Current Affairs of 15 April 2025

National and International Current Affairs - April 15, 2025

International Relations

• India Pursues Trade Liberalization with U.S.: India initiated negotiations for a bilateral trade deal with the U.S., aiming to achieve $500 billion in trade by 2030. The discussions include potential tariff reductions on over half of $23 billion worth of U.S. imports, marking India's largest tariff cut in years.

National News

• Murshidabad Violence Subsides: The unrest in Murshidabad district over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, has subsided with no major incidents reported in the past 36 hours. Authorities have arrested over 200 individuals, and displaced residents are beginning to return to their homes.

Economy

• March Inflation Steady at 3.60%: India's inflation rate in March remained steady at 3.60%, nearly unchanged from February's 3.61%. A surge in gold prices contributed to sustaining inflation levels, while food prices remained flat.

Environment

• Above-Average Monsoon Forecasted: India is forecasted to receive above-average monsoon rainfall for the second consecutive year in 2025, with expectations at 105% of the long-term average. This favorable outlook is anticipated to boost agricultural output and support economic growth.