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Highlights of April 2025 Current Affairs
- A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, followed by a 5.1 aftershock, killing over 1,700 and injuring thousands, prompting global relief efforts.
- India launched “Operation Brahma” to aid Myanmar and Thailand with emergency supplies, joining support from the UN, UK, China, and others.
- ISRO successfully tested the SE2000 semi-cryogenic engine, which will enhance payload capacity and replace the L110 core stage in the LVM3 rocket.
- The US imposed new tariffs on countries including China, Canada, Mexico, and Venezuela, sparking global trade tensions and market disruptions.
- The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed in Lok Sabha, allowing non-Muslims in Waqf Boards and triggering strong political opposition and debate.
- India and Sri Lanka signed key MoUs on defence, solar power, energy integration, and digital governance during PM Modi’s visit to BIMSTEC.
- The Supreme Court took suo motu action over illegal deforestation in Telangana’s Kancha Gachibowli and demanded an environmental impact report.
- El Niño has officially ended; NOAA forecasts a 65% chance of La Niña forming between July and September, affecting global climate and agriculture.
- India’s defence exports reached a record ₹23,622 crore in 2024–25, reflecting a rise in indigenous production and global defence partnerships.
- All 31 Supreme Court judges will now publicly declare their assets online, promoting judicial transparency following long-standing public demand.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Pamban Bridge on April 6, 2025, replacing the 110-year-old sea bridge that historically connected Rameswaram to mainland India.
- A 26% reciprocal tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Indian goods led to a sharp stock market crash in India, with the Sensex falling by over 2,200 points.
- The Supreme Court ruled that Tamil Nadu Governor’s withholding of assent on 10 re-passed bills was unconstitutional and used Article 142 to deem them as having received assent.
- President Droupadi Murmu, on the Centre’s advice, withheld assent to Tamil Nadu’s NEET exemption bill, which the state condemned as a blow to federalism and social justice.
- Global trade tensions escalated as the U.S. imposed 104% tariffs on Chinese goods, and China retaliated with 84% tariffs, causing global market crashes and oil price drops.
- India and Russia agreed to enhance defense cooperation through joint drills, technology transfers, and increased weapon sales over the next ten years.
- The Reserve Bank of India cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6%, shifted its stance to accommodative, and lowered the GDP forecast to 6.5% for FY 2025–26.
- The central government revised the PM-POSHAN meal cost by 9.5%, raising the per meal cost to ₹12.13 for primary and ₹17.62 for upper primary students to counter inflation.
- DRDO successfully tested a Directed Energy Weapon that uses lasers to disable drones and missiles, boosting India’s advanced defense capabilities.
- A nationwide UPI outage disrupted digital payments across platforms like PhonePe and Paytm, affecting financial transactions and highlighting fintech system vulnerabilities.
- Violent protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act in Murshidabad left three dead, prompting CAPF deployment and over 150 arrests amid ongoing political and communal tensions.
- BJP blamed radical groups like PFI and SIMI for the violence, seeking AFSPA in border districts, while TMC accused BJP of spreading fake visuals to incite unrest.
- A Russian drone strike destroyed Kusum Healthcare’s warehouse in Kyiv, storing children’s medicines; Ukraine blamed Russia, while India urged peaceful dialogue and maintained a neutral stance.
- India’s retail inflation dropped to 3.34% in March 2025, a five-and-a-half-year low, due to falling food prices, especially significant reductions in tomato and egg rates.
- The RBI cut the repo rate by 50 basis points in two rounds, indicating a policy shift from inflation control to growth stimulation amid improving economic indicators.
- Telangana became the first Indian state to implement SC categorization under the SC Rationalisation Act, dividing 59 sub-castes for more targeted development benefits.
- The Supreme Court halted Telangana’s Kancha Gachibowli forest deforestation, citing legal concerns, and criticized Uttar Pradesh over child trafficking, ordering action against hospitals where newborns go missing.
- Mehul Choksi, accused in the ₹13,500 crore PNB scam, was arrested in Belgium, and India has initiated extradition proceedings under a newly signed treaty.
- India’s second astronaut, Shubhanshu Shukla, will fly to space in May 2025 as part of the Axiom-4 mission, boosting India’s space credentials.
- The US and Philippines began joint military exercises amid China’s objections, increasing tensions in the South China Sea and prompting warnings of an arms race.
- Violent protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act in Murshidabad left three dead, triggering CAPF deployment and over 150 arrests amid political and communal unrest.
- BJP blamed radical groups like PFI and SIMI for the violence, demanding AFSPA in border districts, while TMC accused the BJP of spreading fake visuals to incite unrest.
- A Russian drone strike destroyed Kusum Healthcare’s warehouse in Kyiv, which held children’s medicines; Ukraine accused Russia, while India urged a peaceful resolution and maintained neutrality.
- India’s retail inflation fell to 3.34% in March 2025, a five-and-a-half-year low, primarily due to sharp reductions in food prices, particularly tomatoes and eggs.
- The RBI lowered the repo rate by 50 basis points in two rounds, shifting policy focus from inflation control to stimulating economic growth amid positive indicators.
- Telangana became the first Indian state to implement SC categorization under the SC Rationalisation Act, splitting 59 sub-castes for targeted development benefits.
- Telangana implemented SC categorization under the SC Rationalisation Act to help divide 59 sub-castes for targeted development and welfare benefits.
- Pope Francis passed away at 88 in Vatican City, and his death triggered a period of interregnum and preparations for a papal conclave.
- A terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, killed 26 people, prompting an all-party meeting and a heightened national security response from the Indian government.
- The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of protecting freedom and preventing misuse of power after Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji’s controversial bail case, which raised judicial concerns.
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