Current Affairs

Caste enumeration

The central government on 30 April 2025 announced that caste enumeration will be included in the upcoming population census.

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT)

The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with eight prominent organizations at Electronics Niketan, New Delhi.

World Banks

According to the World Banks latest Poverty Equity Brief, India has successfully lifted 171 million people out of extreme poverty in the decade spanning from 2011-12 to 2022-23.

Indias inland water transport (IWT)

Indias inland water transport (IWT) sector has achieved a record cargo movement of 145.5 million metric tonnes (MMT) in FY 2024 25, nearly eight times the 18.10 MMT recorded in FY 2013 14.

Jagat Prakash Nadda

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda on 24 April 2025, virtually launched the National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination campaign 2025-26 on the first day of the World Immunization Week (24-30 April), marking a significant step towards Indias goal of eliminating Measles and Rubella by 2026.

Mansukh Mandaviya

Union Minister of Youth Affairs Sports and Labour Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, launched the issuance of sports certificates through DigiLocker, marking a major step towards digital empowerment of athletes.

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) became the first coal PSU to implement paste fill technology for underground coal mining.

Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report by UNESCO

According to the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report by UNESCO, only 60 percent of countries have legislations and standards governing food and beverages in schools.

Indias pharmaceutical exports reached over 30 billion dollar

According to official trade data, Indias pharmaceutical exports reached over 30 billion dollar in Financial Year 2024-25, marking an increase of over 9 percent compared to nearly 27.5 billion dollar in Financial Year 2023-24

Bhagavad Gita

The Bhagavad Gita, a noted Hindu scripture, and the Natyashastra, an Indian treatise on performing arts, have been included in UNESCOs Memory of the World Register on 18 April 2025.

Andhra Pradesh government

The Andhra Pradesh government issued an ordinance to implement sub categorization among Scheduled Castes (SC) on 17 April 2025.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi was named the 97th best hospital globally in the Worlds Best Hospitals 2024 ranking by Newsweek and Statista.

Food delivery and quick commerce platform Swiggy

Food delivery and quick commerce platform Swiggy and the Ministry of Labour Employment have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi on 16 April 2025, enhancing employment linkages in the gig and logistics sector through the National Career Service (NCS) portal.

NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog launched a report on Hand and Power tools sectors Unlocking $25+ Billion Export Potential Indias Hand Power Tools Sector.

Fourth India Justice report 2025

The fourth India Justice report 2025 was released on 2025 April 15.

MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced in the legislative assembly the formation of a three-member high-level committee aimed at safeguarding state autonomy on 15 April 2025.

Telangana state government

The Telangana state government has officially implemented the Scheduled Caste (SC) Categorisation of Reservations Act 2025 on April 14.

Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Abhyran

The Madhya Pradesh government has declared a 258.64 sq km area in Sagar district as a wildlife sanctuary named after Dr B R Ambedkar.

National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM)

The Government of India launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in 2025 to establish a robust framework for self-reliance in the critical mineral sector.

Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that the President must decide on State Bills, reserved by Governors for Presidential assent, within three months.

Automotive Industry: Powering Indias Participation in Global Value Chains

NITI Aayog Vice Chairman, Suman Bery launched a report titled “Automotive Industry: Powering Indias Participation in Global Value Chains” on 11 April 2025.

Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk

The union government launched a dedicated Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk to assist traders navigate emerging trade issues on 11 April 2025.

Union Cabinet

The Union Cabinet on 9 April 2025, gave its approval for the Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) as a sub-scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY).

Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), launched 10 years ago (2015) on April 8, has played a pivotal role in empowering the poor at the grassroots level.

Waqf (Amendment) Act

The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 officially came into force on 2025 April 8, following the issuance of a Gazette notification by the Central Government.

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

The Ministry of Defence has inked Rs.2,385 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru, for electronic warfare suites and aircraft modification kits for Mi-17 V5 helicopters on 7 April 2025.

Droupadi Murmu held delegation-level talks with her Portuguese counterpart

President Droupadi Murmu held delegation-level talks with her Portuguese counterpart, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, in Lisbon on 7 April 2025.

Supreme Court of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

The Supreme Court of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Supreme Court of Nepal to enhance judicial cooperation between the two countries on 7 April 2025.

New Pamban Bridge

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu on 6 April 2025.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

The Indian Railways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for procurement and installation of Automatic Wheel Profile Measurement Systems (AWPMS).

Waqf (Amendment) Bill,- 2025

President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 on April 6, which was passed by Parliament earlier.

Waqf (Amendment) Bill

Parliament has passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, with the Rajya Sabha approving it on 3 April 2025.

Indian Navy

The Indian Navy has signed a deal with Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited for the design and development of a 6 MW medium-speed marine diesel engine on 2 April 2025.

Bilateral Tri-Service India-US Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR)

The fourth edition of Exercise Tiger Triumph, the Bilateral Tri-Service India-US Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise, began at Eastern Naval Command (ENC) base, Visakhapatnam, on 1 April 2025.

Highest-ever capacity addition in 2024-25 financial year

Indias renewable energy sector achieved the highest-ever capacity addition in 2024-25 financial year, installing 25 gigawatts by the end of March 2025.