National News
1. What event will PM Modi attend on April 9, 2025?
Answer: PM Modi will participate in Navkar Mahamantra Divas at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi — a global spiritual event organized by JITO, with over 1.08 crore devotees from 108 countries.
State News
2. What cultural fair was inaugurated in Gujarat?
Answer: Madhavpur Mela, celebrating the union of Lord Krishna and Rukmaniji, was inaugurated by CM Bhupendra Patel in Porbandar. New pilgrimage facilities were also launched at Rukmani Temple.
3. What reservation did Haryana announce for Agniveers?
Answer: Haryana became the first state to offer 20% quota in police jobs for Agniveers. Additional benefits include affordable loans and priority in gun licenses for private security roles.
Awards News
4. What honor did President Droupadi Murmu receive in Portugal?
Answer: She was awarded the City Key of Honour by the Mayor of Lisbon during her visit marking 50 years of India-Portugal relations.
Appointments News
5. Who was recommended as Chief Justice of J&K and Ladakh High Court?
Answer: Justice Arun Palli, currently serving in Punjab and Haryana High Court, was recommended by the SC Collegium.
6. Who is the new CEO of Oman India Joint Investment Fund (OIJIF)?
Answer: Satish Chavva, with 20+ years in private equity, was appointed CEO on April 8, 2025.
7. Who joined Equitas Small Finance Bank as Executive Director?
Answer: Balaji Nuthalapadi was appointed Executive Director – Technology & Operations, marking a major step in Equitas’ digital transformation.
Ranks & Reports
8. What cybersecurity report was launched by MeitY?
Answer: The Digital Threat Report 2024 for the BFSI sector was released, highlighting AI-driven threats and recommending unified cybersecurity strategies.
9. What gender-focused report was released by MoSPI?
Answer: The Women and Men in India 2024 report showed improved female education, labour participation (60.1%), and 800% growth in women-led startups.
Schemes News
10. What milestone did PM MUDRA Yojana reach?
Answer: On its 10th anniversary, PMMY had sanctioned 52 crore loans worth ₹32.61 lakh crore, with 68% to women and 50% to SC/ST/OBC beneficiaries.
Summits & Conferences
11. What UN appointment did India receive?
Answer: India was elected to the UN ISAR (International Standards of Accounting and Reporting) for the 2025–2027 term.
12. What climate proposal did Brazil make ahead of COP30?
Answer: Brazil proposed a UN-backed Global Climate Action Council to simplify negotiations and accelerate climate action.
Sports News
13. Who won the Japanese Grand Prix 2025?
Answer: Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive win, edging out Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. It was Red Bull’s last race with Honda power.
14. What T20 milestone did Virat Kohli achieve?
Answer: Kohli became the first Indian to score 13,000 runs in T20 cricket, during an IPL 2025 match between RCB and MI.
Important Days
15. When is Mahavir Jayanti 2025 celebrated and why?
Answer: Celebrated on April 10, it marks the 2623rd birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, emphasizing Jain principles like Ahimsa and Aparigraha.
Obituaries
16. Who was Ram Sahay Pandey and what was his legacy?
Answer: Padma Shri Ram Sahay Pandey, a pioneer of Rai folk dance, passed away at 92. He transformed Rai from a stigmatized art into a celebrated cultural symbol.