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The document outlines recent national affairs in India, including the launch of Bio-Input Resource Centres to promote natural farming and the introduction of India's first certified green municipal bond by Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam. It also highlights the CareEdge State Rankings for 2025, with Maharashtra leading, and the YUGM Innovation Conclave scheduled for April 29, 2025. Additionally, it details appointments in the Indian Armed Forces and important days such as Ayushman Bharat Diwas and World Immunization Week.

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Current Affairs

The document outlines recent national affairs in India, including the launch of Bio-Input Resource Centres to promote natural farming and the introduction of India's first certified green municipal bond by Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam. It also highlights the CareEdge State Rankings for 2025, with Maharashtra leading, and the YUGM Innovation Conclave scheduled for April 29, 2025. Additionally, it details appointments in the Indian Armed Forces and important days such as Ayushman Bharat Diwas and World Immunization Week.

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Current Affairs :
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1
. Bio-Input Resource Centres (BRCs) – NMNF (National Mission on Natural
Farming):
Launched by: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW)
Purpose: Promote natural (chemical-free) farming.
Eligibility: Only current or prospective natural farmers.
Fallback: State can nominate a farmer.
Aid: Rs. 1 lakh per BRC (in 2 tranches).
Union Minister: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
MoS: Ram Nath Thakur, Bhagirath Choudhary

2. CareEdge State Rankings 2025


Top States (Composite):

1. Maharashtra (56.5)
2. Gujarat (52.4)
3. Karnataka (51.9)
Top in NE/Hilly/Small States: Goa
Pillars Evaluated: Economic, Fiscal, Infrastructure, Finance, Social, Governance,

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Environment
Chairman: Najib Shah
HQ: Mumbai

3. India’s 1st Certified Green Municipal Bond:


By: Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam (UP)
Amount: Rs. 150 Cr @ 8.1% (for Tertiary Sewage Treatment Plant)
Total Project Cost: Rs. 320 Cr
Model: Hybrid Annuity Model (PPP: 60% private, 40% municipal)
Outcome: Treated water supply to 1400+ industries
Laid by: CM Yogi Adityanath

4. YUGM Innovation Conclave:


Date: April 29, 2025
Addressed by: PM Narendra Modi
Organizers: MoE + Wadhwani Foundation
Superhubs:
IIT Kanpur – AI & Intelligent Systems
IIT Bombay – Biotech & Health
WIN Centres: Boost R&D commercialization
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. Madhya Pradesh – AI-Based Forest Alert System:
India’s 1st State to do so
Launched in: Shivpuri, Guna, Vidisha, Burhanpur, Khandwa
Tech Used: AI, satellite data, machine learning
Developed by: Akshay Rathore (IIT Roorkee alumnus)

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS:


1
. Kamla Persad-Bissessar – PM of Trinidad & Tobago
Sworn in: April 30, 2025
Party: United National Congress (UNC)
1st Female PM; 2nd term (1st: 2010–2015)
Award: Pravasi Bharatiya Samman (2012)
Capital: Port of Spain
Currency: Trinidad & Tobago Dollar

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President: Christine Kangaloo

2. Indian Armed Forces Reshuffle :(Effective May 1, 2025)


a. IAF
New Vice Chief: Air Marshal Narmadeshwar Tiwari
Awards: PVSM (2025), AVSM (2022), Vayu Sena Medal (2008)
b. IDS
New Chief (CISC): Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
Awards: AVSM (2023), VSM (2011), Vayu Sena Medal (2006)
c. Northern Command – Army
New GOC-in-C: Lt. Gen. Pratik Sharma
Award: PVSM (2025)

IMPORTANT DAYS:
1. Ayushman Bharat Diwas – April 30
Aim: Awareness of free healthcare under Ayushman Bharat.
Launched on: 23 Sept 2018 (Jharkhand)
Components:
Health & Wellness Centres (HWCs)
PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)
2. World Immunization Week – April (24–30)
Theme 2025: “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible”
Initiated: 2003 (Americas), globalized in 2012
Event: Launch of Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign 2025–26
By: MoHFW Minister JP Nadda

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