Important Weekly Current Affairs PDF Download (Apr 15th to 21st Apr 2025)

Dear Readers, Here we have given the list of Important Weekly Current Affairs of Apr 15th to 21st Apr 2025. Candidates those who are preparing for Upcoming SBIClerk 2025 and other competitive exams can make use of it.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS

• World Obesity Day is observed annually on 4th March to raise awareness about the global obesity crisis and promote real-world solutions to combat obesity.
• Himachal Pradesh is celebrating its 78th Foundation Day on April 15, 2025.
• World Hemophilia Day is celebrated on April 17th every year.
• Every year April 18th is celebrated as World Heritage Day or International Day for monuments and sites.
• Every year April 21st is celebrated as National Civil Service Day.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: BANKING & FINANCE

• SBI Card and Tata Digital have launched the Tata Neu SBI Card, a co-branded credit card.
• The State Bank of India (SBI)has revised its special FD scheme, ‘Amrit Vrishti’.
• Zepto, a quick-commerce startup, is changing its parent company’s name from Kiranakart Technologies Private Limited to Zepto Private Limited.
• State Bank of India (SBI)plans to use staff from its subsidiary State Bank Operations Support Services (SBOSS) to assist customers in adopting alternate banking channels.
• Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings of Axis Bank and ICICI Bank with a stable outlook.
• Fitch Ratings has revised India’s GDP growth estimate for the current financial year from 6.5% to 6.4%, citing concerns over the global trade war.
• Mumbai-based private sector lender IDFC First Bank, at its board meeting held on April 17, approved an aggregate fundraise of up to ₹7,500 crore from two separate investors.
• An analysis of Unified Payments Interface (UPI)transaction failures shows that among the large banks, State Bank of India (SBI) had the highest number of transaction failures in FY25, while Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank fared much better.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)and the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)has imposed monetary penalties on Kotak Mahindra Bank, IDFC First Bank, and Punjab National Bank for regulatory compliance deficiencies.
• Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lauded the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) for its technological advancements and key role in India’s economic development.
• India is expected to remain the fastest-growing major economy in 2025 with a projected growth rate of 6.5%, according to the UNCTAD report titled ‘Trade and Development Foresights 2025’.
• The World Trade Organization (WTO)has released its Trade Forecast for 2025 and 2026.
• The Digital Lenders Association of India (DLAI)has officially rebranded as the Unified Fintech Forum (UFF).
• L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF)unveiled a new television commercial for its business loan product featuring Indian cricket star Jasprit Bumrah.
• NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India)has revised the UPI framework, introducing major changes to international and domestic QR-based transactions.
• Capitalmind Financial Services, founded by Deepak Shenoy, gets SEBI’s final approval to launch Capitalmind Mutual Fund.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)announced a ‘Theme Neutral’ ‘On Tap’ application facility under its Regulatory Sandbox (RS) on April 9, 2025.
• HDFC Bank has become the first Indian bank to execute a gold forward deal from GIFT City
• Union Bank of India has appointed Anil Kuril as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Head of the Data Protection Office, effective 15 April 2025.
• Cashfree Payments has appointed Piyush Anchliya as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 15, 2025.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)undertook 79 enforcement actions against banks and NBFCs in FY25, as per a report by FACE, an RBI-recognised self-regulatory organisation.
• Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Ltdhas received TPAP (Third-Party Application Provider) approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
• UK fintech giant Revolut has received full approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to issue Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) such as digital wallets and prepaid cards integrated with India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL NEWS

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on May 2, 2025.
• According to Airports Council International (ACI), India is set to become the world’s fastest-growing large aviation market by 2026, driven by low air travel penetration, infrastructure growth, and strong government support.
• The Department of Consumer Affairs has notified rules under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, introducing mandatory standards for the use of radar equipment in vehicle speed measurement.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Saudi Arabia on April 22–23, 2025, marking his first official trip to the Kingdom during his third term in office.
• Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated India’s first Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) at the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), New Delhi, marking a major milestone in strengthening India’s anti-doping ecosystem and aligning with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) standards
• A study published in The Quarterly Journal of Economics confirms the success of Surat’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) — the world’s first for particulate matter (PM) and India’s first pollution trading system.
• In a major breakthrough in secure communications, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)and Sterlite Technologies Ltd. (STL) have successfully demonstrated Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) over a 4-core Multi-Core Fibre (MCF) — a first-of-its-kind achievement in India.
• The Second National Horticulture Expo 2081 in Nepal, held over four days at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu Valley, concluded.
• In line with his commitment to make air travel safe, affordable,and accessible to all, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the new Terminal Building of the Maharaja Agrasen Airport in Hisar, Haryana, with an investment of over Rs 410 crore.
• On the occasion of  Bhimrao Ambedkar’s birth anniversary, Prime MinisterNarendra Modi dedicated several significant development projects of 10,000 crores to the people of Haryana.
• The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, has taken a major step towards enhancing consumer protectionand ensuring accurate measurement in gas usage by introducing draft rules for Gas Meters under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011.
• In a strategic branding initiative, Milkfed Punjab, one of India’s largest state dairy cooperatives, has introduced a new mascot named ‘Veera’for its flagship dairy brand
• The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA)to the Government of India released the first edition of the International Technology Engagement Strategy for Quantum (ITES-Q) on April 14, 2025, coinciding with World Quantum Day and the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQST 2025) as designated by the United Nations
• The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)released the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) data for March 2025.
• To promote innovation, acknowledge quality, and reward excellence in National Highways development, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)organized the 6th edition of the National Highways Excellence Awards (NHEA) 2023 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• The Ministry of Labour & Employment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swiggy to create significant employment opportunities in the gig and logistics sectors.
• Southern states of India are performing the best when it comes to policing, justice delivery and prison management, according to the fourth India Justice Report released.
• The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)has launched AIKosha, a secured platform providing a repository of datasets, models, and use cases to support AI innovation.
• The Ministry of Ayush organized a special session of the Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme at Ayush Bhawan, New Delhi.
• NITI Aayog released a report titled “Unlocking $25+ Billion Export Potential – India’s Hand & Power Tools Sector”, aiming to position India as a global leader in manufacturing and exports in this domain
• The Banaras Shehnai, an iconic traditional wind instrument from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, signifying a major recognition of India’s intangible cultural heritage.
• Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw marked the 172nd anniversary of India’s first train journey in a social media post on 16 April, recalling the departure of the inaugural train from Bori Bunder to Thane in Maharashtra on 16 April 1853

CURRENT AFFAIRS: INTERNATIONAL NEWS

• In a significant step showcasing India’s leadership in wildlife conservation, the Government of Indiahas signed a formal agreement with the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) to host its headquarters and secretariat
• India and Italyhave made significant strides in deepening their bilateral ties, focusing on vital areas such as trade, defence, clean energy, and strategic connectivity.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: STATE NEWS

• The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB)is launching a pilot project to integrate Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology into the power grid, in collaboration with IIT Bombay.
• In a significant move towards equitable reservation among Scheduled Castes (SCs), the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has approved a draft ordinance to implement sub-categorisation of SCs in the state.
• A two-day conclave titled ‘Buddha Dhamma and the Culture of Northeast India’will be held from April 21–22, 2025, in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh.
• The Maharashtra State Board of Wildlife (SBWL)has declared the DPS wetland in Navi Mumbai as a Flamingo Conservation Reserve
• The Gujarat Police – Drone Response and Aerial Surveillance Tactical Interventions (GP-DRASTI)program was launched by Gujarat DGP Vikas Sahay.
• The Tamil Nadu cabineton Thursday approved the Tamil Nadu Space Industrial Policy, aiming to establish the state as a centre for space innovation, advanced manufacturing, and technology-driven job creation
• The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in collaboration with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, hosted an International Conclave cum Buyer-Seller Meet (IBSM)at the Kalawangpo Convention Hall in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.
• Mumbai 1 Smart Card to offer unified access to suburban trains, metro, monorail, and BEST buses through a single contactless card.
• Meghalaya received two prestigious awards from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
• Telangana has become the first state in India to implement Scheduled Castes (SC) sub-categorisation following the Supreme Court’s verdict.
• Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announced the ‘Zero Poverty’ mission will be named after Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar.
• On 14 April, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio formally launched the Nagaland Solar Mission at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima, in presence of Minister KG Kenye and senior officials.
• On April 14, 2025, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched the Bhu Bharati portal, an integrated online revenue records management system, replacing the previous Dharani portal introduced by the BRS government.
• The Assam StateCancer Institute at Guwahati launched Northeast’s first onco-robotic surgery facility on 14 April, 2025.
• Bihar State Cooperative Bank (BSCB)has partnered with PruTech Solutions, a New Jersey-headquartered IT firm, for a ₹190 crore digital transformation initiative aimed at upgrading core systems, introducing generative AI, and enhancing financial inclusion.
• Rangachara village, located in South Tripura district, is set to become Tripura’s first fully solar-powered village.
• Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that a Flying Training Organisation (FTO) will be established in Amravati city of Vidarbha, which will train 180 pilots each year using a fleet of 34 training planes.
• Tamil Nadu has formed a high-level committee on Centre-State relations headed by former Supreme Court judge Kurian Joseph.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

• Ajay Bhushan Pandey has been appointed as Vice President (Investment Solutions) at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
• Justice (Retd.) Dinesh Maheshwari has been appointed as the chairperson of the Law Commission in April 2025.
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)has appointed four senior IRS (Income Tax) officers as members of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), effective April 17, 2025.
• IndusInd Bankhas elevated Chief Accountant Santosh Kumar as its Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO), special officer – Finance & Accounts, and designated him as a ‘Key Managerial Personnel’ of the bank, according to an exchange notice.
• Lokesh Mundhrahas been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of LIC Housing Finance Ltd (LIC HFL).
• Dr. Mangi Lal Jathas been appointed as Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
• Daniel Noboa, President of Ecuador, declared winnerof the April 13, 2025
• Koneru Humpy, the youngest-ever Indian woman grandmaster, has been appointed as the brand ambassadorfor the SOG Grandmaster Series.
• The name of Justice Bhushan R Gavai has been proposed as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI), with the Supreme Court forwarding the recommendation to the Law Ministry.
• The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended Justice Rajiv Shakdher Palli’s elevation as Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh just days before Chief Justice Tashi Rabstan retired on April 9, 2025.
• Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Gabon’s interim president, has been elected presidentwith a landslide victory in the country’s first election since the 2023 coup.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS & HONOURS

• Bollywood superstar Aamir Khanreceived the prestigious ‘Master Humor Award’ at the Macau International Comedy Festival 2025 held in Macau, China.
• Dr. Uma Sharma, Chairperson of Kailash Group of Hospitals, was conferred a National Awardat the 5th BRICS CCI WE Women’s Summit held in March 2025 at Hyatt Regency, New Delhi.
• Liu Jiakun, renowned Chinese architect and educator, has been awarded the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the most prestigious accolade in global architecture.
• Acclaimed writer, retired IAS officer, and social activist Sivakami was conferred the prestigious Verchol Dalit Literary Award by the Neelam Cultural Centre, an organization founded by filmmaker  Ranjith.
• Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman of AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, was honored with the prestigious ‘Legends of Endoscopy’award by the Japanese gastroenterology community for his pioneering work in Gastrointestinal (GI) Endoscopy

CURRENT AFFAIRS: MOUs & AGREEMENTS

• The Maharashtra government has signed an MoU with ROSATOM, Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy corporation, to develop Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) powered by thorium fuel.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: ACQUISITION & MERGER

• The Competition Commission of India (CCI)has approved a combination involving Waverly Pte. Ltd. (Waverly), TPG Growth V SF Markets Pte. Ltd. (Growth V), TPG Growth III SF Pte. Ltd. (Growth III), Asia Healthcare Holdings Pte. Ltd. (AHH Singapore), Rhea Healthcare Private Limited (Rhea), Asia Healthcare Advisory Holdings LLP (AHH LLP), and Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology Private Limited (AINU).
• The Competition Commission of India (CCI)has approved the acquisition of shares of the TKE Group by Alat Technologies and the formation of a joint venture between the two entities.
• The Competition Commission of India (CCI)has approved the acquisition of certain shareholding in SNV Aviation Private Limited (Akasa Air) by PI Opportunities Fund-I Scheme-II (PIOF), its executives, Claypond Capital Partners Private Limited (Claypond), and 360 ONE Private Equity Fund (360 Fund) through their respective schemes and affiliates.
• The Competition Commission of India (CCI)has approved the proposed transaction involving Aster DM Healthcare, BCP Asia, Centella, and Quality Care India Limited (QCIL).

CURRENT AFFAIRS: RANKING & REPORTS

• According to a Tracxn report, India secured the second position globallyin terms of funding raised by the D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) sector in 2024.
• Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airporthas been ranked as the 9th busiest airport in the world for 2024, as per the Airports Council International (ACI) World

CURRENT AFFAIRS: BUSINESS NEWS

• India’s pharmaceutical industry has set a remarkable record in FY25, with pharma exports surpassing $30 billion for the first time in history.
• Finance Ministry of India has strongly denied any intentions to impose Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions above ₹2,000.
• India is on track to emerge as the world’s fastest-growing large aviation market by 2026, according to a report by the Airports Council International
• India’s foreign exchange reserves saw a significant increase, rising by $10.8 billion to reach $676.3 billion in the week ending April 4, 2025, as per the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
• Global credit rating agency Crisil has projected that India’s GDP will grow by 6.5% in fiscal 2026, though it has raised concerns over the potential downside risks, particularly US tariff hikes.
• International Finance Corporation (IFC)has launched a call for expression of interest for eligible financial services providers (FSPs) to participate in the Catalytic First Loss Guarantee Facility under its MSME Finance Platform.
• India’s total exports of goods and services registered a 5.5% growth, reaching a record $820.93 billion during the April-March 2024-25 period.
• India’s exports of organic products rose by 35 percent, reaching USD 665.96 million (≈ ₹5,710 crore) in April 2024–March 2025, up from USD 494.80 million (≈ ₹4,240 crore) in the previous year.
• India posted a $99.2 billion trade deficit with China in the fiscal year ending March 2025, driven by a sharp rise in imports of electronics and consumer durables, according to Commerce Ministry.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

• Bengaluru-based QpiAI,selected under the National Quantum Mission by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), launched one of India’s most powerful quantum computers with 25 superconducting qubits on World Quantum Day.
• The New Shepard NS-31 mission by Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, was launched on April 14, 2025, from West Texas.
• The Biomass Satellite Mission, led by the European Space Agency (ESA),is set to launch in April 2025 aboard the Vega C rocket from French Guiana.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: DEFENCE NEWS

• Garuda Aerospace, backed by MS Dhoni, raised ₹100 crore in Series B funding from Venture Catalysts.
• Kalam & Kavach 2.0, Hosted by Pentagon Press in collaboration with CENJOWS, the conclave focused on “2025: The Year of Reforms” and discussed speed, synergy, and self-reliance in India’s national defence.
• India and Slovakia have signed their first defence Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
• INS Sunayna, designated as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR ship, entered Dar-es-Salaam Port in Tanzania.
• Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, attended the cultural programme of the AIKEYME exercise in Tanzania.
• Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh visited Rome, Italy from April 14-15, 2025 on an official trip.
• The 6th edition of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise – DUSTLIK-VI commenced at the Foreign Training Node in Aundh, Pune.
• The 3rd edition of the Indian Navy’s Meteorological and Oceanological Symposium – Meghayan 25 – was held on 14 April 2025 at Nausena Bhawan, Delhi.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: ENVIRONMENT NEWS

• A collaborative research effort has led to the discovery of two new species of jumping spiders from the genus Epidelaxia in the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, Kollam, Kerala.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

• McLaren’s Oscar Piastri delivered a commanding performance at the Bahrain International Circuit, clinching his second win of the 2025 Formula One season.
• In a landmark move, the International Cricket Council (ICC)has launched a task force to support displaced Afghan women cricketers.
• Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has ended months of speculation regarding his future by signing a two-year contract extension at Anfield.
• India’s recurve men’s archery team—comprising Dhiraj Bommadevara, Atanu Das,and Tarundeep Rai—opened the 2025 season with a silver medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 1 held in Auburndale, Florida.
• India delivered a strong performance at the first ISSF World Cup 2025 (Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun events), finishing second overall behind China.
• Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz emerged victorious at the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters 2025, claiming his sixth ATP Masters 1000 title with a strong comeback against Lorenzo Musetti of Italy.
• Saurabh Chaudhary, a 22-year-old shooter from Uttar Pradesh, made a remarkable comeback to the Indian shooting team by winning a bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup 2025 in Lima, Peru.
• Mohun Bagan Super Giant made history by securing the 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) title with a 2-1 victory over Bengaluru FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata
• Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, India’s celebrated Olympic silver medallist, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Athletes Commission of the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF).
• India is all set to host the first-ever World Para-Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi from 11th to 13th March 2025 at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
• India’s Sourav Kothari displayed vintage billiards and stellar composure to win the 2025 IBSF World Billiards Championship in Carlow, Ireland, defeating compatriot Pankaj Advani 725–480 in an all-Indian final.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: OBITUARY

• Bill Aitken, a renowned Scotland-born travel writer, passed away at the age of 91 in a Dehradun hospital.
• Jorge Mario Pedro Vargas Llosawas born on 28 March 1936 in Arequipa, Peru, and died on 14 April 2025 in Lima at age 89.
• Kumudini Lakhia, renowned Kathak maestroand choreographer, passed away at the age of 95 at her residence in Ahmedabad.
• Jean Marshpassed away on April 13, 2025, at the age of 90 due to complications from dementia.

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