Daily Current affairs and GK Update
National News (India) National Safe Motherhood Day Observed India celebrated National Safe Motherhood Day to promote maternal healthcare services. The day coincides with the birthday of Kasturba Gandhi. ₹1600 Crore IoT-Based Irrigation Plan Approved The Indian government approved a significant plan to enhance water systems for farming using IoT technology. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Announces…
National News India Signs Rafale Marine Jets Deal The Cabinet Committee on Security (chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi) approved a ₹64,000 crore deal to procure 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets from France to strengthen the Indian Navy’s capabilities. RBI Cuts Repo Rate The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced the repo rate by 25…
MCQs Which country is hosting the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum in April 2025? a) India b) Turkey c) Saudi Arabia d) UAE Answer: b) Turkey Who is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom as of April 2025? a) Boris Johnson b) Theresa May c) Rishi Sunak d) Liz Truss Answer: c) Rishi Sunak Which…
International News 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum to Begin The 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF 2025) will be held from April 11-13 in Antalya, Turkey. Theme: Reclaiming Diplomacy in a Fragmented World. Hosted by Turkish Foreign Ministry under the patronage of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Capital: Ankara). Focus areas include climate change, counterterrorism, digitization, and food…
International News Iran Nuclear Talks: Iran agreed to “high-level” indirect talks with the United States in Oman on April 12, led by Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. The discussions will focus on limiting Iran’s uranium enrichment and missile programs. (Capital: Tehran, President: Ebrahim Raisi). Trump’s Tariff Ultimatum: US…
International News WHO Anniversary and Global Health Challenges The World Health Organization (WHO) celebrated its 77th anniversary on April 7, reaffirming its commitment to global health. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Geneva, Switzerland – WHO Headquarters) emphasized the importance of multilateralism amidst funding cuts and highlighted ongoing efforts to combat diseases like Ebola, malaria,…
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Who announced sweeping tariffs on multiple countries, sparking global economic concerns? a) Joe Biden b) Donald Trump c) Emmanuel Macron d) Justin Trudeau Answer: b) Donald Trump Marine Le Pen, a former French presidential candidate, was convicted of which crime? a) Tax Evasion b) Embezzlement c) Money Laundering d) Corruption Answer:…
International News Trump’s Tariff Policy Sparks Global Economic Concerns U.S. President Donald Trump (Washington, D.C.) announced sweeping tariffs on multiple countries, describing them as “medicine” for the U.S. economy. These tariffs, which could go as high as 50%, have triggered market turmoil and fears of a global recession. Asian markets experienced significant declines, with Japan’s…
National News Parliament Passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 The bill aims to improve the management of Waqf properties. It was passed after extensive debates in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Veteran Actor Manoj Kumar Passes Away Manoj Kumar, renowned for his patriotic films, died at the age of 87 due to a heart attack….
National News BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok (Thailand) Prime Minister Narendra Modi (India) attended the 6th BIMSTEC Summit with the theme “BIMSTEC – Prosperous, Resilient and Open.” Key Outcomes: Adoption of Bangkok Vision 2030 and endorsement of the Eminent Persons’ Group Report for future collaboration. India-Japan 7th Maritime Dialogue Focused on strengthening naval cooperation, countering illegal…
