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1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will The rules mandate that all radar
inaugurate the Vizhinjam International equipment must be verified and
Seaport on May 2, 2025, near calibrated by Legal Metrology
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It is India’s authorities to ensure accuracy,
first semi-automated deep-water compliance with international standards
international container transshipment (OIML R 91), and prevent tampering. This
port, developed under a Public-Private move aims to improve road safety,
Partnership (PPP) between the Kerala reduce wrongful fines, and support fair
Government and Adani Ports, with an traffic enforcement while boosting
investment of over ₹18,000 crore. domestic manufacturing and global
Strategically located near global shipping competitiveness.
routes, the port boosts India’s trade, 4. On April 20, 2025, two male cheetahs
supports the Make in India initiative, and (likely Prabhas and Pavak) from Kuno
enhances Kerala’s role as a maritime National Park (KNP) will be relocated to
hub. Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary (GSWS)
2. The Ministry of Road Transport and in Madhya Pradesh, marking a major
Highways (MoRTH) and NHAI have step in India’s Cheetah Reintroduction
clarified that no satellite-based tolling Project. This expansion aims to establish
will be launched from May 1, 2025. GSWS as a second home for cheetahs,
Instead, a pilot project of a Barrier-Less with 64 sq.km enclosures and a boosted
Tolling System using ANPR (Automatic prey base. While plans to bring 6–8
Number Plate Recognition) and FASTag cheetahs from South Africa are delayed,
(RFID) is being introduced at selected toll 4 cheetahs from Botswana are expected
plazas. This system aims for seamless toll in May. The project reflects strong inter-
collection without stopping, with E- state and international collaboration,
notices and penalties for non- supports eco-tourism, and highlights
compliance. A nationwide rollout will India’s success with the highest cheetah
depend on pilot outcomes. cub survival rate globally.
3. The Department of Consumer Affairs 5. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit
has notified rules for the use of radar Saudi Arabia on April 22–23, 2025,
equipment to measure vehicle speed marking his first visit during his third
under the Legal Metrology (General) term. The trip aims to deepen ties in
Rules, 2011, effective from July 1, 2025. trade, energy, defence, and the India-
 Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEEC). brands, redeemable for groceries,
Modi will meet Crown Prince fashion, and travel. Benefits include
Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, with lounge access, spend-based annual fee
discussions expected on regional reversal, and cashback on bill
stability, Houthi disruptions, and IMEEC payments.The annual fees are Rs 499 for
revival as a counter to China’s BRI. In FY Tata Neu Plus and Rs 1,499 for Tata Neu
2023–24, bilateral trade stood at USD Infinity, with exclusive discounts from
42.98 billion, with India importing 14.3% partner brands like Air India, Big Basket,
of crude oil and 18.2% of LPG from Saudi Tanishq, and Croma. Applications can be
Arabia. Defence cooperation is growing, made via SBI Card SPRINT or select
including naval exercises like ‘Al Mohed Croma stores.
Al Hindi’. 9. The State Bank of India (SBI) has
6. The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on April reintroduced its ‘Amrit Vrishti’ FD
15, 2025, approved a draft ordinance for Scheme from April 15, 2025, with revised
sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes interest rates targeting mainly senior
(SCs), enabling “reservation within (7.55%) and super-senior citizens
reservation” to ensure equitable (7.65%), while the general public will
distribution of benefits based on degree earn 7.05% on a unique 444-day tenure.
of backwardness. Based on the Rajeev Originally launched in July 2024 and
Ranjan Mishra Commission report, 59 SC closed in March 2025, the scheme
sub-castes are divided into three returns with no fixed deadline, aiming to
groups—Group 1 (Most Backward – ensure secure, high-return investment
1.0%), Group 2 (Backward – 6.5%), and options for the elderly under SBI’s senior
Group 3 (Less Backward – 7.5%). Backed citizen-focused financial products.
by the Supreme Court verdict, this move 10. India’s pharmaceutical exports hit a
promotes inclusive development and historic high of $30.47 billion in FY25,
better representation in education, jobs, surpassing the target of $29.38 billion,
and governance. driven by a 31.21% YoY surge in March
7. In a historic move, New York City Mayor 2025. Key contributors included drug
Eric Adams proclaimed April 14, 2025, formulations and biologicals ($20.12
as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day, honoring the billion) and robust demand from the
135th birth anniversary of the architect United States ($8.95 billion, up 14.29%),
of the Indian Constitution. The with NAFTA accounting for 36.6% of
announcement, made at the United exports. Despite global headwinds like
Nations Headquarters, featured a tariff threats (from which pharma was
keynote by Union Minister Ramdas exempt) and regional declines in Africa,
Athawale, who highlighted Ambedkar’s UAE, and China, India’s pharma sector
contributions to social justice, human showed resilience, with Ayush, surgical,
rights, and the 2030 SDGs. and herbal products also registering
8. SBI Card has partnered with Tata Digital growth.
to launch the Tata Neu SBI Card, 11. The Finance Ministry has dismissed false
available in two variants: Tata Neu Plus reports about imposing GST on UPI
and Tata Neu Infinity. Both cards offer transactions above ₹2,000, clarifying
rewards (NeuCoins), with up to 10% on that no such proposal exists. Since MDR
purchases from Tata Neu and partner (Merchant Discount Rate) on person-to-
 merchant (P2M) UPI transactions was 14. The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic
abolished in January 2020, GST is not Aperture Radar) mission, a landmark
applicable. Backed by exponential UPI Earth observation collaboration
growth (₹260.56 lakh crore in FY25 vs between ISRO and NASA, is now
₹21.3 lakh crore in FY20), the expected to launch in June 2025 aboard
government continues to promote a GSLV. Designed to monitor glacier
digital payments through its UPI retreat, vegetation change, earthquakes,
Incentive Scheme, with payouts of and ground deformation with 1 cm
₹2,210 crore in FY23 and ₹3,631 crore in precision, it will advance climate and
FY24, supporting small merchants and disaster models. Originally set for 2024,
financial inclusion. the launch was delayed due to a 12-
12. In FY25 Engineering, Textile, and metre antenna issue, which required
Apparel Exports Witness Over 6% upgrades in the US. NISAR marks the first
Growth. India’s engineering, textile, and major NASA-ISRO Earth science mission,
apparel exports recorded over 6% showcasing joint space innovation.
growth in FY25, driven by a 6.74% rise in 15. World Liver Day, observed on April 19,
engineering goods ($116.67B) and a raises awareness about liver health and
6.32% boost in textiles, with apparel disease prevention. The 2025 theme,
exports surging 10.03%. This growth, “Food is Medicine,” emphasizes the role
amid U.S.–China trade tensions, presents of nutrition in preventing liver disorders.
strategic opportunities for India as a The liver performs critical functions like
trusted alternative supplier, though risks detoxification, metabolism, and immune
from U.S. tariffs and Chinese regulation, making its care essential.
competition persist. Exporters Poor diet, alcohol abuse, and infections
emphasize the need for policy support like hepatitis can lead to conditions such
and diversification to sustain as fatty liver, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.
momentum. A healthy liver can be maintained
13. During President Droupadi Murmu’s through a balanced diet, regular
April 2025 visit to Slovakia, India and exercise, and limiting alcohol. Early
Slovakia signed their first-ever defence lifestyle changes are key to preventing
MoU, marking a major step in boosting liver disease.
India’s indigenous defence 16. In a significant move for wildlife
manufacturing. The deal involves JCBL conservation in urban India, the
Group’s defence arm, ADSL, Maharashtra State Wildlife Board has
collaborating with Slovakia to co- officially declared DPS Flamingo Lake as
develop advanced technologies for light a conservation reserve. This landmark
tanks, including turrets, protection designation represents the first time a
systems, and remote weapon systems. wetland connected to the Thane Creek
Aligned with the “Make-in-India” vision, Flamingo Sanctuary has received formal
the MoU ensures all manufacturing protection status, marking a crucial step
occurs in India, includes technology in preserving the ecological integrity of
transfer, and strengthens self-reliance Navi Mumbai’s fragile wetland
while opening doors to future defence ecosystem. The decision came during a
exports. high-level board meeting presided over
by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis,
 underscoring the state government’s India and ex-chief of the National
commitment to environmental Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA),
conservation amid rapid urban has been appointed Vice-President at
development. the Asian Infrastructure Investment
17. In a landmark step towards sustainable Bank (AIIB). His appointment
urban development, Amaravati, the underscores India’s growing influence in
planned capital of Andhra Pradesh, is on global financial institutions and reflects
track to become the world’s first city Pandey’s vast experience in governance,
powered entirely by renewable energy. finance, and infrastructure policy.
Envisioned by Chief Minister N. 21. Justice Dinesh Maheshwari Appointed
Chandrababu Naidu, this ambitious Chairperson of the 23rd Law
project aligns with India’s commitment Commission of India. In a significant
to clean energy and climate-conscious development in the Indian legal
urbanization. Located between landscape, Justice (Retd.) Dinesh
Vijayawada and Guntur, Amaravati is Maheshwari, a former Supreme Court
being designed as a modern, eco-friendly judge, has been appointed as the
“people’s capital”, setting a global Chairperson of the 23rd Law Commission
benchmark in sustainable city planning. of India in April 2025. The
18. The Government of Telangana has announcement marks a crucial step in
introduced a landmark reform in land the government’s ongoing efforts to
governance through the Telangana Bhu review and recommend reforms in
Bharati (Record of Rights) Act, 2025. The various aspects of Indian law,
Act seeks to correct the loopholes and particularly the long-debated Uniform
address the widespread grievances that Civil Code (UCC).
arose from the earlier Dharani portal 22. In a landmark moment for the Indian
system. By focusing on decentralisation fashion and entertainment industry,
and citizen participation, the Bhu Bharati Bollywood actress Ananya Panday has
Act is designed to create a more been officially announced as the first-
transparent, efficient, and inclusive land ever Indian brand ambassador for the
administration framework. iconic French luxury house, Chanel. The
19. In a significant push towards women’s announcement was made on
empowerment, Bihar Chief Minister Wednesday, April 16, 2025, positioning
Nitish Kumar launched the “Mahila Ananya at the forefront of global haute
Samvad” campaign, a state-wide couture and marking a significant step in
initiative aimed at connecting women Chanel’s expansion into the Indian
with welfare schemes and amplifying fashion landscape.
their voices in policy discussions. This 23. The State Bank of India (SBI), India’s
transformative campaign particularly largest public sector bank, has unveiled a
targets rural women and intends to new customer engagement initiative by
create a two-way communication introducing ‘Grahak Mitras’ at select
channel between women citizens and branches. These specially trained
government officials. personnel, drawn from SBI’s subsidiary,
20. In a significant international State Bank Operations Support Services
appointment, Ajay Bhushan Prasad (SBOSS), will assist walk-in customers
Pandey, former Finance Secretary of with alternate banking channels, helping
 to decongest busy branches and and Minister of State for Education, who
promote digital banking. participated in high-level bilateral
24. South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) meetings, panel discussions, and
is making history in India’s mining sector interactions with Indian startups
by becoming the first coal PSU to showcasing their technological
implement paste fill technology for innovations.
underground coal mining. This 27. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed
groundbreaking initiative represents a a contingent to the Al Dhafra Air Base in
significant advancement in sustainable the United Arab Emirates to participate
and environmentally responsible mining in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a prestigious
practices within the country’s coal multinational air combat exercise. This
industry. The adoption of this innovative strategic engagement, scheduled to take
approach promises to transform how place from April 21 to May 8, 2025,
coal is extracted in areas with surface represents India’s continued
constraints while minimizing commitment to enhancing its military
environmental impact. cooperation with global partners and
25. Zepto, one of India’s fastest-growing strengthening its operational capabilities
quick-commerce startups, has taken a through international collaboration.
significant step toward its Initial Public 28. The Indian Navy’s warship INS Sunayna
Offer (IPO) by officially changing the has docked at Nacala Port in
name of its parent company. The Mozambique on Thursday, April 17,
company has rebranded from Kiranakart 2025, as part of its ongoing deployment
Technologies Private Limited to Zepto under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS)
Private Limited, aligning its corporate SAGAR mission. This port call represents
identity with its consumer-facing brand. a significant advancement in India’s
This change was recently approved by maritime engagement with African
the Registrar of Companies (RoC) in nations and underscores India’s strategic
Mumbai, signaling a deeper alignment of commitment to fostering naval
brand recognition and stakeholder partnerships across the Indian Ocean
strategy ahead of a potential stock Region (IOR). The vessel’s arrival in
market debut. Mozambique follows its recent
26. Africa’s largest technology and startup participation in the inaugural session of
exhibition, GITEX Africa 2025, recently the India-Africa maritime partnership
concluded its three-day program in exercise AIKEYME 25 held in Dar-es-
Marrakesh, Morocco, bringing together Salaam, Tanzania.
policy leaders, innovators, and 29. The European Union Naval Force
visionaries from across the globe. The (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA
summit served as a vital platform for stands as a cornerstone of maritime
collaborative discussions on fostering security efforts in the Western Indian
inclusive and equitable growth in the Ocean and Red Sea regions. This
global digital economy. Representing the comprehensive naval operation,
Republic of India at this prestigious event launched by the European Union, has
was Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of evolved significantly since its inception
State for Skill Development and to address various maritime security
Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) challenges. Recent developments in the
 operation’s scope and activities include a serves as a global reminder that creative
proposed joint exercise with the Indian thinking and innovative approaches are
Navy scheduled for late May 2025, essential tools for addressing the world’s
aimed at enhancing cooperation and most pressing challenges. The journey of
developing coordinated responses to WCID began well before its UN
piracy threats that continue to affect recognition. Initially founded by
regional maritime security. creativity expert Marci Segal in 2001, the
30. In a significant literary and cultural day was conceived to encourage people
event, a new book titled ‘Sanskriti Ka to use their creativity to make positive
Paanchva Adhyay’ was officially differences in their communities. The
launched on April 18, 2025, at the grassroots movement gradually gained
Samvet Auditorium of the Indira Gandhi momentum across different countries.
National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), 33. In a solemn moment for the Roman
Janpath, New Delhi. This book is a Catholic Church and the global
curated compilation of speeches and community, Pope Francis, the first Latin
thoughts by Prime Minister Shri American and Jesuit pope in history,
Narendra Modi, focused on India’s passed away at the age of 88, the Vatican
cultural, spiritual, and traditional announced. His death follows a
heritage. prolonged illness, with reports indicating
31. National Civil Service Day 2025 will be he had recently battled a serious case of
observed on April 21, 2025. The day is double pneumonia. Pope Francis leaves
marked by ceremonies and awards held behind a legacy that was marked by
across the country, especially in New reform, compassion, controversy, and an
Delhi, where the Prime Minister and unwavering commitment to social
senior government officials acknowledge justice.
and honour exceptional performances 34. In line with the National Education
by civil servants. The roots of this day go Policy (NEP) 2020, the Maharashtra
back to April 21, 1947, when Sardar school education department will
Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first Home implement a phase-wise curriculum
Minister, addressed the first batch of reform starting 2025–26, making Hindi
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) mandatory as a third language for
officers at Metcalfe House, New Delhi. In Classes 1 to 5 in Marathi and English-
his iconic speech, he referred to them as medium schools. This move aligns with
the “steel frame of India,” underlining the three-language formula, already
their crucial role in maintaining order, followed by other medium schools, and
unity, and governance in a newly aims to promote multilingual proficiency
independent nation. and national integration. The rollout is
32. World Creativity and Innovation Day aligned with NEP’s 5+3+3+4 structure,
(WCID) is observed annually on April beginning from Class 1 in the
21st, following its official designation by Foundational Stage.
the United Nations. This important 35. SJVN Ltd has released ₹269.97 crore as
observance was established to raise land compensation for the 3,097 MW
awareness about the crucial role that Etalin Hydro Electric Project in Dibang
creativity and innovation play in all Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, marking a
aspects of human development. The day crucial step in India’s renewable energy
 expansion. Announced on March 26, any age can open accounts via a parent
2025, the payment supports the or legal guardian, those above 10 may
development of two dams on the Dri and operate them independently, subject to
Talo Rivers and an underground the bank’s risk management policy.
powerhouse, with project Banks must ensure no overdrafts and
commissioning set for December 2033. maintain a credit balance, and obtain
This follows a MoA signed in August 2023 fresh instructions once the minor attains
between SJVN and the Arunachal majority.
Pradesh Government, covering five 39. In a major administrative move, the
hydro projects with a combined 5,097 Appointments Committee of the
MW capacity and an investment of Cabinet (ACC) has appointed five senior
₹60,000 crore. officers as Special Directors (SD) in the
36. India’s smartphone exports crossed ₹2 Enforcement Directorate (ED), including
lakh crore in FY25 for the first time, four IRS officers and one IPS officer. This
marking a historic milestone driven by brings the ED’s total SD strength to eight,
the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) enhancing its supervisory and
scheme and greater integration into operational capabilities. The
Global Value Chains (GVCs). Announced appointees—Viplav Kumar Choudhry
by Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the sector (IPS, 1997, AGMUT), T Sankar (IRS, 2003),
saw a 54% export growth over the N Padmanaban (IRS, 2005), Rajnish Dev
previous year, with Apple’s iPhone Barman (IRS, 1999), and Manu Tentiwal
exports playing a key role and rising (IRS, 2003)—will oversee economic
participation from Indian MSMEs, offense investigations and enforce key
highlighting India’s growing financial laws.
manufacturing strength and trade shift. 40. In a major administrative reshuffle at the
37. To protect its domestic steel industry, Delhi High Court, Judge Kaveri Baweja
the Government of India has imposed a has been appointed as Registrar
12% provisional safeguard duty on select (Vigilance), while Judge Arun Bhardwaj
steel imports, effective April 21, 2025, will take over as Registrar General from
for 200 days. Triggered by a surge in low- May 1, 2025. Judge Baweja, known for
cost imports from China, South Korea, handling high-profile cases like the Delhi
and Japan, this move follows a DGTR excise policy, 1984 anti-Sikh riots, and
investigation revealing “serious injury” 2020 Delhi riots, brings judicial
to local manufacturers. The duty applies experience and integrity to the vigilance
to key non-alloy and alloy flat steel role. Judge Bhardwaj, noted for
products like hot-rolled coils, cold-rolled exclusively hearing coal scam cases,
sheets, and colour-coated steel, aiming assumes a key administrative post,
to counter unfair competition and reflecting the court’s focus on seasoned
restore market balance. judicial leadership.
38. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has 41. Dr. Mangi Lal Jat has assumed charge as
issued revised guidelines allowing Secretary of DARE and Director General
minors aged 10 years and above to of ICAR for a three-year term,
independently open and operate savings succeeding Dr. Himanshu Pathak, who
and term deposit accounts, promoting took voluntary retirement. With over 25
early financial literacy. While minors of years of expertise in agronomy,
 conservation agriculture, and climate- uncertainties. In contrast, services trade
resilient farming systems, his may grow by 4.0%, though at a slower
appointment marks a significant step pace due to spillover from goods trade
toward advancing sustainable disruptions. North America faces a steep
agriculture and research innovation in 12.6% export drop, while Asia and
India. Europe may see modest growth of 1.6%
42. The 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards, and 1.0% respectively. The report warns
marking its 25th anniversary in Madrid, of recessionary pressures and highlights
honored global sporting excellence the vulnerability of Least-Developed
across disciplines. Mondo Duplantis won Countries (LDCs), urging stronger global
World Sportsman of the Year for his policy coordination.
record-breaking pole vault feats, while 45. The 2025 TIME 100 Most Influential
Simone Biles earned her fourth World People list highlights global icons like
Sportswoman of the Year title after a Donald Trump (U.S. President), Elon
stunning Olympic comeback. Other key Musk (CEO of Tesla & SpaceX), Keir
winners included Real Madrid (Team of Starmer (UK Prime Minister), and
the Year), Lamine Yamal (Breakthrough), Muhammad Yunus (Nobel laureate,
Rebeca Andrade (Comeback), Jiang Bangladesh), recognizing their impact in
Yuyan (Disability Sportsperson), Tom politics, technology, and social
Pidcock (Action Sports), with Rafael innovation. Notably, no Indian figures
Nadal and Kelly Slater receiving Sporting were featured this year, marking a shift
Icon and Lifetime Achievement Awards, from 2024. These leaders shape the
respectively. global narrative through authority,
43. The PoshanTracker Application, innovation, and empowerment.
developed by the Ministry of Women 46. At the Asian U-18 Athletics
and Child Development (MoWCD), won Championship in Dammam, Saudi
the Prime Minister’s Award for Arabia, 16-year-old Nishchay from
Excellence in Public Administration 2024 Haryana clinched the silver medal in the
under the Innovation (Centre) category boys’ shot put with a personal best
during the 17th Civil Services Day on throw of 19.59 meters, surpassing his
April 21, 2025. Received by Secretary previous record of 18.93 meters.
Shri Anil Malik, the award recognizes Achieving this on the third day of the
PoshanTracker’s role in advancing tech- championship, Nishchay’s performance
driven, data-centric nutrition highlights his rapid progress and rising
governance under Mission Saksham potential on the international stage.
Anganwadi and POSHAN 2.0, with key 47. World Earth Day 2025, observed on
focus areas including inter-departmental April 22, highlights global environmental
convergence, community awareness and action with the theme
empowerment, and digital service “Our Power, Our Planet”. Originating in
delivery. 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson, it
44. The WTO Global Trade Outlook 2025 sparked major U.S. environmental
projects a 0.2% decline in global reforms and now involves over 1 billion
merchandise trade, with risks of a people in 192 countries. The 2025 theme
deeper 1.5% contraction amid escalating stresses collective responsibility, urging
US-China tariff tensions and trade policy the adoption of renewable energy,
 sustainable living, and climate-positive national and regional leaders and
policies to protect the planet. intensified calls for policy reassessment.
48. US Vice President JD Vance began his 51. India’s Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
first official visit to India on April 21, system has significantly boosted welfare
2025, receiving a Guard of Honour at efficiency, saving ₹3.48 lakh crore from
Palam Airport, New Delhi, accompanied 2009 to 2024. The system reduced
by Second Lady Usha Vance and their subsidies from 16% to 9% of total
children. Welcomed by Union Minister government expenditure, while the
Ashwini Vaishnaw, the four-day visit number of beneficiaries surged 16-fold.
aims to enhance India-US strategic ties in Key programs like PDS, MGNREGS, PM-
trade, defence, and economic KISAN, and fertilizer subsidies saw major
cooperation. A key meeting with Prime savings, with a strong correlation
Minister Narendra Modi on April 21 at between beneficiary growth and savings.
6:30 PM at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg is set to The Welfare Efficiency Index (WEI)
explore deeper bilateral relations and a increased from 0.32 in 2014 to 0.91 in
potential trade agreement. The itinerary 2023, reflecting the program’s success in
also includes cultural visits to Jaipur and reducing waste and leakages.
Agra. 52. India’s largest cruise terminal, the
49. The Ministry of Skill Development and Mumbai International Cruise Terminal
Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in (MICT), was inaugurated by Union
collaboration with Microsoft, launched Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on April
the ‘AI Careers for Women’ initiative on 21, 2025, marking a major boost to
April 22, 2025, aiming to train 20,000 cruise tourism and maritime
women from Tier-II and Tier-III towns infrastructure. With an annual capacity
across six states in Artificial Intelligence of 1 million passengers and the ability to
(AI). Through a 240-hour curriculum handle five ships simultaneously, the Rs
developed with NCVET, and delivered via 556 crore terminal supports ships up to
a Hub-and-Spoke model (30 Centres of 300 meters in length. Alongside, Rs
Excellence and 150 spoke centers), the 5,700+ crore agreements were signed
program promotes digital inclusion, for Vadhavan Port development,
leadership, and entrepreneurship including Rs 4,200 crore for container,
among rural women. bulk, and liquid cargo terminals, aligning
50. On April 22, 2025, a terrorist attack in with the Sagarmala Programme to
Baisaran, Pahalgam (Anantnag, South enhance India’s global maritime
Kashmir) claimed 26 lives and injured presence.
many, targeting tourists during the peak 53. The ‘Garia and Borsho Boron Utsav
season in a major blow to J&K’s tourism 2025’ was inaugurated by Tripura CM
revival. The attackers, believed to be 2–3 Manik Saha on April 21, 2025, at Swami
terrorists, opened indiscriminate fire at Vivekananda Maidan, Agartala. The two-
the scenic, foot-access-only meadow. day festival celebrates the Garia Puja, a
This first such tourist-targeted attack in key religious event for the Tripuri and
2025 has triggered travel cancellations, Reang communities, dedicated to Lord
jeopardized the local economy, and Shiva for peace and prosperity. The
raised serious security and political festival features traditional dances, folk
concerns, with condemnation from songs, Rabindra Sangeet, and magic
 shows, alongside local food stalls collects 1% TCS, deposits it under the
showcasing regional cuisine. The event is buyer’s PAN, and buyers can claim it as
organized by the Department of tax credit while filing their ITR.
Information and Cultural Affairs, with 57. The Indian government has re-
support from various local bodies. appointed T. Rabi Sankar as Deputy
54. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has Governor of the Reserve Bank of India
introduced amendments to its Liquidity (RBI) for a one-year term starting May 3,
Coverage Ratio (LCR) framework, 2025. His re-appointment, marking his
requiring banks to assign an additional second term extension, reflects the
2.5% run-off factor for retail deposits government’s confidence in his
with digital banking facilities like Internet leadership. Mr. Sankar, who was initially
Banking, Mobile Banking, and UPI. This appointed in May 2021, oversees key RBI
change aims to strengthen liquidity risk functions including foreign exchange,
management while aligning with global currency management, and government
standards, offering a lighter revision accounts. His leadership has been
compared to the earlier proposal of a 5% instrumental in ensuring economic
run-off factor. The LCR ensures banks stability, managing monetary policy, and
hold sufficient High-Quality Liquid Assets driving financial reforms in India.
(HQLA) to manage liquidity disruptions. 58. Achyuta Samanta, founder of KIIT and
55. India’s core sector output grew by 3.8% KISS, was conferred the Gurudev
in March 2025, driven by electricity Kalicharan Brahma Award 2025 in
(+6.2%) due to early summer heatwaves Kokrajhar, Assam, for his exceptional
and increased power demand. Steel work in education and social
(+7.1%) and cement (+11.6%) also saw empowerment. Instituted by the
growth, supported by government Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma Trust to
spending and private sector investment. honor contributions aligned with the
However, natural gas (-12.7%) and crude legacy of Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma—
oil (-1.9%) declined due to higher the “Mech Gandhi of Assam”—the
imports and weak global prices. Overall, award includes a citation, memento, and
the core sector, which contributes ₹1 lakh cash prize, which Samanta
40.27% to the Index of Industrial generously donated back to the Trust.
Production (IIP), showed moderate Celebrated on the 166th birth
growth, slightly better than February’s anniversary of the revered Bodo
3.4%, but lower than March 2024’s 6.3%. reformer, this award recognizes
56. Effective April 22, 2025, the Income Tax Samanta’s transformational impact on
Department has mandated a 1% Tax tribal communities through inclusive
Collected at Source (TCS) on the sale of education and social service.
luxury goods priced above ₹10 lakh 59. Maharashtra Governor C.P.
under Section 206C of the Income Tax Radhakrishnan presented the 3rd
Act, as announced in the Finance Act Yashraj Bharti Samman Awards 2025 in
(Union Budget). This move aims to Mumbai, recognizing three grassroots-
enhance transparency and tax level organizations for their outstanding
compliance in high-value retail. Covered work in healthcare, education, and
items include luxury watches, handbags, governance. The awardees were Jan
antiques, yachts, and more. The seller Swasthya Sahayog (Chhattisgarh) for
 healthcare in tribal regions, Pratham innovative practices and share best
Education Foundation for promoting practices.
sustainable development through 62. In the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack
education, and the Services Plus 2025, Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti
platform by the National Informatics Mandhana were named the Leading
Centre (NIC) for enhancing e- Cricketers of the Year for their
governance. Key dignitaries like Dilip exceptional performances. Bumrah, with
Walse Patil and Amitabh Kant attended, 200 Test wickets and a stellar year in
and the Governor stressed the need for 2024, was hailed for his dominance in
improved education quality, specialist Test cricket and his role in India’s T20
healthcare, and ethical governance to World Cup victory. Mandhana set a
achieve true social transformation. record for women with 1659 runs across
60. The 4th Annual Gold House Gold Gala formats, including four ODI centuries.
will take place on May 10, 2025, at the The edition also recognized Mitchell
Music Centre, Los Angeles, celebrating Santner for his outstanding performance
cultural changemakers under the theme and paid tributes to retiring legends like
“First Light”, which honors pioneers James Anderson and Graham Thorpe.
who’ve opened paths for others. 63. Virat Kohli set a new record in IPL
Priyanka Chopra will receive the history by surpassing David Warner for
inaugural Global Vanguard Honor for her the most fifty-plus scores with his 67th
impactful 25-year career bridging score, achieved during RCB’s victory over
Bollywood and Hollywood. Other PBKS. Kohli’s unbeaten 73 off 54 balls
honorees include Ang Lee, Megan Thee guided RCB to chase down 158, marking
Stallion, and Jon M. Chu for their his fourth fifty of the season. With 322
contributions to global cinema, pop runs in 8 innings at an average of 64.40
culture, and Asian Pacific representation. and a strike rate of 140.00, Kohli
The event, hosting over 600 guests, also continues his dominance in the IPL,
highlights the upcoming 2025 A100 List boasting 8,326 runs in 190 matches
of top Asian Pacific influencers. overall.
61. The Union Health Department, led by 64. Oscar Piastri clinched his third win of the
Health Secretary Punya Salila 2025 season at the Saudi Arabian Grand
Srivastava, launched Fire Safety Week Prix held on April 20, 2025, at the Jeddah
2025 from April 21–25 to strengthen fire Corniche Circuit, overtaking Max
and electrical safety in India’s public and Verstappen in the Drivers’ Championship
private healthcare facilities. In standings. Piastri, driving for McLaren,
collaboration with states, UTs, and capitalized on a 5-second penalty for
central ministries, the initiative includes Verstappen, finishing with a time of
mock drills, fire safety audits, training, 1:21:06.758. Verstappen and Charles
and awareness campaigns. Over 3,000 Leclerc (Ferrari) completed the podium
participants joined, and webinars in 2nd and 3rd, respectively. The race
focused on fire prevention, regulatory featured strategic brilliance, especially
compliance, and evacuation strategies. from Lando Norris, and marked Leclerc’s
The campaign promotes a culture of first podium of the season.
safety, with hospitals urged to adopt 65. Aryabhata, launched on April 19, 1975,
was India’s first indigenously developed
 satellite, marking a historic milestone in Exemption Scheme for Pakistani
the nation’s space journey. Developed nationals, expulsion of Pakistani military
by ISRO with a team of just 25 engineers, advisors, and a reduction in diplomatic
it was launched aboard the Soviet staff at the Indian High Commission in
Kosmos-3M rocket from Kapustin Yar, Islamabad. These steps aim to isolate
Russia, due to India’s lack of indigenous Pakistan diplomatically and curb cross-
launch capabilities. Named after the 5th- border terrorism. The attack, executed
century mathematician and astronomer, by Pakistani nationals, is under
Aryabhata was a quasi-spherical satellite investigation, with a massive manhunt
designed for X-ray astronomy, solar launched for the perpetrators.
physics, and ionospheric studies, and 68. Klaus Schwab, the 87-year-old founder
generated 46 watts of power through its of the World Economic Forum (WEF),
solar panels. Though communication has resigned as Chairman after leading
was lost after 5 days, it remained in orbit the institution since 1971. Known as the
for years, laying the foundation for face of the Davos Summit, Schwab’s
India’s future missions like Chandrayaan, departure on April 21, 2025, marks the
Mangalyaan, and Aditya-L1, and end of an era as WEF faces criticism of
becoming a symbol of national pride, elitism, internal workplace issues, and a
even featured on the two-rupee broader globalisation backlash. Peter
banknote. Brabeck-Letmathe has taken over as
66. Beijing hosted the world’s first interim Chair. Despite controversies,
Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon, where Schwab’s legacy includes early warnings
robots and humans ran in parallel lanes, (as in his 1996 op-ed) about the rise of
marking a symbolic blend of sport and populism and the destabilizing effects of
technology. Featuring 20 robot teams unchecked global trends.
with machines ranging from 120 cm to 69. On April 17, 2025, UNESCO added 16
180 cm, the event highlighted new Global Geoparks, bringing the total
innovations in robot design, AI to 229 across 50 countries, covering
endurance, and engineering support like 855,000 km². These geoparks span Asia,
battery pit stops. While the fastest Europe, Africa, and Latin America,
human clocked 1:02 hrs, the top robot, showcasing exceptional geological
Tiangong Ultra, finished in 2:40 hrs. heritage—from volcanic formations and
Despite crashes and challenges, the fossil sites to glacial landscapes. Notable
event drew global attention, sparked new entries include Mt Paektu (North
debate on AI integration, and Korea), Kanbula (China), Arran (UK), and
underscored China’s ambition to lead in Tungurahua Volcano (Ecuador). While
robotics and AI development. India has no UNESCO Global Geoparks
67. In response to the Pahalgam terror yet, these sites support conservation,
attack that killed 26 people, including a education, and sustainable
foreign national, the Indian government development, under the Global
has implemented a 5-point action plan Geoparks Network (GGN) launched in
targeting Pakistan. Key measures include 2015 by UNESCO. (Click here to read
the suspension of the Indus Waters article).
Treaty, closure of the Attari-Wagah 70. On its 131st Foundation Day (April 12,
border, cancellation of the SAARC Visa 2025), Punjab National Bank (PNB)
 launched 34 new products and services a reduction of 0.4 percentage points
to enhance financial inclusion, digital from its previous estimate of 6.7%. This
banking, and cybersecurity awareness. follows the IMF’s similar move, lowering
Key highlights include 12 deposit its forecast for FY26 to 6.2%. The
schemes for diverse groups like women, revisions are due to global economic
farmers, NRIs, and pensioners, and 10 weakness and domestic policy
digital tools such as the AI-powered uncertainty, despite supportive
assistant “Pihu” and QR-based feedback measures like monetary easing and
system. The “Cyber Run” Half Marathon regulatory streamlining. The RBI also
promoted safe digital practices under adjusted its growth projection to 6.5%
the theme “Empowering a Secure Digital for FY26, with quarterly growth expected
India.” Founded in 1895 in Lahore, PNB’s to taper throughout the year.
first account holder was Lala Lajpat Rai, 74. Jitendra Mishra, Festival Director of the
and it declared its first 4% dividend Smile International Film Festival for
within 7 months. Children and Youth (SIFFCY), has been
71. The IMF has revised India’s FY26 GDP unanimously elected as the President of
growth forecast down to 6.2% (from CIFEJ (International Centre of Films for
6.5%) and FY27 to 6.3%, citing US- Children and Young People) for the
imposed 26% tariffs and trade tensions 2025–2027 term. CIFEJ, supported by
as key factors. Despite the downgrade, UNESCO and headquartered in Athens,
India remains the fastest-growing major focuses on promoting educational and
economy, outperforming China (4%) and culturally diverse films for young
the US (1.8%). The global growth audiences globally. Under Mishra’s
forecast for 2025 was also lowered to leadership, the organization aims to
2.8% (from 3.3%), with tariffs empower youth through cinema,
contributing to rising inflation and highlight cultural diversity, and foster
slowing economies worldwide. Strong social impact. His vision includes
domestic consumption, especially in expanding CIFEJ’s global presence and
rural India, is expected to cushion India using films as tools for learning and social
against global headwinds. change.
72. The Indian life insurance industry 75. The Ministry of Electronics and IT
recorded a 5.13% growth in new (MeitY), in collaboration with the
business premium for FY25, collecting International Council for Circular
₹3,97,336 crore, up from ₹3,77,960 Economy (ICCE), launched the ‘I Am
crore in FY24. The individual new Circular’ Coffee Table Book on 23 April
business premium rose sharply by 2025, showcasing 30 groundbreaking
11.17% to ₹1,66,590.81 crore, driven by Indian innovations in the circular
increased first-time policyholder economy. Curated around core
participation. LIC led the sector with themes—Design to Last, Work with
₹2,26,669 crore in total new business Nature, and Use Existing Resources—the
premium and a record ₹62,404 crore in book highlights innovations like e-waste
individual premium, capturing a 57.05% recycling, IoT-enabled circular systems,
market share. and biodegradable packaging. The
73. The World Bank has revised India’s GDP initiative promotes sustainable
growth forecast for FY26 down to 6.3%, innovation, supports policy and startup
 ecosystems, and aligns with India’s green 78. India delivered a stellar performance at
development goals, as emphasized by the 2025 ISSF World Cup in Lima, Peru
Shri Abhishek Singh, Additional (April 13–22), clinching 7 medals—2
Secretary, MeitY. Gold, 4 Silver, and 1 Bronze—to finish
76. The Times Higher Education (THE) Asia third in the overall medal tally behind
University Rankings 2025 revealed that China and the USA. Standout shooters
the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) like Suruchi Singh (Women’s 10m Air
remains the highest-ranked Indian Pistol, Mixed Team with Saurabh
university at 38th place, despite a drop Chaudhary) and Manu Bhaker helped
from 32nd last year. Other notable secure spots for the ISSF World Cup Final
Indian institutions include Anna 2025 in Doha. With over 400 shooters
University (111th), IIT Indore (131st), from 43 nations, India’s 42-member
and Mahatma Gandhi University (140th). squad was one of the largest and most
The rankings highlight China’s successful at the event.
dominance, with Tsinghua University 79. The South Asian Senior Athletics
and Peking University securing the top Championships 2025, set for May 3–5 in
two spots. Indian universities, including Ranchi, has been postponed again due to
Shoolini University, Saveetha Institute, visa clearance issues for Pakistani
and Jamia Millia Islamia, feature athletes, including Olympic javelin
prominently but saw slight declines in champion Arshad Nadeem. Originally
their rankings. Singapore, Japan, and scheduled for October 2024, the event is
Hong Kong also maintain strong now tentatively moved to mid-June
positions in the top 10. The rankings 2025, pending resolution. Hosted at the
introduced new entrants from Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, top
Uzbekistan, Bahrain, Mongolia, and athletes from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka,
Syria. and other South Asian nations were
77. The Pink E-Rickshaw Initiative, launched expected, including sprinter Yupun
by Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, Abeykoon and 400m medallist Aruna
empowers women (aged 20–50)— Darshana of Sri Lanka.
especially widows, divorcees, and low- 80. India is set to establish its first Quantum
income groups—by providing 10,000 Computing Village in Amaravati, Andhra
electric rickshaws across 8 districts, Pradesh, led by the Real-Time
following a successful pilot in Pune. With Governance Society (RTGS) with key
₹1 lakh in subsidies (₹25,000 Central + collaborators IBM, TCS, and L&T.
₹75,000 State), 10% down payment, and Spanning 50 acres, the facility will
70% low-interest bank loans, the scheme feature the IBM Quantum System Two, a
ensures affordable ownership. cutting-edge quantum computer,
Supported by Kinetic Green, it offers free housed in an iconic building designed by
driving training, license assistance, and a L&T and conceptualized by IBM. The
5-year warranty with AMC. The initiative aims to build a global hub for
rickshaws, equipped with GPS and quantum research, foster academic-
advanced safety features, also integrate industry collaboration, and support AI
with platforms like Ola and Uber, and HPC systems, positioning India at the
promoting green mobility and women’s forefront of next-gen computational
self-reliance. technologies.
81. Don Pettit, the oldest serving U.S. underscores how storytelling can drive
astronaut, returned to Earth on April 21, awareness and action on issues like
2025, marking his 70th birthday. His poverty, hunger, and inequality. Global
spacecraft, Soyuz MS-26, landed in events—book fairs, readings, and
Kazakhstan after completing a 220-day copyright discussions—engage
mission aboard the International Space communities in celebrating the
Station (ISS). Pettit, a chemical engineer, transformative power of books.
has now logged 590 days in space over 84. In a major diplomatic fallout after the
four missions, reinforcing his legacy as Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has
one of NASA’s most seasoned suspended the 1972 Simla Agreement,
astronauts. This milestone adds to his closed the Wagah border, banned Indian
impressive space career, with 3,520 airlines from its airspace, and halted all
orbits around Earth. Known for engaging trade with India, citing alleged Indian
the public with microgravity involvement in terrorism. This follows
experiments, Pettit’s dedication to space India’s suspension of the Indus Waters
exploration continues to inspire. Treaty, downgrade of diplomatic ties,
82. On 24 April 2025, National Panchayati visa cancellations, and closure of the
Raj Day was celebrated to honor Attari post. With all bilateral agreements
grassroots democracy, marking the now effectively frozen, tensions
enforcement of the 73rd Constitutional between the nuclear neighbors have
Amendment Act, 1993. Declared in 2010 sharply escalated, with Pakistan warning
by PM Manmohan Singh, the day that any diversion of Indus water would
emphasizes local self-governance and be an “Act of War.”
rural development. Prime Minister 85. Similipal, a rich ecological region in
Narendra Modi visited Madhubani, Odisha, was officially declared the 107th
Bihar, launching projects worth over National Park of India and second in
₹13,480 crore, including an LPG plant in Odisha on April 24, 2025, covering
Gopalganj, power infrastructure, and rail 845.70 sq km across 11 forest ranges.
connectivity like the Amrit Bharat Known for its biodiversity—including 55
Express and Namo Bharat Rapid Rail. Key mammals, 361 bird species, and being a
schemes highlighted were PMAY-G, major tiger reserve—this move marks a
PMAY-U, and DAY-NRLM, alongside milestone in conservation. Proposed in
Panchayat awards and a push for digital 1980, the park’s core area was cleared of
governance through initiatives like e- human habitation, except for Bakua
Panchayat and SVAMITVA. village, which was excluded. The new
83. World Book and Copyright Day 2025, status ensures stronger protection laws,
observed on April 23, celebrates more funding, and aligns with the vision
literature, authors, and the protection of of “Viksit Odisha” and “Viksit Bharat”,
intellectual property. Established by as noted by CM Mohan Charan Majhi.
UNESCO in 1995, the day honors literary 86. SEBI has revised the cut-off timings for
legends like Shakespeare and Cervantes, redemption in overnight and liquid
and promotes reading, literacy, and mutual fund schemes, effective June 1,
cultural diversity. The 2025 theme, “The 2025, under its Upstreaming Framework
Role of Literature in Achieving the (Dec 2023) to enhance client fund safety.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”, For offline mode, the cut-off is 3:00 PM,
 while for online mode (overnight funds is set to replace Wilson on the board,
only), it’s extended to 7:00 PM for same- pending approval. The move follows
day NAV. This move, backed by AMFI and Tata’s January 2022 acquisition of Air
SEBI’s Mutual Funds Advisory India and Air India Express and aims to
Committee, ensures smoother collateral optimize fleet, routes, and loyalty
use and tighter fund security, directly programs across the group.
impacting returns based on redemption 90. Stacie Sire has been appointed as the
timing. new Vice President and Managing
87. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Director of the Boeing India Engineering
cancelled the license of Ajantha Urban & Technology Center (BIETC) and Chief
Co-operative Bank Maryadit, Engineer for Boeing India. With 28 years
Aurangabad, effective April 22, 2025, of experience at Boeing, she succeeds
due to inadequate capital, poor earnings, Ahmed Elsherbini and brings expertise
and its inability to safeguard depositors’ from her roles in the 787, 767, and 777
interests. The Registrar of Cooperative aircraft programs. Sire’s new
Societies has been directed to initiate responsibilities include overseeing
liquidation, with depositor protection engineering strategy, operations, and
ensured under the DICGC scheme, innovation for Boeing in India, aiming to
offering up to ₹5 lakh per depositor, support the company’s long-term
covering 91.55% of the bank’s growth.
depositors. 91. Dreame Technology, a leading Chinese
88. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has smart home appliance brand, has
mandated all banks to migrate their web appointed Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon
domains to the new ‘.bank.in’ domain by as its first-ever Indian brand
October 31, 2025, to enhance ambassador, marking a key step in
cybersecurity and reduce fraud in digital expanding its Indian market presence.
banking. The migration aims to address Founded in 2017, Dreame is known for
threats like phishing attacks and increase innovative products like robotic vacuum
trust in digital banking services. The cleaners, cordless stick vacuums, and
Institute for Development and Research hair styling tools, emphasizing AI-driven
in Banking Technology (IDRBT) will serve smart living and user convenience.
as the exclusive registrar for the new 92. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the
domain, while the National Internet Aditya Birla Group and Padma Bhushan
Exchange of India (NIXI) and the Ministry awardee, will receive the prestigious
of Electronics and Information Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award
Technology (MeitY) will support the 2024 on April 24 in Mumbai, recognizing
initiative. his visionary leadership and
89. Campbell Wilson is stepping down as contributions to India’s economic
Chairman of Air India Express as part of a growth. The award, presented by RSS
broader Tata Group airline restructuring Chief Mohan Bhagwat, coincides with
to boost operational and commercial the 83rd Memorial Day of Pandit
synergy. Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Deenanath Mangeshkar, organized by
Commercial Officer (CCO) of Air India, the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar
will take over as Chairman, aligning both Smruti Pratishthan. The event also
airlines’ strategies. Captain Basil Kwauk honors Shraddha Kapoor, Sunil Shetty,
 Sachin Pilgaonkar, Sonali Kulkarni, and Indians (MI) and earlier Deccan Chargers,
violinist Dr. N Rajam for their excellence have been crucial in his team’s success.
in Indian cinema, theatre, and classical Rohit joins an elite group including Chris
music. Gayle, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard,
93. The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted David Warner, Alex Hales, and Jos
Exercise ‘Aakraman’, a major military Buttler, marking a major milestone in his
drill involving Rafale and Su-30MKI T20 career.
fighter jets to simulate attacks on 96. World Malaria Day, observed on April 25
mountainous and ground targets, test every year, raises awareness about
electronic warfare, and conduct live fire malaria, a deadly yet preventable
operations. With cutting-edge systems disease. In 2023, there were 263 million
like the Meteor and Rampage missiles, cases and nearly 600,000 deaths
and the S-400 air defense system, the globally, primarily in tropical and low-
exercise aimed to enhance combat income regions. The theme for 2025,
readiness amid rising India-Pakistan “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest,
tensions following the Pahalgam terror Reimagine, Reignite,” calls for renewed
attack. Supervised by elite “Top Gun” efforts in prevention, treatment, and
pilots, the drill highlights India’s strategic innovation. Established by the WHO in
air power and deterrence capabilities in 2007, the day honors those fighting
complex warfare scenarios. malaria and encourages policy action
94. The Yeshasvini Health Insurance and investment.
Scheme in Karnataka is set for a major 97. International Delegate’s Day, observed
overhaul, with an expert committee annually on April 25, celebrates the
recommending a 15%–25% increase in pivotal role of delegates in fostering
medical procedure rates and a 50% hike global cooperation, peace, and
for complex treatments like paediatric diplomacy. It commemorates the 1945
heart surgeries and oncology. The San Francisco conference, where 50
scheme, relaunched in 2022–23 to boost countries’ delegates met to draft the UN
rural health access, may also see the Charter, marking the foundation of the
addition of 69 new procedures and United Nations. The day highlights the
removal of 6 outdated ones. With 45.6 importance of multilateral diplomacy in
lakh members and only 782 empanelled addressing global challenges like climate
hospitals, the updates aim to attract change, poverty, and conflict.
more hospitals, enhance financial 98. World Immunization Week 2025 (April
sustainability, and improve universal 24–30), led by WHO, promotes the
health coverage, with an estimated cost theme “Immunization for All is Humanly
of ₹127.5 crore and a proposed budget Possible”, stressing universal access to
boost of ₹40 crore. vaccines for all ages. Since 1974,
95. Rohit Sharma has become the second immunization has saved 154 million
Indian after Virat Kohli and the eighth lives, including 6 lives every minute, with
player overall to score 12,000 runs in T20 the measles vaccine alone accounting for
cricket, achieving the milestone during 60% of these. Despite progress,
an IPL 2025 match against Sunrisers challenges remain—22 million children
Hyderabad (SRH). His consistent missed measles shots in 2023, and
performances, especially for Mumbai vaccine misinformation threatens global
 health gains. The campaign urges bâwihsâwm dan tur te, chhanchhuah
renewed global commitment to equity in hna thawh dan te, kâng thelhna
vaccination, especially for the hmanraw hrang hrang hman dante an
underserved and vulnerable. zirtir a ni.
99. Dr. K. Kasturirangan, former ISRO 4. April 24, 2025 atangin Lengpui Airport-
Chairman, passed away at 84 on April 25, ah Mizoram Police-te duty tawh loin,
2025, in Bengaluru. A visionary scientist, Central Indus-trial Security Force (CISF)
he led ISRO from 1994 to 2003, vek an duty tawh dawn. Ruahmanna
overseeing key achievements like the siam a nih dan chuan, Lengpui Airport
operationalisation of PSLV, development venhim hna leh zin veivakte endik hna
of GSLV, and launch of IRS-1A. He also thawka awm Mizoram Police-te chuan
directed India’s first earth observation April 23, 2025-ah Airport an chhuahsan
satellites, BHASKARA-I & II. His four- tawh dawn a; a tuk April 24 atangin CISF-
decade association with ISRO left a te'n Mizoram Police-te thawh thin zawng
lasting impact on India’s space and zawng an thawk tawh ang.
remote sensing programs. 5. Ram dang kuhva dan loa lak luh man
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1. Health & Family Welfare minister emaw zat chu April 16, 2025 khan lilam a
Lalrinpuii leh Pharmacy Council of India ni. Kolasib district magistrate Robert C
(PCI) president Dr Montukumar Patel Lalhmangaiha chuan, ram dang kuhvate
chu April 16 khan minister pisaah an chu Kolasib District Court-in tiral tura a
inkâwm a; PCI President chuan, Mizoram tih angin, lilâm hmanga tihral a nih thu a
sorkarin ram a pek theih chuan tarlang.
Pharmacy Skill Development Centre an 6. Mizo Academy of Letters (MAL) chuan
sak theih thu a hrilh. kum 2024 chhunga Mizo tawnga
2. Mizoram Youth Comission (MYC) lehkhabu chhuak zinga tha ber, Book of
chairman Malsawmzuala Ralte chuan the Year atan 'Hun inher kara Zofate' tih,
April 16 khan an pisaah thuthar F Vanlalrochana ziah an thlang.
thehdarhtute a kâwm a; kum 2024-25 7. April 22 khan Lai Autonomous District
chhungin MYC kaltlangin Mizo thalai Council (LADC) deputy chairman tur
186-in hna an hmuh thu a sawi leh UPSC- thlan a ni a, C Biakthansangi chu chuhtu
ah chuan prelims paltlangte an puih thu dang awm loa thlan tlin niin, LADC
a sawi. chanchina hmeichhia deputy chairman
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Fire Service Week pualin April 17, Biakthansangi hi LADC-ah hian
Ningani khan Eklavya Model Residential nominated member (MDC) niin, May 7,
School, Serchhipah kângmei laka invên 2021 khan lak luh a ni a; tunah hian kum
dan leh chhiatna hmachhawn dan a taka 30 mi niin, LADC-a MDC naupang ber a
inzirtirna leh entirna, Fire Safety ni. LADC-ah ZPM sorkar a pian hnua
Awareness & Mock Drill an buatsaih. March 26, 2025-a LADC chairman atana
Zirlaite chu kângmei a chhuah pawha chî- T Zakunga thlan a nih tumin protem
âi mai loa fire station phone no. 03838 chairman a ni a, a kaihhruaina hnuaiah
222135/8119884154 emaw, police chairman thlan a lo ni tawh a ni.
station-ah emaw hriattir vat thin turin an 8. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)-te
chah a; chhiatna vanga hliam tuarte chuan Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
ruahman angin April 24 atang khan nih loh avangin mi 121 an rawn kal phawt
Lengpui Airport-a ven-himna hna an dawn. Lengpui Airport-a duty thin
thawk tan. Lengpui Airport ven hna Mizoram Police mi 76 chu hmun dangah
thawk tur hian CISF mi 214 awm tura sawn chhuah an ni tawh.
ruahman a ni a, an awmna tur peih a la