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State News
1. What economic milestone did Tamil Nadu achieve in FY 2024–25?
Answer: Tamil Nadu recorded the highest real economic growth rate in India at 9.69%, with nominal growth at 14.02%. GSDP rose from ₹15.71 lakh crore to ₹17.23 lakh crore.
Banking News
2. What decision did RBI make regarding FPI investment caps for FY 2025–26?
Answer: RBI retained existing FPI limits: 6% for G-Secs, 2% for SDLs, and 15% for corporate bonds. Limits for April–September 2025 are ₹2.79 trillion (G-Secs) and ₹8.22 trillion (corporate bonds).
Business News
3. What rebranding was announced by HIL Ltd?
Answer: HIL Ltd rebranded as BirlaNu Limited to reflect innovation, quality, and sustainability in the building materials sector.
Awards News
4. Which international honour was conferred on PM Narendra Modi?
Answer: Sri Lanka awarded PM Modi the Mithra Vibhushana, its highest civilian honour, recognizing his role in strengthening bilateral ties.
Appointments News
5. Who was appointed President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC)?
Answer: Mohsin Naqvi, also PCB Chairman and Pakistan’s Interior Minister, succeeded Shammi Silva.
6. Who became DGP of Fire and Rescue Services?
Answer: Seema Agrawal, IPS officer, was appointed following Abhash Kumar’s retirement.
Agreements News
7. What financial inclusion initiative was launched by India Post and Nippon India Mutual Fund?
Answer: Door-to-door KYC verification services for mutual fund investors, especially targeting rural and elderly populations.
8. What MoU was signed between Indian Railways and DMRC?
Answer: Agreement to implement Automatic Wheel Profile Measurement Systems (AWPMS) using laser scanners and cameras for real-time wheel diagnostics.
Defence News
9. What was the outcome of the INDRA-2025 naval exercise?
Answer: The 14th India-Russia naval drill enhanced interoperability and maritime security through coordinated combat simulations.
10. What advancement did India’s MRSAM missile system achieve?
Answer: Successfully passed four trials, proving war-readiness against various aerial threats. Developed by DRDO and Israel Aerospace Industries.
Ranks & Reports
11. Which city had the slowest fixed broadband speed in India as per Ookla?
Answer: Mumbai ranked lowest with 58.24 Mbps; Delhi topped nationally with 91.11 Mbps. India slipped to 95th globally.
Summits & Conferences
12. What climate finance proposal did India present at the BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting?
Answer: India urged support for the “Baku to Belem Roadmap” to mobilize $1.3 trillion for NDCs, emphasizing energy security and Just Transition.
13. Which country assumed BIMSTEC chairmanship for 2025–2027?
Answer: Bangladesh took over from Thailand, aiming to make BIMSTEC more inclusive and action-oriented.
Schemes News
14. What milestone did the Stand-Up India Scheme reach?
Answer: Over ₹61,000 crore sanctioned in loans since 2016, empowering SC, ST, and women entrepreneurs across India.
Important Days
15. Why is National Maritime Day celebrated on April 5?
Answer: Commemorates the 1919 voyage of Scindia Steam Navigation Company, marking India’s maritime independence.
16. What is the significance of Swaminarayan Jayanti 2025?
Answer: Celebrates the birth of Shri Swaminarayan, observed on April 6, coinciding with Ram Navami.
17. What does Samata Diwas commemorate?
Answer: Birth anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram, honoring his fight against casteism and promotion of social justice.