10 April to 20 April 2025 Current Affairs - Top Headlines in English

Explore the most important Current Affairs from 10 April to 20 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 (10–20 April 2025)

• PM Modi’s Haryana Projects: PM Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth Rs. 10,000 crore in Haryana, including the expansion of Yamunanagar Thermal Plant. [Web ID: 22, 23]
• Parliament Sports Mahakumbh: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a 4-day Parliament Sports Mahakumbh in Lucknow to promote sports among parliamentarians. [Web ID: 14]
• NHAI’s Land Acquisition Timeline: National Highways Authority of India announced a new timeline to speed up land acquisition for infrastructure projects. [Web ID: 22]
• Karnataka CET 2025: Scheduled for April 16–17, marking a key event for students aiming for professional courses. [Web ID: 22]
• Quantum Technology Launch: QNu Labs launched Q-Shield, a quantum technology solution to protect critical infrastructure, on World Quantum Day. [Web ID: 22]

International News (10–20 April 2025)

• US-China Tariff Escalation: US imposed a 125% reciprocal tariff on Chinese goods, plus a 20% tariff to address the fentanyl crisis; China retaliated with export controls on rare earths. [Web ID: 19]
• Enduring International Partnership Summit: The 2025 Enduring International Partnership in Space Summit started in Washington, D.C., focusing on global space collaboration. [Web ID: 22]
• Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire: President Zelenskyy offered to extend a truce for 30 days starting midnight on April 20, amidst ongoing conflict in Donetsk. [Web ID: 2]
• Canadian Elections Update: Mark Carney, sworn in as Liberal Party leader, leads polls ahead of the April 28 parliamentary elections following Trudeau’s resignation. [Web ID: 10]
• Israeli Military Report: Investigation into the deaths of 8 Red Crescent responders in Rafah found no evidence of execution or binding, despite claims. [Web ID: 2]

Science & Technology

• India’s First Quantum Computer: QpiAI, under the National Quantum Mission, launched India’s first full-stack quantum computer with 25 superconducting qubits for applications in drug discovery, climate action, and more. [Web ID: 20]
• Lyrid Meteor Shower: NASA reported that during the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour. [Web ID: 7]
• Registration of Birth and Death Act: Despite a 2023 amendment mandating 100% digital registration, 10% of births and deaths remain unregistered in India. [Web ID: 20]
• IIT Guwahati’s New Program: Admissions opened for a new BSc program in Data Science and AI at IIT Guwahati. [Web ID: 22]

Sports

• IPL 2025 Update: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ended their losing streak with a win, thanks to performances by MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube. [Web ID: 23]
• NBA Awards Predictions: Dyson Daniels (Hawks) predicted to win Most Improved Player with 70% votes, while Jalen Brunson (Knicks) leads MVP predictions with 60%. [Web ID: 13]
• Atlanta Hawks Management Change: Hawks fired GM Landry Fields after missing playoffs for two seasons; Onsi Saleh promoted to GM. [Post ID: 0]
• Khelo India Youth Games 2025: Mascot and logo launched for the event to be held in Bihar. [Web ID: 23]

Appointments

• Li Chenggang: Appointed as China’s new trade negotiator amidst the US-China tariff dispute. [Web ID: 19]
• ICAR Director General: Government appointed a new Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). [Web ID: 14]
• Onsi Saleh: Promoted to General Manager of Atlanta Hawks after Landry Fields’ exit. [Post ID: 0]

Awards & Recognition

• Laureus World Sports Awards 2025 Nominees: Carlos Alcaraz, Mondo Duplantis, and Julien Alfred nominated for their stellar performances in tennis and athletics. [Web ID: 11]
• Young Global Leader 2025: Ram Mohan Naidu selected as Young Global Leader 2025 by the World Economic Forum (WEF). [Web ID: 14]
• Punjab FC Award: Punjab FC received an award for the best youth football program in India. [Web ID: 22]

Books & Authors

• "Quantum Leap Forward" by QpiAI Team – Details the journey of India’s first full-stack quantum computer. [Web ID: 20]
• "Fields of Play" by Landry Fields – A memoir reflecting on his tenure as Atlanta Hawks GM. [Post ID: 0]
• "Echoes of Resilience" by Julien Alfred – A story of her journey to St Lucia’s first Olympic gold. [Web ID: 11]