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12 April 2025 Current Gk Update
Mauritius : First African country to sign ISA’s CPF
- Mauritius has become the first African country to sign a Country Partnership Framework (CPF) with the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
- It is also the fourth country globally, after Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Cuba, to sign the CPF.
- The CPF is a strategic initiative developed by ISA to facilitate long- and medium-term cooperation with its member countries.
Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) Baseline Report for FY 2022-23
- Recently, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj has unveiled the first-ever Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) Baseline Report for the fiscal year 2022–23.
- Top Performers: Gujarat led with 346 Front Runner Panchayats, followed by Telangana with 270 Front Runners.
- States like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh recorded high numbers of Performer Panchayats.
India end ISSF World Cup Buenos Aires with 8 medals, including 4 gold
- In shooting, Vijayveer Sidhu has become the first Indian to win gold in the men’s 25-meter rapid fire pistol event of the ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- In the women’s category Suruchi Singh claimed her maiden gold in the 10-meter air pistol event.
- India end ISSF World Cup Buenos Aires with 8 medals, including 4 gold.
- 1st Position China with total 11 medals including 5 Gold.
PM Modi to visit Anandpur Dham in Ashoknagar district of MP
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in the Ashoknagar district of Madhya Pradesh.
- Anandpur Dham has been established for spiritual and philanthropic purposes.
- Spanning 315 hectares, it houses a modern gaushala with over 500 cows.
- The trust also runs agricultural activities under the Shri Anandpur Trust campus.
Sections 271 and 272 of the BNS
- An FIR was registered against a restaurant owner in Noida under Section 271 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS).
- Sections 269 and 270 of the Indian Penal Code, 1870, have been identically reproduced as Sections 271 and 272 of the BNS.
- These punish acts that are “likely to spread the infection of any disease dangerous to life”.
- Both are bailable offences.
PM Modi visits Varanasi, launches projects worth Rs 3,880-crore
- In Varanasi, PM Modi launched 44 projects worth Rs 3,880 crore, focusing on infrastructure, rural development, power supply, and urban beautification.
- Notably, this will be Narendra Modi’s 50th visit to the holy city after becoming Prime Minister in 2014.
National Safe Motherhood Day : 11 April
- National Safe Motherhood Day was established in 2003 by the White Ribbon Alliance India (WRAI).
- The date marks the birth anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi, wife of Mahatma Gandhi, who dedicated her life to the welfare of women and children.
- The theme for this year is “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.”
IPL 2025: Kohli becomes first batter to score 1000 boundaries
- India’s star batter, Virat Kohli, etched his name deeper into the annals of the Indian Premier League (IPL), becoming the first player to smash 1000 boundaries in the tournament’s rich history.
- With one more big knock, Kohli is poised to become only the second batter in T20 history to notch 100 half-centuries, trailing only David Warner, with 99 fifties to his name.
International Solar Alliance (ISA)
- The alliance is also called International Agency for Solar Policy and Application (IASPA).
- Formed: 30 Nov 2015, Paris during COP21.
- HQ: Gurugram, India (National Institute of Solar Energy).
- Purpose: Promote solar energy, clean energy, sustainability.
- Members: 120+ UN nations incl. US, France, Japan.
- Languages: English, French.
- President: India.
- DG: Ashish Khanna.
Volatility Index (VIX)
- Recently, The India Volatility Index surged over 65% to 22.8, marking its highest single-day spike ever, indicating heightened risk and uncertainty in the market.
- The term “VIX” is a trademark owned by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE).
- It measures the market’s expectation of volatility over the near term.
- It is calculated as annualized volatility, expressed as a percentage.
DP World Breaks Ground on Bharat Mart Trade Hub in Dubai
- Dubai DP World has officially commenced construction on Bharat Mart, an ambitious global marketplace in Dubai designed to connect Indian businesses with international markets.
- Set to open by the end of 2026, Bharat Mart represents a significant advancement in trade infrastructure between India and the UAE.
- Strategically located in Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA).
A Second Bite At The Cherry
- Meaning: A second chance to do something (कुछ करने का दूसरा अवसर)
- Trick: Picture someone taking another bite of a cherry, symbolizing a second chance.
- Example: After failing the first interview, he was given a second bite at the cherry.
National Pet Day : 11 April
- National Pet Day was established in 2006 by Colleen Paige, an ardent animal welfare advocate, to honour the unconditional love pets bring into our lives.
- Beyond celebration, the day carries a meaningful purpose—to raise awareness about the importance of pet adoption and address the ongoing issue of animal homelessness.
Brahma Kumaris
- The Brahma Kumaris is a spiritual movement that originated in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan during the 1930s.
- They were initially known as Om Mandali, as the members would together chant Om.
- Founder: Lekhraj Kripalani
- HQ: Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India
- Type: Spiritual organisation, foundation
- Purpose: Education, spirituality, meditation, philanthropy
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