Current Affairs April 2025

Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme Launched By MNRE Minister

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) held a National Workshop in New Delhi to promote MSME participation in the Green Hydrogen Supply Chain.Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme (GHCI), a key initiative to ensure traceability and transparency in green hydrogen production.The event featured technical sessions on technology collaboration, biomass-based hydrogen, […]

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Kirthiga Reddy Launches ‘AI Kiran’ to Empower Indian Women in Artificial Intelligence

Kirthiga Reddy, former Meta India head and now CEO of Verix, has launched AI Kiran on April 21, 2025, in partnership with the Indian government and global bodies, to empower Indian women in AI.The initiative offers mentorship, funding access, and blockchain-verified recognition, targeting sectors like healthcare, education, and sustainability.Despite high female representation in STEM education,

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India Clinches Record 83 Gold Medals at the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship

India reaffirmed its leadership in yogic sports by winning a record-breaking 83 gold medals at the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship held at KD Jadhav Arena, New Delhi, with participation from 21 countries.Japan ranked second with only 3 golds, while Nepal stood out with 27 silver medals.The event, concluded on April 27, 2025, featured a

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14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Youngest to Smash IPL’s Second-Fastest Century

In just his third IPL match, Vaibhav Suryavanshi made a sensational impact, scoring a century off 35 balls against Gujarat Titans on April 28, 2025. His innings, featuring 7 fours and 11 sixes, placed him second on the list for the fastest IPL centuries, behind Chris Gayle.At just 14 years and 32 days old, he

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Hindu Kush ICIMOD 2025 Report

The ICIMOD 2025 report released on April 21, 2025, reveals a 23.6% decline in snow persistence in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region, the lowest in 23 years, posing serious threats to water security across South Asia.This reduced snow cover impacts major rivers like the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Indus, and threatens the water supply, agriculture, and

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President Honored 71 Individulas With Padma Awards

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Padma Awards 2025 on 71 distinguished individuals at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, recognizing excellence in fields like art, public service, sports, and literature.Highlights include L. Subramaniam receiving the Padma Vibhushan for music; Pankaj Udhas (posthumous), Nandamuri Balakrishna, S. Ajith Kumar, and P.R. Sreejesh receiving the Padma Bhushan for contributions to cinema

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Govt Sets Up Panel to Draft Plan for New National Manufacturing Mission

The Indian government has formed an inter-ministerial committee, led by Niti Aayog CEO B V R Subrahmanyam, to develop a comprehensive framework for the National Manufacturing Mission, announced in the 2025 Union Budget.The mission aims to increase the manufacturing sector’s contribution to India’s GDP (currently at 16-17%) through initiatives focused on ease of doing business,

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National Supercomputing Mission: Powering India’s Technological Future

The National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), launched in 2015, aims to make India self-reliant in high-performance computing (HPC) by deploying indigenous supercomputers and enhancing R&D.As of March 2025, 34 supercomputers (35 petaflops capacity) support 10,000+ researchers across institutions like IISc, IITs, and C-DAC, advancing research in drug discovery, climate modeling, disaster management, and more.Notable systems include

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Delhi Launches ‘Ayushman Vay Vandana’ Scheme Offering Free Rs 10 Lakh Health Cover to Seniors 70+

The Ayushman Vay Vandana Scheme, launched by the Delhi government on April 28, 2025, offers Rs 10 lakh health insurance coverage to senior citizens aged 70 and above.The scheme provides free health services, including treatments, medical tests, and annual check-ups. Each beneficiary receives a Vay Vandana Health Card, storing their medical history and emergency health

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India Signs $7.4 Billion Deal with France for Rafale Fighter Jets

India has signed a $7.4 billion deal with France for the purchase of 26 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation. This includes 22 single-seaters and 4 twin-seaters, aimed at enhancing India’s naval air power and strengthening defence ties with France.The jets are scheduled to be delivered by 2030, with crew training taking place in both

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