National

Above-Normal Monsoon Rainfall

• India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a bountiful monsoon for the year.
• The rainfall in June-September will be 6% more than the annual average of 87 cm during these months.

Economy

Wholesale Inflation

• Wholesale inflation rose to a three-month high of 0.53% in March compared with 0.20% the previous month.
• Wholesale inflation in India is measured by the Wholesale Price Index.

Onion exports to UAE & Sri Lanka

• India has permitted limited onion exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka.
• Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, announced the allowance of an additional 10,000 metric tons of onions to both the UAE and Sri Lanka, facilitated by the National Cooperative Exports Limited.

Sports

Scottie Scheffler captures second Masters title

• Scottie Scheffler dominated a back-nine shootout to capture his second Masters title, taking a four-stroke victory at Augusta National Golf Club.

Misano E-Prix

• Indian racer Jehan Daruvala scores first points in Formula E at 2024 Misano ePrix.

Person in News

Lee Hsien Loong

• Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that he would hand over power to his designated successor, Lawrence Wong.

Derek Underwood

• Derek Underwood, the most successful spin bowler in England’s Test cricket history passed away.

Miscellaneous

Parkinson’s disease

• Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterised by the gradual loss of specific brain cells that produce dopamine, a chemical messenger crucial for smooth and coordinated movement.
• The causes of Parkinson’s are complex and likely involve a combination of genetic susceptibility and environmental triggers.