- The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF), has launched the India Skills Accelerator initiative on April 8, 2025. This program aims to address India's skill gaps and prepare a future-ready workforce by fostering collaboration between public and private sectors.
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- Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Laboratory at the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) in Udaan Bhawan, New Delhi, on April 9, 2025. This state-of-the-art facility, also known as the "Black Box Lab," was established with an investment of ₹9 crore.
- Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) partnered with IIT Hyderabad on April 8, 2025, to enhance shipbuilding using AI and Digital Twin Technologies. The collaboration aims to optimize vessel design, improve shipyard security, and deploy advanced surveillance solutions like Geospatial AI.
- The National Tribal Youth Festival is being celebrated at the State Tribal Resource Centre, Kelsih, near Aizawl, Mizoram, from April 8 to April 11, 2025. This festival commemorates the 150th birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda and aims to honor tribal heritage and foster cultural unity.
- Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) announced a ₹61,077 crore investment to build a petrochemical complex in Paradip, Odisha, unveiled on April 8, 2025. The project includes a dual-feed cracker and units for producing petrochemicals like polypropylene and PVC. It aims to reduce import dependence and boost industrial growth. Operations are expected to begin by 2029.
- The Maharashtra Government renamed Khultabad to Ratnapur on April 8, 2025, as part of efforts to revive pre-Mughal names. The historic town, near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, is home to Aurangzeb's tomb.
- Milkfed launched the ‘Veera’ mascot on April 10, 2025, in Amritsar to promote its Verka dairy brand nationwide. The mascot, depicting a cheerful Sikh boy, enhances brand visibility and consumer connection. The event also marked the foundation stone-laying for a ₹135 crore production project. Verka aims to expand into e-commerce and introduce new dairy products.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched and laid the foundation for development projects worth ₹3,880 crore in Varanasi on April 11, 2025. These projects span infrastructure, education, rural development, and urban beautification. Key initiatives include new roads, flyovers, drinking water schemes, Anganwadi centers, and libraries, alongside enhancements in power supply and sports facilities.
- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the Badnawar-Ujjain National Highway on April 10, 2025, in Madhya Pradesh. This 69.1 km four-lane highway, built under the Bharatmala Project, cost ₹1,352 crore. It improves connectivity and reduces travel time between Ujjain and Badnawar. The project aims to boost regional economic growth.
- BharatPe's Resilient Payments received RBI approval on April 9, 2025, to operate as an online payment aggregator (PA). It will launch under the brand name BharatPe X, enabling e-commerce settlements, early merchant payments, and collaboration with NBFCs and banks. This strengthens BharatPe's presence in tier 2 and 3 cities while advancing India's digital payments.
- Poonawalla Fincorp introduced its Shopkeeper Loan Business on April 8, 2025, to support small retailers and kirana stores with tailored financial solutions. Initially launched in 44 locations, it addresses cash flow, inventory, and operational needs. The initiative aims to bring small businesses into the formal credit system and empower self-employed individuals.
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) signed an MoU with Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) on April 7, 2025, at GRSE Bhavan in Kolkata. The partnership focuses on boosting indigenous commercial shipbuilding and offshore structures. It aims to strengthen India's maritime sector and aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
- India and Nepal signed an MoU on April 9, 2025, in Kathmandu, to enhance cooperation in agriculture. It focuses on improving crop productivity, post-harvest management, and climate-resilient farming practices. The agreement replaces the previous MoU from 1991 and promotes agricultural research and capacity building.
- Indian shooters Rudrankksh Patil and Arya Borse won the silver medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the 2025 ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires, Argentina on April 10, 2025. They scored 9 points, finishing second behind China, which secured gold with 17 points.
- Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the National Waterways Portal on April 9, 2025, developed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI). The portal aims to attract private investment for inland water transport and simplify regulatory procedures for constructing terminals. It issued its first digital No Objection Certificate (NoC) to Marina India Infrastructure Pvt Ltd for a jetty project in Goa.
- World Parkinson’s Day, observed on April 11, raises awareness about Parkinson's disease and supports those affected. It honors James Parkinson, who first described the condition in 1817. Events worldwide promote education, fundraising, and research advancements.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Navkar Mahamantra Divas on April 9, 2025, highlighting the spiritual essence of Jainism's Navkar Mantra and proposing nine resolutions for sustainability. The event aligns with Mission LiFE, promoting a harmonious and sustainable way of life.
- President Droupadi Murmu received an Honorary Doctorate (Honoris Causa) from Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia, on April 10, 2025. The honor recognizes her contributions to governance, social justice, education, and women's empowerment. In her speech, she dedicated the award to India's 1.4 billion citizens.
Questions:
Q.1 Indian shooters won silver in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup 2025. Who were the medalists?a) Rudrankksh Patil and Arya Borse
b) Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary
c) Divyansh Singh Panwar and Elavenil Valarivan
d) Abhinav Bindraand Anjum Moudgil
Answer: a) Indian shooters Rudrankksh Patil and Arya Borse won the silver medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the 2025 ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires, Argentina on April 10, 2025.
Q.2 What is the total investment announced by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) for its Paradip petrochemical complex?
a) ₹50,000 crore
b) ₹45,000 crore
c) ₹61,077 crore
d) ₹72,500 crore
a) ₹50,000 crore
b) ₹45,000 crore
c) ₹61,077 crore
d) ₹72,500 crore
Answer: c) IOC announced an investment of ₹61,077 crore for setting up a major petrochemical complex in Paradip, Odisha.
