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01 May, 2025
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Mon 14 Apr, 2025
National News
New Express Train Service Launched
- On the eve of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's birth anniversary, a new express train service has been announced from Dr. Ambedkar Nagar (Mhow) in Madhya Pradesh—his birthplace—to New Delhi via Kota.
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International News
Law Introduced Against Hinduphobia
- Georgia has become the first U.S. state to introduce a law against Hinduphobia.
- The bill defines Hinduphobia as “hostile, destructive, and derogatory attitudes and behaviors toward Hinduism” and includes it under anti-discrimination laws based on caste, color, religion, or national origin.
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Economy and Banking
First Commercial Flight from Hisar to Ayodhya
- On April 14, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the first commercial flight from Hisar, Haryana, to Ayodhya.
- On this occasion, he also laid the foundation stone for the new terminal building at Hisar Airport.
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First Position in Attracting Funds
- According to the Reserve Bank of India's August 2023 report, Uttar Pradesh is ranked first in the country with a 16.2% share in attracting funds.
- Currently, the state's economy stands at ₹27.5 lakh crore, making it the second-largest economy in the country.
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Defense News
MK-II(A) Laser-Directed Energy Weapon
- India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the MK-II(A) Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (DEW).
- The test was conducted on April 13, 2025, at the National Open Air Range (NOAR) in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. This advanced weapon system destroyed drones and other aerial threats with speed and precision.
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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO): Founded: 1958, Headquarters: New Delhi, Chairman: Sameer V. Kamath |
Naval Exercise AIKEYME 2025
- India has commenced an important naval exercise with nine countries, named AIKEYME 2025, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- The exercise will take place from April 13 to April 18, 2025, and will involve India, along with Tanzania, Comoros, Djibouti, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, and South Africa.
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Sports News
Archery World Cup Stage 1
- India won the silver medal in the men's recurve team event at the first stage of the Archery World Cup.
- In the final held on April 13, 2025, in Auburndale, USA, the Indian team consisted of Dheeraj Bommadevda, Tarundeep Roy, and Atanu Das.
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Art and Culture
Traditional New Year - Puthandu
- Tamil New Year, known as Puthandu, is an important festival celebrated by the Tamil community worldwide.
- This festival falls on the first day of Chithirai, the first month of the Tamil calendar, which generally corresponds to April 14th on the Gregorian calendar.
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'Pehla Boishakh' or 'Poila Boishakh'
- On April 14, 2025, Bangladesh celebrated the Bengali New Year 1432 (Bengali Calendar) as 'Pehla Boishakh' or 'Poila Boishakh' with traditional joy and cultural enthusiasm.
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Person In News
Kumudini Lakhia
- Famous Kathak dancer Kumudini Lakhia passed away at the age of 95. She received her Kathak training from Sohanlal of the Bikaner Gharana, Ashik Hussain of the Banaras Gharana, and Sundar Prasad of the Jaipur Gharana.
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Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar
- On 14th April 2025, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar's 134th birth anniversary was celebrated with reverence and respect across India and the world.
- This day, known as 'Bhim Jayanti', is an opportunity to remember the contributions of Dr. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, social reformer, economist, and the first law minister of independent India.
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Appointments
Sourav Ganguly
- Sourav Ganguly has been reappointed as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's Cricket Committee. He was first appointed to this position in 2021, taking over from Anil Kumble.
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Reports and Indexes
Revenue of the Indian Semiconductor Industry
- According to a report by financial services firm UBS, the revenue of the Indian semiconductor industry is expected to double from $54 billion in 2025 to $108 billion by 2030. This growth is based on a 15% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), which is higher than the global average.
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Environment News
Global Tax on Carbon Emissions
- In a meeting held by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London, 62 countries, including India, supported a proposal to impose a global tax on carbon emissions from maritime shipping. This proposal is considered an important step toward achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector by 2050.
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