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02 Apr 2025

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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Ambuj Chandna Joins DBS Bank India as MD & Head of Consumer Banking Group

  • Kotak Mahindra Bank's old-timer Ambuj Chandna joined DBS Bank India as MD and Head of Consumer Banking group. Chandna was earlier President and Head of Consumer Bank (Products) at Kotak Mahindra Bank. He moved from Kotak Bank after being associated with the bank for over 16 years.
  • Chandna replaced Prashant Joshi, who joined DBS Bank in August 2020.

Renault to Acquire Nissan's Stake in India Manufacturing Unit

  • Renault Group announced that it will acquire the remaining 51% stake in Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd (RNAIPL) from Nissan Motor Corp, making it the sole owner of the manufacturing facility in Chennai, India. This move came after a 2023 agreement in which Renault and Nissan jointly invested $600 million to develop six new models for the Indian market.

The Reserve Bank of India Celebrates 90 Years

  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) marked its 90th anniversary in 2025, commemorating nine decades of financial governance, economic stability, and monetary policy regulation in India. Established on April 1, 1935, under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the RBI has played a pivotal role in shaping India's financial landscape. The event celebrates the central bank's journey, achievements, and future roadmap in an era of digital banking and financial inclusion.
  • Initially, it was a privately owned institution, but in 1949, it was nationalised, giving the government full control over monetary policies.
  • The first Governor of RBI was Sir Osborne Smith, while Sir C.D. Deshmukh was the first Indian Governor.
  • RBI introduced the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in 2016 to ensure transparent decision-making.
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SPORTS

Veteran Women Hockey Forward Vandana Katariya Retires from International Hockey

  • Indian women's team stalwart Vandana Katariya bid farewell to international hockey, stating that she is stepping away at the "zenith" of her 15-year illustrious career.
  • Katariya, the veteran striker with 320 international appearances and 158 goals to her name, left as the most capped player in the history of Indian women's hockey.
  • Katariya, who made her senior team debut in 2009, was an integral part of some of the most defining moments in the sport, including India's historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where she became the first and only Indian woman to score a hat-trick at the Games.

Aryna Sabalenka Wins Miami Open 2025, Defeats Jessica Pegula in Straight Sets

  • World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka reinforced her dominance in women's tennis by clinching her first Miami Open title, defeating Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the final. With this victory, she secured her 19th WTA title, including eight WTA 1000 titles and three Grand Slam championships.

Charlotte Edwards Appointed as New Head Coach of England Women's Team

  • Charlotte Edwards was appointed as the new head coach of the England women's cricket team, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced. A former England captain, Edwards played over 300 matches for her country, securing two World Cup titles and five Ashes victories during a distinguished 20-year career.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

"Connecting with Care" - A Month Dedicated to Listening, Learning & Leading

  • Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India's pioneering state-owned telecommunications provider, announced April 2025 as "Customer Service Month" — a nationwide initiative dedicated to enhancing customer experience and building stronger connections with its users under the unifying theme 'Connecting with Care.'
  • As part of BSNL's renewed focus on service excellence and its long-standing commitment to "Customer First", all BSNL Circles, Business Areas, and Units will actively participate in this month-long engagement drive.
  • The initiative aims to re-engage customers across all segments — rural, urban, enterprise, and retail — with a dedicated emphasis on:
  • Improving mobile network quality
  • Enhancing FTTH and broadband reliability
  • Enhancing leased circuits/MPLS reliability
  • Ensuring billing transparency
  • Expediting customer grievance redressal

India, Chile Agree to Begin Talks for Economic Partnership Pact

  • As India and Chile agreed to start negotiations for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement after a bilateral meeting with the visiting President of Chile Gabriel Boric Font, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Chile as the "gateway to Antarctica".
  • In the field of agriculture, cooperation will be done to ensure food security by combining each other's capabilities.
  • Describing Chile as an important partner of India in Latin America, Modi said: "India is ready to share its positive experience with Chile in Digital Public Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Railways, Space and other areas."
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DEFENCE

Fourth Edition of India-US Naval Exercise Tiger Triumph

  • The Fourth edition of the bilateral Tri-Service India-US Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, Tiger Triumph, is taking place on the Eastern Seaboard from April 1 to 13, as per the Indian Navy.
  • The Indian Navy noted that the exercise aims to develop interoperability for conducting HADR operations and formulating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to establish a Combined Coordination Center (CCC) that would enable rapid and smooth coordination between Indian and US Joint Task Forces (JTF) during exercises, crises, and contingencies.
  • As per the Indian Navy, the Harbour Phase is being held at Visakhapatnam from April 1-7.
  • Upon the completion of the Harbour Phase, the ships with troops embarked would sail for a sea phase and undertake maritime, amphibious and HADR operations off Kakinada.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

World Autism Awareness Day

  • World Autism Awareness Day, observed on April 2 every year, is a global initiative to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and promote inclusivity, understanding, and support for individuals with autism.
  • World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2007 through Resolution A/RES/62/139, with the objective of promoting awareness and understanding of autism. Over the years, the focus has expanded from merely raising awareness to promoting acceptance, inclusion, and the recognition of the contributions of autistic individuals to society.
  • The theme for World Autism Awareness Day 2025 is 'Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).'

International Fact-Checking Day

  • International Fact-Checking Day is observed on April 2, and is all about setting the record straight and protecting the general public from misinformation or 'fake news.' And while the name may appear to be self-explanatory, fact-checkers help to protect the reputation of a publication through the verification of facts and prevention of misinformation or journalistic fraud.
  • The first official observation of International Fact-Checking Day was on April 2, 2017. However, the concept of having such a day was first conceived in 2014 at a conference for journalists and professional fact-checkers at the London School of Economics. The discussion was born out of a recognition of the danger that political misformation posed, particularly on social media sites; which are consumed by the masses daily.
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Dalai Lama Honoured with Gold Mercury Award for Peace and Sustainability

  • Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama was honoured with the Gold Mercury Award for Peace and Sustainability at a special ceremony held at his residence in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. The award was presented by Gold Mercury International, a globally recognised think tank dedicated to promoting peace, governance, and sustainable development.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

Cyber Commandos Being Trained at IIT Madras

  • IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation successfully trained the inaugural batch of Cyber Commandos, a training course aimed at giving law enforcement officials advanced cybersecurity capabilities. The programme is focused on bolstering India's cybersecurity and improving the law enforcement's ability to combat cyber crimes.
  • An initiative of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, the 'Cyber Commandos' programme envisages creating a specialised force and is a critical step in bolstering India's cyber defence capabilities.
  • A formal valedictory function for 37 trained officers was conducted on April 1, 2025, at IIT Madras. Senior officers like Dr Sandeep Mittal, IPS, ADGP (Cyber Crime Wing), Tamil Nadu, Dr. Shankar Ram, CEO, and Mr. Balamurali Shankar, Chief Knowledge Officer, Pravartak attended the function.

India Research Conclave 2025 at AIIMS Sets the Stage for Strengthening India's Research Ecosystem

  • The India Research Conclave 2025, hosted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, marked a significant milestone in advancing research excellence, fostering collaboration, and reinforcing research integrity in India. Powered by Springer Nature, the conclave brought together leading academics, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to deliberate on key challenges and opportunities shaping India's research landscape.
  • With a strong emphasis on research integrity, innovation, and inclusivity, the event featured keynote addresses from distinguished speakers from the government, academia, and research organisations. Discussions underscored India's role in shaping the global research agenda and the importance of ethical and sustainable scientific progress.

National Education Society for Tribal Students Celebrates 7th Foundation Day

  • The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) proudly commemorated its 7th Foundation Day celebrating its unwavering dedication to the education and empowerment of tribal students across India. Established in year 2019 under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, NESTS has been instrumental in transforming the educational landscape for tribal communities through the administration of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS).
  • The event, held at Akashwani Bhavan, was graced by Jual Oram, Minister of Tribal Affairs along with Durgadas Uikey, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Antar Singh Arya, Chairman, National Commission for Schedule Tribes (NCST) and dignitaries from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, educationists, and key stakeholders of EMRS.
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ART AND CULTURE

Odisha's Rath Yatra, Bali Yatra Find Place in Centre's Intangible Cultural Heritage List

  • Getting a step closer towards securing the UNESCO Intangible Heritage tag, Odisha's Rath Yatra and Bali Jatra were included in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Sangeet Natak Akademi under Ministry of Culture.
  • Terming the development as a proud moment for Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi hoped for the UNESCO recognition for both the festivals.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Centre Clears Transfer of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma from Delhi to Calcutta High Court

  • The Central government approved the transfer of Delhi High Court Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma to the Calcutta High Court.
  • Justice Sharma joined the Delhi Judicial Service in 1992 and was promoted to the Higher Judicial Service in 2003. He has held key positions, including Registrar General of the Delhi High Court and Principal District & Sessions Judge, New Delhi.
  • A Fellow of the Commonwealth Judicial Education Institute, he has also trained mediators under the Supreme Court's Mediation Project.
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