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Highlights of April 3rd Week Current Affairs
- Violent protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act erupted in West Bengal’s Murshidabad on April 12, 2025, resulting in three deaths and multiple injuries.
- Following the unrest, 17 CAPF companies, including nine BSF units, were deployed. Over 150 people were arrested, and 18 police personnel were injured.
- DGP Rajeev Kumar confirmed the situation is now under control, while Congress leaders called for an all-party meeting to address the issue.
- BJP leaders alleged the involvement of radical groups like PFI and SIMI, demanding AFSPA in four border districts and raising concerns over Hindu displacement.
- The TMC accused the BJP of spreading fake visuals from unrelated incidents to incite communal unrest and condemned attempts to mislead the public.
- A Russian drone strike destroyed an Indian pharmaceutical company, Kusum Healthcare’s warehouse, in Kyiv, which contained medicines for children and the elderly.
- Ukraine alleged that Russia deliberately targeted Indian assets, while the UK envoy confirmed the attack and condemned Russian actions.
- India reiterated its neutral stance, urging both Russia and Ukraine to cease hostilities and engage in peaceful dialogue.
- U.S. NSA Michael Waltz postponed his India visit over a communication breach controversy, with VP J.D. Vance likely stepping in.
- Other updates: SC to hear a Hyderabad tree felling case; Telangana notifies SC categorization; Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa dies.
- Telangana became the first Indian state to implement SC classification under the SC Rationalisation Act, 2025, dividing 59 sub-castes.
- Mehul Choksi, accused in the ₹13,500 crore PNB scam, was arrested in Belgium. India seeks his extradition under new treaty.
- ASI launched underwater and onshore exploration at Dwarka and Beyt Dwarka to uncover archaeological evidence linked to Lord Krishna’s kingdom.
- Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa passed away at 89. He was celebrated for his literary brilliance and political engagement in Peru.
- ED filed a charge sheet against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case related to money laundering allegations.
- India’s retail inflation dropped to 3.34% in March 2025, the lowest in 5.5 years, due to falling food prices.
- IMD forecasts an ‘above normal’ monsoon in 2025, boosting hopes for agricultural growth and improved rural economy this season.
- China suspended Boeing aircraft deliveries amid intensifying trade tensions with the United States, escalating global aviation and economic uncertainties.
- April 14 was officially declared Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day in New York City, honoring his contribution to social justice globally.
- Google launched Gemini 2.5 Flash, a compact, energy-efficient AI model designed for faster performance and broader device compatibility worldwide.
- Retail inflation in India dropped to 3.34% in March 2025, a five-and-a-half-year low, driven by falling food prices.
- Consumer Food Price Inflation dropped to a 3-year low of 2.7%, with sharp declines in tomato and egg prices.
- Urban inflation slightly rose to 3.43%, while rural inflation declined to 3.25%, indicating differing consumption and pricing patterns.
- Fuel and light inflation rose to 1.48% in March, marking the first price increase since September 2023.
- The RBI cut the repo rate by 50 basis points in two rounds, shifting focus from inflation to growth.
- CBI arrested four individuals under Operation Chakra V for extorting ₹7.67 crore through a sophisticated digital arrest scam.
- Supreme Court slammed Uttar Pradesh over child trafficking, directing suspension of hospital licenses if newborns go missing.
- 14,000 troops from the US and Philippines launched joint military drills amid tensions in South China Sea and Taiwan.
- China warned that the US-Philippines drills could provoke an arms race, expressing concern over growing regional militarization.
- Other updates: new frog species discovered in Assam, first train ATM launched, SC rejects plea for crypto regulation framework.
- The Supreme Court heard petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, with further hearings scheduled for April 17, 2025.
- The Centre opposed the interim order to prevent de-notification of waqf properties, seeking more time before a final decision.
- India and China are finalizing talks to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, suspended since 2019 due to COVID-19.
- Pilgrim selection for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will begin in May 2025, with infrastructure preparations underway to ease travel logistics.
- The Supreme Court halted deforestation in Telangana’s Kancha Gachibowli forest, questioning the government’s rush to clear land despite pending legal processes.
- The Telangana government argued that development activities on the forest land were bona fide, but the court emphasized environmental restoration.
- Justice B.R. Gavai has been recommended as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice Khanna in May 2025.
- Justice Gavai’s tenure will be from May 14, 2025, to November 23, 2025, bringing a diverse perspective to the judiciary.
- The Supreme Court will decide whether Muslims should follow general succession law instead of the Shariat, a matter under consideration.
- Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the Vizhinjam international seaport on May 2, boosting maritime trade and economic growth.
- Scientists found possible life signs on exoplanet K2-18b, detecting DMS and DMDS gases using the James Webb Telescope, though it’s not confirmed yet.
- Trump attacked Fed Chair Powell for not lowering interest rates, hinted at removing him, and raised fears about political interference in monetary policy.
- A Texas firm edited gray wolf genes to create dire wolf-like animals, but experts say they aren’t real dire wolves and warn of risks to nature and ecosystems.
- India Justice Report 2025 ranks Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Sikkim at the top, but highlights major gaps in police, judiciary, prisons, and legal aid.
- India’s police force is understaffed with only 120 officers per lakh people, a 28% shortage, and just 8% of personnel are women, far below global norms.
- Indian courts have major shortages with just 15 judges per million people, high vacancy rates, and poor spending on legal aid and judicial infrastructure.
- Prisons are overcrowded at 131% capacity, with 76% undertrials. There are shortages in staff and doctors, and very few inmates receive education or training.
- Caste-based segregation continues in some Indian prisons despite a 2024 Supreme Court ban, raising concerns about discrimination and basic human rights.
- A photo of a Palestinian boy who lost both arms in an Israeli airstrike won the 2025 World Press Photo award, highlighting the human impact of the Gaza war.
- A hotel project near Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve faces opposition due to fears it could harm wildlife and disrupt the area’s delicate forest ecosystem.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the US may abandon efforts to mediate a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine if no progress is made soon.
- Rubio emphasized that the US cannot continue supporting Ukraine indefinitely without visible results.
- President Trump has spent significant time negotiating peace and recently spoke with both Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
- A key meeting in Paris included delegations from the US, UK, France, Germany, and Ukraine, aiming to discuss peace terms.
- Russia’s peace terms reportedly include recognition of occupied Ukrainian territories like Crimea, Luhansk, and Donetsk.
- Ukraine firmly rejects any compromise on its territorial integrity, military capabilities, or NATO membership.
- India’s second astronaut, Shubhanshu Shukla, is set to travel to space in May 2025 as part of the Axiom-4 mission, marking India’s return to crewed spaceflight.
- ISRO plans upcoming missions, including the NISAR satellite with NASA and the Gaganyaan crewed mission, showcasing India’s growing space capabilities.
- Iran remains skeptical about the US’s intentions in nuclear talks, demanding the US cease “unreasonable demands” and refrain from interfering in missile capabilities.
- Despite tensions, the US and Iran continue nuclear diplomacy efforts, mediated by Oman, with conflicting demands on uranium enrichment and military capabilities.
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