Daily Current Affairs and GK Update Notes for April 1, 2025

International News

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Proposal
Israel has proposed a 50-day ceasefire deal to Hamas, offering the release of half the live and deceased hostages held in Gaza. This follows Israel’s rejection of a previous mediator-backed offer involving only five hostages. Reports suggest harsh conditions for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody.
US-Ukrainian Rare Earth Deal Conflict
US President Donald Trump (Washington, USA) accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Kyiv, Ukraine) of attempting to renegotiate a rare earth minerals deal, warning of serious consequences.
ASEAN Earthquake Relief Efforts
ASEAN foreign ministers convened to discuss relief efforts following a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. The ASEAN Emergency Response and Assessment Team (ERAT) has been deployed to support operations.
US Criticism of Russian and Ukrainian Leaders
President Trump expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin (Moscow, Russia) and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy over stalled peace negotiations, citing “tremendous hatred” between the two leaders.
Eid Clemency in Morocco
King Mohammed VI (Rabat, Morocco) granted clemency to 1,533 prisoners on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Exercise INIOCHOS-25
The Indian Air Force is participating in INIOCHOS-25, a multinational air exercise hosted by Greece (Athens, Greece), deploying Su-30 MKI fighters and other aircraft for joint operations.

Indian Army’s Earthquake Relief Mission
India delivered medical aid and 60 tonnes of relief materials to Myanmar after the earthquake that caused significant casualties and damage.
President Inaugurates National Conference on Environment
The President of India inaugurated the “Environment – 2025” conference in New Delhi, emphasizing sustainable development practices.
MGNREGS Wage Hike
The Government increased wages under MGNREGS for FY 2025–26 by 2.33% to 7.48%. Haryana recorded the highest daily wage rate at ₹400.
37th Kathak Mahotsav Concludes
The Kathak Mahotsav in New Delhi featured performances from major gharanas and introduced the first-ever Kathak Literary Festival.
Eid Celebrations Amid Security Alert
Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated across India following the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon. Security was heightened in Delhi due to bomb threat warnings.
PM Modi’s Summer Vacation Calendar Initiative
PM Narendra Modi launched a summer vacation calendar encouraging children to engage in tech camps, environmental courses, and cultural activities under the MY-Bharat Initiative.

Reliance Capital Resolution Plan Completion
Lenders withdrew petitions against IIHL after successful execution of Reliance Capital’s resolution plan.
Smart Meter Revenue Potential
India’s power distribution companies could generate ₹4 lakh crore additional revenue by 2032 through smart meter installations.

IPL Update
Gujarat Titans defeated Mumbai Indians by 36 runs with Shubman Gill revealing their strategic approach.
BCCI Coaching Vacancy
BCCI invited applications for a spin bowling coach at Bengaluru’s Centre of Excellence following Sairaj Bahutule’s resignation.

Rajasthan Day Celebrations
Rajasthan Day was observed on March 30 to commemorate the formation of Greater Rajasthan in 1949, with Jaipur as its capital.