National Affairs India’s Inland Waterways Authority reported record-breaking cargo movement of 145.5 million tonnes in Financial Year 2024-25, marking significant growth from 18.1 MMT in FY 2013-14. The Centre defended the constitutionality of Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 before the Supreme Court, urging dismissal of petitions challenging the law as a valid exercise of legislative power….
NATIONAL NEWS Pahalgam Terror Attack: Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his Saudi Arabia visit to hold a high-level meeting after terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. Army later killed 2 militants in Uri, foiling another infiltration attempt. State Mourning for Pope Francis: Government of India has declared a three-day state mourning following…
1. Who inaugurated VVDN Technologies’s largest SMT Line and Mechanical Innovation Park in Haryana on 20.04.2025? A) Narendra Modi B) Ashwini Vaishnaw C) Suman Bery D) Rohit Sharma Answer: B) Ashwini Vaishnaw 2. Which state became the first in India to implement SC sub-categorisation into three groups? A) Andhra Pradesh B) Telangana C) Gujarat D)…
NATIONAL AFFAIRS Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated VVDN Technologies’s largest state-of-the-art Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Line and Mechanical Innovation Park in Haryana. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) developed indigenous Stelaite Nozzle Divergent for Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), reducing import costs by 90%. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s book on culture, “Fifth Chapter of Culture,” was…
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…
National News Government Revises MSME Classification Criteria The Government of India has revised MSME classification criteria, effective April 1, 2025 Investment limits increased by 2.5 times and turnover limits doubled New limits: Micro Enterprises (₹2.5 Cr investment, ₹10 Cr turnover), Small Enterprises (₹25 Cr investment, ₹100 Cr turnover), and Medium Enterprises (₹125 Cr investment, ₹500…
