10 April to 20 April 2025 Current Affairs
Top Headlines for Competitive Exams (UPSC, SSC, Bank, Railways, Defence)
National News
- PM Modi’s Haryana Projects: PM inaugurated projects worth ₹10,000 crore including Yamunanagar Thermal Plant.
- Parliament Sports Mahakumbh: Launched by Rajnath Singh in Lucknow for MPs.
- NHAI Land Acquisition: New streamlined timeline announced for faster road project clearance.
- Karnataka CET 2025: Scheduled on April 16–17 for admission to professional courses.
- Quantum Technology: QNu Labs launched Q-Shield on World Quantum Day.
International News
- US-China Tariff Escalation: US imposed 125% tariffs; China responded with rare earth export limits.
- Space Summit: Held in Washington for global space cooperation.
- Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire: Zelenskyy proposed 30-day truce from April 20.
- Canadian Elections: Mark Carney leads polls ahead of April 28 elections.
- Israeli Report: Red Crescent deaths found unrelated to execution.
Science & Technology
- India’s Quantum Computer: QpiAI launched 25-qubit system under National Quantum Mission.
- Lyrid Meteor Shower: NASA reported peak activity of 10–20 meteors/hour.
- Digital Registration: 10% births/deaths still unregistered despite 100% digital mandate.
- IIT Guwahati Program: Launched new BSc in Data Science & AI.
Sports
- IPL 2025: CSK ended losing streak with wins from Dhoni and Dube.
- NBA Awards: Daniels for MIP, Brunson for MVP leading predictions.
- Hawks Management: Onsi Saleh becomes new GM.
- Khelo India: New mascot and logo launched in Bihar.
Appointments
- Li Chenggang: Appointed China's new trade negotiator.
- ICAR: New Director General appointed by Indian government.
- Onsi Saleh: New GM of Atlanta Hawks.
Awards & Recognition
- Laureus Awards: Alcaraz, Duplantis, and Alfred nominated.
- Young Global Leader: Ram Mohan Naidu selected by WEF.
- Punjab FC: Won award for best youth program.
Books & Authors
- "Quantum Leap Forward" – By QpiAI Team.
- "Fields of Play" – By Landry Fields.
- "Echoes of Resilience" – By Julien Alfred.
Miscellaneous
- Global Climate Pact: UN Summit proposed 30% CO₂ cut by 2035.
- Vande Bharat Expansion: 50 new trains for Tier-2 cities in 2025.
- Women Empowerment: New entrepreneurship campaign with loans/training.
- Global Health: WHO reports major drop in malaria cases.
