Daily Current Affairs & Daily GK Update: 16.04.2025

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 absolute veto. States can seek judicial recourse for prolonged inaction.

• Telangana Implements Scheduled Castes (SC) Sub-Categorisation
  Telangana has become the first Indian state to implement SC sub-categorisation, dividing 59 SC sub-castes into three groups for equitable distribution within the existing 15% SC reservation. The move aims to ensure targeted affirmative action and was enforced on 14.04.2025.

• Delhi School Reforms Announced
  The Directorate of Education, Delhi, released its academic calendar for 2025–26, introducing a 51-day summer break and new classroom reforms to enhance learning outcomes.

• Unrest Over Waqf Law in West Bengal
  Massive unrest erupted in West Bengal over the Waqf law, with authorities attributing the violence to miscreants from Bangladesh.

• West Bengal to Inaugurate Jagannath Dham Temple
  Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (West Bengal, Capital: Kolkata) will inaugurate the Jagannath Dham Temple in Digha on 30.04.2025, marking a significant religious and cultural event.

• India-US Trade Talks Progress
  India is moving closer to a landmark trade deal with the United States, targeting $500 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. Ongoing negotiations focus on tariff reductions and enhanced economic cooperation.

  • Prime Minister of India: Narendra Modi (Capital: New Delhi)

  • President of the United States: Joe Biden (Capital: Washington, D.C.)

• Indian Stock Markets Rally
  The BSE Sensex surged by 1,750.37 points to 76,907.63 and the NSE Nifty 50 by 539.8 points to 23,368.35, driven by positive global cues and easing US trade tensions.

• Regional New Year Celebrations Across India
  Multiple states celebrated their traditional New Years:

  • Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year) in West Bengal

  • Puthandu (Tamil New Year) in Tamil Nadu

  • Vishu in Kerala

  • Bohag Bihu in Assam

  • Pana Sankranti in Odisha

  • Jude Sheetal in Bihar and Jharkhand
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to all communities on these occasions.

International News

• World Leaders Convention 2025 – Application Deadline
  The last date for applications to the World Leaders Convention 2025, scheduled in Madrid (Capital: Spain), was 15.04.2025. The event, hosted by the Organization for Global Policy and Dialogue (OGPD), aims to empower young leaders globally.

• World Leaders Conclave & Awards 2025 Announced
  The World Leaders Conclave & Awards 2025 will be held at the UK Parliament (London, Capital: United Kingdom), bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and innovators to address pressing global challenges and foster international cooperation.

• Global Focus on Sudan Crisis
  The United Kingdom (Prime Minister: Rishi Sunak, Capital: London) convened an international gathering to address ongoing atrocities in Sudan. The UK Foreign Minister called for urgent global action and sanctions to protect civilians and end violence.

• Harvard-White House Clash on Academic Freedom
  Harvard University (USA) entered a legal and political standoff with the US administration over campus policies, sparking a nationwide debate on academic freedom.

Science & Technology

• Type 5 Diabetes Recognized
  The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) officially recognized Type 5 diabetes as a distinct health condition at the World Diabetes Congress in Bangkok (Capital: Thailand). This form primarily affects malnourished individuals and had previously been under-recognized.

• India’s First Automated Bat Monitoring System
  The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur developed BatEchoMon, India’s first automated bat monitoring system, enhancing wildlife research and conservation efforts.

Important Days Observed

• Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year) – 15.04.2025
  Celebrated in West Bengal, Tripura, and Bangladesh, marking the start of the Bengali calendar year.

Key World Leaders and Capitals Mentioned

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