- The US Supreme Court rejected Tahawwur Rana's plea to halt his extradition to India on April 7, 2025. Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, is a Canadian national of Pakistani origin.
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- On April 8, 2025, PM Narendra Modi celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) by interacting with beneficiaries in New Delhi. The scheme has disbursed over ₹33 lakh crore in collateral-free loans, benefiting 52 crore people, with 70% being women.
- On April 7, 2025, Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurated the renovated tribal museum at ITDA headquarters, Bhadrachalam. Showcasing over 200 artefacts, the museum reflects Adivasi cultural heritage through tools, instruments, and handicrafts. Renovated at a cost of ₹50 lakhs, it now features spaces resembling a tribal hamlet.
- Starting 2025-26 for class 9 and 2026-27 for class 10, the Haryana School Education Board, Bhiwani introduces the three-language formula. Students must study Hindi and English as compulsory languages, plus a third language (Sanskrit, Urdu, or Punjabi). This initiative, aligned with NEP 2020, aims to enhance linguistic skills and cultural awareness.
- As of April 7, 2025, over 1,700 Anganwadi-cum-Crèches are operational across India under the Palna Scheme, benefiting children aged 6 months to 6 years. The scheme supports working mothers with childcare, nutrition, health monitoring, and cognitive development. It operates on a 60:40 funding ratio (Centre to States), except for special category states, which follow a 90:10 ratio.
- India was elected to the United Nations Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (UN ISAR) for the 2025–2027 term on April 6, 2025. This appointment under the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) focuses on improving transparency and uniformity in global accounting and reporting practices.
- Brazil proposed the creation of a UN-backed Global Climate Action Council on April 6, 2025, under the UNFCCC framework. The council aims to accelerate climate action and improve decision-making ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
- Hungary announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) on April 3, 2025, during Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Budapest. PM Viktor Orbán cited the ICC's alleged politicization as the reason for this decision.
- On April 7, 2025, researchers discovered a new land snail species, Theobaldius konkanensis, in Maharashtra's Konkan region of the Western Ghats. This snail is endemic to tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests at altitudes of 80-240 meters.
- Max Verstappen triumphed at the Japanese Grand Prix on April 6, 2025, held at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan. The event was part of the Formula 1 World Championship, and Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive win at this iconic venue.
- At the ISSF World Cup 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil won the gold medal in the men’s 10m air rifle shooting event on April 6, 2025. This victory marked a significant achievement in his shooting career and contributed to India's strong performance in the tournament.
- Exercise SARVSHAKTI was conducted on April 5, 2025, in the Northeastern sector of India by the Indian Army's Trishakti Corps. Its aim was to showcase Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) capabilities, focusing on interoperability, advanced reconnaissance, and battlefield decision-making. The highlights included the use of AI-enabled platforms, drones, and autonomous systems, paving the way for future Multi-Domain Operations (MDO).
- The International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda is observed annually on April 7 to honor victims and raise awareness about genocide. It marks the start of the 1994 genocide, where over one million Tutsi, moderate Hutu, and others were killed in 100 days.
- The Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice Arun Palli as Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on April 4, 2025. He will succeed Chief Justice Tashi Rabtan, who retires on April 9, 2025. Justice Palli, currently at the Punjab and Haryana High Court, has had a distinguished legal career.
- Satish Chavva was appointed CEO of Oman India Joint Investment Fund (OIJIF) on April 1, 2025. With over 20 years of private equity experience, he previously held key positions at British International Investment and OIJIF.
- President Droupadi Murmu was honored with the City Key of Honour by the Mayor of Lisbon, Portugal, on April 7, 2025. This prestigious gesture recognizes her as an honorary citizen of Lisbon.
- On April 6, 2025, HP CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched ‘Buransh: The Fragrance of Words’, a poetry collection by Anupama Sharma, in Shimla. The book, published by Satluj Publications, contains 39 poems reflecting human emotions and nature's beauty. Priced at ₹150, proceeds support the Mukhyamantri Sukh Ashraya Yojana.
- Ram Sahay Pandey, the renowned Padma Shri folk artist and promoter of Rai dance, passed away on April 8, 2025, at the age of 97 in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. He dedicated his life to preserving the Rai dance, a vibrant art form from the Bundelkhand region.
Questions:
Q.1 Who won the men's 10m air rifle event at the ISSF World Cup 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina?a) Satish Chavva
b) Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil
c) Max Verstappen
d) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Answer: b) Rudrankksh secured the gold medal in this event, marking a major milestone for Indian shooting.
Q.2 Who was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on April 4, 2025?
a) Justice Arun Palli
b) Justice Tashi Rabtan
c) Justice Ranjan Gogoi
d) Justice Jishnu Dev Varma
a) Justice Arun Palli
b) Justice Tashi Rabtan
c) Justice Ranjan Gogoi
d) Justice Jishnu Dev Varma
Answer: a) Justice Arun Palli was recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium to succeed Chief Justice Tashi Rabtan.
