School Assembly News Headlines: 2 April 2025

National News

1. Chilean President Gabriel Boric Arrives in New Delhi for Five-Day State Visit to Strengthen India-Chile Relations.

2. RBI to Collaborate with Government on Improving Inflation Targeting and Achieving Balanced Economic Growth.

3. Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament Kicks Off in New Delhi, Connecting Over 75,000 Young People with Politics and Policy.

4. NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Shares Views on India from Space, Hopes to Collaborate with ISRO on Future Missions.

International News

1. White House Confirms No Exemptions on Reciprocal Tariffs as President Trump Prepares to Announce ‘Liberation Day’ Plan.

2. SpaceX Launches First Human Spaceflight to Orbit Earth’s Polar Regions with Four Astronauts on Board.

Sports News

1. Indian Squash Player Abhay Singh Reaches Career-High PSA Ranking of 49 After Strong Performance at Indian Open 2025

2. Rajgir to Host Hero Asia Cup Hockey 2025 in August Following MoU Between Hockey India and Bihar Sports Authority

Business News

1. Indian Refiners Seek Additional Crude Supplies After Trump’s Threat to Impose More Penalties on Russia Over Oil Flow Concerns.

2. Leo Puri Steps Down from Tata Sons Board After Term Ends, Following Recent Resignation from Hindustan Unilever.

1. Chilean President Gabriel Boric Begins Five-Day State Visit to India to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
Chilean President Gabriel Boric arrived in India for a five-day visit. His visit aims to strengthen ties between India and Chile. The ceremonial Guard of Honour was provided upon his arrival.

2. RBI and Government Join Forces to Refine Inflation Targeting Framework for Economic Growth
The Reserve Bank of India and the government will collaborate to improve inflation targeting. Their goal is to maintain inflation at a 4% target while ensuring sustainable economic growth for India.

3. Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament Starts in New Delhi to Engage Young Indians in Politics and Policy
The Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament starts today in New Delhi. This platform connects young Indians with politics and governance. It encourages youth participation in shaping the nation’s public policies.

4. NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Shares Her Experience of India from Space, Talks Future ISRO Collaborations
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams shared her view of India from space. She expressed interest in collaborating with ISRO on future space missions, bringing space exploration knowledge to India.

5. India’s Tariff Policy Aims to Regulate Trade and Protect Local Industries Amid US Tariffs Announcement
Union Minister Jitin Prasada informed Parliament about India’s tariff policy focused on regulating trade, protecting industries, and generating revenue, just ahead of US President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs coming into effect.

6. Moody’s Forecasts India’s 6.5% Growth, Highest Among G-20 Countries, Driven by Tax Measures and Easing Policies
Moody’s predicts India’s growth at 6.5%, the highest in the G-20, supported by tax reforms and monetary easing. Despite global challenges, India remains resilient and attractive to foreign capital.

7. Minister Raksha Nikhil Khadse Inaugurates ESports Conclave 2025, Highlights India’s Growing Tech Potential
Minister Raksha Nikhil Khadse launched the ESports Conclave 2025 in New Delhi, emphasizing India’s potential to lead in esports and technology, aligning with Prime Minister Modi’s vision for a strong sports culture.

8. India Marks 52 Years of Project Tiger, a Milestone in Wildlife Conservation and Tiger Population Growth
India celebrates 52 years of Project Tiger, a key initiative launched in 1973 to protect the country’s tiger population. It has significantly helped in increasing tiger numbers and preserving habitats.

9. NHAI Increases Toll Charges by 4-5% Across National Highways and Expressways Starting This Week
The National Highways Authority of India raised toll charges by 4-5% on highways nationwide, effective from Tuesday, impacting commuters. The move aims to generate funds for road development and maintenance.

10. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Advocates for CBI’s Collaboration with Academia and Industries on AI
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw called for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to collaborate with academia and industries, stressing AI’s potential to transform various sectors, including law enforcement and governance.

1. SSC CGL Mains (T-2) Exam Should Be Held in One Shift to Eliminate Normalization Issues and Ensure Fair Evaluation
Candidates and experts are advocating for the SSC CGL Mains (T-2) exam to be conducted in a single shift. This change aims to eliminate the challenges posed by normalization, which can sometimes lead to discrepancies in scoring. By holding the exam in one shift, the process will ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation, providing all candidates with an equal opportunity.

2. Karnataka PUC 1 Results 2025 Released; Available at Official Websites and Respective Schools
The results for Karnataka’s Class 11 (PUC 1) exams for 2025 have been released today. Students can access their individual results through the official websites, result.proed.in and result.bspucpa.in. Since the exams were conducted at the college level, the board is not compiling the results centrally. Students can check their scores at their respective schools or colleges as well.

3. IBPS to Declare Clerk Mains 2024 Results Today; Check Scores on ibps.in
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will announce the results for the IBPS Clerk 2024 Mains exams today. Candidates can access their results on the official website, ibps.in, by logging in with their registration number or roll number, and password or date of birth. The Clerk Mains results will be released alongside the interview results.

4. Delhi High Court Seeks Responses from Centre and AIIMS on INI-CET 2025 Spot Admission Plea
The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and AIIMS to respond to a petition. The plea claims that AIIMS did not conduct the spot admission round for the INI-CET-2025 despite vacant seats. The petition was filed by doctors who appeared for the INI-CET January 2025 session. Justice Vikas Mahajan issued a notice to the concerned authorities. The next hearing is scheduled for April 4.

5. GGSIPU Extends IPU CET 2025 Application Deadline to April 11 for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) has announced the extension of the application deadline for the IPU Common Entrance Test (CET) 2025. The new deadline is now set for April 11.

1. Union Minister Jitin Prasada Informs Lok Sabha on India’s Tariff Policy Aimed at Regulating Trade and Protecting Industries
Jitin Prasada informed the Lok Sabha that India’s tariff policy regulates trade, protects local industries, and generates revenue through taxes on imports and exports, ahead of US reciprocal tariffs.

2. GTRI Says India Must Assess US Trade Demands Based on National Priorities and Cultural Values Amid Pressure to Amend Policies
The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) emphasized that India must assess US trade demands based on national goals, highlighting risks to agriculture, public health, and digital security in the country.

3. USTR Raises Concerns Over Barriers to US Medical Device Exports to India in 2025 National Trade Estimate Report
The United States Trade Representative raised concerns about high tariffs, price caps, and delays for refurbished medical devices in India, affecting American businesses aiming to export medical devices to the country.

4. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Assures Rajya Sabha of Sufficient Foreign Exchange Reserves to Manage Current Account Deficit
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assured the Rajya Sabha that India’s foreign exchange reserves, standing at $658.8 billion, are strong enough to manage the country’s current account deficit effectively.

5. Leo Puri Steps Down from Tata Sons Board After Term Ends, Does Not Seek Renewal
Leo Puri, an independent director on Tata Sons’ board, stepped down after his term ended. He is a financial sector veteran and had also resigned from Hindustan Unilever’s board recently.