At the 11th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting, India emphasized collective climate action and the "Baku to Belem Roadmap" to mobilize $1.3 trillion for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The roadmap highlights climate finance and sustainable development.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with the "World Ti-pitaka: Sajjhaya Phonetic Edition" by Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra. It was produced by the Thai government to commemorate the 70-year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit.

President Droupadi Murmu is on a state visit to Portugal and Slovakia from April 7-10, 2025. Her visit to Portugal is significant as it marks 50 years of re-established diplomatic relations between India and Portugal.

China retaliated to U.S. trade actions by announcing additional tariffs of 34% on U.S. goods. It also imposed controls on the export of rare earth elements and filed a complaint at the World Trade Organisation.

Sri Lanka conferred its highest civilian honour, the Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts to strengthen India-Sri Lanka relations.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army successfully conducted four flight tests of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM), with all missiles intercepting and destroying their aerial targets.

Mohsin Naqvi, the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PC, has officially taken over as the new President of the Asian Cricket Council (AC, succeeding Sri Lanka’s Shammi Silva.

Mitathal and Tighrana, located in Bhiwani, Haryana, have been declared protected Harappan sites. These sites, dating back 4,400 years, provide important insights into early agriculture, town planning, and trade.

Bollywood actor Manoj Kumar, known for his iconic patriotic films, passed away at the age of 87

Manoj Kumar, originally named Harikrishan Giri Goswami

Major Awards :- Padma Shri (1992), Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2015)

Russia's first nuclear submarine, the Perm, is equipped with the Zircon hypersonic cruise missile, which is reportedly impossible to intercept.

The Assam government launched the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan to promote self-employment among women by providing seed capital of ₹10,000 each to help them establish or expand their micro-businesses.

The national transporter has installed 209 MW of solar power across 2,249 railway stations and service buildings, marking a 2.3 times increase in solar plant installations in the last five years.

A reciprocal tariff policy is based on the idea that the United States should impose tariffs on other countries equal to those imposed on American goods, leading to an increase in the cost of exports.

EMRS stands for Eklavya Model Residential School. The Central Government plans to establish 728 such schools to provide education for around 3.5 lakh ST (Scheduled Tribe) students.

Waqf' refers to properties that are dedicated for religious or charitable purposes under Islamic law. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024, were approved in the Indian Parliament recently.

According to the 2025 Technology and Innovation Report by UNCTAD, India has improved its ranking to 36th out of 170 nations, up from 48th in 2022.

Bangladesh assumed the chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimste for the next two years, taking over from Thailand. Bimstec includes seven countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

The Maharashtra government has signed a partnership with Microsoft to establish three Artificial Intelligence Centres of Excellence (COE) in Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur. This aims to enhance the adoption of AI technologies in the state's administration.

Sarhul is celebrated by Adivasis in Jharkhand and the Chotanagpur region to mark the new year and the arrival of spring. It is a festival dedicated to the worship of the Sal tree and signifies the union of the Sun and Earth.

The 'Zero Poverty - P4' initiative, launched under the Swarnandra 2047 vision, aims to eliminate poverty in Andhra Pradesh by 2029. 'P4' stands for Public, Private, People Partnership.

Omar Abdullah launched a free bus service for women in Jammu and Kashmir to improve mobility and ease of travel. The service aims to make transportation more accessible and comfortable for women in the region.

Star Air, based in Bengaluru, became the first Indian airline to adopt the Aviator Revenue Management system to maximize passenger revenue. The airline operates 9 Embraer aircraft and plans to expand its fleet.

Sivasubramanian Ramann has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRD by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

The Chapata Chilli, also known as Tomato Chilli, received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This is expected to benefit around 20,000 farmers in India.

Deepak Punia secured a silver medal at the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship, continuing his impressive record in the competition.

Saturn has gained 128 new moons, bringing its total to 274. This makes Saturn the planet with the most moons in the solar system, surpassing the combined number of moons of all other planets.

India produced 1,681 locomotives in the financial year 2024-25, surpassing both the US and Europe. This was a 19% increase from the previous year and marked a record high in the country’s locomotive manufacturing history.

The Saudagari block print, a traditional textile art from Jamalpur, Ahmedabad, received a GI tag, preserving this unique handcrafted heritage.

Utkal Divas is celebrated on April 1st to commemorate the formation of Odisha as a separate state in 1936, recognizing its distinct cultural identity.

SpaceX launched the Fram2 mission, marking the first-ever human spaceflight to orbit Earth from pole to pole using a Falcon 9 rocket.

Nainital is a popular hill station in Uttarakhand, known for its scenic Naini Lake, which supplies 76% of the region’s water demand.

Renault Group acquired the remaining stake from Nissan, making it the sole owner of the Chennai-based RNAIPL manufacturing facility.

The 62nd National Maritime Day was inaugurated in Mumbai by Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan to honor India’s maritime history and contributions.

N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, was appointed to the IMF Managing Director’s Advisory Council to provide insights on macroeconomic policies supporting entrepreneurship.

The Kumbakonam betel leaf and Thovalai flower garland from Tamil Nadu received GI tags, recognizing their unique cultural and traditional significance.

Poonam Gupta succeeded Michael Patra as the Deputy Governor of the RBI, a key role ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee (MP meeting in April 2025.

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the National Round of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament Festival 2025 in New Delhi to engage youth in national development discussions.

Japan's Financial Services Agency (FS plans to revise its laws to classify crypto assets as financial products and place them under insider trading regulations.

The 6th BIMSTEC Summit will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, with the theme 'Prosperous, Resilient, and Open BIMSTEC.'

The 'MY-Bharat' calendar encourages children to engage in creative activities like village visits, cultural tours, and participating in social events like Ambedkar Jayanti padyatras.

The National Conference on ‘Environment – 2025’ focuses on the vision of India becoming a developed nation by 2047 with clean air, water, and green spaces.

The portal is designed to provide a comprehensive database of social, economic, and fiscal data to aid policymakers and researchers.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2025, having been established on April 1, 1935.

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula in the final to win her first Miami Open title in 2025.

Mizoram launched the 'Hnatlangpui' cleanliness drive in Aizawl to promote statewide sanitation, which will last for a year.

Shirley Botchwey will become the first woman from Africa to serve as the Commonwealth Secretary-General.

Tiger Triumph' is a tri-services exercise between India and the US focusing on humanitarian aid and disaster relief coordination.

The Punjab government is developing Nangal and Jhajjar Bachauli as a tourist hub, with Jhajjar Bachauli becoming India’s first Leopard Safari to promote wildlife conservation and tourism.

The Telangana government launched the Fine Rice PDS scheme on Ugadi in 2025, aiming to provide fine rice free of cost through ration shops to ensure food security for the poor.

India’s Nihal Sarin won the 2025 Tashkent Open Agzamov Memorial Chess tournament with an unbeaten score of 8 out of 10, outperforming a competitive field.

The Telangana government passed an organ transplantation Bill to match national regulations and prevent illegal organ trade. It also allows grandparents to donate organs to grandchildren and expands the criteria for brain death.

Launched in 2015, the Gold Monetisation Scheme allows individuals to deposit gold and earn interest. As of now, the scheme has mobilized over 31,000 kg of gold.

India launched Operation Brahma to provide relief to Myanmar after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand.

The 14th edition of Exercise INDRA, a maritime bilateral exercise between India and Russia, is scheduled from March 28 to April 2, 2025, in Chennai (Harbour Phase) and the Bay of Bengal (Sea Phase).

According to the Hurun Global Rich List 2025, the United States leads with 870 billionaires, followed by China with 823, and India with 284.

Challa Sreenivasalu Setty, the Chairman of State Bank of India (SBI), has been appointed as the new Chairman of IBA for the upcoming fiscal year. The IBA is an organization representing all banks in India.

Manisha Bhanwala won India’s first gold medal in the Asian Wrestling Championship 2025, held in Amman, Jordan. Antim Panghal secured a bronze medal in the same competition.

The UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of Indi and IIIT-Hyderabad launched a challenge aimed at improving fingerprint authentication, particularly focusing on age invariance for children aged 5-10 years.

Punjab & Sind Bank won the 'Top Improvers' award in the EASE 6.0 Reforms Index. This initiative aims to enhance banking services across India.

Anahat Singh, India's top-ranked women’s squash player, won the women’s singles title at the Indian Open 2025 by defeating Helen Tang of Hong Kong. This victory marked her 11th PSA title.

Hockey Haryana clinched the title in the Final Phase of the National Women's Hockey League 2024-25, defeating Hockey Association of Odisha 3-2. They finished the Pool stage at the top with 15 points.

The Indian Air Force participated in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, a biennial multinational air exercise held in Greece, which aims to enhance air force capabilities and international cooperation.

The theme for the 2025 International Day of Yoga is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health,' emphasizing holistic health and environmental awareness. This theme will be celebrated on June 21, 2025.

Axis Bank has partnered with J.P. Morgan to launch real-time US dollar payment capabilities for commercial clients in India, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country.