Current affairs 01 April 2025

HC Upholds Woman's Right to End 26-Week Pregnancy.

• Bombay High Court allowed a 32-year-old woman to terminate her 26-week pregnancy, citing severe foetal anomalies.
• The court upheld her reproductive rights, bodily autonomy, and freedom of choice.
• Termination permitted at a private hospital, subject to Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act compliance via affidavit.

PM Modi to Attend 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand.

• PM Modi will visit Thailand on April 3 to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok on April 4.
• Theme: Prosperous, Resilient, and Open BIMSTEC
• The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation is an international organisation of 7 nations - Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka & Thailand.

LTIMindtree, Google Cloud Partnered for Agentic AI Solutions.

• LTIMindtree expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to develop Agentic AI-based, industry-specific GenAI solutions.
• Collaboration includes using Gemini models and Vertex AI to modernize infrastructure and boost cloud ROI.
• Focus sectors include BFSI, Manufacturing, Retail, Hi-Tech, and Media, with tailored proofs of concept and GTM strategies.

PM Modi Launches MY-Bharat Calendar for Kids’ Summer.

• PM Modi unveiled the MY-Bharat calendar to make children's summer vacations creative through tours, village visits, and cultural activities.
• Activities include exploring Jan Aushadhi Kendras, vibrant border villages, and joining Ambedkar Jayanti padyatras.
• PM urged families to share experiences with #HolidayMemories.

Japan to Classify Crypto Assets as Financial Products.

• Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to revise the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to give crypto assets legal financial product status.
• The move will also place crypto under insider trading laws to prevent the misuse of confidential information.
• A related bill is expected to be submitted to Parliament by 2026 for formal implementation.

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