Category: National

AI Kiran – a national movement for inclusive AI leadership – was officially launched on April 21.

Pakistan has suspended the 1972 Simla Agreement after India’s reaction to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. This is a major escalation in India-Pakistan relations. About the Simla Agreement (1972): (Source: IE)

Indian Air Force(IAF) conducted a drill for complex ground attack missions for operations in different terrains, including plains and mountainous areas.

In response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, the Government of India has announced that Pakistan nationals will no longer be permitted to travel to India under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES). About the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES): About SAARC:

Marking the start of World Immunization Week (April 24–30, 2025), Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda virtually launched the National Zero Measles-Rubella (MR) Elimination Campaign 2025–26, reaffirming India’s commitment to eliminate Measles and Rubella by 2026. Key Highlights: Strategic Focus: Current Vaccination Status (HMIS 2024–25): Impact:

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar recently raised certain issues with respect to the transparency in the judiciary, Supreme Court’s powers of judicial review and the judgment prescribing timelines to the President and Governor for their actions. judicial overreach of the judiciary. Vice-President’s Observations Constitutional Provision: Article 145(3)

The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Kozhikode, has developed IISR Surya-a new light-coloured turmeric variety specifically for the masala industry. Key Highlights (Source: TH)

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Indian Railways has installed an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) onboard the 12110 Manmad-CSMT Panchvati Express in Maharashtra, as part of a trial run. Key Highlights

The 3rd edition of the Indian Navy’s Meteorological and Oceanological Symposium – Meghayan 25 – was held on 14 Apr 25, to commemorate the formation of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and celebrating WMO Day 2025.

The State of art totally Indigenously developed Resource adequacy model (STELLAR) has been launched by Central Electricity Authority. (Source: PIB)

On April 13, 2025, India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) announced the successful trial of the Mk-II(A) Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system at the National Open Air Range (NOAR) in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. Key features of the system: Laser-DEWs are gaining global traction as cost-effective solutions to counter low-cost aerial threats, especially drone swarms, marking a significant shift in modern warfare tactics.

Researchers at the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) in Thiruvananthapuram have developed a novel, cost-effective real-time Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (rt-LAMP) assay for the early diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB). Key Highlights (Source: TH)