April 1 2025 Current Affairs: Daily News for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways | GKToday Current Affairs

National News (Government Schemes & Policies)

A. PIB (Press Information Bureau) Updates

1. PM Modi Launches ‘Green India Mission 2030’

  • Launched on April 1, 2025, targeting 26 million hectares of degraded land restoration by 2030.
  • Goal: Increase India’s forest cover to 24% (from 21.71% in 2023).
  • Budget: ₹50,000 crore allocated. Urban forests to be developed in 100 smart cities.
  • PIB Source: Press Information Bureau (Check April 1, 2025 release).

2. Digital India Act 2025 Implemented

  • Replaced IT Act 2000 with stricter data privacy laws and AI/deepfake regulations.
  • Mandatory KYC for social media accounts to curb fake news.

B. Economic & Banking Updates

1. RBI Monetary Policy Highlights

  • Repo rate unchanged at 6.00% (5th consecutive hold).
  • GDP growth forecast revised to 7.2% for FY 2025-26.
  • CBDC (Digital Rupee) expanded to 50 new cities.

2. Forex Reserves Hit Record $650 Billion

  • Boosted by FDI inflows and RBI’s forex management (as of March 31, 2025).

International Relations

India Signs NASA’s Artemis Accords

  • India becomes 30th nation to join lunar & Mars exploration missions.
  • ISRO’s Gaganyaan unmanned test flight scheduled for June 2025.

Science & Technology

DRDO Tests Hypersonic Missile ‘Shaurya-II’

  • Mach 6 speed, 1,500 km range. Strengthens India’s nuclear deterrence.

Awards & Honours

Padma Awards 2025 Winners

  • Padma Vibhushan: Dr. Randeep Guleria (Medicine)
  • Padma Bhushan: Aditya Mittal (Industry)

Sports News

India Wins Kabaddi World Cup 2025

  • Defeated Iran 42-38. Pawan Sehrawat named MVP.

Important Days (April 1)

  • April Fools’ Day
  • Utkarsh Bangla Diwas (West Bengal Skill Development Day)

FAQs on April 1, 2025 Current Affairs

Q1. What is the target of Green India Mission 2030?

Ans: Increase India’s forest cover to 24% by 2030.

Q2. What is the repo rate as per RBI’s April 2025 policy?

Ans: 6.00% (unchanged).

Key Takeaways for Competitive Exams

UPSC: Focus on Green India Mission, Artemis Accords, Digital India Act 2025.
Banking: Note RBI’s repo rate & forex reserves.
SSC/Railways: Revise Padma Awards 2025 & Shaurya-II missile.

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