Current Affairs – 08 April 2025
Latest national and international updates for school assembly, exams, and general knowledge.
National News
- India celebrates 10 years of Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana, empowering over 52 crore beneficiaries, especially women and SC/ST/OBC groups.
- The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 gets Presidential assent, promoting inclusivity and transparency in Waqf property management.
International News
- India accelerates trade agreement talks amid rising global tariffs; optimistic about finalizing an FTA with the UK.
- President Droupadi Murmu embarks on a state visit to Portugal and Slovakia from April 7 to 10, 2025.
Economic News
- RBI begins its three-day policy meeting, with expectations of a possible rate cut to boost growth.
- Despite US tariffs, India maintains its growth outlook of 6.3%–6.8% for FY 2025–26, assuming stable oil prices.
Environmental News
- Rare long-snouted vine snake sighted in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, marking its second-ever spotting in India.
Thought of the Day
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." – Winston Churchill
Word of the Day
Resilience (noun): The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Example: Her resilience helped her overcome every challenge she faced.
Quiz Question
Question: Which Indian scheme, launched in April 2015, provides collateral-free loans to micro and small enterprises?
Answer: Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)
Weather Forecast – Jaipur
- April 8: Sunny and hot. High: 40°C, Low: 26°C.
- Advisory: Drink plenty of water and avoid direct sun exposure during peak hours.
08 April 2025 Current Affairs – Bilingual One Liner
- श्रीलंका का सर्वोच्च नागरिक सम्मान 'श्रीलंका मित्र विभूषण' किसे प्रदान किया गया?
Who has been awarded Sri Lanka’s highest civilian honour 'Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushan'?
उत्तर / Answer: प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी / Prime Minister Narendra Modi - 2024-25 में भारत में सबसे तेज आर्थिक विकास दर किस राज्य ने दर्ज की?
Which state recorded the highest economic growth in 2024-25?
उत्तर / Answer: तमिलनाडु / Tamil Nadu - सोमगिरी पहाड़ियों पर राजराजा चोल से संबंधित शिलालेख किस जिले में मिला?
Where was the Rajaraja Chola inscription found in Tamil Nadu?
उत्तर / Answer: मदुरै / Madurai - प्रधानमंत्री मोदी ने किस देश में भारत की मदद से बनी दो रेलवे परियोजनाओं का उद्घाटन किया?
PM Modi inaugurated two Indian-assisted railway projects in which country?
उत्तर / Answer: श्रीलंका / Sri Lanka - केंद्रीय मंत्री जुएल ओराम ने किस राज्य के सुंदरगढ़ में मेगा मेडिकल कैंप का उद्घाटन किया?
Jual Oram inaugurated a mega medical camp in which state?
उत्तर / Answer: ओडिशा / Odisha - प्रधानमंत्री मोदी ने कहां शांति सेना स्मारक पर पुष्पांजलि अर्पित की?
Where did PM Modi pay tribute at the Indian Peace Keeping Force Memorial?
उत्तर / Answer: कोलंबो / Colombo - स्टैंड अप इंडिया योजना को शुरू हुए कितने वर्ष पूरे हुए?
How many years have passed since the launch of Stand Up India?
उत्तर / Answer: 9 वर्ष / 9 years - आयुष्मान भारत योजना को लागू करने वाला दिल्ली कौन सा राज्य/केंद्र शासित प्रदेश बना?
Delhi became which number state/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat?
उत्तर / Answer: 35वां / 35th - आयुष्मान भारत योजना के कारण स्वास्थ्य पर खर्च घटकर कितना प्रतिशत रह गया?
Due to Ayushman Bharat, what is the reduced out-of-pocket health expenditure?
उत्तर / Answer: 38% - भारत सरकार ने "भारत में महिलाएं और पुरुष 2024" का कौन सा संस्करण जारी किया?
Which edition of “Women and Men in India 2024” was released?
उत्तर / Answer: 26वां संस्करण / 26th edition - राष्ट्रपति द्रौपदी मुर्मू किस दो देशों की यात्रा पर गईं?
President Droupadi Murmu is on a state visit to which countries?
उत्तर / Answer: पुर्तगाल और स्लोवाकिया / Portugal and Slovakia - "जीवंत गांव कार्यक्रम-II (VVP-II)" को 2024-29 तक के लिए किसने मंजूरी दी?
Who approved "Livable Village Programme-II (VVP-II)" for 2024–29?
उत्तर / Answer: मंत्रिमंडल / Cabinet - 2047 तक भारत में कोयला आधारित ताप ऊर्जा का कितना प्रतिशत हिस्सा होगा?
What will be the share of coal-based power in India by 2047?
उत्तर / Answer: 37% - DRDO ने किसके साथ मिलकर ओडिशा से MRSAM के चार सफल परीक्षण किए?
DRDO and which organization tested four MRSAMs successfully from Odisha?
उत्तर / Answer: भारतीय सेना / Indian Army - BIMSTEC की अगली अध्यक्षता किसे सौंपी गई?
Who has been given the next chairmanship of BIMSTEC?
उत्तर / Answer: बांग्लादेश / Bangladesh