April 2025

National Current Affairs (excluding Himachal Pradesh):

1. India took strict measures against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22, 2025.
2. Measures included the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan.
3. The Attari-Wagah border was closed as part of India’s response to the attack.
4. India expelled Pakistani military advisors in response to the Pahalgam attack.
5. The SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme for Pakistan was canceled by India.
6. India also reduced its diplomatic staff in Pakistan after the terrorist attack.
7. Manipur observed Khongjom Day on April 23, 2025, honoring heroes of the Anglo-Manipuri War.
8. National Panchayati Raj Day was celebrated across India on April 24, 2025.
9. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Gram Sabhas in Madhubani, Bihar on National Panchayati Raj Day.
10. Infrastructure projects worth ₹13,500 crores were launched on National Panchayati Raj Day.
11. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) developed and launched the ‘Sachet’ App.
12. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme (GHCI) in India.
13. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched the PRAVAAH portal for regulatory applications.
14. Union Minister C.R. Patil reviewed the ‘Jalaj’ initiative related to water conservation.
15. India is procuring 26 Rafale Marine (Rafale M) aircraft for the Indian Navy.
16. The central government announced the inclusion of a caste-based census in the upcoming national census.
17. Vinod Kumar Gunjiyal was appointed as the Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar.
18. The IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation trained the first batch of Cyber Commandos under a Union Home Ministry program.
19. India recorded 4,515 child adoptions in FY 2024-25, the highest in the last 12 years.
20. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the “NITI NCAER States Economic Forum” portal in New Delhi.
21. L&T’s indigenous Waterjet Propulsion System completed sea trials for the Indian Navy.
22. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the 17th Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) in Delhi.
23. The DPS wetland in Navi Mumbai was declared a Flamingo Conservation Reserve (FCR).
24. The Ministry of Education launched the STARTS program for school accreditation standards.
25. The government announced a new scheme to boost semiconductor manufacturing in India.

International Current Affairs:

26. UNESCO designated 16 new Global Geoparks under the Global Geopark Network.
27. World Book and Copyright Day is observed annually on April 23.
28. Oscar Piastri won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025.
29. English Language Day is celebrated globally on April 23 each year.
30. International Mine Awareness Day is observed on April 4 to highlight the dangers of landmines.
31. The theme for International Mine Awareness Day 2025 was “Safe Futures Start Here.”
32. The UK and the AI Security Institute released the first International Artificial Intelligence Safety Report 2025.
33. The report highlighted the increasing threat of AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
34. Surat Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) is the world’s first market-based system designed to control particulate air pollution.
35. Russia vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on renewing the mandate of the expert panel monitoring sanctions on North Korea.
36. France implemented a ban on short-haul domestic flights where train journeys of under 2.5 hours are available.
37. The United Nations launched an appeal for urgent humanitarian aid for Yemen.
38. Scientists discovered a new species of giant tortoise in the Galapagos Islands.
39. The global average temperature for April 2025 was recorded as the highest ever for the month.
40. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its latest World Economic Outlook report projecting global growth.
41. South Africa held its general elections in April 2025.
42. Tensions between the United States and China escalated over trade restrictions and technology.
43. The conflict in Ukraine continued with intensified fighting in the eastern regions.
44. The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the end of the public health emergency of international concern for COVID-19.
45. The Cannes Film Festival 2025 was held in April.
46. A high-level conference on nuclear disarmament was held in Geneva.
47. Canada imposed further sanctions on individuals and entities associated with the Myanmar military junta.
48. South Korea successfully launched its first lunar orbiter, Danuri.
49. The annual inflation rate in the Eurozone remained elevated at 2.8% in April 2025.
50. The UEFA Champions League final was held in April 2025.