๐ Introduction to April 2025 Current Affairs
As we step into the heart of 2025, the world continues to witness dynamic changes across political, economic, and social spheres. The month of April 2025 was particularly eventful, especially in terms of appointments and resignations at both the national and international levels . From new leadership roles in global institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Commonwealth Nations , to key appointments within Indian organizations such as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) , PFRDA , and CCI , there is a lot to cover.
This article provides a comprehensive summary of all major appointments and resignations that took place in April 2025. Whether you’re preparing for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, or State PSCs , or simply want to stay updated with current events , this guide has everything you need.
๐งพ List of Key Appointments in April 2025
๐๏ธ 1. IMF Advisory Council Appointment โ Natarajan Chandrasekaran
In March 2025, Natarajan Chandrasekaran , the chairman of Tata Sons, was appointed to the International Monetary Fundโs (IMF) Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth . This move underscores his global recognition as a leader in business and innovation.
๐ Key Takeaway: This appointment highlights India’s growing influence in shaping global economic policies.
๐จ๐ด 2. Commonwealth Secretary-General โ Shirley Arorer Botchi
On April 1, 2025 , Shirley Arorer Botchi became the 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations , succeeding Patricia Janet Scotland QC . She is not only the first African woman but also the second woman overall to hold this prestigious position.
๐ Key Takeaway: Her appointment marks a milestone in gender and regional diversity in global governance.
๐ข 3. FIEO President โ Subhash Chandra Lahiri
The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) welcomed a new president in April 2025 โ Subhash Chandra Lahiri , who succeeded Ashwini Kumar . Lahiri is expected to drive export growth and strengthen Indiaโs trade relations globally.
๐ Key Takeaway: His leadership could boost India’s export sector and support MSMEs.
๐ฐ 4. PFRDA Chairman โ Shiv Subramaniam Ramnath
Shiv Subramaniam Ramnath was appointed as the new Chairman of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) in April 2025, replacing Deepak Mohanty . He will serve a five-year term.
๐ Key Takeaway: Ramnath brings extensive financial expertise to reform pension schemes and improve coverage.
๐ฆ 5. RBI Deputy Governor โ Dr. Punam Suresh Gupta
Dr. Punam Suresh Gupta took charge as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a tenure of three years, succeeding M.D. Patra .
๐ Key Takeaway: Her appointment reflects the increasing representation of women in top financial positions in India.
โ๏ธ 6. Law Commission Chairperson โ Justice D.H. Maheshwari
Justice Dhananjaya Hanumanthappa Maheshwari was appointed as the Chairperson of the 23rd Law Commission of India , succeeding Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi .
๐ Key Takeaway: Justice Maheshwariโs experience in constitutional law makes him ideal for legal reforms.
๐ 7. Asian Cricket Council Chairman โ Sayyad Mushin Raza Naqvi
Sayyad Mushin Raza Naqvi was elected as the new Chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) during its annual general meeting, replacing Shammi Silva of Sri Lanka.
๐ Key Takeaway: Naqviโs leadership may bring more cricketing opportunities and tournaments to South Asia.
๐ฉโ๐ผ 8. MMTT Export Promotion Council โ Shalen Tosh Niwal
Shalen Tosh Niwal assumed office as the 20th Chairman of the Man-made and Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council , taking over from Pradeep Dhodia .
๐ Key Takeaway: Focus likely to be on boosting exports of technical textiles and enhancing Indiaโs textile competitiveness.
๐ 9. ICC Menโs Cricket Committee โ Sourav Ganguly
Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly was reappointed as the Chairperson of the ICC Menโs Cricket Committee , succeeding Anil Kumble .
๐ Key Takeaway: Gangulyโs insights into cricket strategy and player development will benefit the committee.
๐งฌ 10. Indian Weightlifting Federation โ Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu , the Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medalist, was elected as the Chairperson of the Athletics Commission of the Indian Weightlifting Federation .
๐ Key Takeaway: A great example of athlete-led governance in sports administration.
๐ซ 11. Air India Express โ Neeraj Aggarwal
Neeraj Aggarwal was appointed as the new Chairman of Air India Express , succeeding Campbell Wilson .
๐ Key Takeaway: Expected to focus on expanding low-cost international routes and improving operational efficiency.
๐ 12. World Economic Forum Interim Chairman โ Peter Breheny Letmate
Following the resignation of Klaus Schwab , Peter Breheny Letmate was named the Interim Chairman of the World Economic Forum .
๐ Key Takeaway: A temporary leadership shift amid global economic challenges.
๐ก 13. CCI Chairperson Additional Charge โ Ravneet Kaur
Ravneet Kaur , the chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) , was given additional charge of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) for three months.
๐ Key Takeaway: Consolidation of regulatory oversight under one leadership.
๐ 14. ISRO Leads International Charter on Space and Disasters
ISRO assumed the lead role of the International Charter on Space and Major Disasters , positioning it at the center of global disaster response using space-based assets.
๐ Key Takeaway: A major boost to Indiaโs soft power and technological diplomacy.
๐งโ๐ผ 15. UIDAI CEO โ Bhanesh Kumar
Senior bureaucrat Bhanesh Kumar was appointed as the CEO of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) , while Keshav Kumar Pathak was named as an Additional Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat.
๐ Key Takeaway: Strengthening the Aadhaar ecosystem and digital identity systems.
๐งพ Important Resignations and Exits in April 2025
๐ข 1. Ola Electric MD & CEO โ Bhavish Aggarwal
Bhavish Aggarwal , founder and CEO of Ola Electric , stepped down after completing his three-year tenure. His exit marks the end of an era for the electric mobility startup.
๐ Key Takeaway: A leadership change expected to bring fresh strategies for growth.
๐๏ธ 2. Chief Justice of India โ U.U. Lalit
Justice Uday Umesh Lalit completed his tenure as the Chief Justice of India (CJI) and was succeeded by Justice Bushan Rama Krishna Gawai , who took oath as the 52nd CJI .
๐ Key Takeaway: Smooth transition of judicial leadership in India.
๐งฑ 3. Murang Dog Ship Builders CMD โ Biju George
Biju George stepped down as the CMD of Murang Dog Ship Builders Limited , succeeded by Jug Mohan .
๐ Key Takeaway: New leadership expected to enhance shipbuilding capabilities and defense contracts.
๐ณ 4. Trillion Loans Fintech CEO โ Sep Singh
Sep Singh was appointed as the CEO of Trillion Loans Fintech Private Limited , a first-of-its-kind digital NBFC regulated by the RBI.
๐ Key Takeaway: Reflects the growing importance of fintech in Indiaโs financial landscape.
๐๏ธ 5. REC Limited CMD โ Vivek Kumar Dwangan
Vivek Kumar Dwangan completed his term as CMD of REC Limited (formerly Rural Electrification Corporation Limited) and was succeeded by Jitendra Shrivastava .
๐ Key Takeaway: Focus expected to remain on rural electrification and renewable energy projects.
๐ International Appointments and Developments
๐ช๐จ 1. Ecuador Reelects Daniel Noboa Azรญn
Ecuador reelected Daniel Noboa Azรญn for a four-year presidential term , continuing his pro-business and anti-corruption agenda.
๐ Key Takeaway: Stability in leadership amid ongoing economic reforms.
๐ฌ๐ฆ 2. Gabon Elects Brice Clotaire Oligan Nguema
Brice Clotaire Oligan Nguema was elected as the new President of Gabon , marking a significant political shift in the Central African nation.
๐ Key Takeaway: Could lead to renewed foreign investment and diplomatic ties.
๐ท๐ธ 3. Serbia Appoints Duลกko Markoviฤ as PM
Duลกko Markoviฤ , a 61-year-old doctor and academician, was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Serbia , signaling a new phase in the countryโs political and economic strategy.
๐ Key Takeaway: Emphasis on healthcare, education, and EU integration.
๐ฆ 4. AIIB Appoints Ajay Bhushan Pandey
Former Finance Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey was appointed as the Vice President of Investment Solutions at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) .
๐ Key Takeaway: Another Indian taking a high-level role in a multilateral institution.
๐ Economic and Development Reports Released in April 2025
๐ 1. Moodyโs GDP Growth Projection for India (FY26): 6.5%
Moodyโs projected Indiaโs GDP growth at 6.5% for FY26 , citing strong domestic demand and structural reforms.
๐ Key Takeaway: Positive outlook despite global headwinds.
๐ 2. Moodyโs Analytics Lowers CY25 Growth Forecast to 6.1%
Moodyโs Analytics revised Indiaโs calendar year 2025 GDP forecast down to 6.1% , citing slower-than-expected industrial activity.
๐ Key Takeaway: Need for sustained policy support to maintain momentum.
๐งต 3. Hand & Power Tools Industry to Reach $190 Billion by 2035
According to NITI Aayog , Indiaโs hand and power tools industry, currently valued at $100 billion , is projected to reach $190 billion by 2035 , with India potentially exporting $25 billion+ worth of tools .
๐ Key Takeaway: Opportunities for Make in India and job creation.
๐ฆ 4. Indiaโs Total Exports in FY25: $820.93 Billion
Indiaโs total exports (goods + services) in FY25 reached $820.93 billion , with merchandise exports at $437.42 billion .
๐ Key Takeaway: Strong export performance despite global slowdowns.
๐บ๐ธ 5. USA Emerges as Indiaโs Largest Trade Partner
USA became Indiaโs largest trading partner in FY25, with bilateral trade reaching $131.84 billion , surpassing China.
๐ Key Takeaway: Strategic alignment between India and the US continues to grow.
๐ 6. Tamil Nadu Forest Department Releases Vulture Survey 2025
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department released the Synchronized Vulture Survey 2025 , estimating around 390 vultures in the state.
๐ Key Takeaway: Shows progress in wildlife conservation efforts.
๐ 7. UNESCAP Warns of 6% GDP Loss Due to Climate Disasters
A report by UNESCAP warned that one-third of Asia-Pacific countries could lose up to 6% of their annual GDP due to climate-related disasters.
๐ Key Takeaway: Urgent need for climate-resilient infrastructure.
๐ 8. World Bank Releases Social Protection Report
The World Bank released a report titled โThe Two Billion Person Challengeโ , highlighting that three out of four people in low-income countries lack access to social protection .
๐ Key Takeaway: Calls for stronger welfare systems and inclusive policies.
๐ 9. UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report
UNESCOโs report revealed that only 60% of countries have laws regulating food in schools , raising concerns over student health and nutrition.
๐ Key Takeaway: Need for better school meal programs and dietary regulations.
๐ 10. World Bank Poverty Report: Indiaโs Extreme Poverty Drops to 2.3%
According to the World Bank , Indiaโs extreme poverty rate dropped from 16.2% in 2011โ12 to just 2.3% in 2022โ23 , lifting over 171 million people out of extreme poverty .
๐ Key Takeaway: Testament to inclusive growth and effective welfare programs.
๐ Global Rankings and Recognitions in April 2025
โ๏ธ 1. Delhi Airport 9th Busiest in World
Delhiโs Indira Gandhi International Airport ranked 9th in the world in passenger traffic, according to Airports Council International (ACI) .
๐ Key Takeaway: Indiaโs aviation infrastructure continues to expand rapidly.
๐๏ธ 2. Singapore Changi Airport Tops Skyrads Awards
Singapore Changi Airport topped the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2025 , followed by Hamad International and Tokyo Haneda .
๐ Key Takeaway: Highlights the importance of customer service and airport facilities.
๐ซ 3. Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2025
Top universities in Asia included Tsinghua University (China), Peking University, NUS, NTU, and University of Tokyo . IISc Bangalore did not make the top 5 .
๐ Key Takeaway: Room for improvement in Indian higher education rankings.
๐งพ MCQs: April 2025 Current Affairs โ Appointments & Resignations
1. Who was appointed as a member of the IMF’s Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth in March 2025?
- A) Sundar Pichai
- B) Natarajan Chandrasekaran โ
- C) Mukesh Ambani
- D) Adi Godrej
2. Who became the 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Nations on April 1, 2025?
- A) Ban Ki-moon
- B) Patricia Janet Scotland
- C) Shirley Arorer Botchi โ
- D) Kamalesh Sharma
3. Who was appointed as the President of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) in April 2025?
- A) Ashwini Kumar
- B) Subhash Chandra Lahiri โ
- C) Rahul Shah
- D) Rana Kapoor
4. Which organization appointed Shiv Subramaniam Ramnath as its Chairman in April 2025?
- A) SEBI
- B) IRDAI
- C) PFRDA โ
- D) TRAI
5. Who was appointed as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a tenure of 3 years in April 2025?
- A) Urjit Patel
- B) M.D. Patra
- C) Dr. Punam Suresh Gupta โ
- D) Shaktikanta Das
6. In April 2025, who was given additional charge as the Chairperson of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA)?
- A) Ravneet Kaur โ
- B) Indu Malhotra
- C) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
- D) Nirmala Sitharaman
7. Who was elected as the new Chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in April 2025?
- A) Sourav Ganguly
- B) Sayyad Mushin Raza Naqvi โ
- C) Anil Kumble
- D) Mahela Jayawardene
8. Who took over as the 20th Chairman of the Man-made and Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council?
- A) Pradeep Dhodia
- B) Shalen Tosh Niwal โ
- C) Nitin Gadkari
- D) Smriti Irani
9. Which country re-elected Daniel Noboa Azรญn as its President in April 2025?
- A) Peru
- B) Ecuador โ
- C) Colombia
- D) Venezuela
10. Who was elected as the new President of Gabon in April 2025?
- A) Paul Biya
- B) Brice Clotaire Oligan Nguema โ
- C) Ali Bongo
- D) Denis Sassou Nguesso
11. Who was appointed as the Chairperson of the 23rd Law Commission of India in April 2025?
- A) Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi
- B) Justice D.H. Maheshwari โ
- C) Justice U.U. Lalit
- D) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
12. Who stepped down as the MD & CEO of Ola Electric after completing a 3-year term in April 2025?
- A) Bhavish Aggarwal โ
- B) Anand Tambani
- C) Neeraj Aggarwal
- D) Vikas Rana
13. Who was appointed as the new Director General of ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)?
- A) Dr. Ramesh Chand
- B) Dr. Mangi Lal Jat โ
- C) Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra
- D) Dr. Rajeev Varshney
14. Who was appointed as the Prime Minister of Serbia in April 2025?
- A) Aleksandar Vuฤiฤ
- B) Duลกko Markoviฤ โ
- C) Ivica Daฤiฤ
- D) Ana Brnabiฤ
15. Former Finance Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey was appointed as the Vice President of which multilateral bank in April 2025?
- A) World Bank
- B) Asian Development Bank
- C) AIIB (Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank) โ
- D) International Monetary Fund
16. Who was appointed as the new CMD of Murang Dog Ship Builders Limited in April 2025?
- A) Biju George
- B) Jug Mohan โ
- C) Anil Ambani
- D) Rear Admiral Satish Namdeo
17. Who was appointed as the CEO of Trillion Loans Fintech Private Limited, a digital NBFC regulated by RBI?
- A) Sep Singh โ
- B) Naveen Patnaik
- C) Vijay Shekhar Sharma
- D) Uday Kotak
18. Who was appointed as the Interim Chairman of the World Economic Forum following Klaus Schwabโs resignation?
- A) Peter Breheny Letmate โ
- B) Bill Gates
- C) Narendra Modi
- D) Justin Trudeau
19. Who was appointed as the new Chairman of Air India Express in April 2025?
- A) Campbell Wilson
- B) Neeraj Aggarwal โ
- C) Sanjay Khanna
- D) Vinay Dube
20. Which organization assumed the lead role of the International Charter on Space and Major Disasters in April 2025?
- A) NASA
- B) ISRO โ
- C) ESA
- D) Roscosmos
21. According to Moodyโs, what is Indiaโs projected GDP growth for FY26?
- A) 6.1%
- B) 6.5% โ
- C) 6.7%
- D) 7.0%
22. Which state released the Synchronized Vulture Survey 2025 estimating around 390 vultures?
- A) Kerala
- B) Tamil Nadu โ
- C) Rajasthan
- D) Gujarat
23. Which organization released the “Social Protection Report: The Two Billion Person Challenge” in April 2025?
- A) UNICEF
- B) UNESCO
- C) World Bank โ
- D) WHO
24. Which university topped the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2025?
- A) National University of Singapore
- B) Tsinghua University โ
- C) IISc Bangalore
- D) University of Tokyo
25. According to the World Bank, what was Indiaโs extreme poverty rate in 2022โ23?
- A) 16.2%
- B) 10.5%
- C) 5.1%
- D) 2.3% โ
๐ Bonus MCQs (Economic & Global Reports)
26. What was Indiaโs total export value (goods + services) in FY25?
- A) $700 billion
- B) $750 billion
- C) $820.93 billion โ
- D) $900 billion
27. Which country was Indiaโs largest trading partner in FY25?
- A) China
- B) United States โ
- C) UAE
- D) Germany
28. Which airport ranked 9th in the world in passenger traffic according to ACI?
- A) Mumbai Airport
- B) Delhi Airport โ
- C) Bengaluru Airport
- D) Chennai Airport
29. What percentage of annual GDP loss has been projected by UNESCAP for one-third of Asia-Pacific countries due to climate disasters?
- A) 3%
- B) 4%
- C) 5%
- D) 6% โ
30. Which organization released the report โGlobal Education Monitoring Reportโ in April 2025?
- A) UNDP
- B) UNESCO โ
- C) UNICEF
- D) World Bank
