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Highlights of April 4th Week Current Affairs
- Jammu and Kashmir experienced severe flash floods and landslides, especially in Ramban district, causing widespread destruction.
- Five deaths were reported due to weather-related incidents, including two from lightning in Reasi and three in a house collapse in Bagna, Ramban.
- Infrastructure took a hit, with the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway blocked in five locations and numerous vehicles buried under debris.
- Over 100 people were rescued in Ramban, thanks to the timely response by local authorities and support from state and central governments.
- The IMD issued alerts for more thunderstorms, hailstorms, and gusty winds till April 22, advising citizens to avoid water bodies and high-altitude areas.
- All educational institutions in Ramban were shut on April 21 as a precautionary measure due to bad weather.
- Vande Bharat trains face safety concerns with repeated cattle run-overs; fencing and removal of level crossings are being recommended.
- Sharp track curves are causing speed restrictions and stress for loco pilots; Indian Railways is working on infrastructure upgrades.
- Project Cheetah will bring eight new cheetahs from Botswana to India by May 2025, expanding the population in Kuno and Gandhi Sagar.
- Globally, Klaus Schwab stepped down from WEF, and gold prices neared ₹1 lakh due to global economic uncertainty.
- U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance visited India for four days with his family, focusing on boosting Indo-U.S. ties in trade, defence, and technology.
- He met Prime Minister Modi, finalised Terms of Reference for Bilateral Trade Agreement talks, and emphasized market access for U.S. goods.
- Formal trade negotiations will resume in Washington; Vance stressed fair trade and flagged the July 8 expiry of the tariff pause on Indian exports.
- Defence cooperation was discussed, with encouragement for India to buy more U.S. arms and collaborate in AI and high-tech sectors.
- Vance hailed Indo-U.S. ties as pivotal for the 21st century and praised Modi’s leadership, also highlighting Trump-Modi synergy.
- The Vance family visited Jaipur’s Amber Fort and Usha Vance’s ancestral village in Andhra Pradesh, engaging in cultural diplomacy.
- India imposed a 12% safeguard duty on certain steel imports for 200 days to protect local industry from dumping and overcapacity.
- The duty excludes some steel types and only applies below set price thresholds; the move addresses a surge in Chinese imports.
- Pope Francis passed away at 88 in Vatican City; he was known for his progressive stances and advocacy for social justice.
- Following his death, the Vatican enters a period of interregnum, and a conclave will be held to elect the next pope.
- A terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, claimed 26 lives and injured several others. The Union Government responded with high-level actions to address national security concerns.
- The Union Government has called for an all-party meeting on April 24, 2025, seeking a united political response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
- India has suspended the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, invoking Article 62 of the Vienna Convention due to a “fundamental change of circumstances.”
- Diplomatic actions include the expulsion of Pakistani military attachés, cancellation of visas for Pakistani nationals, and closure of the Attari land transit point.
- Domestic leaders like Mehbooba Mufti appealed for the protection of Kashmiris, while Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann increased statewide vigilance.
- States including Maharashtra and Karnataka coordinated the evacuation of tourists from Pahalgam; solemn state receptions were held for victims.
- Gold prices soared past ₹1 lakh per 10 grams, driven by global tensions, a weak dollar, and increased demand ahead of festivals.
- The World Bank revised India’s FY25 GDP forecast down to 6.3%, citing lower investment and global uncertainty.
- The IMF cut India’s growth forecast to 6.2%, while EY projects a 6.5% rebound in FY26, driven by tax reforms and public investment revival.
- India–U.S. trade talks resumed in Washington amid global tensions; Houthi rebels fired missiles towards northern Israel.
- Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji was granted bail due to prolonged incarceration and delay in trial, invoking Article 21 of the Constitution.
- The bail was based on submissions that he had resigned from the Minister post, but within 48 hours of release, Balaji was reappointed, raising serious judicial concern.
- The Supreme Court warned Balaji that he must choose between retaining his Ministerial post or his freedom—hinting at possible cancellation of bail.
- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and a witness alleged that Balaji, even while in office, was intimidating witnesses and deliberately delaying proceedings.
- Justice Abhay S Oka, leading the bench with Justice AG Masih, admitted regret over granting bail, assuming Balaji had stepped down as Minister.
- The Court emphasized that liberal bail interpretation in PMLA cases shouldn’t become a tool for political misuse.
- Despite incarceration, Balaji continued holding the Minister post without a portfolio, which raised serious concerns about misuse of political power.
- The trial involves over 1,000 witnesses, making it highly unlikely to begin before January 2026, as observed by the Court.
- The Supreme Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government to submit a list of pending cases and witness classification for further scrutiny.
- The Court has reluctantly granted Balaji one final opportunity to respond and file his counter affidavit by the upcoming Monday deadline.
- The Supreme Court allowed the finalisation of the UGC’s 2025 equity regulations to tackle caste-based discrimination in higher education, permitting future modifications if necessary.
- A special Task Force, led by retired Justice S. Ravindra Bhat, was created to study caste discrimination, mental health issues, and increasing student suicides in educational institutions.
- The Supreme Court agreed to examine the constitutional validity of Section 19 of the POCSO Act, which mandates reporting of all sexual activities involving minors, even if consensual.
- Senior advocate Indira Jaising argued that mandatory reporting under POCSO criminalises normal teenage relationships and could discourage minors from seeking healthcare.
- China exempted some U.S.-made semiconductors from new tariffs, attempting to protect its tech sector amid increasing tensions with the United States.
- China denied any ongoing trade negotiations with the U.S., countering American claims and maintaining a firm diplomatic stance.
- Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government to prevent the freezing of $2.2 billion in federal funds, citing risks to essential research projects.
- Harvard claimed that losing federal funding would seriously impact critical fields like medicine, public health, and technology development.
- Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat declared that India will not allow a single drop of its water to flow into Pakistan.
- Other key updates included the Supreme Court staying Rahul Gandhi’s defamation summons, demolition of terrorists’ houses, and President Murmu attending Pope Francis’ funeral.
- The UNSC condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people, including a Nepali citizen.
- The UNSC expressed condolences to the families of the victims and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.
- The UNSC emphasized that terrorism remains one of the most serious threats to international peace and security, demanding global action.
- India accused Pakistan-based elements of supporting the Pahalgam attack, providing evidence to G-20 envoys on cross-border involvement.
- Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed willingness to participate in an impartial investigation, acknowledging the need for transparency and accountability.
- In response to the attack, Indian authorities demolished the homes of four militants and detained hundreds of individuals for questioning.
- India’s modified maritime claim submission to the UN was accepted after the CLCS rejected its initial claim in the Arabian Sea.
- India expanded its maritime claims in the Central Arabian Sea by nearly 10,000 square kilometers to resolve a maritime boundary dispute with Pakistan.
- Bengaluru-based startup Sarvam was chosen by the Indian government to develop the country’s first homegrown AI large language model.
- The Sarvam AI model will be trained with government support, focusing on Indian languages, and will be optimized using local infrastructure.
- World Malaria Day 2025 was observed with the theme “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” emphasizing the need for renewed investment and innovation in malaria eradication.
- Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites and transmitted to humans by infected female Anopheles mosquitoes; P. falciparum is the deadliest, while P. vivax is the most widespread.
- The WHO aims to reduce global malaria cases and deaths by 90% by 2030 through its Global Technical Strategy and initiatives like the E-2025, which targets 25 countries for malaria elimination.
- India plans to be malaria-free by 2027 and fully eliminate the disease by 2030 under its National Framework for Malaria Elimination and programs like MERA-India.
- The upcoming World Pandemic Treaty, to be ratified in May 2025, focuses on prevention, preparedness, equitable access to health resources, and resilient health systems.
- The treaty promotes One Health surveillance, global pathogen sharing, technology transfer, and a coordinated financial and workforce response.
- The BRICS Land Restoration Partnership was launched to combat land degradation and support small farmers through a blend of traditional knowledge and scientific innovation.
- India supports sustainable agriculture through missions like Zero Budget Natural Farming, Per Drop More Crop, and AgriStack.
- The Arun-III Hydro Power Project in Nepal, developed with India’s assistance, marks a significant step in regional energy cooperation.
- A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Istanbul, with its epicenter in the Sea of Marmara, a crucial inland sea connecting the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea.
- Donald Trump suggested Ukraine should accept Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea, sparking backlash from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, who emphasized it would violate Ukraine’s constitution and embolden future aggression.
- Crimea, annexed by Russia in 2014, holds strategic value for Russia due to the warm-water port of Sevastopol and its access to the Black Sea and Mediterranean.
- Gold prices in India hit an all-time high, surpassing ₹1 lakh per 10 grams, driven by inflation fears, low interest rates, global instability, and central bank actions.
- The Supreme Court ordered NEERI to assess environmental damage from nearby glass industries to the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and iconic monument.
- The Jal Shakti Ministry requested ₹2.79 lakh crore more to complete the Jal Jeevan Mission, which aims to provide tap water to all rural homes by 2024.
- Surat launched the world’s first Emissions Trading Scheme to tackle air pollution by allowing industries to trade emission permits under a cap-and-trade system.
- ISRO’s CROP project estimated India’s wheat output at 122.7 million tonnes using satellite data for real-time crop monitoring.
- Sayoni Das became the first Asian woman to swim across the Strait of Gibraltar, symbolizing endurance and international recognition.
- Strait of Gibraltar connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean, serving as a key maritime route between Europe and Africa.
- Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary in Jharkhand uniquely explores tribal beliefs linked with wolf conservation, being India’s only dedicated wolf reserve.
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