Current Affairs Notes - April 12, 2025

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 New Excise Policy
A new excise policy was launched to streamline revenue generation and curb illegal activities in the liquor trade (Capital: Delhi).
26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana Brought to Delhi for Trial
Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, was extradited to India for trial.
Karnataka Launches Cyber Command Unit
A specialized unit was launched to combat cybercrime effectively (Capital: Bengaluru).
Encounter in J&K’s Kishtwar
Security forces neutralized three terrorists, including a Jaish commander, in Kishtwar (Capital: Srinagar).
Dust Storm Diverts Flights in Delhi
Severe weather conditions led to the diversion of 15 flights at Delhi Airport and slowed metro train operations.
Amritsar BSF Nabs Drug Traffickers
Two traffickers were arrested with ₹1 lakh cash and narcotics near the Punjab border.

China Raises Tariffs on US Goods
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced an increase in tariffs on American products amidst escalating trade tensions (Capital: Beijing).
Russian Drone Attack Injures 12 in Ukraine
A drone strike caused significant casualties during ongoing conflicts (Capital: Kyiv).
Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Kills 23 People
Tensions escalated further as Israeli forces targeted Gaza (Capital: Jerusalem).
Tesla Opens First Showroom in Saudi Arabia
Tesla expanded its presence in the Middle East despite declining global sales (Capital: Riyadh).
European Union Imposes 25% Tax on US Products
The EU retaliated against US tariff policies to protect its economic interests (Headquarters: Brussels).

Asia Badminton Quarterfinals
Indian duo Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto progressed to the quarterfinals.
IPL 2025 Update
- Chennai Super Kings suffered their fifth consecutive defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders, registering their lowest-ever total at home.
- Gujarat Titans topped the IPL table with four straight wins.
T20 Cricket Added to 2028 Olympics
Los Angeles Olympics will include T20 cricket for the first time (Capital: Washington D.C.).

Global Technology Summit Held in India
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar highlighted India’s perspective on geo-tech advancements and international collaboration (Capital: New Delhi).
China’s Currency Hits Lowest Point in 17 Years
The yuan depreciated significantly due to trade conflicts with the US.

West Bengal Protests Against Waqf Act
Violent protests erupted in Murshidabad over the Waqf Act, leading to disruptions in train services (Capital: Kolkata).
Pune Plans Twin Tunnel Project
A major infrastructure project was announced to improve connectivity across Pune (Capital: Mumbai).
Thunderstorms Bring Relief in Uttar Pradesh
Weather conditions eased heatwave effects across several regions (Capital: Lucknow).