RPSC RAS Current Affairs — All time
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Tue, 22 Apr 2025
Manohar Lal in Nepal: Arun-3 electromechanical works begin; POWERGRID–NEA MoU on cross-border lines
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated electromechanical works at the 900 MW Arun-3 project in Nepal and witnessed a POWERGRID–Nepal Electricity Authority MoU on cross-border transmission on 22 April 2025.
World Earth Day 2025: Indian Yoga Association holds nationwide plantation drive under Harit Yoga
The Indian Yoga Association and its state chapters observed World Earth Day on 22 April 2025 with a nationwide tree plantation drive under the Ministry of Ayush's 'Harit Yoga' initiative, one of the ten signature events of International Day of Yoga 2025.
Plastics for Change wins Bharat Startup Grand Challenge 2025
DPIIT, Startup India and Stride Ventures announced Buoyancy Plastics for Change Recycling Pvt Ltd as the winner of the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge 2025, with funding of up to ₹10 crore, on 22 April 2025.
India nominates M. Revathi for Director of ITU's Radiocommunication Bureau
India nominated M. Revathi, Joint Wireless Advisor at the Department of Telecommunications, as its candidate for Director of the Radiocommunication Bureau of the International Telecommunication Union, it was announced on 22 April 2025.
NECTAR showcases an aerostatic drone for surveillance and disaster management
NECTAR, an autonomous body under DST, held a live demonstration of an aerostatic drone developed by Airbotix Technologies, Gurgaon, for forest, wildlife, border and disaster surveillance, it was reported on 22 April 2025.
New private-sector subscribers under NPS cross 12 lakh in 2024-25
Over 12 lakh new private-sector subscribers joined the National Pension System in 2024-25, taking total subscribers to over 165 lakh by March 2025, the Finance Ministry said on 22 April 2025.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025
PM Modi hosts US Vice President J.D. Vance; both welcome progress on India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US Vice President J.D. Vance and his family on 21 April 2025, and the two welcomed significant progress in negotiations for an India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement.
Dr. Mangi Lal Jat takes charge as Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR
Agronomist Dr. Mangi Lal Jat assumed charge as Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education and Director General of ICAR on 21 April 2025.
Centre imposes 12% safeguard duty on certain steel flat product imports
The Centre imposed a 12% safeguard duty on imports of certain non-alloy and alloy steel flat products, Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said on 21 April 2025.
CCI approves Google's settlement proposal in Android TV case; ₹20.24 crore settlement amount
The Competition Commission of India, by majority order, accepted Google's settlement proposal in the Android TV case on 21 April 2025, with a final settlement amount of ₹20.24 crore.
Eight core industries grow 3.8% in March 2025; FY 2024-25 growth 4.4%
The Index of Eight Core Industries grew 3.8% (provisional) in March 2025 over March 2024, the Commerce Ministry said on 21 April 2025; cumulative growth for 2024-25 was 4.4%.
Poshan Tracker app wins PM's Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 (Innovation, Centre)
The Poshan Tracker application of the Ministry of Women and Child Development received the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 under the Innovation category (centre) on 21 April 2025.
Khadi and Village Industries sales cross ₹1.70 lakh crore in 2024-25
KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar released provisional data on 21 April 2025 showing Khadi and Village Industries sales of ₹1,70,551.37 crore in 2024-25, the highest so far.
EPFO adds 16.10 lakh net members in February 2025
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation added 16.10 lakh net members in February 2025, according to provisional payroll data released on 21 April 2025.
Sun, 20 Apr 2025
Arjun Babuta wins men's 10m air rifle silver at ISSF World Cup in Lima, Peru
Arjun Babuta won silver in the men's 10m air rifle at the ISSF World Cup in Lima, Peru, losing gold by 0.1 point to Olympic champion Sheng Lihao of China.
Rudrankksh Patil and Arya Borse win 10m air rifle mixed team silver at ISSF World Cup, Lima
India's Rudrankksh Patil and Arya Borse won the 10m air rifle mixed team silver at the ISSF World Cup in Lima on 20 April 2025, losing 11–17 to Norway in the gold medal match.
IAF joins multinational Exercise Desert Flag-10 in the UAE with MiG-29 and Jaguar jets
An Indian Air Force contingent reached Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE to take part in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a multinational air combat exercise scheduled from 21 April to 8 May 2025, the Defence Ministry said on 20 April 2025.
Nirmala Sitharaman begins visit to USA and Peru for IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings and G20 FMCBG
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman began an official visit to the USA and Peru on 20 April 2025, covering the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings and G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meetings, followed by her maiden visit to Peru.
IAS 2023 batch has record 74 women among 180 officers, nearly 41%
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on 20 April 2025 that the 2023 IAS batch has 74 women among 180 officers, nearly 41%, the largest women representation in the service's history.
Sat, 19 Apr 2025
I4C alerts public to online booking scams targeting pilgrims and tourists
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre under the Home Ministry alerted the public on 19 April 2025 about fake websites and social media pages offering pilgrimage and travel bookings, including Kedarnath helicopter services.
World Liver Day: PM urges mindful eating and less oil; Amit Shah attends ILBS programme
On World Liver Day, 19 April 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to adopt mindful eating and reduce oil intake, while Home Minister Amit Shah attended a programme of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences in New Delhi.
Ashwini Vaishnaw consults news media ahead of WAVES 2025; over 1 lakh registrations
I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held consultations with news media organisations on 19 April 2025 ahead of the first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES), to be held in Mumbai from 1 to 4 May.
Fri, 18 Apr 2025
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to fly to ISS on Axiom's Ax-4 mission, Jitendra Singh announces
Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced on 18 April 2025, after an ISRO review meeting, that IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla would fly to the International Space Station on Axiom Space's Ax-4 mission, then scheduled for May 2025.
Finance Ministry: claims of GST on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 are false
The Finance Ministry said on 18 April 2025 that claims of the Government considering GST on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 are false, as no MDR is charged on UPI and hence no GST applies.
PM Modi speaks to Elon Musk on technology and innovation cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Elon Musk on 18 April 2025, revisiting topics from their meeting in Washington DC earlier in the year and discussing India–US collaboration in technology and innovation.
Petroleum Ministry revises domestic gas allocation for CNG and PNG: advance allocation, pro-rata New Well Gas
The Petroleum Ministry said on 18 April 2025 that, from Q1 of FY 2025-26, domestic gas for CNG (transport) and PNG (domestic) will be allocated two quarters in advance, and New Well Gas will be allocated pro-rata instead of by auction.
MoRTH: no decision on nationwide satellite tolling from 1 May; ANPR-FASTag barrier-less tolling at selected plazas
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways clarified on 18 April 2025 that no decision has been taken to roll out satellite-based tolling nationwide from 1 May 2025, and said an ANPR-FASTag-based barrier-less system will be implemented at selected toll plazas.
ANRF selects 7 hubs and 45 spoke institutions under PAIR programme
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation announced on 18 April 2025 the selection of seven PAIR networks, with seven hub and 45 spoke institutions, under its Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research programme.
Centre notifies Legal Metrology rules for radar speed-measurement equipment, effective 1 July 2025
The Department of Consumer Affairs notified rules on 18 April 2025 making verification and stamping of radar-based vehicle speed-measurement equipment mandatory under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, from 1 July 2025.