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CURRENT AFFAIRS: BANKING & FINANCE

Indian economy to grow at 6.5% in FY26: EY Economy Watch report

• India’s economy is projected to grow by 6.5% in FY 2025-26, according to the EY Economy Watch report.
• The new financial year begins on Monday, April 1, 2025.
• Real GDP growth for FY25 (April 2024 - March 2025) is projected at 6.4%.

Key Highlights :

• According to revised national accounts data released by NSO last month, estimates for GDP growth:
  • FY23: 7.6%
  • FY24: 9.2%
  • FY25: 6.5%
• Q3 FY25 growth is estimated at 6.2%.
• To achieve 6.5% annual growth, Q4 FY25 needs 7.6% growth.
• Achieving this requires:
  • 9.9% growth in private final consumption expenditure (historically high and difficult to achieve).
  • Increased government capital expenditure as an alternative.
• Fiscal deficit may be affected by supplementary demands for grants.
• A higher nominal GDP may provide some cushion for fiscal deficit targets.
• Key spending priorities over the next two decades:
  • Education expenditure: Increase from 4.6% to 6.5% of GDP by FY2048.
  • Healthcare expenditure: Rise from 1.1% (2021) to 3.8% of GDP by FY2048.
• Equalisation transfers needed for low-income states with young populations to ensure education and healthcare access.
• A phased fiscal restructuring approach is recommended.
• Revenue-to-GDP ratio should increase from 21% to 29% over time.
• Higher revenue mobilization to fund health, education, and infrastructure investments.
• India’s rising working-age population can boost growth, employment, savings, and investment.
• To capitalize on this, India needs:
  • Higher government investment in human capital (education, healthcare).
  • Effective equalisation transfers to reduce regional disparities.
• A well-calibrated fiscal strategy balancing human capital development and fiscal prudence is essential for long-term growth.
• Sustained investments in education, healthcare, and infrastructure will enhance economic potential and social outcomes.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL NEWS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Lays Foundation for Development Projects Worth ₹33,700 Crore in Chhattisgarh

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone, inaugurated, and dedicated multiple projects in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, worth over ₹33,700 crore.
• The event coincided with New Year and the first day of Navratri, emphasizing the state's cultural and religious significance.

Infrastructure & Housing Development:

• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G):
  • 3 lakh houses completed for poor families, especially in tribal areas like Bastar & Surguja.
  • Women ownership: Most houses are registered in women’s names.
  • Houses equipped with toilets, electricity, Ujjwala gas connections, piped water.

Power & Energy Sector:

• NTPC Sipat Super Thermal Power Project Stage-III (1x800MW): ₹9,790 crore.
• First Super Critical Thermal Power Project (2X660MW) by CSPGCL: ₹15,800 crore.
• Power Transmission Projects (POWERGRID): ₹560 crore.
• City Gas Distribution (CGD) project in Korea, Surajpur, Balrampur, Surguja: ₹1,285 crore.
• Visakh-Raipur Pipeline Project (HPCL): ₹2,210 crore.

Railway & Road Connectivity:

• 7 railway projects (108 km) & 3 railway projects (111 km) inaugurated: ₹2,690 crore.
• 100% electrification of Chhattisgarh’s rail network completed.
• New MEMU train service launched in Abhanpur-Raipur section.
• NH-930 & NH-43 road upgrades: ₹1,270 crore.

Education & Employment Initiatives:

• 130 PM SHRI Schools across 29 districts.
• Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) inaugurated in Raipur.
• Medical & engineering studies introduced in Hindi under NEP 2020.

Tribal Welfare & Rural Development:

• Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Utkarsh Abhiyan: ₹80,000 crore for tribal development.
• PM Janman Yojana: 5,000 km of roads, 2,500 km in Chhattisgarh.
• Bastar Olympics highlighted as a sign of progress in Naxal-affected areas.

Economic & Social Initiatives:

• PM Suryagarh Muft Bijli Scheme: ₹78,000 per household for solar panel installations.
• Piped gas supply expansion for over 2 lakh households.
• Pending bonuses for paddy farmers cleared, MSP increased.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Inaugurates and Lays Foundation for Projects Worth Over ₹800 Crore in Bihar

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple central and state government projects in Patna, Bihar.
• The total investment for these projects exceeds ₹800 crore.
• Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai were present at the event.

1. Government Welfare Schemes:
   • Shah emphasized that under PM Modi’s leadership, the government has implemented several schemes to uplift the poor, including:
     • 5 kg free food grains per person per month for 80 crore people.
     • 4 crore houses for the poor.
     • 11 crore gas connections under Ujjwala Yojana.
     • 12 crore toilets built to improve sanitation.
     • ₹5 lakh free medical treatment under Ayushman Bharat.

2. Strengthening the Cooperative Sector:
   • PM Modi created the Ministry of Cooperation to boost rural economies.
   • Bihar, with rich natural resources, will benefit from cooperative sector development.
   • Previous governments neglected the cooperative sector, leading to a decline in sugar production and closure of sugar mills.
   • The Modi government plans to revive all 30 closed sugar mills in Bihar.
3. Agricultural and Rural Development:
   • Makhana Board established in Bihar to boost the state's makhana industry.
   • ₹1,000 crore investment in Maize Research Centre to support maize farmers.
   • The government procures maize, pulses, wheat, and rice at MSP from farmers.
   • Bihar’s rank in agricultural production:
     • 1st: Litchi, mushroom, and makhana
     • 2nd: Maize
     • 3rd: Lentil and honey
     • 5th: Moong and sugarcane
     • 6th: Wheat and rice

4. Infrastructure Boost:
   • ₹9.23 lakh crore allocated to Bihar in the last 10 years under Modi government (compared to ₹2.8 lakh crore in previous 10 years).
   • ₹4 lakh crore for roads and bridges, ₹1 lakh crore for railway projects, ₹2,000 crore for airports.
   • ₹8,000 crore for seven major bridges, ₹31,000 crore for 5,000 km of railway lines.
   • First-ever Farmer’s Train launched from Bihar.
5. Key Projects Inaugurated and Launched:
   • ₹83.16 crore storage facility under world's largest food storage scheme (62,500 MT capacity across 25 PACS).
   • 133 new police buildings costing ₹181.14 crore.
   • Three road projects worth ₹109.16 crore.
   • Hostel at Deep Narayan Singh Regional Cooperative Management Institute (₹27.29 crore).
   • Makhana processing cum marketing center (₹46 lakh).
   • 11 warehouses (₹2.27 crore).
   • Five drinking water supply schemes (₹421.41 crore) under AMRUT-1.

4th National Sagarmala Apex Committee (NSAC) Meeting: Focus on Maritime Infrastructure and Port-led Development

• The 4th National Sagarmala Apex Committee (NSAC) meeting reviewed key projects under Sagarmala, the flagship Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) programme.
• The meeting reaffirmed India’s commitment to maritime excellence, sustainable coastal development, and innovation.

Key Highlights of the NSAC Meeting

1. Major Achievements of the Sagarmala Programme

• 839 projects worth ₹5.79 lakh crore under implementation.
• 272 projects completed at an investment of ₹1.41 lakh crore.
• Port Modernisation:
  • 234 projects worth ₹2.91 lakh crore
  • 103 projects completed, adding 230 MTPA capacity.
• Connectivity Improvements:
  • 279 projects worth ₹2.06 lakh crore being implemented.
  • 92 projects completed, enhancing 1,500 km of port connectivity.
• Port-led Industrialisation:
  • 14 projects worth ₹55,000 crore, with 9 completed.
• Coastal Community Development & Inland Waterways:
  • 310+ projects worth ₹26,000 crore benefiting 30,000+ fishermen.
  • Financial support of ₹10,000 crore provided to 119 projects across coastal states and UTs.

2. Sagarmala 2.0: India’s Vision for Maritime Growth

• Focus on shipbuilding, repair, recycling, and maritime infrastructure.
• ₹40,000 crore budgetary support, targeting ₹12 lakh crore investments over the next decade.
• Coastal shipping grew 118% in a decade; inland waterway cargo rose 700%.
• Nine Indian ports rank among the world’s top 100, with Vizag among the top 20 container ports.

3. Sagarmala Startup Innovation Initiative (S2I2)

• Aims to foster Research, Innovation, Startups, and Entrepreneurship (RISE) in maritime technology.
• Focus areas:
  • Green shipping.
  • Smart ports.
  • Maritime logistics.
  • Shipbuilding technology.
  • Sustainable coastal development.
• Support for startups through funding, mentorship, and industry partnerships.

4. Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision (MAKV) – Vision for 2047

• Transforming India’s maritime sector in alignment with PM Modi’s Viksit and Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
• Goals by 2047:
  • Among the world’s top 5 shipbuilding nations.
  • 4 million GRT of shipbuilding capacity.
  • Port handling capacity to reach 10 billion metric tons annually.

National Conference on ‘Environment – 2025’ Inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu

• President of India, Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the National Conference on ‘Environment – 2025’ in New Delhi.
• Organized by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the two-day event (March 29-30, 2025) focused on addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable solutions through collaborative efforts.

Key Highlights of the Conference

Conference Overview:

• Event: National Conference on ‘Environment – 2025’
• Venue: New Delhi
• Dates: March 29-30, 2025
• Organizer: National Green Tribunal (NGT)
• Objectives:
  • Discuss major environmental challenges and identify sustainable solutions
  • Promote best practices in environmental conservation
  • Strengthen collaboration among government, industry, academia, and civil society

Role of the National Green Tribunal (NGT):

• The NGT plays a vital role in enforcing environmental laws and ensuring climate justice.
• It has delivered historic judgments impacting public health, biodiversity, and overall environmental protection.
• Its efforts are aligned with India’s commitment to sustainable development.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: STATE NEWS

Karnataka clears projects worth Rs 3,500 crore, aims to generate 24,954 jobs

• The Karnataka government has approved 69 projects with a total investment of Rs 3500.86 crore during the 152nd meeting of the state-level monitoring committee.
• These projects approved under the leadership of Minister for Large, Medium Industries, and Infrastructure Development M B Patil are expected to create employment opportunities for approximately 24,954 people across the state, a statement from the minister's office stated.
• Among the notable approvals are Jyoti CNC Automation Limited, which plans to invest Rs 285 crore on a machine tool centre with an employment of 3,394 people, and Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd plans to invest Rs 250 crore in manufacturing of soaps and detergents.
• Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Private Limited plans to invest Rs 249 crore in manufacturing of beverages.
• With these projects, Patil reaffirmed the government's commitment to facilitating industrial investments and strengthening Karnataka's economy by supporting high-impact projects that drive sustainable development and job creation.
• According to the minister's office, 12 projects with capital investments exceeding Rs 50 crore, totaling Rs 2311.88 crore are set to generate employment for approximately 18,972 people and 55 projects with investments between Rs 15 crore and Rs 50 crore, amounting to Rs 1148.98 crore, are expected to provide employment for around 5,832 people while two schemes with a capital investment of Rs 40 crore is expected to create employment for 150 people.

About Karnataka:

• Capital: Bengaluru
• Chief Minister: Siddaramaiah
• Governor: Thaawarchand Gehlot
• National Parks: Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Kudremukh National Park, Anshi (Kali) National Park, Bannerghatta National Park
• Wildlife Sanctuaries: Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary

CURRENT AFFAIRS: APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Government approves Swaminathan S Iyer's appointment as Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India Life Member

• Mumbai-based fintech and insurance professional Swaminathan S. Iyer, 57, has been appointed as a Whole-time Member (Life) of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
• This is the first time a private-sector professional has been selected for this role, breaking the tradition of appointing executives from LIC.
• The appointment was made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
• Iyer previously served as Executive Vice President – Head Legal, Company Secretary, and Regulatory Affairs & ESG at Tata AIA Life Insurance.
• He has over 34 years of experience in the life insurance sector.
• His term will last five years or until he turns 62, whichever comes first.
• The position had been vacant since October 2024 following the resignation of BC Patnaik.
• He has held senior leadership positions at HDFC Standard Life Insurance and HDFC Ltd.
• His expertise spans reinsurance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance, and management information systems (MIS).
• During his 14-year tenure at Tata AIA, he significantly contributed to legal strategies, regulatory affairs, and ESG integration.
• His appointment is expected to strengthen IRDAI’s oversight and policy development.

Bharti AXA Life Insurance names Prerak Parmar as Chief Growth Officer

• Bharti AXA Life Insurance has appointed Prerak Parmar as Chief Growth Officer to strengthen its leadership team.
• In his new role, he will lead all proprietary distribution channels, including Agency, Partner Office, Insurance Manager, and Direct Distribution.
• He will also jointly oversee revenue assurance and pricing, contributing to the company’s growth strategy.
• Prerak brings 26 years of experience in the FMCG and Life Insurance sectors, having managed sales, general management, and multiple distribution channels.
• His expertise includes enhancing frontline productivity, improving customer retention, and optimizing business efficiency.
• He holds an MBA from IMT Ghaziabad, specializing in Business, Management, and Marketing.

Exporters body Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) elects Ravikant Kapur as vice-president

• Apex exporters' body Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has elected a Mumbai-based exporter from the woolen sector, Ravikant Kapur, as its vice-president.
• He has replaced Chennai-based leather and footwear exporter Israr Ahmed.
• Kapur, who served as a managing committee member of the body since November 2024, is also the founder-chairman of
• Kapur stated during his tenure he would focus on streamlining the Export Data Processing and Monitoring System and work with the government on further improving ease of doing business for exporters.
• SC Ralhan from Ludhiana is the president of the organisation, who will take charge next month.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: DEFENCE NEWS

Indian Air Force To Participate In Multi-Nation Air Exercise Iniochos-25

• The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, a prestigious multi-national air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force.
• The exercise will take place at Andravida Air Base, Greece, from 31 March 2025 to 11 April 2025.

Key Highlights :

• The IAF contingent will include Su-30 MKI fighters along with combat enabler IL-78 & C-17 aircraft.
• INIOCHOS is a biennial multinational air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force.
• It serves as a platform for air forces to hone their skills, exchange tactical knowledge, and strengthen military ties.
• The exercise will integrate multiple air and surface assets from fifteen countries under realistic combat scenarios, designed to simulate modern-day air warfare challenges
• The IAF looks forward to participating in Exercise INIOCHOS 25, a platform to enhance international cooperation, synergy and interoperability among participating Air Forces.
• This exercise will provide an opportunity to train in planning and executing Combined Air operations, refine tactics in complex air warfare scenarios, and gain insights into operational best practices.
• With all operations conducted from Andravida, IAF's participation will not only strengthen its operational capabilities but also contribute to mutual learning and enhanced coordination among participating countries.
• IAF's participation in INIOCHOS-25 reflects its commitment to global defence cooperation and operational excellence.
• The exercise will further reinforce India's strategic partnerships-and bolster its capabilities in joint operations with friendly nations

‘Operation Brahma’: India sends two C-17 aircraft, more relief aid to quake-hit Myanmar

• Two C-17 aircraft, carrying a 118-member Indian Army Field Hospital Unit along with 60 tonnes of relief material, have landed in Myanmar as part of India’s Operation Brahma following the devastating 7-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on March 28, 2025.
• Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal provided details of the operation, stating that the unit also includes Women and Child Care services.
• India’s swift response highlights its commitment to being a first responder in regional crises, reaffirming its leadership in humanitarian aid both within its neighborhood and beyond.
• Additionally, a second C-130 aircraft landed in Naypyitaw, carrying the remaining 38 personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) along with 10 tonnes of relief material.
• The MEA further stated that two more C-17 aircraft, carrying 60 Para Field Ambulances, would arrive shortly.
• As part of the relief effort, the Indian Army will establish a 60-bed Medical Treatment Centre to provide immediate care to those injured.
• The facility will be equipped to handle trauma cases, emergency surgeries, and essential medical services to support the local healthcare system, which has been severely strained by the disaster, the Indian Army added.
• According to early modeling by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the death toll from the disaster could exceed 10,000.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Isar Aerospace completes first orbital launch vehicle test flight in Norway

• A rocket by a private European aerospace company launched from Norway and crashed into the sea 30 seconds later.
• Despite the short test flight, Isar Aerospace stated that it successfully completed the first test flight of its orbital launch vehicle by launching its Spectrum rocket from the island of Andya in northern Norway.
• The 28-metre-long Spectrum is a two-stage launch vehicle specifically designed to put small and medium satellites into orbit.
• The rocket lifted off from the pad at 12:30 pm (1030 GMT) on March 30, 2025 and flew for about a half-minute before the flight was terminated, Isar stated.
• After the flight was terminated at T+30 seconds, the launch vehicle fell into the sea in a controlled manner.
• The company had largely ruled out the possibility of the rocket reaching orbit on its first complete flight, saying that it would consider a 30-second flight a success.
• Isar Aerospace aims to collect as much data and experience as possible on the first integrated test of all the systems on its in-house-developed launch vehicle.
• Isar Aerospace is separate from the European Space Agency, or ESA, which is funded by its 23 member states.
• ESA has been launching rockets and satellites into orbit for years, but mainly from French Guiana, an overseas department of France in South America and from Cape Canaveral in Florida.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: APPS & PORTALS

Gangotri and Yamnotri Dhams Portals in Uttarakhand to open on April 30

• The portals of Gangotri Dham in Uttarakhand will open on the 30th of April this year.
• A decision to this effect was taken by the Shri Gangotri Temple Committee at a meeting at Mukhwa, the winter residence of Maa Ganga.
• The doors of Yamnotri Dham will also open on the same day.
• With this, the Char Dham Yatra will begin in the state.
• Gangotri Temple Committee Secretary Suresh Semwal told that the auspicious time for opening the doors of Gangotri Dham was decided on Sunday, the first day of Navratri of Hindu New Year and Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.
• The doors of Yamunotri Dham will also be opened for devotees on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya.
• However, the auspicious time for opening the doors will be decided on the occasion of Yamuna Jayanti on April 6.
• The portals of Kedarnath will be opened on May 2 and the doors of Badrinath Dham will be opened on May 4. 

New Economic Data Portal by National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog & National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), to Be Unveiled in New Delhi

• National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, in collaboration with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), has developed a portal as a comprehensive repository of data on social, economic, and fiscal parameters.
• The portal covers State Finances for a period of about 30 years (1990-91 to 2022-23).
• Hon’ble Finance Minister Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman will launch the “NITI NCAER States Economic Forum” portal on 1st April 2025 in New Delhi.
• The portal consists of four main components:
  • State Reports – Summarises the macro and fiscal landscape of 28 Indian States, covering demography, economic structure, socio-economic, and fiscal indicators.
  • Data Repository – Offers access to a complete database, categorised into five verticals: Demography, Economic Structure, Fiscal, Health, and Education.
  • State Fiscal and Economic Dashboard – Provides graphical representations of key economic variables, access to raw data, and summary tables.
  • Research and Commentary – Features extensive research on State finances, fiscal policy, and financial management at both State and national levels.
• The portal will facilitate:
  • Understanding macro, fiscal, demographic, and socio-economic trends.
  • Easily accessible data in a user-friendly format.
  • Consolidation of sectoral data in one place.
  • Benchmarking State data against national figures and other States.
  • Providing a platform for policymakers, researchers, and analysts for informed debates and discussions.
• It will serve as a comprehensive research hub, offering:
  • A vast database of social, economic, and fiscal indicators from the past 30 years.
  • Analytical tools for in-depth research studies.
  • Historical trend analysis and real-time analytics.
  • Tracking progress, identifying patterns, and formulating evidence-based policies.

About NITI Aayog:

• The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) is a government agency that advises the central and state governments of India.
• It was established on January 1, 2015.
• Functions of NITI Aayog – The organization focuses on national development planning, innovation, policy evaluation, and addressing inter-sectoral issues, while also ensuring national security interests in economic policies.
• Chairperson: Narendra Modi
• Vice chairperson: Suman Bery
• CEO: BVR Subrahmanyam

CURRENT AFFAIRS: MOUS AND AGREEMENT

National Financial Reporting Authority and IIT Kanpur Host Hackathon on Generative AI for Financial Statement Analysis

• National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) and IIT Kanpur organized a Hackathon on Large Language Models (LLM) and Generative AI.
• Aim: To democratize financial statements, making them more readable, engaging, and insightful.
• Challenge: Transform complex financial data into easy-to-understand narratives to aid better decision-making.

1. Participation and Event Details:
   • Held at IIT Kanpur on March 28-29, 2025.
   • Engineering students from various colleges across India participated.
   • Facilitated collaboration between academia, students, and regulators to tackle financial reporting challenges.
2. Innovations and Impact:
   • Teams leveraged Generative AI to simplify financial statements and extract deeper insights.
   • Presented solutions showed that AI can automate financial analysis, improve accessibility, and enhance decision-making.
   • Experts guided students on how to develop and implement their AI-driven innovations.
3. Winning Teams:
   • Top teams emerged from:
     • VIT Vellore
     • MNNIT Allahabad
     • IIT Lucknow
     • Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies, Nuzvid
   • Judged by experts from IIT Kanpur and NFRA.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

Indian Open 2025 PSA Copper: Anahat Singh and Kareem El Torkey Clinch Titles

• The Indian Open 2025 PSA Copper event, held at Bombay Gymkhana, Mumbai, from March 24-28, 2025, witnessed Anahat Singh and Kareem El Torkey emerging as champions in the women’s and men’s singles categories, respectively.
• This was Anahat Singh’s 11th PSA title, reinforcing her status as India’s top-ranked women’s squash player.
• In the men’s final, Egypt’s Kareem El Torkey (World No. 64) triumphed over India’s Abhay Singh (World No. 54).
• The event, with a $53,500 prize pool, was the highest-rated PSA tournament in India since 2018 and marked the country’s first-ever PSA Copper event.

Key Highlights of Indian Open 2025

Women’s Singles: Anahat Singh’s Victory

• Winner: Anahat Singh (India)
• Runner-up: Helen Tang (Hong Kong)
• Final Score: 3-0

Achievements:

• 11th PSA title of her career.
• Second consecutive title in 2025 (after winning the SRFI Indian Tour PSA Challenger in Chennai).
• Won 9 PSA titles in 2024.
• India’s top-ranked women’s squash player.

Men’s Singles: Kareem El Torkey’s Triumph

• Winner: Kareem El Torkey (Egypt, World No. 64)**
• Runner-up: Abhay Singh (India, World No. 54)**
• Final Score: 3-1

About the Professional Squash Association (PSA)

• Founded: 1974 (originally as International Squash Professional Association (ISPA)).
• Renamed: World Squash Federation (1992) → Professional Squash Association (1993).
• Headquarters: Leeds, England.
• Men’s President: Saurav Ghoshal (India).
• Women’s President: Sarah-Jane Perry (England).
• Governing Body: Regulates global men’s and women’s squash events.

Hard-fought maiden DP World Tour win for Chacarra at Hero Indian Open 

• Eugenio Chacarra secured his maiden DP World (European) Tour title at the 58th Hero Indian Open.
• The win grants him DPWT status until 2027 and enhances his chances of qualifying for the PGA Tour.
• He described the victory as life-changing, emphasizing his patience and belief in his abilities.
• Chacarra overcame a poor start on the final day, including a double bogey on the first hole.
• He rebounded with birdies on holes 6, 9, 11, 12, and 14, securing a four-shot lead.
• A bogey on 17 caused a slight scare, but he held his nerve to par the final hole and seal victory.
• He finished with rounds of 70-70-73-71 for a total score of 284.
• Keita Nakajima (Japan) finished second with 74-66-74-72 (286).
• Joost Luiten (Netherlands) took third place with 69-73-74-71 (287).
• Best-placed Indians: Gaganjeet Bhullar, Veer Ahlawat, and Om Prakash Chouhan (tied 17th, 8-over-par 296).
• Hole 14: Chacarra’s chip-in birdie after hitting the flagpole. Hole 12: Italy’s Andrea Pavan made a hole-in-one from 189 yards.

Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup 2025: Rajnigandha Achievers Beat Jindal Panther In Final

• ​The Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup 2025 concluded with the Rajnigandha Achievers securing a thrilling victory over Jindal Panther in the grand finale.
• The winning team comprised Dino Dhankhar, Shamsheer Ali, Abhimanyu Pathak, and Bk Mr Daniel Otamendi. ​
• The runners-up, Jindal Panther, were led by industrialist Naveen Jindal, alongside team members Hurr Ali, Kuldeep Singh Rathore, and JP Clarkin. ​
• The tournament, honoring the late Shri Aditya Vikram Birla's passion for polo, was launched in 2018 by the Aditya Birla Group in partnership with the Amateur Riders Club.
• The 2025 edition featured three teams: Rajnigandha Achievers, Jindal Panther, and Cavalry Royal Enfield, and was held in collaboration with the Army Polo & Riding Centre in New Delhi. ​

Sabalenka powers to Miami Open final win against Pegula

• Aryna Sabalenka, world number one, won her second title of the year by defeating Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the Miami Open women's final.
• The first set saw seven breaks of serve, but Sabalenka capitalized on Pegula’s struggles to hold serve.
• Sabalenka hit 31 winners, while Pegula managed only 12.
• She won the tournament without dropping a set, sealing victory with a break at 5-2 in the second set.
• This was Sabalenka’s first Miami Open title after losing her previous two finals at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
• In the men’s doubles final, Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool lost 7-6 (7-3), 6-3 to Marcelo Arevalo-Gonzalez and Mate Pavic.

WTT Star Contender: Korea's Jun-Sung, Japan's Harimoto emerge individual champions

• Oh Jun-Sung (Korea) won the men's singles title, defeating Thibault Poret (France) in a seven-game thriller.
• Miwa Harimoto (Japan) won the women's singles title, defeating Honoka Hashimoto (Japan).
• Manav Thakkar became the first Indian paddler to reach the men's singles semi-final at a WTT event.
• Manav Thakkar lost 1-3 to Poret in the semi-finals, earning 210 WTT ranking points and a prize of $4,000 (INR 3.42 lakh).
• South Korea’s Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin won the mixed doubles title, defeating Japan’s Maharu Yoshimura and Satsuki Odo (11-8, 11-5, 11-4).
• The women’s singles final saw intense long rallies, with Harimoto excelling under the Expedite Rule.
• In the men’s singles final, Oh Jun-Sung made a comeback from 2-3 down to win the last two games, sealing a dramatic victory.

Daily CA One- Liner: April 1

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone, inaugurated, and dedicated multiple projects in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, worth over ₹33,700 crore.
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple central and state government projects in Patna, Bihar.
• The 4th National Sagarmala Apex Committee (NSAC) meeting reviewed key projects under Sagarmala, the flagship Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) programme.
• President of India, Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the National Conference on ‘Environment – 2025’ in New Delhi.
• National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) and IIT Kanpur organized a Hackathon on Large Language Models (LLM) and Generative AI.
• India’s economy is projected to grow by 6.5% in FY 2025-26, according to the EY Economy Watch
• The Karnataka government has approved 69 projects with a total investment of Rs 3500.86 crore during the 152nd meeting of the state-level monitoring committee.
• Mumbai-based fintech and insurance professional Swaminathan S. Iyer, 57, has been appointed as a Whole-time Member (Life) of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
• Bharti AXA Life Insurance has appointed Prerak Parmar as Chief Growth Officer to strengthen its leadership team.
• Apex exporters' body Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has elected a Mumbai-based exporter from the woolen sector, Ravikant Kapur, as its vice-president.
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, a prestigious multi-national air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force.
• Two C-17 aircraft, carrying a 118-member Indian Army Field Hospital Unit along with 60 tonnes of relief material, have landed in Myanmar as part of India’s Operation Brahma following the devastating 7-magnitude earthquake that struck the country on March 28, 2025.
• A rocket by a private European aerospace company, Isar Aerospace launched from Norway and crashed into the sea 30 seconds later.
• The portals of Gangotri Dham in Uttarakhand will open on the 30th of April this year.
• NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), has developed a portal as a comprehensive repository of data on social, economic, and fiscal parameters.
• The Indian Open 2025 PSA Copper event, held at Bombay Gymkhana, Mumbai, from March 24-28, 2025, witnessed Anahat Singh and Kareem El Torkey emerging as champions in the women’s and men’s singles categories, respectively.
• Eugenio Chacarra secured his maiden DP World (European) Tour title at the 58th Hero Indian Open.
• The Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup 2025 concluded with the Rajnigandha Achievers securing a thrilling victory over Jindal Panther in the grand finale.
• Aryna Sabalenka, world number one, won her second title of the year by defeating Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the Miami Open women's final.
• Oh Jun-Sung (Korea) won the men's singles title, defeating Thibault Poret (France) in a seven-game thriller and Miwa Harimoto (Japan) won the women's singles title, defeating Honoka Hashimoto (Japan).