April 2025 Current Affairs – Topic-wise Short Notes for Competitive Exams

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🟩 National Affairs

On 1 April 2025, a fireworks factory explosion in Deesa, Gujarat killed 21 workers; aluminium-powder misuse flagged and arrests followed.
The The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 was passed by Parliament and notified in early April, triggering protests and unrest in districts such as Murshidabad (West Bengal).
The Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025 were notified on 16 April 2025 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, establishing new sectors for GHG intensity targets.
The state of Maharashtra introduced a new Electric Vehicle Policy 2025 at the end of April aimed at boosting EV adoption and charging infrastructure.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched key surveys for its monetary policy framework in April, covering inflation expectations and consumer confidence.

A sustained heat-wave affected northern India and Pakistan from early April 2025, with temperatures exceeding 40 °C in Delhi and Rajasthan; crop damage and human-health stress noted.
Direct military communication between India and Pakistan led to a cease-fire agreement in April, bypassing external mediation.
The World Bank revised India’s growth forecast down to 6.3 % for FY 2025-26 on 23 April, citing global uncertainties.

India’s GDP‐growth forecast reduced to 6.3 % by the World Bank in April.
The first‐ever monthly employment survey showed an unemployment rate of 5.1 % in April 2025, marking a shift to more frequent labour-market data.
The RBI extended the deadline for banks to deploy BIS-compliant note-sorting machines in April 2025.
In April, 34 supercomputers with 35 petaflops combined computing power were deployed under India’s National Supercomputing Mission (NSM).

Research published in late April highlighted new insights into proton adsorption for green hydrogen production, advancing catalyst development.
India added significant computing capacity by commissioning supercomputers under the NSM, enhancing research & innovation infrastructure.
Early heat‐wave conditions underscored the urgency for climate‐adaptation measures and weather-resilient agriculture. (See Environment)

The GEI Target Rules, 2025 were announced on 16 April, setting sector-wise benchmarks for greenhouse gas intensity reductions.
A severe early April heat-wave hit northern India with temperatures exceeding 40 °C, threatening crop yields and human health.
Maharashtra’s EV policy also addressed reduction of vehicular emissions and support for clean-mobility ecosystems.

Monitoring of defence spending disparities between India and Pakistan surged following Pahalgam terror incident; highlighted in April reports.
Joint security communication channels helped de-escalate border tensions with Pakistan in April (see International Affairs)

Not as many high-profile sports events recorded in April, but focus was on building infrastructure and athlete welfare ahead of summer competitions.
Early heat-wave conditions impacted training schedules in outdoor sports across northern India (environment link).

Scientists and technologists were honoured for breakthroughs in hydrogen research and supercomputing deployment (Science & Technology points).
Recognitions were also given to state-level innovations in EV policy and climate-action frameworks.

Appointment of new senior regulatory heads and bureaucrats involved in climate, fintech and energy governance announced in April (detailed names to follow).
Policymakers signalled more frequent data releases on unemployment, indicating institutional reform in statistics monitoring.

22 April – Earth Day: India emphasised its GEI-Target Rules rollout and climate-action pledge.
29 April – International Dance Day: Featured cultural performances across India raising awareness about traditional dance forms.
Heat-wave alert themes dominated early April: emphasising “Beat the Heat: Protect Crops, People & Planet”.

The first‐ever monthly job survey (unemployment at 5.1 %) marked a new era in labour-market data transparency.
Through April, India’s renewable energy investment landscape was flagged by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) & WEF assessment showing grid-readiness gaps in the Asia-Pacific region.
The deployment of 35 petaflops in computing power signals India’s push for leadership in high-performance computing (HPC).