Daily Current Affairs 02nd April 2025: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation
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National News
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates ₹800 Crore Development Projects in Bihar on International Cooperative Day
Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a wide range of development and welfare projects in Bihar valued at more than ₹800 crore.
The initiatives span various sectors including cooperative development, urban infrastructure, law enforcement facilities, and transportation enhancements.
The event witnessed the presence of key political figures including Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, among other dignitaries.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announces name changes across multiple districts
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami revealed plans to rename several locations within the districts of Haridwar, Dehradun, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar.
This renaming initiative is based on honoring public sentiment and reflecting Indian cultural and traditional values.
The effort is aimed at recognizing and commemorating significant personalities who have played a role in preserving Indian heritage.
International News
PM Narendra Modi to attend 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Bangkok, Thailand to participate in the 6th Summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).
The summit is slated for April 4 and carries the theme “Prosperous, Resilient, and Open BIMSTEC,” as stated by the BIMSTEC Secretariat.
Prior to the main event, preparatory meetings will include a session of BIMSTEC Senior Officials on April 2 and a meeting of Foreign or External Affairs Ministers on April 3.
The upcoming summit marks the first in-person BIMSTEC gathering since the virtual 5th Summit held in Colombo in 2022.
Awards News
MyNaa Swamy to be awarded the Ugadi Award by Andhra Pradesh Government
Renowned historian and archaeologist MyNaa Swamy has been selected for the prestigious Ugadi Award by the Andhra Pradesh government.
The award acknowledges his exceptional achievements in historical scholarship and community service.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will personally present the award during a dedicated ceremony in Vijayawada.
Appointments News
Ambuj Chandna joins DBS Bank India
Ambuj Chandna, previously a senior executive at Kotak Mahindra Bank, has been appointed as Managing Director and Head of the Consumer Banking Group at DBS Bank India.
Prior to this, he held the position of President and Head of Consumer Bank (Products) at Kotak.
Chandna brings over 16 years of leadership experience from Kotak Mahindra Bank to his new role at DBS.
Nidhi Tewari appointed as Private Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Indian Foreign Service officer Nidhi Tewari has been designated as the Private Secretary to PM Narendra Modi.
Her appointment was sanctioned by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet as per a memorandum issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on March 29.
The appointment takes immediate effect.
Defence News
India and U.S. launch ‘Tiger Triumph’ Tri-Service HADR Exercise
The Indian and U.S. armed forces have begun a joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise called ‘Tiger Triumph’.
The tri-service exercise will run from April 2 to April 13 along India’s Eastern Seaboard.
Its primary goals include enhancing cooperation during HADR operations and creating a joint coordination mechanism for efficient crisis response.
Science & Technology News
SpaceX launches first private polar orbital mission, ‘Fram2’
SpaceX successfully launched its first private human mission that orbits over Earth’s polar regions.
The mission, titled “Fram2,” involves four astronauts and is a privately funded, multi-day journey.
The mission includes unique scientific experiments such as performing the first-ever X-ray in space and cultivating mushrooms in a microgravity environment.
The name “Fram2” is inspired by the original Norwegian exploration ship used for Arctic and Antarctic voyages in the 19th century.
Dhruva Space collaborates with Japan’s Infostellar for satellite communication
Hyderabad-based Dhruva Space has formed a partnership with Japanese firm Infostellar to integrate Dhruva’s 3.8-meter S&X-band antenna into the global StellarStation platform.
The ground station, located in Hyderabad, will now be a part of Infostellar’s expanding global network.
This collaboration aims to enhance satellite communication capabilities and ensure greater interoperability across ground stations.
Sports News
Francesco Bagnaia wins MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas
Francesco Bagnaia emerged victorious in the main MotoGP race at the Grand Prix of the Americas.
He capitalized on a crash by Marc Marquez, who slipped on the ninth lap of the 19-lap race and fell behind.
Bagnaia took advantage of this opportunity to take the lead and secure the win.
Important Days
World Autism Awareness Day 2025 observed on April 2
April 2 marks the annual observance of World Autism Awareness Day across the globe.
The day promotes understanding and advocates for the rights of individuals with autism, a neurodevelopmental condition that typically begins in early childhood and continues into adulthood.
The 2025 theme is “Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” emphasizing inclusivity and progress toward global equity.
