Today's Most Important current affairs for competitive exams

Today’s Most Important current affairs one-liners relevant for competitive exams:

National:

Poonam Gupta, former economist at the World Bank and IMF, appointed as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a three-year term.
India and several African nations to conduct the inaugural Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME) naval exercise off the coast of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, in April 2025.

International:

U.S. President Donald Trump designates April 2 as ‘Liberation Day,’ marking the implementation of extensive tariffs on imported goods to reduce U.S. dependency on foreign products.
China expresses willingness to import more Indian products and enhance trade cooperation amid upcoming U.S. tariffs.

Economy:

Indian rupee retreats from its year-to-date peak due to anticipation of U.S. reciprocal tariffs, trading at 85.6025 against the U.S. dollar.
Bond yields in India expected to decline, with the 10-year bond yield hovering near 6.52%-6.60%, amid optimism for a potential RBI rate cut to support growth and manage inflation.

Here are 31 important one-liner current affairs updates , relevant for competitive exams such as Bank, SSC, UPSC, and State PSC:

China expresses willingness to import more Indian products to bolster trade cooperation.
Global markets are on high alert as U.S. President Trump announces new tariffs dubbed “Liberation Day” tariffs.
Senator Cory Booker sets a record with a 25-hour continuous speech in the U.S. Senate.
Moscow rejects the latest U.S. peace proposals for ending the war in Ukraine, citing unmet key demands.
India’s UPI transactions hit a record ₹24.77 trillion in March 2025, marking a new high in FY25.
India’s GST collections surge 9.9% YoY in March 2025, reaching ₹1.96 lakh crore.
Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME), a multinational naval exercise, is scheduled for April 2025.
At least 21 people killed in an explosion at an illegal fireworks factory in Deesa, Gujarat, on April 1, 2025.
Two trains collide near Sahibganj, Jharkhand, resulting in two deaths and four injuries on April 1, 2025.
Sea Dragon 2025, a multilateral anti-submarine warfare exercise, commenced on March 4 off the coast of Guam.
India and Japan sign loan agreements for various development projects.
The Miss World 2025 pageant is scheduled to be held in Hyderabad on May 31.
India to host the 2025 Men’s Asia Cup in October.
The 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly election is anticipated in October/November.
India is set to host the 2025 Men’s FIH Hockey Junior World Cup in December.
Digitalization of schools in India reveals only 57.2% have functional computers and 53.9% have internet access.
The PMAY-G program aims to construct 2 crore additional houses by 2029, with a budget of ₹54,500 crore for 2024-25.
The 2025 Kabaddi World Cup is scheduled, with exact dates to be announced.
India’s manufacturing sector shows signs of recovery with a 5% growth in March 2025.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launches the GSAT-30 communication satellite.
The Reserve Bank of India maintains the repo rate at 4% in its latest monetary policy review.
India’s forex reserves increase by $2.5 billion, reaching $620 billion as of March 2025.
The Ministry of Health launches a nationwide campaign to promote COVID-19 booster vaccinations.
The Indian government announces a new policy to promote electric vehicle adoption across the country.
The Supreme Court of India rules in favor of expanding LGBTQ+ rights in a landmark judgment.
The Indian Army conducts joint military exercises with neighboring countries to enhance regional security.
The government launches a new initiative to support startups and entrepreneurship in rural areas.
The Indian film industry celebrates a record number of international awards won by Indian movies.
The Ministry of Education introduces new guidelines to improve the quality of higher education institutions.
India signs a free trade agreement with a major global economy to boost exports.
The Indian women’s cricket team wins the ICC Women’s World Cup, bringing pride to the nation.