Welcome to Jharkhand News Digest’s daily current affairs roundup for April 1, 2025 – your one-stop source for all the major developments relevant to JPSC and JSSC aspirants.
🌡️ India to Witness Hotter-than-Usual Summer, Warns IMD
Source: The Hindu, The Pioneer, The Avenue Mail
Summary:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted above-normal temperatures across most parts of India from April to June 2025, with more heatwave days likely in central, eastern, and northwestern India. IMD also ruled out the possibility of El Niño conditions this monsoon, expecting neutral conditions instead.
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2–4 additional heatwave days expected in large regions.
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Major heat-prone states: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Bihar, UP, MP, Maharashtra.
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IMD anticipates high electricity demand due to prolonged heat.
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Government urged to activate Heat Action Plans.
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Rainfall in April expected to be “normal” (88–112% of LPA).
🧨 Massive Arms Cache Seized in Anti-Naxal Operation
Source: The Pioneer, The Avenue Mail
Summary:
Security forces conducted a successful anti-Naxal operation in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand, recovering a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives in the Tonto region. The operation involved multiple CRPF and Jharkhand Police units.
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Seized: 1 LMG, 1 SLR, 1 Vickers gun, 4 pistols, 12 chemical bottles.
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Seized explosives included potassium permanganate and ethylene diamine.
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Suspected use in future attacks against security forces.
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Indicates deep operational presence of Maoist groups in the region.
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Forensic investigation underway to trace origins.
⚖️ SC to Hear Plea Against Places of Worship Act, 1991
Source: The Pioneer
Summary:
The Supreme Court is set to hear a challenge against Section 4(2) of the Places of Worship Act, which prohibits changing the religious character of a place as of 15 August 1947. The petitioner argues this provision violates the right to judicial remedy.
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Law excludes Ram Janmabhoomi dispute from its scope.
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Plea seeks to allow courts to investigate original religious nature of sites.
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SC to hear pending pleas with new legal grounds in April.
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Raises constitutional concerns about access to justice.
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Heightens communal sensitivity ahead of general elections.
🌾 Farmers Protest Across Punjab Against Police Action
Source: The Hindu
Summary:
Farmers under Kisan Mazdoor Morcha protested at homes of AAP ministers and MLAs across Punjab, following police crackdown at protest sites and detention of leaders.
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Protests held in Sangrur, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Moga.
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Farmers demand legal guarantee for MSP and compensation for seized belongings.
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Blame Punjab government for collusion with Centre.
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Tension growing ahead of election campaigning.
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Farmers vow to continue agitation.
🕌 Waqf Amendment Bill Triggers Eid Protests and Political Debate
Source: The Hindu, The Avenue Mail
Summary:
Eid celebrations across India witnessed protests against the proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, with concerns raised about its impact on religious properties.
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Black bands and slogans seen at Idgahs in Ranchi, Bhopal, and Nuh.
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All India Muslim Personal Law Board opposes the bill.
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Kiren Rijiju accuses Opposition of spreading misinformation.
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Bill expected to be tabled on April 2 in Parliament.
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Law has triggered political and communal debate.
🔬 India Rejects NYT Report Alleging HAL Supplied Sensitive Tech to Russia
Source: The Hindu
Summary:
The Ministry of External Affairs rejected a U.S. media report claiming Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) sent British-origin parts to Russia, calling it factually incorrect.
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NYT claimed HAL bought components from UK firm Techtest.
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India denies breach of end-user obligations.
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Highlights India’s strategic trade compliance.
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Comes amid India’s continued defense cooperation with Russia.
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Sensitive due to Western sanctions on Russia.
🧑💼 Parliament Panel Recommends Penalties for IAS Officers Not Filing Property Returns
Source: The Pioneer
Summary:
A Parliamentary committee flagged non-compliance by IAS officers in filing their immovable property returns (IPRs), recommending penalties and a central monitoring mechanism.
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91 IAS officers failed to file IPRs in 2024; 73 in 2023.
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Vigilance clearance denied in several cases.
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Suggested penalties and automatic escalation for non-filers.
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Also flagged 1,316 vacancies in IAS across India.
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Emphasized accountability and administrative reforms.
🧪 India Commits to Nuclear Power as Key Sustainable Energy Source
Source: The Avenue Mail
Summary:
PM Modi reaffirmed India’s push for nuclear energy, aiming for 100 GW capacity by 2047 to ensure clean, reliable power and energy security.
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India currently has 3% of its power from nuclear sources.
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21 reactors under development, targeting 15,300 MW.
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Focus on indigenous technology and private participation.
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Nuclear seen as stable alternative to coal and solar variability.
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Strategic for climate goals and economic growth.
