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Highlights of April 1st Week Current Affairs
- Commercial LPG prices increased by ₹195–₹218 in metro cities, while domestic LPG remained unchanged, showing government control on household fuel prices.
- Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices rose sharply, with ~9% increase domestically and international prices crossing ₹2.07 lakh/KL, raising airline costs.
- Global oil supply was affected due to U.S.–Iran tensions, especially impacting the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil transport.
- Global LPG prices surged by around 44%, leading to higher costs for India and pressure on fuel pricing.
- Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are facing losses of nearly ₹380 per LPG cylinder due to rising global prices and controlled domestic rates.
- Government deferred the FCRA Amendment Bill after strong opposition protests, highlighting political pressure and parliamentary disruption.
- Proposed FCRA changes included regulation of foreign funds and creation of a designated authority, raising concerns about misuse.
- Himachal Pradesh entry tax issue led to protests at Punjab–Haryana borders, causing traffic disruptions and confusion over tax rollback.
- Census 2027 self-enumeration portal launched, with over 55,000 households registering on Day 1, promoting digital governance.
- India is working to finalize the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to boost trade, technology cooperation and global economic ties.
- Indian Navy showed high readiness during Operation Sindoor, where a strike on Pakistan was nearly launched, highlighting strong maritime security.
- Russia assured India of stable crude oil, LNG, and fertilizer supply, helping tackle energy and food security concerns amid global disruptions.
- Ongoing West Asia tensions have triggered a global oil shock and supply chain disruptions, impacting countries dependent on imports like India.
- Increased fertilizer exports from Russia are crucial for agriculture productivity and food security, indirectly linked to Article 21 (Right to Life).
- The Great Nicobar Project has raised concerns over tribal relocation, unclear consent, and possible forest rights violations.
- The issue highlights the importance of Free Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) and protections under the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
- The proposed FCRA Amendment allows government-controlled asset seizure of NGOs without prior judicial process, raising legal concerns.
- It may violate natural justice (audi alteram partem), Article 14 (equality), Article 21 (livelihood), and Article 300A (property rights).
- Recent stampedes in India reveal administrative negligence, poor planning, overcrowding, and lack of scientific crowd management systems.
- Rising misuse of weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy highlights ethical issues, health risks, and regulatory gaps under drug laws.
- Myanmar’s political situation shows continuation of military dominance under a civilian setup, raising concerns about democracy, legitimacy, and human rights.
- The Supreme Court of India directed authorities to create a practical and time-bound SOP on human trafficking, ensuring real implementation at the police station level with immediate response in missing cases.
- It stressed active ground-level investigation and stakeholder consultation, highlighting that trafficking cases must not remain limited to paperwork.
- Human trafficking in India remains a serious concern due to low conviction rates (~10%), underreporting, and organized interstate networks, with women and children most affected.
- The Central Board of Secondary Education introduced major curriculum reforms under NEP 2020, focusing on multilingualism, skill-based learning, and flexibility in education.
- Key changes include three-language formula, compulsory vocational education, AI integration, and two-level subjects, aiming to make students future-ready and reduce rote learning.
- India’s smartphone sector success under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme has driven export growth and positioned India as a global manufacturing hub.
- The PLI model highlights the importance of export-led growth, global value chain integration, scale, and clear policy design for industrial success.
- Rural India still faces an energy crisis despite schemes like Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, due to affordability issues, unreliable electricity, and continued dependence on biomass.
- India has reduced maternal mortality significantly, but still accounts for ~10% of global maternal deaths, with challenges like regional inequality, healthcare gaps, and slow progress toward SDG targets.
- The Madras High Court ruled that the Governor is bound by Cabinet advice in remission matters, reinforcing the principle that the Governor is a constitutional head, not an independent decision-maker.
- Gujarat Legislative Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026, making it the second state after Uttarakhand to implement uniform civil laws covering marriage, divorce, and inheritance.
- The UCC introduces key reforms like monogamy, mandatory registration of marriages and live-in relationships, judicial-only divorce, and ensures gender equality while excluding Scheduled Tribes.
- India and Azerbaijan have initiated a diplomatic reset to improve strained relations caused by geopolitical tensions involving Armenia and regional alliances.
- Azerbaijan remains strategically important for India due to its role in crude oil supply and as a key link in the International North-South Transport Corridor connecting India to Central Asia and Europe.
- The United States imposed 100% tariffs on imported patented drugs and APIs to reduce foreign dependence and strengthen domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- The impact on India is currently limited as generic medicines are exempt, but future risks remain if exemptions are removed.
- India amended Plastic Waste Management Rules 2026 to boost recycling through higher targets, mandatory use of recycled plastic, and introduction of tradable plastic certificates.
- India commissioned INS Aridaman, its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, significantly enhancing its nuclear triad and second-strike capability.
- Parliament passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2026, officially declaring Amaravati as the sole capital and ending the earlier three-capital model.
- The FAO Food Price Index rose by 2.4% in March due to rising energy costs linked to Middle East tensions, indicating global food inflation pressures.
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