Welcome to Jharkhand News Digest’s daily current affairs roundup for April 9, 2025 – your one-stop source for all the major developments relevant to JPSC and JSSC aspirants. From Supreme Court verdicts shaping federal dynamics to breakthroughs in renewable energy and updates on governance reforms in Jharkhand, we’ve filtered the news that truly matters for your exam preparation.
🧑⚖️ Supreme Court Verdict: Reinforcing Governor’s Constitutional Role
Headline: SC Pulls Up Tamil Nadu Governor, Sets Deadline for Clearing State Bills
Source: The Hindu, The Pioneer
Summary:
The Supreme Court ruled that Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi’s inaction on 10 re-passed Bills was unconstitutional. The court invoked Article 142 and deemed these Bills as having received assent. This landmark judgment underlines the importance of cooperative federalism.
Key Points:
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President’s action on 9 Bills (7 rejected, 2 unconsidered) was declared void.
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Governors must act within 1–3 months on Bills passed by Assemblies.
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Article 200 interpreted to prevent “pocket vetoes.”
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Kerala cited the verdict in a similar ongoing case.
CSE Relevance:
📚 GS Paper 2 – Indian Constitution, Federalism, Governor’s Role, Judicial Review
🏛️ Waqf Act Sparks Protests & Legal Battle
Headline: Waqf Protest Turns Violent in Bengal; Centre Files Caveat in SC
Source: The Avenue Mail
Summary:
The Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, recently passed by Parliament, triggered violent protests in Murshidabad. The Centre filed a caveat in the Supreme Court anticipating legal challenges to the law’s constitutionality.
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Protesters clashed with police; vehicles torched.
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Petitions challenge the Act under Articles 14, 25, 26, 29, 300A.
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Centre defends Act as essential to Waqf reform.
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SC hearing expected next week.
CSE Relevance:
📚 GS Paper 2 – Polity, Minority Rights, Religious Institutions, Judiciary
🇮🇳🤝🇦🇪 India-UAE Deepen Strategic Partnership
Headline: PM Modi Meets Dubai Crown Prince
Source: The Avenue Mail
Summary:
PM Narendra Modi met Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum to strengthen the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Discussions emphasized innovation, investment, and future collaboration.
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CEPA framework pivotal to bilateral engagement.
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First official visit by Dubai Crown Prince to India.
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High-level delegation included key UAE ministers and business leaders.
CSE Relevance:
📚 GS Paper 2 – International Relations, Bilateral Diplomacy
🧮 India Climbs Global Renewable Ranks
Headline: India Overtakes Germany in Wind & Solar Power
Source: The Pioneer
Summary:
India became the world’s 3rd largest producer of wind and solar energy in 2024. This highlights India’s leadership in climate action and energy transition.
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Renewables now supply 10% of India’s electricity.
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India added 24 GW of solar capacity in 2024.
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Solar generation has doubled since 2021.
CSE Relevance:
📚 GS Paper 3 – Environment, Renewable Energy, Climate Change
👨🏫 Teacher Recruitment Boost in Jharkhand
Headline: Cabinet Nod for 1373 Secondary Assistant Teachers
Source: The Avenue Mail
Summary:
The Jharkhand Cabinet approved 1,373 new posts for secondary teachers and replacement of 8,900 existing vacancies. It also introduced new promotion and innovation schemes.
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Aligns with 7th Pay Commission for TGT/PGT cadres.
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Jharkhand HC seeks JSSC’s timeline for 26,000 appointments.
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Over 60,000 teachers needed to meet RTE Act norms.
CSE Relevance:
📚 GS Paper 2 – Education, Public Services, Governance
💼 Bihar Approves Massive Job Recruitment Drive
Headline: Bihar Cabinet Approves 27,370 Govt Jobs
Source: The Hindu
Summary:
Ahead of upcoming Assembly elections, Bihar approved over 27,000 vacancies in health, education, and translation services.
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20,000+ vacancies in the Health Department.
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3,306 Urdu Translator posts created.
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Move seen as response to youth unemployment criticism.
CSE Relevance:
📚 GS Paper 2 – Employment, Public Administration, Governance
📱 Aadhaar App Revamped with Facial Recognition
Headline: New Aadhaar App in Testing Phase
Source: The Hindu
Summary:
UIDAI is testing a new Aadhaar mobile application featuring facial authentication, reducing the need to share physical copies at hotels, airports, and KYC services.
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Will improve user privacy and security.
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Part of Digital India and e-governance initiatives.
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Testing phase live for select users.
CSE Relevance:
📚 GS Paper 3 – Science & Tech, Digital Governance, Data Privacy
📊 Push for Universal Birth & Death Registration
Headline: RGI Flags Delays by Hospitals
Source: The Hindu
Summary:
The Registrar General of India (RGI) cautioned hospitals about delayed birth and death registrations, which hinders population data accuracy.
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90% coverage achieved, but gaps persist.
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Non-compliance punishable under RBD Act, 1969 (amended 2023).
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Essential as a substitute for delayed Census data.
CSE Relevance:
📚 GS Paper 2 – Governance, Public Health, Legal Frameworks
🕌 Controversy Over Sabarimala Legend
Headline: Scholars Say “Vavar” is Myth; Push for Vapura Temple
Source: The Pioneer
Summary:
A religious consultation at Sabarimala declared that “Vavar Swamy,” a Muslim figure associated with Lord Ayyappa, lacks Vedic roots and proposed a temple for Vapura Swamy instead.
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Sparks debate on temple traditions and historical reinterpretation.
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May affect communal harmony at Sabarimala.
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Backed by VHP and Vedic scholars.
CSE Relevance:
📚 GS Paper 1 – Culture, Religion, Social Harmony
🛡️ Security Reviewed Ahead of J&K Events
Headline: Shah Holds Review Meeting in Srinagar
Source: The Pioneer
Summary:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review in J&K ahead of the Vande Bharat Express launch and Amarnath Yatra.
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Focus on securing Chenab Bridge and eliminating infiltration routes.
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Directed agencies to improve synergy and surveillance.
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Push for zero-infiltration and terror-free pilgrimage season.
CSE Relevance:
📚 GS Paper 3 – Internal Security, Terrorism, Governance
🗣️ Congress to Restructure, Reclaim Patel Legacy
Headline: Congress Plans Overhaul, Empower DCCs
Source: The Pioneer
Summary:
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) announced a major revamp of its organization, aiming to empower grassroots units and reclaim Sardar Patel’s social justice legacy.
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Organizational reshuffle focused on DCC-level accountability.
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Counters BJP’s narrative on Patel and Gandhi.
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Prepping for 2025 state and 2026 general elections.
CSE Relevance:
📚 GS Paper 2 – Political Reforms, Electoral Strategy, Party Systems
ED Questions Jharkhand Minister in Jail Over Land Scam
Source: The Avenue Mail
Summary:
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Former Rural Development Minister Alamgir Alam and others interrogated.
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Allegations of coercion and procedural irregularities in statements.
CSE Relevance:
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GS Paper 2 & 4: Corruption, Ethics in Public Administration
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Role of Investigative Agencies
