Current Affairs — 15 April 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Tue, 15 Apr 2025
IMD forecasts above-normal 2025 southwest monsoon at 105% of LPA
The India Meteorological Department's first-stage forecast, issued on 15 April 2025, says the June–September 2025 southwest monsoon rainfall is most likely to be above normal at 105% of the Long Period Average, with a model error of ±5%.
Defence Secretary co-chairs 11th India–Italy Joint Defence Committee in Rome
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visited Rome on 14–15 April 2025, called on Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto and co-chaired the 11th India–Italy Joint Defence Committee meeting; SIDM and AIAD signed an MoU.
WPI inflation eases to 2.05% in March 2025
Annual inflation based on the all-India Wholesale Price Index was 2.05% (provisional) in March 2025, down from 2.38% in February, the Commerce Ministry said on 15 April 2025.
JP Nadda presides over AIIMS Rishikesh's 5th convocation; 434 students get degrees
Union Health Minister JP Nadda presided over the fifth convocation of AIIMS Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, on 15 April 2025, where 434 students were awarded degrees.
First state-level Himachal Day function held in Pangi valley; Pangi to be first natural farming sub-division
Himachal Pradesh held its state-level Himachal Day function at Killar in the remote Pangi valley of Chamba district for the first time on 15 April 2025, where CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu declared Pangi the state's first natural farming sub-division.
IREDA posts highest-ever annual profit of ₹1,699 crore for 2024-25
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) reported its highest-ever annual profit after tax of ₹1,699 crore for 2024-25, up 36%, and became the first PSU and first company in the NBFC and banking sector to publish audited results within 15 days, the MNRE said on 15 April 2025.
INSV Tarini leaves Cape Town on final leg of Navika Sagar Parikrama II to Goa
INSV Tarini, crewed by Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A, was flagged off from the Royal Cape Yacht Club, Cape Town, on 15 April 2025 for the final leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II circumnavigation, to Goa.
28 blocks awarded under OALP Round-IX; Special DSF Round-IV launched
At the OALP Round-IX and Special Discovered Small Field signing ceremony on 15 April 2025, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said 28 blocks across eight sedimentary basins covering 1.36 lakh sq km had been awarded.
Labour Ministry signs MoU with Swiggy to list gig and logistics jobs on National Career Service portal
The Ministry of Labour & Employment signed an MoU with Swiggy on 15 April 2025 to link gig and logistics jobs to the National Career Service (NCS) portal, with Swiggy aiming to mobilise over 12 lakh job opportunities in 2–3 years.
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approves ordinance for sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on 15 April 2025 approved issuing an ordinance to sub-categorise the state's 59 Scheduled Castes into three groups for reservation, along with the AP Minor Mineral Policy 2025.
PM Modi speaks to Danish PM Mette Frederiksen; both look ahead to 3rd India–Nordic Summit in Norway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen spoke by phone on 15 April 2025, reviewed the Green Strategic Partnership launched in 2020, and looked forward to meeting at the 3rd India–Nordic Summit in Norway.
DRI seizes 7.56 kg cocaine worth about ₹75.6 crore at IGI Airport
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence intercepted an Indian woman arriving from Dubai at IGI Airport, New Delhi, and recovered 7.56 kg of cocaine worth about ₹75.6 crore hidden in handbags, the Finance Ministry said on 15 April 2025.
Sixth National Highways Excellence Awards (2023) presented at Bharat Mandapam
The sixth edition of the National Highways Excellence Awards 2023 was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, in the presence of Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, the ministry said on 15 April 2025.