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1. Chinese aggression increased in the disputed PMZ waters.   China has escalated tensions in the Yellow Sea by building a massive steel rig in the Provisional Maritime Zone (PMZ) near Socotra Rock, southwest of Jeju Island.   The PMZ is a jointly ad…

1. 23 April – World Book and Copyright Day   World Book and Copyright Day is observed every year on 23 April.   This global event, organised by UNESCO, aims to promote the importance of reading, encourage lifelong learning, and highlight the value of…

1. On April 20, 2025, Indian Army launched the ‘Voice of Kinnaur’ community radio station in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district.  The station was established as part of the Army’s Operation Sadbhavana initiative.   Its purpose is to deliver local ne…

1. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a clarification.  There is no confirmed plan to launch a satellite-based tolling system across India on 1st May 2025  Reports suggesting that FASTag will be replaced by satellite tolling from …