Current Affairs Today: 03rd April 2025 | Daily GK Update
Stay updated with the latest national, banking, appointments, defence, and sports news curated for UPSC, SSC, Banking, and other competitive exams.
National News
1. What was the focus of the India-China diplomatic exchange on their 75th anniversary?
Answer: Leaders emphasized strategic partnership, rebuilding trust, and cooperation in modernization, border security, and people-to-people ties.
State News
2. What new transport initiative was launched for women in Jammu & Kashmir?
Answer: A free bus service for women was launched across 435 smart city and JKRTC buses to promote gender-inclusive mobility.
3. What maritime event did Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurate?
Answer: The 62nd National Maritime Day and Merchant Navy Week, highlighting port modernization and global trade coordination.
Banking News
4. What new RBI norms were issued for Government-guaranteed Security Receipts?
Answer: ARCs must follow stricter capital treatment, NAV-based valuation, and reverse excess provisions to P&L accounts.
5. What regulatory shift is RBI implementing for Urban Co-operative Banks?
Answer: 500 weak UCBs will move from SAF to the PCA framework to improve oversight and financial stability.
6. What change has RBI made to ATM withdrawal charges?
Answer: Charges increased from ₹21 to ₹23 per transaction beyond free limits, effective May 1, 2025.
Business News
7. What merger was completed by Aditya Birla Capital?
Answer: ABCL merged with Aditya Birla Finance Ltd. to simplify structure and enhance financial efficiency.
Appointments News
8. Who was appointed Chairperson of PFRDA?
Answer: Sivasubramanian Ramann, for a five-year term, overseeing NPS and APY reforms.
9. Who assumed charge as MD of CPCL?
Answer: H Shankar, known for modernizing refining operations and promoting sustainable products.
10. Who was appointed Chairperson of FICCI Media & Entertainment Committee South?
Answer: Kamal Haasan, aiming to transform the sector into a $100 billion industry.
Awards News
11. Who received the Uttar Pradesh Anmol Ratan Award?
Answer: Nikhil Singhal, for leadership in PR and strategic communication.
Schemes News
12. What is Andhra Pradesh’s ‘Zero Poverty – P4 Policy’ initiative?
Answer: A Ugadi-launched plan under Swarna Andhra-2047 to eradicate poverty via public-private-people partnerships.
Summits & Conferences
13. What was the theme of RBI’s NBFC conference in Chennai?
Answer: “Shared Vision, Shared Responsibility,” focusing on supervision, fair lending, and audit transparency.
Sports News
14. Who won the Grand Prix of the Americas 2025?
Answer: Francesco Bagnaia, after Marc Marquez crashed out; Ducati secured a podium sweep.
15. How did India perform at the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship 2025?
Answer: India won 10 medals, including gold by Manisha Bhanwala and silvers by Deepak Punia, Udit, and Reetika Hooda.
16. What international equestrian title did Niharika Singhania win?
Answer: Gold at Azelhof CSI Lier in Belgium, riding Hotese Charboniere.
Important Days
17. What is the theme of International Mine Awareness Day 2025?
Answer: “Safe Futures Start Here,” focusing on demining and victim support in war-affected regions.
Obituaries
18. Which Hollywood actor passed away recently?
Answer: Val Kilmer, aged 65, known for roles in Top Gun and Batman Forever.
Miscellaneous News
19. Which Telangana product received a GI tag?
Answer: Warangal Chapata Chilli, benefiting 20,000 farmers with increased market demand.