Daily Current Affairs – 14 April 2025

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SOURCE : THE HINDU  On the anniversary of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, police personnel paid tribute to the martyrs at the historic memorial in Amritsar. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed heartfelt homage, stating that the nation will forever honour and remember the victims of the tragic incident that marked a turning point in India’s freedom struggle. Key Points: Tribute paid at Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, on the massacre anniversary. Police personnel and dignitaries participated in the...

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  SOURCE : THE HINDU  In a landmark ruling in The State of Tamil Nadu vs The Governor of Tamil Nadu, the Supreme Court reaffirmed the constitutional limits on a Governor’s powers. The Court held that the Governor cannot indefinitely withhold assent to Bills passed by a State legislature without reason or advice from the Council of Ministers. It emphasized that the Governor is not an autonomous power centre but a constitutional authority bound by democratic norms. The Court invoked...

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SOURCE : THE HINDU  India is losing its traditional seed varieties — a crucial part of its food heritage and climate-resilient agriculture — due to modern agricultural systems focused on high-yield crops. Though hybrid seeds provide more output, they bring challenges like chemical dependency, poor climate adaptability, and biodiversity loss. This issue is deeply linked to how our food system is structured: lack of market demand, weak conservation infrastructure, and government policies that prioritize yield over sustainability. The path forward...

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SOURCE : THE HINDU   A recent RBI survey reveals that urban Indians are increasingly pessimistic about income growth, even as job opportunities remain stable. While over 35% reported better employment prospects, only 23.8% felt their incomes had risen. This mismatch, combined with rising prices and increased spending, is straining urban households. Rural areas face even greater income pessimism. This trend suggests that inflation and stagnant wages are reducing the purchasing power and economic confidence of Indian households. Key Points: RBI...

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India's DRDO has successfully tested the Mk-II(A) Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system at Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. This indigenously developed weapon can disable drones, missiles, and surveillance systems using high-intensity laser beams. It marks India’s entry into the elite group of nations with advanced laser-DEW technology. The system offers a fast, precise, and cost-effective counter to aerial threats, engaging targets at the speed of light and causing structural failure through focused laser energy. Key Points: DRDO tested Mk-II(A) Laser-DEW system in...