Current Affairs of 1 April 2025

National and International Current Affairs - April 1, 2025

International Relations

• China Expresses Willingness to Import More Indian Products: China aims to boost trade cooperation by importing more Indian products, seeking to mend ties post-2020 border clashes.
• Chinese President Advocates Stronger India-China Ties: On the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, President Xi Jinping emphasized peaceful coexistence and improved communication.

Economy

• India Launches $2.7 Billion Incentive for Electronics Manufacturing: The initiative is expected to attract $7 billion in investments and create 91,000 jobs over five years.
• RBI Aims for ‘Goldilocks Conditions’: The central bank will work with the government to maintain optimal inflation and growth levels.
• Indian Rupee Expected to Decline: A Reuters poll suggests the rupee may approach historic lows due to slowing growth and expected rate cuts.

Regional Initiatives

• Andhra Pradesh Launches 'Zero Poverty – P4' Initiative: Under the Swarnadra 2047 vision, the initiative aims to make Andhra Pradesh poverty-free.

Sports

• India Shines at the 2025 Asian Wrestling Championships: The Indian team won 10 medals (1 gold, 3 silver, 6 bronze) in the championship held in Amman, Jordan.

Disaster Relief

• Operation Brahma – India’s Aid to Myanmar: India launched 'Operation Brahma' to assist Myanmar after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake on March 28, 2025.