted India-South Africa maritime cooperation.
- India has seen a significant decline in Left-Wing Extremism, with affected districts reducing from 38 to 18.
- Government efforts include enhanced security, infrastructure development, and financial aid to LWE-affected areas.
- Chandrayaan’s ChaSTE successfully recorded the moon’s temperature; Rajasthan ranked first in farmer registry; Chennai and Kamarajar ports hit 100 million tonnes; Dow fell 1,500 points amid tariff tensions.
- The Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of the illegal destruction of over 100 acres of forest land in Kancha Gachibowli, Telangana, holding the state accountable and summoning the Chief Secretary.
- The Court condemned the use of heavy machinery and mass tree felling in the area, calling the environmental damage comparable to what would happen in protected reserves like Corbett National Park.
- The SC has ordered an affidavit from Telangana’s Chief Secretary by April 16, 2025, along with an Environmental Impact Assessment and a report from the Central Empowered Committee (CEC).
- Kerala’s tribal bamboo mat, “Kannadippaya,” has been awarded a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, marking it as the first tribal handicraft from the state to receive this recognition.
- Traditionally woven by tribal communities and once offered as tribute to royal families, Kannadippaya is now protected under GI law, preserving its cultural value and heritage.
- GI tags in India fall under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, enhancing authenticity and economic value.
- All 31 Supreme Court judges will now publicly declare their assets on the official SC website, promoting transparency.
- This move stems from 2009 RTI battles where the SC ruled in favor of public disclosure of judges’ assets.
- The Supreme Court issued notice in the Krishna Janmabhoomi dispute, challenging the clubbing of multiple suits related to the Mathura temple-mosque issue.
- Globally, China imposed 34% tariffs amid trade tensions, while Prime Minister Modi visited Thailand to attend the BIMSTEC summit.
- India and Sri Lanka signed their first formal Defence Cooperation MoU to enhance military collaboration and maritime security.
- Prime Minister Modi and the Sri Lankan President launched the Sampur Solar Power Project to support Sri Lanka’s energy needs and Trincomalee’s development.
- A memorandum was signed to connect the electricity grids of both countries, enabling future power trade and regional energy integration.
- India, Sri Lanka, and the UAE entered a tripartite agreement to develop Trincomalee into an energy hub, including a multiproduct pipeline.
- India agreed to assist Sri Lanka in digital transformation, focusing on digital public infrastructure and e-governance solutions.
- India pledged LKR 2.4 billion for the development of Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province, targeting social and economic upliftment.
- India funded rooftop solar installations on 5,000 religious sites in Sri Lanka, expected to generate 25 MW of clean energy.
- Health-related agreements were signed to enhance collaboration between both countries in public healthcare and medical services.
- The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed in India, allowing greater oversight and inclusion of non-Muslims, sparking political debate.
- During the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, India announced initiatives focused on trade, security, energy, youth cooperation, and disaster relief.
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