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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.

RBI and FIU-IND Ink Pact to Combat Money Laundering

On 17th April 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) signed a MoU to enhance coordination in tackling money laundering and terror financing.

BSE Celebrates 150 Years of Economic Leadership

On 17th April 2025, India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman praised the Bombay Stock Exchange’s (BSE) role in economic development and technological excellence during its 150th-anniversary celebration.

India Sends First Sea Shipment of Pomegranates to USA

On 19th April 2025, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) successfully completed its first commercial sea shipment of pomegranates from Maharashtra to the United States, marking a major step in expanding fresh fruit exports.

India Joins Desert Flag-10 in UAE

On 20th April 2025, a contingent of the Indian Air Force arrived at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates to take part in Exercise Desert Flag-10 (21st April-8th May), a multinational air combat exercise hosted by the UAE Air Force.

US Vice President’s First Official Visit to India

On 21st April 2025, US Vice President J D Vance arrived in New Delhi for a four-day visit to strengthen the India-US strategic partnership.

Scientists Use Cell Movement to Detect Cancer

In April 2025, researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University revealed that analysing how cells move using label-free microscopy can accurately distinguish cancerous from healthy cells.

India Achieves Second Satellite Docking in SpaDEX Mission

On 21st April 2025, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that ISRO's SpaDEX mission successfully completed its second satellite docking, marking a critical milestone in India's space docking capabilities.

ISRO Successfully Tests Indigenous Nozzle Made of Stellite

In April 2025, ISRO successfully conducted a hot test of an indigenously developed nozzle divergent made of Stellite at the ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, replacing the imported Columbium previously used in the PSLV's fourth stage.