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National News
1. What deadline did the Supreme Court set for Presidential assent on State Bills?
Answer: The SC set a 3-month deadline for the President to decide on State Bills reserved by Governors, ending indefinite delays and reinforcing federalism under Article 201.
State News
2. Which state became the first to implement SC sub-categorisation?
Answer: Telangana, under the Scheduled Castes (Rationalization of Reservations) Act, 2025, divided 59 SC sub-castes into 3 groups based on backwardness, effective from April 14.
3. What major temple inauguration was announced in West Bengal?
Answer: CM Mamata Banerjee will inaugurate the Jagannath Dham Temple in Digha on April 30, 2025, with over 12,000 attendees expected.
4. What relocation decision was made under Project Cheetah?
Answer: Cheetahs will be moved from Kuno National Park to Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary to establish a meta-population of 60–70 cheetahs across central India.
International News
5. Why did the Trump administration freeze funding to Harvard University?
Answer: $2.3 billion in federal funding was frozen over Harvard’s refusal to dismantle DEI programs and its stance on pro-Palestinian protests, sparking debate on academic freedom.
Economy News
6. What was India’s wholesale inflation rate in March 2025?
Answer: WPI eased to 2.05%, down from 2.38% in February, driven by a 15.88% deflation in vegetable prices. Manufactured product inflation rose to 3.07%.
Awards News
7. Who received the ‘Legends of Endoscopy’ award in Tokyo?
Answer: Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman of AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, was honored for his pioneering work in GI endoscopy.
8. Which state won two UIDAI awards for Aadhaar implementation?
Answer: Meghalaya was recognized for biometric updates of children and adult Aadhaar verification, highlighting its excellence in rollout.
Ranks & Reports
9. What is Delhi IGI Airport’s global ranking in 2024?
Answer: Ranked 9th busiest airport in the world by ACI World, handling 77 million passengers — the only Indian airport in the global top 10.
Schemes News
10. What new name was given to UP’s Zero Poverty Scheme?
Answer: It will be named after Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, focusing on saturation delivery of benefits to marginalized communities like Musahar, Tharu, and Gond.
Sports News
11. Who won the ISL 2024–25 title?
Answer: Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Bengaluru FC 2–1, becoming the first team to win both the ISL title and League Shield in the same season.
12. What was launched for Khelo India Youth Games 2025?
Answer: The logo, mascot “Gajsingh,” and theme song were unveiled in Patna. The event will be held in Bihar from May 4–15.
13. Who won ICC Men’s Player of the Month for March 2025?
Answer: Shreyas Iyer, for scoring 243 runs in India’s Champions Trophy win, including key knocks against New Zealand and Australia.
Science & Technology
14. What biodiversity discovery was made in India?
Answer: Six new scarab beetle species were found in Northeast India and the Western Ghats, adding 28 new state records.
15. What quantum strategy was launched by India?
Answer: The International Technology Engagement Strategy for Quantum (ITES-Q) was released on World Quantum Day, aligning with the National Quantum Mission.
Important Days
16. What is the theme of World Art Day 2025?
Answer: “Art for Unity and Healing,” celebrating creativity, peace, and emotional well-being on Leonardo da Vinci’s birth anniversary.
17. What does Himachal Day commemorate?
Answer: Celebrated on April 15, it marks the formation of Himachal Pradesh in 1948 and its full statehood in 1971.