Current Affairs April 2025

India-Sri Lanka Sign Historic Defense Pacts For The Future

India and Sri Lanka have signed a historic defence cooperation pact, the first-ever framework MoU between the two nations, during PM Modi’s visit to Colombo and talks with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.Coming nearly 40 years after the IPKF deployment, the pact emphasizes joint military exercises, training, and high-level exchanges, reinforcing the notion that the security […]

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PM Modi Inaugurates and Lays Foundation for ₹8,300 Crore Development Projects in Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, inaugurating and laying the foundation for infrastructure projects worth ₹8,300 crore.Highlights included the inauguration of India’s first vertical lift sea bridge, the New Pamban Rail Bridge (₹700+ crore, 2.08 km), enhancing both ship navigation and train movement.The PM also launched a new train service between Rameswaram and

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Haryana Declares Two Harappan Sites as Protected Archaeological Monuments

The Haryana government has declared the Harappan sites of Mitathal and Tighrana in Bhiwani district as protected archaeological sites, highlighting their 4,400-year-old historical significance.A notification issued on March 13, 2025, by Kala Ramachandran, Principal Secretary of Haryana Heritage and Tourism, ensures legal protection under the Haryana Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains

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PM Narendra Modi Conferred Sri Lanka’s Highest Civilian Honour – Mithra Vibhushana

On April 5, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Sri Lanka’s highest civilian honour, the Mithra Vibhushana, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen the historic ties between India and Sri Lanka. The award, conferred by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo, includes a citation and a silver medal adorned with Sri Lankan gems.

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Kazakhstan’s Major Rare Earth Elements Are Discovered

Kazakhstan has discovered its largest-ever reserve of rare earth metals at the Kuirektykol site in the Karaganda region. With an estimated reserve of 1 million tons and potential reserves exceeding 20 million tons in the broader Zhana Kazakhstan zone.This discovery, located about 300 km southeast of Astana, positions Kazakhstan as a potential major player in

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Warangal Chapata Chilli Receives GI Tag, Boosting Farmer Benefits

The Chapata Chilli (Tomato Chilli) from Warangal, Telangana, has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, benefiting around 20,000 farmers by boosting income and market demand. Known for its bright red color and mild pungency, it is widely used in pickles and as a natural coloring agent. Cultivated for over 80 years across 3,000 hectares in

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India Concludes Senior Asian Wrestling Championship With 10 Medals

India won 10 medals at the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship in Amman, showcasing strong performances in freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. Manisha Bhanwala (62kg) won gold, while Deepak Punia (92kg), Udit (61kg), and Reetika Hooda (76kg) secured silver. Six wrestlers, including Antim Pangal (53kg) and Dinesh (125kg), won bronze. The 30-member squad featured top talents

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Andhra Pradesh’s ‘Zero Poverty – P4 Policy’ Initiative

As part of the Swarna Andhra-2047 vision, Andhra Pradesh will launch the ‘Zero Poverty – P4 Policy’ on Ugadi (March 30, 2025) to eradicate poverty by 2047. Based on the ‘P4’ (Public, Private, People Partnership) model, the initiative fosters government-private-public collaboration for sustainable socio-economic development. It focuses on housing, sanitation, tap water, LPG connections, reliable

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Nikhil Singhal Honored with Uttar Pradesh Anmol Ratan Award

Nikhil Singhal, Founder of Vigor Media Worldwide and President of the Noida High Rise Federation, received the Uttar Pradesh Anmol Ratan Award at the Taj Lucknow on March 31, 2025, organized by the Tapasya Foundation Trust. The award, presented by Akhilesh Yadav, recognized his leadership in PR and strategic communication. In his speech, he credited

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Free Bus Service for Women in Jammu & Kashmir

On April 1, 2025, the Jammu and Kashmir government launched a free bus service for women, aimed at promoting gender-inclusive mobility. Flagged off by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the service allows women to travel for free on smart city e-buses and JKRTC buses across the Union Territory. The initiative includes 200 e-buses in urban areas

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