World Malaria Day, observed on April 25 every year, raises awareness about malaria, a deadly yet preventable disease. In 2023, there were 263 million cases and nearly 600,000 deaths globally, primarily in tropical and low-income regions.The theme for 2025, “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, ...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted Exercise ‘Aakraman’, a major military drill involving Rafale and Su-30MKI fighter jets to simulate attacks on mountainous and ground targets, test electronic warfare, and conduct live fire operations.With cutting-edge systems like the Meteor and Rampage ...

Similipal, a rich ecological region in Odisha, was officially declared the 107th National Park of India and second in Odisha on April 24, 2025, covering 845.70 sq km across 11 forest ranges.Known for its biodiversity—including 55 mammals, 361 bird species, and being a major tiger reserve—this move ...

On 24 April 2025, National Panchayati Raj Day was celebrated to honor grassroots democracy, marking the enforcement of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1993.Declared in 2010 by PM Manmohan Singh, the day emphasizes local self-governance and rural development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...

India is set to establish its first Quantum Computing Village in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, led by the Real-Time Governance Society (RTGS) with key collaborators IBM, TCS, and L&T.Spanning 50 acres, the facility will feature the IBM Quantum System Two, a cutting-edge quantum computer, housed ...

India delivered a stellar performance at the 2025 ISSF World Cup in Lima, Peru (April 13–22), clinching 7 medals—2 Gold, 4 Silver, and 1 Bronze—to finish third in the overall medal tally behind China and the USA.Standout shooters like Suruchi Singh (Women’s 10m Air Pistol, Mixed Team with Saurabh ...

The Pink E-Rickshaw Initiative, launched by Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, empowers women (aged 20–50)—especially widows, divorcees, and low-income groups—by providing 10,000 electric rickshaws across 8 districts, following a successful pilot in Pune.With ₹1 lakh in subsidies (₹25,000 Central + ...

The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), in collaboration with the International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE), launched the ‘I Am Circular’ Coffee Table Book on 23 April 2025, showcasing 30 groundbreaking Indian innovations in the circular economy.Curated around core themes—Design to ...

On April 17, 2025, UNESCO added 16 new Global Geoparks, bringing the total to 229 across 50 countries, covering 855,000 km².These geoparks span Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America, showcasing exceptional geological heritage—from volcanic formations and fossil sites to glacial ...

Aryabhata, launched on April 19, 1975, was India’s first indigenously developed satellite, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s space journey.Developed by ISRO with a team of just 25 engineers, it was launched aboard the Soviet Kosmos-3M rocket from Kapustin Yar, Russia, due to India’s ...

Oscar Piastri clinched his third win of the 2025 season at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix held on April 20, 2025, at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, overtaking Max Verstappen in the Drivers’ Championship standings.Piastri, driving for McLaren, capitalized on a 5-second penalty for Verstappen, finishing ...

The 4th Annual Gold House Gold Gala will take place on May 10, 2025, at the Music Centre, Los Angeles, celebrating cultural changemakers under the theme “First Light”, which honors pioneers who’ve opened paths for others.Priyanka Chopra will receive the inaugural Global Vanguard Honor for her ...