Current Affairs of 12 April 2025

National and International Current Affairs - April 12, 2025

International Relations

• Mauritius Signs ISA Partnership Framework: Mauritius became the first African nation and the fourth globally to sign the Country Partnership Framework with the International Solar Alliance, enhancing collaboration on solar energy initiatives.
• China Raises Tariffs on U.S. Goods: In response to escalating trade tensions, China increased tariffs on U.S. imports to 125%, intensifying the ongoing trade dispute between the two countries.

National News

• STREE Summit 2025 Held in Hyderabad: Hyderabad hosted the STREE Summit 2025, focusing on women's safety and empowerment, bringing together stakeholders to discuss strategies for gender equality.
• Industrial Output Growth Slows: India's industrial output growth decelerated to 2.9% in February, indicating a slowdown in manufacturing and related sectors.

Economy

• Centre Launches Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk: The government introduced a new helpdesk aimed at assisting businesses in navigating global tariffs and trade regulations, promoting international commerce.
• NITI Report on Automotive Chains: A NITI Aayog report highlighted India's potential role in global automotive supply chains, emphasizing the need for strategic investments and policy support.

Science & Technology

• DRDO Conducts Successful Trials of Glide Bomb: The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully tested a long-range glide bomb, enhancing India's precision strike capabilities.
• 3D Brain Reconstruction Released: Scientists unveiled a publicly available 3D reconstruction of the human brain, marking a significant advancement in neuroinformatics and research accessibility.

Governance

• Election Commission Clarifies EVM Connectivity: The Election Commission stated that Indian Electronic Voting Machines are not connected to the internet or Wi-Fi, addressing concerns about potential vulnerabilities.