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National Affairs National Panchayati Raj Day: India celebrates National Panchayati Raj Day on April 24, 2025, commemorating the date when the 73rd Constitutional Amendment received presidential assent in 1993, granting constitutional status to Panchayats. For the first time, the national-level function is being organized at Lohna Uttar Gram Panchayat in Madhubani district, Bihar, where National…
NATIONAL NEWS Pahalgam Terror Attack: Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his Saudi Arabia visit to hold a high-level meeting after terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. Army later killed 2 militants in Uri, foiling another infiltration attempt. State Mourning for Pope Francis: Government of India has declared a three-day state mourning following…
National News (India) Telangana Bhu Bharati Act, 2025: Telangana government introduced the Bhu Bharati (Record of Rights) Act, 2025, aiming to overhaul land governance by enhancing transparency and citizen participation. This act addresses previous issues with the Dharani portal and promotes decentralised land administration. (Capital: Hyderabad, Chief Minister: Revanth Reddy) Bihar Mahila Samvad Campaign: Bihar…
NATIONAL AFFAIRS Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated VVDN Technologies’s largest state-of-the-art Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Line and Mechanical Innovation Park in Haryana. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) developed indigenous Stelaite Nozzle Divergent for Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), reducing import costs by 90%. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s book on culture, “Fifth Chapter of Culture,” was…
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Trump vs Federal Reserve Controversy: U.S. President Donald Trump (President: United States) criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates, threatening to remove him. The Federal Reserve’s benchmark rate stands at 4.25%-4.50%, with Powell defending the Fed’s independence from political pressure. Palestinian Photographer Wins World Press Photo: Palestinian photographer Samar…
National News (India) India Launches “Jal Suraksha Abhiyan” The Government of India has launched a national campaign, “Jal Suraksha Abhiyan,” to address the water crisis in drought-affected regions. The initiative focuses on rainwater harvesting, restoring traditional water bodies, and promoting efficient water use at the grassroots level. Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) Inaugurated Union Minister…
International News 1. WHO Finalizes Pandemic Treaty for 78th World Health Assembly • World Health Organization (WHO), Geneva (Switzerland), finalized the Pandemic Treaty to enhance global preparedness. • Key features: Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing System (PABS), One Health Approach, and global health supply chain mechanisms. • Treaty to be presented at the 78th World Health…
National News (India) Justice B.R. Gavai appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI), succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna. Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Capital: New Delhi) commemorated Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair on the 106th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre for his role in India’s freedom movement. The Supreme Court of India limited the powers…
National News (India) Supreme Court Sets Deadline for Presidential Assent on State Bills The Supreme Court of India has mandated a three-month deadline for the President to decide on state bills reserved by the Governor, ending legislative uncertainty and reinforcing federalism. The judgment clarifies that indefinite delays are unconstitutional and the President cannot exercise an…
National News (India) Ambedkar Jayanti Observed Nationwide India celebrated Ambedkar Jayanti on 14 April 2025, marking the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. The day was observed as a public holiday in several states, with banks closed in major cities. Large gatherings and processions were held to honor…
