Current Affairs of 9 April 2025

National and International Current Affairs - April 9, 2025

International Relations

• UAE Crown Prince Visits India: The Crown Prince of UAE visited India to strengthen defense and manufacturing cooperation. Both nations emphasized elevating defense ties to the level of their growing trade and economic relations.
• India Elected to UN's ISAR Committee: India has been elected for a 3-year term (2025–2027) to the UN's Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR), highlighting its role in shaping global accounting standards.

National News

• Unified Curriculum for Monasteries: A standardized curriculum is being introduced in Buddhist monasteries across Himalayan border states to promote national values and counter foreign ideological influences. Subjects include Indian history, science, maths, computers, and multiple languages.
• New Snail Species Discovered: A new land snail species, named 'Theobaldius konkanensis', has been discovered in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. It adds to the biodiversity records of the Western Ghats.

Economy

• India-UAE Non-Oil Trade Hits $54.2 Billion: The trade between India and UAE, excluding oil, has touched $54.2 billion, reflecting strong bilateral economic engagement beyond hydrocarbons.
• India Rises as 3rd Largest Renewable Power Generator: India is now the world's third-largest producer of wind and solar energy, marking a significant step toward achieving its clean energy goals.

Environment

• India's Renewable Energy Boost: With massive solar and wind energy projects, India is accelerating its shift toward sustainable energy and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

Science & Technology

• Google Unveils Ironwood AI Chip: Google has introduced a new AI chip called Ironwood, built to enhance inference processing and compete with existing AI hardware. The chip is designed for efficient performance in real-time AI tasks.