National News
PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate Vijinjam International Cott
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi Will inaugurate Vijinjam international cipport But 2 May, 2025near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala,
- it is India’s first semi-automatic deep water international container transmission portDeveloped under public Private Partnership between Government of Kerala And Adani portsWith over investment ₹ 18,000 Crore,
- Strategically located nearby Global shipping routeThe port enhances India’s trade, supports Make in india Initiative, and enhances Kerala’s role Marine hub,
Government announced the pilot program of AnPR-Fastag-based obstruction system
- Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Mart) And NHAI Has clarified that No satellite-based toll Will be launched from 1 May, 2025,
- Instead, a pilot project One Barrier-less tolling system using the ANPR (automated number plate recognition) And Fastag (RFID) Being introduced on Selected toll plaza,
- The purpose of this system is Uninterrupted toll collection Without stopping E-neotis And Punishment For non-transportation. A Nationwide rollout The pilot will depend on the results.
Center informs the radar speed measurement equipment rules under the Legal Metrology Act
- Department of consumer affairs Rules for use of Radar equipment To measure the speed of the vehicle under Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011Effective from 1 July, 2025,
- Rules say that all radar equipment should be equipped Verified And Calibrated To ensure accuracy by legal metros authorities, compliance of international standards (OIML R 91), and to prevent tampering.
- The purpose of this step is to improve road safety, Reduce wrong fineand support Appropriate traffic enforcement While boosting Domestic manufacturing And Global competition,
2 Cheetah will be transferred to Gandhi Sagar WLS on 20 April
- But April 20, 2025Two male cheetahs (probability) Prabhas and Pavak) From Support National Park (KNP) Will be transferred for Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary (GSWS) In Madhya PradeshTaking a big step in India Cheetah recreation project,
- The purpose of this expansion is to establish GSWS as one second home For cheetah, with 64 sq km enclosure And a boosted Hunting base,
- While there is a plan to bring 6-8 cheetahs South Africa Is getting delayed, 4 cheetahs from Botswana It is expected in May.
- The project shows strong Inter-state and international cooperationSupports Ecological tourismAnd highlights India’s success with World level highest cheetah survival rate,
PM Modi’s visit to Saudi Arabia (April 22-23, 2025) is expected?
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Saudi Arabia But April 22-23, 2025Mark their first visit to them Third periodThe purpose of the journey is to deepen the relationship Business, energy, protectAnd this India-Mide East-Europe Corridor (IMEEC),
- Modi will meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman In JeddahExpected with discussion Regional stability, Halthi dissolutionAnd IMEEC revival As a counter of China Bree,
- In FY 2023-24, bilateral trade stood at USD 42.98 billionIndia with imports 14.3% crude oil And 18.2% of LPG From Saudi Arabia. Defense cooperation Growing, such as naval exercises ‘Al Mohed Al Hindi’,
State news
Andhra Pradesh cabinet approves draft SC sub-classification ordinance
- Andhra Pradesh cabinet But 15 April, 2025Approve a draft Ordinance for sub-classification of scheduled castes (SCS)enable “Reservation within reservation” To ensure Goods distribution Based on benefits Degree of backwardness,
- Is based on Rajiv Ranjan Mishra Commission Reports are divided into 59 SC sub-costs Three groups,Group 1 (Most Backward – 1.0%), Group 2 (Backward – 6.5%)And Group 3 (Less backward – 7.5%),
- Is supported by Supreme Court verdictThis step promises Overall development And better Representation in education, jobs and governance,
International news
New York City Dr. Announcement of Bribedkar Day
- One in Historical move, New York City Mayor Eric Adams Announced 14 April, 2025As Dr. BR Ambedkar DayRespect 135th birth anniversary of Architect,
- Announced United Nations HeadquartersA keynote speaker by Union Minister Ramdas AthawaleWhich highlighted Ambedkar’s contribution social justice, Human rightsAnd this 2030 SDG,
Banking news
SBI Card and Tata Digital Launch Cum Branded Tata Nu SBI Card
- SBI card Participated with Tata digital To launch Tata Nu SBI CardAvailable in two variants: Tata new plus And Tata nu infinity,
- Both offer cards award (Neucoin) with 10% On shopping from Tata Nu and partner brands, groceries, fashion and redeemable for travel.
- Profit involved Lounge access, Inverted expenditure-based annual feeAnd Cashback On bill payment. Annual fee It is Rs 499 for Tata Nu Plus and Rs 1,499 for Tata Nu Infinity Indian water, Big basket, TanishqAnd Chroma,
- Can be applied SBI Card Sprint Or select Croma -Bhandar,
SBI revives ‘Amrit Vrishti’ FD scheme with new rates
State Bank of India (SBI) Is Refruiting his ‘Amrit Vrishti’ FD scheme From 15 April, 2025with Revised interest rates Mainly targeting Senior (7.55%) And Super-Senior Citizen (7.65%)When general public Earn 7.05% On one Unique 444-day termOriginally launched July 2024 And closed March 2025This plan returns without a certain time limit, the goal to ensure that Safe, High-Return Investment Options For the elderly under SBI Senior civic focus financial products,
Economy news
India’s pharma exports cross the $ 30 billion mark in FY25
- Of india Medicinal export A historical high hit $ 30.47 billion in fY25Operated by one, crossing the target of $ 29.38 billion 31.21% yoy Serge in March 2025,
- Major contributors include Medicine yogas and biological ($ 20.12 billion) and strong demand United States ($ 8.95 billion, up to 14.29%), with NAFTA accounting for 36.6% Exported.
- Despite this Global headwind Like tariff dangers (which pharma from which pharma was Free) And Regional fall In Africa, UAE and China, India’s Pharma sector showed flexibility, AYUSH, Surgical and Herbal Products To register development also.
Government does not clarify any GST on UPI transactions above UP 2,000
- Finance ministry Is False reports dismissed About imposing GST on UP 2,000 UPI transactionsclarify No such proposal existssince MDR (merchant discount rate) But Person-Se-Cecend (P2M) UPI Transaction was Ended in January 2020, GST is not applicable,
- Inserted UPI Development (FY25 vs.3 21.3 lakh crore fY 260.56 lakh crore Promote digital payment Through UPI incentive schemeSupporting FY23 and 2,210 crore and fY24, with payment of 3,631 crores, Small trader And Financial inclusion,
FY25 engineering, textile, and apparel exports have increased by more than 6%
- Of india Exports engineering, textiles, and apparel exports Record More than 6% increase in FY25One -operated 6.74% increase in engineering goods ($ 116.67B) and A 6.32% boost in clotheswith Apparel exports growing by 10.03%,
- This increase, beach US -chronic business stressPresents Strategic opportunity One for India Reliable alternative supplierAlthough the risk from Tariff us And Chinese competition To persevere.
- Emphasize the need for exporter Policy assignment And Diversity To maintain speed.
Defense news
India’s first defense MoU with Slovakia through JCBL Group
- during President Draupadi Murmu’s visit to April 2025 Slovakia, India and Slovakia They signed First defense MoUTake a big step in boosting India’s indigenous defense manufacturing,
- Includes the deal JCBL Group Defense Arm, AdslCooperate with Slovakia Co-development advanced technologies For Light tankInvolved Burj, Conservation systemAnd Remote arms systems,
- Align with “Make-in-India” visionMOU ensures All manufacturing occurs in IndiaAre included Technology transferAnd strengthens Self riliance While opening the doors Future defense export,
Science and Technology News
ISRO-Nasar Nisar Mission is expected to be launched in June 2025
- Nisar (NASA-Isro Synthetic Aperture radar) Mission, a landmark Earth observation cooperation between ISRO and NASANow hope Launched in June 2025 Rider GSLV,
- Monitor designed Glacier retreat, Botanical change, EarthquakeAnd Land deformity with 1 cm precisionThis will carry forward the climate and disaster model. Originally set for 2024, the launch was delayed due to launch 12-meter antenna issueAn upgrade We,
- Marks Nisar First major NASA-Isaro Earth Science MissionPerforming joint space innovation.
Important day news
World Liver Day 2025, date, theme, importance
World liver dayViewed on 19 AprilThe liver increases awareness about health and prevention of disease. 2025 themesEmphasizes the role of “Food Is Medicine,” nutrition In preventing liver disorders. liver As it works important MetabolismAnd Immune regulationIts care is necessary. Poor diet, alcohol abuse, and infections Hepatitis Can give rise to such conditions fatty liver, TimberAnd Liver cancerA healthy liver can be maintained through one Balanced diet, regular exerciseAnd Limit alcoholEarly lifestyle changes are important to prevent liver disease.
