1 April to 10 April 2025 Current Affairs - Top Headlines in English

Explore the most important Current Affairs from 1 April to 10 April 2025 – covering national and international news, appointments, awards, science, sports, and more. Perfect for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Bank, Railways, and Defence.

National News (1–10 April 2025)

• Phase 1 of Lok Sabha Elections 2025: Voting begins in 102 constituencies with peaceful polling.
• Supreme Court Directive: Guidelines issued to regulate social media misinformation during elections.
• First Solar Park in Ladakh: Inaugurated to enhance green energy in the region.
• Women's Safety Initiative: Ministry of Home Affairs launches ‘Suraksha Setu’ helpline for metro cities.
• e-Shram Platform Update: Now includes pension schemes for unorganized workers.

International News (1–10 April 2025)

• India-Germany Agreement: MoU signed for green hydrogen collaboration and tech exchange.
• Japan Earthquake Relief: India sends humanitarian aid to affected regions.
• G7 Foreign Ministers Meet: Held in Italy to discuss global security and climate change.
• UN Climate Index 2025: India ranked 6th in clean energy growth.
• Pakistan IMF Bailout: Approved with major fiscal reform commitments.

Science & Technology

• ISRO Chandrayaan-4 Update: Prototype lander completed static fire test.
• Drone Policy 2.0: Government launches portal to register civilian drone operators.
• National Quantum Mission: Gets ₹8,000 crore funding for next phase.
• Cybersecurity Centre: Set up in Hyderabad to prevent cybercrime in financial services.

Sports

• IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans top points table after Week 1.
• Neeraj Chopra: Wins gold at Asian Athletics Championship in javelin throw.
• Women's T20 Asia Cup: India enters semi-finals unbeaten.

Appointments

• Lt. Gen. Manoj Nair: Appointed as new Vice Chief of Indian Army.
• Radhika Jha: Appointed as Secretary of Ministry of Culture.
• Sundar Raman: Becomes CEO of National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC).

Awards & Recognition

• World Book Prize 2025: Won by Arundhati Roy for “Songs of the Broken World”.
• UNESCO Education Award: Awarded to Kerala’s 'Digital Schooling Project'.
• Indian Film Festival of Melbourne: "Echoes of Silence" wins Best Director award.

Books & Authors

• "Echoes of the Nation" by Shashi Tharoor – insights on Indian politics.
• "The Power of Quantum" by Dr. A.P. Mathur – introducing quantum computing in India.
• "Running with Dreams" by Dutee Chand – memoir of sports and identity.