Daily Current Affairs — 2 April 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
India’s Air Pollution Concern
India’s air pollution crisis is a persistent issue causing severe health problems, with cities regularly topping global pollution rankings.
SpaceX’s Fram2 Mission
SpaceX launched the Fram2 mission, sending the first private astronaut crew on a groundbreaking journey to orbit Earth from pole to pole.
India’s Defence Exports Hit New Record
India has achieved a significant milestone in its defence sector, with defence exports touching a record ₹23,622 crore in FY 2024-25 — marking a 12.04% growth over the previous year’s figure of ₹21,083 crore.
Tackling the Disinformation Threat in India
India, with its rapidly growing digital landscape, faces an escalating challenge of disinformation.
House Panel Suggests Raising Creamy Layer Limit From ₹8 lakh
A parliamentary committee on the welfare of Other Backward Classes recommended raising the ₹8 lakh income limit for “creamy layer” within OBCs.