Current Affairs — 07 April 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Mon, 07 Apr 2025
Rajasthan launches Niramay Rajasthan Abhiyan and other health campaigns on World Health Day
On World Health Day, 7 April 2025, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma launched the Niramay Rajasthan campaign along with Eat Right Rajasthan, Mission Madhuhari, Mission Liver Smile and the Chief Minister Ayushman Adarsh Gram Panchayat Yojana.
Tamil Nadu announces ₹216.73 crore livelihood schemes and deep-sea fishing harbours for Gulf of Mannar fishermen
On 7 April 2025, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced in the Assembly livelihood schemes worth ₹216.73 crore and fishing harbours at Thangachimadam, Pamban and Kundukal for fishermen in districts around the Gulf of Mannar.
Om Birla at 150th IPU Assembly in Tashkent; meets Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
On 7 April 2025, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent on the sidelines of the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
World Health Day 2025: 'Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures' launches year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health
World Health Day was observed on 7 April 2025 with the theme 'Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures', which launches a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health.
Defence Ministry signs ₹2,385.36 crore contract with BEL for Electronic Warfare suites for IAF Mi-17 V5 helicopters
On 7 April 2025, the Ministry of Defence signed a ₹2,385.36 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for Electronic Warfare suites and aircraft modification kits for the IAF's Mi-17 V5 helicopters under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.
'Samudra Pradakshina': all-women tri-services sailing expedition to Seychelles flagged off from Mumbai aboard IASV Triveni
On 7 April 2025, Lt Gen AK Ramesh flagged off 'Samudra Pradakshina', a 12-member all-women tri-services sailing expedition from Mumbai to Seychelles and back aboard IASV Triveni.
CERT-In, CSIRT-Fin and SISA launch Digital Threat Report 2024 for the BFSI sector
On 7 April 2025, the Digital Threat Report 2024 for the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector, prepared by CERT-In, CSIRT-Fin and cybersecurity company SISA, was launched in New Delhi.
President Murmu in Portugal: first Indian presidential visit in 27 years; joint stamps mark 50 years of ties; City Key of Honour of Lisbon
On 7 April 2025, President Droupadi Murmu held engagements in Lisbon with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, including the launch of postage stamps marking 50 years of India–Portugal diplomatic relations, and received the City Key of Honour of Lisbon.
Cochin Shipyard: ProArc CNC cutting machine inaugurated, steel cut for two Green Tugs under GTTP, India's largest TSHD reviewed
On 7 April 2025 at Cochin Shipyard, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated an Industry 4.0-ready ProArc CNC plate cutting machine and presided over steel cutting for two Green Tugs under the Green Tug Transition Programme.
MeitY: indigenous 1.5 kW wireless EV charger by C-DAC and VNIT Nagpur transferred to industry under NaMPET
On 7 April 2025, MeitY held an event for technology transfers under the National Mission on Power Electronics Technology (NaMPET), including an indigenous 1.5 kW wireless EV charger developed by C-DAC (T) and VNIT Nagpur.
'Antar Drishti' sensory dark room inaugurated at NIEPVD Dehradun
On 7 April 2025, NIEPVD Dehradun, with the National Association for the Blind, inaugurated 'Antar Drishti', a sensory dark room to sensitise society to the challenges faced by persons with visual impairment.