01 May, 2025
GK Update
Tue 15 Apr, 2025
National News
Foundation Stone Laid for Development Projects
- On 14 April 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated development projects worth approximately ₹10,000 crore in Hisar, Yamunanagar, and Rewari in the state of Haryana.
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International News
India-Tanzania Bilateral Talks
- On 14 April 2025, India and Tanzania held significant bilateral discussions related to the defence sector in Dar es Salaam.
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Harvard University Funding Halted
- In April 2025, the Trump administration halted approximately $2.2 to $2.3 billion in federal funding allocated to Harvard University.
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State Special
Implementation of SC Classification Act: Telangana
- The Telangana State Government officially implemented the Scheduled Caste (SC) Classification Act on 14 April 2025, marking the occasion of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's 134th birth anniversary.
Under the Act, the 15% reservation for SCs is divided into three groups:
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Nagaland Solar Mission
- Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio launched the Nagaland Solar Mission to promote rooftop solar energy systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
- This initiative is aligned with the Prime Minister’s free electricity scheme, under which consumers will be provided with a subsidy of up to ₹50,000 per household.
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Sports News
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025
- Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen won the title of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025, held in Paris.
International Chess Federation (FIDE):
Founded: 20 July 1924, Paris, France |
Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland |
President: Arkady Dvorkovich |
Khelo India Youth Games 2025
- Bihar will host the 7th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 from 4th to 15th May 2025.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event on 4th May in Patna. The games will be held across five districts of Bihar: Patna, Gaya, Nalanda (Rajgir), Bhagalpur, and Begusarai.
Khelo India Programme:
Started 2017-18 | 1st Khelo India University Games: 2020 in Cuttack, Odisha | 1st Khelo India Youth Games: 2018, New Delhi |
Economy and Banking
Improved Performance of Indian Railways
- Indian Railways recorded an improvement in its Operating Ratio, which stood at 98.32% for the financial year 2024–25, ending on 31st March 2025.
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India's GDP Growth Rate According to CRISIL
- According to the global credit rating agency CRISIL, India's GDP growth rate for the financial year 2025-26 is expected to be 6.5%.
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Launch of Q-Shield
- On April 14, 2025, on the occasion of World Quantum Day, the startup QNU Labs launched the world’s first platform, Q-Shield.
Honours and Awards
"Verchol Dalit Literature Award"
- Renowned writer, retired IAS officer, and social activist P. Shivakami was honored with the "Verchol Dalit Literature Award" by the Neelam Cultural Center, established by filmmaker Pa. Ranjith. This recognition, awarded in 2025, acknowledges her significant role in Dalit literature and her contribution to social justice.
Important Days
Himachal Day
- Himachal Pradesh Day is celebrated every year on 15th April. This day commemorates the formation of Himachal Pradesh as a state of India in 1948.
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