Current affairs 15 April 2025

Mustard Production in Kashmir Sees 36,000 MT Surge, Reducing Imports.

• In Jammu & Kashmir, the mustard production is expected to record an estimated increase of 36000 metric tonnes in comparison to last year production in Kashmir region.
• This significant rise in yield is helping reduce the region’s dependency on imported mustard oil.
• South Kashmir’s Anantnag district leads with highest cultivation among 10 districts of Kashmir Valley.

DRDO tests futuristic "Star Wars" laser weapon.

• For the first time, India has showcased its capability to shoot down fixed-wing aircraft, missiles and swarm drones using a 30-kilowatt laser-based weapon system.
• India has joined the list of selected countries, including the US, China, and Russia, that have shown such a capability.
• India becomes 4th nation having capabilities to shoot down fixed wing drone by laser beam.

FDI in pharma sector crosses 19 cr in 2024-25.

• India’s pharmaceuticals and medical devices sector has seen a FDI inflow to the tune of 11,888 crore rupees from April to December in the financial year ended on March 31, 2025.
• 13 FDI proposals worth 7,246.40 crore rupees for brownfield projects during 2024-25 have been approved, taking the total FDI to 19,134.4 crore rupees, as per figures compiled by the Department of Pharmaceuticals.

Telangana Becomes First State to Implement SC Categorisation Act.

• The Telangana state government has officially implemented the Scheduled Caste (SC) Categorisation of Reservations Act 2025, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar.
• As per the government order, the 56 Scheduled Caste communities in Telangana have now been divided into three groups to ensure equitable distribution of benefits among the SC sub-groups.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant clinches Indian Super League 2024-25 title.

• In Football, Mohun Bagan Super Giant clinched the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 title following a 2-1 victory over Bengaluru FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata.
• This was Mohun Bagan’s second ISL title, following their maiden triumph in the 2022-23 season.