Current Affairs of 20 April 2025

National and International Current Affairs - April 20, 2025

1. India Launches First Indigenous Green Hydrogen Train

• India successfully launched its first indigenous green hydrogen-powered train on the Kalka-Shimla route.
• The train is developed by Indian Railways in collaboration with BHEL.
• Aims to reduce carbon emissions and dependency on fossil fuels.

2. ISRO Tests Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (IAD)

• ISRO conducted a successful test of its Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator technology.
• The IAD helps in decelerating payloads during atmospheric entry, crucial for future Mars and Venus missions.
• Test was conducted from Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS).

3. India Wins 5 Golds at Asian Wrestling Championships 2025

• Indian wrestlers secured 5 gold medals at the Asian Wrestling Championships held in Kyrgyzstan.
• Vinesh Phogat, Ravi Dahiya, and Bajrang Punia were among the gold medal winners.
• India finished 2nd in the overall medal tally.

4. RBI Introduces Digital Rupee Cross-Border Pilot

• Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a cross-border pilot project using the Digital Rupee (e₹).
• The project is being conducted with the central banks of UAE and Singapore.
• Aims to test real-time international transactions using central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

5. World Liver Day 2025 Observed

• Observed every year on April 19, World Liver Day was marked with awareness campaigns in India on April 20.
• Theme for 2025: “Liver Health: A Priority for All.”
• Focuses on preventing liver-related diseases through healthy lifestyle and awareness.