In a key development aimed at boosting hydropower capacity in the Northeast, SJVN Ltd, a public sector undertaking, has released ₹269.97 crore as land compensation for the 3,097 MW Etalin Hydro Electric Project in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh. This significant payment was made on March 26, 2025, into a joint account held by the Deputy …
The PoshanTracker Application, developed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 under the Innovation (Centre) category. This recognition was announced during the 17th Civil Services Day held on April 21, 2025, in New Delhi. The award was received by Secretary …
The 2025 edition of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list features high-profile global figures such as U.S. President Donald Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus. Interestingly, this year’s list does not include any Indian nationals, a notable shift from 2024 when Indian celebrities like Bollywood star Alia Bhatt …
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At the Asian U-18 Athletics Championship held in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, 16-year-old Nishchay from Haryana made headlines by winning the silver medal in the boys’ shot put event. Competing on the third day of the championship, Nishchay delivered a personal best throw of 19.59 meters, surpassing his previous best of 18.93 meters recorded just last …
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued revised directions allowing minors aged 10 years and above to independently open and operate savings and term deposit accounts. This move, aimed at promoting early financial literacy, will empower minors to manage money responsibly, within a safe and supervised banking environment. However, the RBI has set clear operational limits …
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In a significant administrative reshuffle within the Delhi High Court, Special Judge Kaveri Baweja has been appointed as the new Registrar (Vigilance), while Special Judge Arun Bhardwaj will assume charge as the Registrar General from May 1, 2025. Judge Baweja has handled several high-profile cases, including the Delhi excise policy case, the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, …
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In a decisive step to protect its domestic steel industry, the Government of India has announced the imposition of a 12% provisional safeguard duty on select categories of steel imports. The decision, which came into effect on April 21, 2025, is aimed at countering a surge in low-cost steel imports, especially from China, South Korea, …
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World Earth Day is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting actions to protect our planet. Celebrated annually, it serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable living and environmental stewardship. Date of Earth Day 2025 Earth Day 2025 will be observed on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. This date …
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India’s smartphone industry has achieved a major milestone in the financial year 2024–25 (FY25) as exports crossed ₹2 lakh crore for the first time. This achievement, announced by Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, showcases the impact of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and India’s strengthening position in global supply chains. The impressive …
In a significant reform under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Maharashtra state school education department has announced a phase-wise implementation of a new curriculum framework. Beginning from the academic year 2025–26, Hindi will be made a mandatory third language for students in Classes 1 to 5 in English and Marathi-medium schools. This marks …
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Welcome to the Current Affairs Section of Adda247. If you are preparing for Government Job Exams, then it is very important for you to read the Daily Current Affairs. All the important updates based on current affairs are included in this Daily Current Affairs 2025 article.
