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UN Warns of Global Expansion of Asian Cybercrime Syndicates

On 21st April 2025, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released a report, titled ‘Inflection Point: Global Implications of Scam Centres, Underground Banking and Illicit Online Marketplaces in Southeast Asia’. The report highlighted that cybercrime syndicates based in East and Southeast Asia caused an estimated $37 billion in regional losses, with global expansion posing new security threats.

National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign

On 24th April 2025, Union Minister for Health, launched the National Zero Measles-Rubella (MR) Elimination Campaign to achieve the goal of eliminating Measles and Rubella by 2026, marking the beginning of World Immunization Week.

Ecofriendly Optical Sensor for Early Cholesterol Detection

In April 2025, researchers at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, developed a cost-effective and ecofriendly optical sensing platform for early cholesterol detection, aiding in the diagnosis of serious diseases.

China Sends Astronauts to Tiangong Space Station

On 24th April 2025, China successfully launched the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft, carrying three astronauts to its permanently inhabited Tiangong space station, marking its 15th crewed mission and the 20th overall in the Shenzhou program.

First Compliance-Based Domestic Carbon Market

In April 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) released a draft notification for India's first domestic carbon market, aimed at decarbonising high-emission industries and advancing the country's climate targets.

Scientists Discover Buried Proto-Microcontinent

In April 2025, an Anglo-Swedish research team announced the discovery of the Davis Strait proto-microcontinent, a hidden landmass beneath Greenland’s western offshore, redefining our understanding of Earth's tectonic past.

Impact of Industries on Taj Mahal

On 22nd April 2025, the Supreme Court of India directed the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) to assess pollution caused by nearby glass industries potentially threatening the Taj Mahal's preservation.

Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: India’s Retaliatory Measures

On 23rd April 2025, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), India’s apex body on national security, announced a series of stern actions against Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

Laureus World Sports Awards

On 22nd April 2025, Rafael Nadal, Simone Biles, and Armand Duplantis were among the major winners at the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards, which celebrated global athletic excellence in Madrid.

Madhya Pradesh to Fence Tiger Reserve Buffers

On 22nd April 2025, the Madhya Pradesh government sanctioned a Rs.145-crore plan to install chain-link fencing in buffer zones across nine tiger reserves to reduce human-tiger conflicts.

India-Saudi Arabia Deepen Strategic Ties

On 22nd April 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman co-chaired the 2nd India–Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC) meeting in Jeddah, bolstering ties across defence, energy, and culture.

RBI Revises Liquidity Coverage Ratio Guidelines

On 22nd April 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released updated guidelines for the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), with significant changes set to take effect from 1st April 2026, aiming to enhance banks' liquidity resilience.

Aviation Ministry Responds to Pahalgam Terror Attack

On 23rd April 2025, Union Civil Aviation Minister took swift action following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, ensuring relief for affected tourists and victims.

Snow Persistence in Himalayas at Two-Decade Low

In April 2025, a report by ICIMOD revealed that snow persistence across the Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH) has dropped to a 23-year low, severely impacting the Ganga, Indus, and Brahmaputra river basins and endangering the water security of nearly two billion people.

India Imposes 12% Safeguard Duty on Steel Imports

On 21st April 2025, the Indian government imposed a 12% safeguard duty on non-alloy and alloy steel flat products to prevent potential dumping into India following increased US tariffs on Chinese goods.

Bumrah, Mandhana Named Wisden's Leading Cricketers of 2024

On 22nd April 2025, Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana were honored as Wisden’s leading cricketers of 2024 for their standout performances across formats.

First Resolution under Settlement Regulations 2024

On 21st April 2025, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) pproved Google’s Rs. 20.24 crore settlement in the Android TV case, marking the first resolution under the 2024 Settlement Regulations.

Earth Day 2025

On 22nd April 2025, Earth Day is being celebrated globally to promote environmental protection, with India marking the occasion through the ‘Save Earth Conclave’ in New Delhi.

Pope Francis Dies at 88 in Vatican

On 21st April 2025, Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a reform-minded leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died at the age of 88 after a long battle with pneumonia.

India’s DBT System Saves Rs. 3.48 Lakh Crore

A new report endorsed by the Ministry of Finance, highlights that India’s Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system has saved Rs. 3.48 lakh crore by reducing leakages in welfare delivery from 2009 to 2024.