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 Assembly on 19.05.2025.
2. Tanzania Records Hottest Year in 2024
• Tanzania (Capital: Dodoma) reported an average temperature of 24.3°C in 2024, the highest since 1970.
National News
1. Justice B.R. Gavai Recommended as Next CJI
• Justice B.R. Gavai, senior Supreme Court judge, recommended by outgoing CJI Sanjiv Khanna to become India’s 52nd Chief Justice.
• Swearing-in scheduled for 14.05.2025; tenure until 23.11.2025.
2. Tamil Nadu Forms Committee to Strengthen State Autonomy
• Committee chaired by Justice Kurian Joseph (Retd.) to review Centre-State relations.
• Aims to restore subjects from State List to Concurrent List; interim report by 01.2026.
3. NITI Aayog Targets $25 Billion Exports in Hand & Power Tools
• Report highlights potential to boost India’s exports to $25+ billion by 2035.
4. Labour Ministry Partners with Swiggy for Gig Economy Jobs
• MoU signed to create employment opportunities in logistics and gig sectors.
Defence News
1. India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI
• Held in Pune (India) from 16.04.2025 to 28.04.2025.
• Focus: Counter-terrorism drills with 60 Indian troops (JAT Regiment, IAF) and Uzbekistan Army.
2. India-Italy Defence Industry Collaboration
• MoU signed between SIDM (India) and AIAD (Italy) during Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh’s visit to Rome (Italy).
Science & Technology
1. India Launches 25-Qubit Quantum Computer
• QpiAI (Bengaluru) developed the system under the National Quantum Mission.
• Launched on World Quantum Day (14.04.2025).
International Organizations
UAE Elected Chair of INTERPOL’s Governance Committee
• Lt. Col. Dana Humaid Al Marzouqi (UAE) elected with 67% votes at INTERPOL HQ, Lyon (France).
Economy
1. WPI Data Released for March 2025
• Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) published Wholesale Price Index figures.
