WB’s State of Social Protection Report 2025

Current Context: The World Bank's State of Social Protection Report 2025, titled The 2-Billion-Person Challenge, was released on April 15, 2025, and highlights global progress and challenges in social protection. Key…

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Current Affairs One - Liner : 30th April 2024

National: The first true copy of the painting ‘Indulekha’ by the legendary artist Raja Ravi Varma was unveiled at the Kilimanoor Palace, where the eminent artist was born in 1848. This event took place on the occasion of…

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Alok Shukla Wins Prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize 2024

Current Context: Alok Shukla, a forest activist from India, was awarded the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize on April 29, 2024, for his significant contributions to environmental conservation. He led a successful …

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April 30- Ayushman Bharat Diwas

Current Context: Ayushman Bharat Diwas is celebrated every year on April 30. Also referred to as Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) Divas, the day is observed to raise awareness about the scheme and its benefits. …

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New limit on bond investment by SEBI

Current Context: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently made several changes to make the bond market more accessible: Corporate Bond Market: SEBI has decided to cut the face value of corporate deb…

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26th World Energy Congress held in Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Current Context: The 26th World Energy Congress was held in Rotterdam, The Netherlands from 22nd to 25th April 2024. This prestigious and influential global event was hosted at the highest political level and welcomed le…

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Draft framework for electronic trading platforms has been issued by RBI

Current Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a draft framework for Electronic Trading Platforms (ETPs) on April 29, 2024. This framework is aimed at entities operating ETPs for transactions in eligible instrum…

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RBI Kept FPI Investment Limit in G-Sec Unchanged at 6% of Outstanding Stock For FY25

Current Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on April 26, 2024, that the investment limit for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) in government securities (G-Secs) will remain unchanged at 6% of the outstand…

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Current Affairs One - Liner : 28th & 29th April 2024

National: The Bru migrants, displaced since 1997, voted in the Lok Sabha elections as voters of Tripura for the first time on April 26, 2024. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) launched a corporate governance char…

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Iraq’s parliament passed a law criminalizing same-sex relationships

Current Context: On April 27, 2024, Iraq’s parliament passed a law criminalizing same-sex relationships, imposing jail terms of between 10 and 15 years. The law also criminalizes transgender people , with potential prison…

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29 April - International Dance Day

Current Context: April 29th is celebrated as International Dance Day. This global celebration of dance was created by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI), the main partner for the performing…

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Ministry of Mines is organising critical minerals summit in New Delhi from 30 April 2024

Current Context: The Ministry of Mines, in collaboration with several organizations, is holding the “Critical Minerals Summit: Enhancing Beneficiation and Processing Capabilities” from April 29th to April 30th, 2024, in…

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IREDA & HUDCO granted ‘Navratna status’ by Department Of Public Enterprises

Current Context: The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) was granted the ‘Navratna status’ by the Department of Public Enterprises on April 26, 2024. This status allows IREDA to operate more independently …

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Indian Athletes Shine at 21st U-20 Asian Athletics Championship 2024

Current Context: Indian athletes indeed had a remarkable performance at the 21st U-20 Asian Athletics Championships 2024 held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from April 24 to 27. The Indian contingent won seven golds, ele…

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Current Affairs One - Liner : 27th April 2024

National: The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) launched a fund to protect refugees and displaced people from climate shocks. It aims to raise money for projects that build resilience and promote sustainable solutions in vulnera…

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Axis Bank became 4th largest lender by market cap in India

Current Context: Axis Bank has recently overtaken Kotak Mahindra Bank to become the fourth-largest lender by market capitalization in India. This significant development occurred after Kotak Mahindra Bank’s shares experi…

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India-UK Maritime Partnership Exercise in the Arabian Sea

Current Context: The Indian Navy recently engaged in a Maritime Partnership Exercise ' 'Konkan’  alongside the Royal Navy’s RFA Argus and RFA Lyme Bay, both part of the UK Littoral Response Group South in Arabian …

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27 April- World Design Day

Current Context: World Design Day, celebrated annually on April 27th, is a global tribute to the field of design. Established in 2007 by the International Council of Design (ico-D), this day aims to recognize the value o…

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ADIF and IIT Guwahati TIC Sign MoU to Boost Startup Ecosystem

Current Context: The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) and IIT Guwahati’s Technology Incubation Centre (TIC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost the startup ecosystem in India On 25th April 202…

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Issues of Commercial Paper (CP) by NBFCs reached a four-year peak

Current Context: Commercial Paper (CP) issuances by Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) have surged to a four-and-a-half-year high from January to March 2024. The total value of CP issuances reached ₹1.2 lakh crore, …

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