Current Affairs - April, 2025

Punjab Advances Paddy Sowing Date

April 2, 2025

Recently, Punjab’s Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced change in the agricultural calendar. The state government has decided to advance the paddy sowing date to June 1. This decision aims to help farmers avoid issues related to high moisture content in ..

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West Bengal’s Triple Elimination Initiative for Infectious Diseases

April 1, 2025

Recently, West Bengal launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at eradicating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B by 2026. This project, known as the ‘Triple Elimination’ initiative, is a collaborative effort involving the West Bengal government, the William J ..

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Green Credit Programme’s Legal Issues

April 1, 2025

The Green Credit Programme (GCP) was launched by India’s Environment Ministry to enhance forest cover and promote sustainable practices. Despite concerns from the Law Ministry regarding its legal framework, the programme was rolled out in October 2023. This initiative aligns ..

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Morocco Launches Water Highway Project

April 1, 2025

Morocco has initiated project known as the “water highway” to address its pressing water crisis. The project redirects surplus water from the Sebou River to supply drinking water to Rabat and Casablanca. This initiative comes in response to severe water ..

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IAS Officers’ Compliance and Recruitment Challenges

April 1, 2025

Recently, a parliamentary report raised concerns about Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers failing to file their Immovable Property Returns (IPRs). The report brought into light that 91 IAS officers did not file their IPRs in 2024 and 73 in 2023. ..

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Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana Milestones

April 1, 2025

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) continues to be a mainstay of India’s financial inclusion efforts as of the financial year 2024-25. Recently, the scheme achieved milestones, reaching 55 crore beneficiaries and accumulating a total balance of ₹2.5 lakh ..

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Protests Over Bodh Gaya Temple Act 1949

April 1, 2025

In early 2024, nearly 100 Buddhist monks from the All India Buddhist Forum (AIBF) began protests at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. They demanded the repeal of the Bodh Gaya Temple Act (BTA) of 1949. This Act established ..

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Japan’s Megaquake Threat

April 1, 2025

Japan faces threat from potential megaquakes, particularly along the Nankai Trough. Recent government estimates suggest a catastrophic event could lead to substantial loss of life and economic damage. This follows a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in 2024 that injured several people. ..

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ICAR-CTCRI Develops Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato

April 1, 2025

The ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CTCRI) developed an orange-fleshed sweet potato (SP-95/4) to improve tribal food security in Kerala and other states. It has successfully passed final trials in Odisha, West Bengal, Karnataka, and Kerala. Nutritional Benefits Contains 8 ..

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India’s External Debt Surge

April 1, 2025

In December 2024, India’s external debt reached approximately $718 billion. This marked an increase of 10.7 per cent from the previous year. The surge in debt is attributed mainly to non-financial corporations seeking funds for infrastructure projects. The data shows ..

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