Daily Current Affairs – 02-04-2025

Tamil Nadu

Support to Poor Prisoners’ Scheme: Financial Aid for Bail and Fines

® The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has urged States and UTs to utilize Central funds to assist poor prisoners unable to secure bail or pay fines due to financial constraints. ® The scheme is implemented through the Central Nodal Agency (CNA) and administered by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). ® Launched in May 2023, the Support to Poor Prisoners’ Scheme aims to reduce overcrowding in jails. ® As per the India Justice Report 2025, India’s jail occupancy rate exceeds 131%, with undertrial prisoners forming about 76% of the prison population.

MoE Flags Decline in Enrolment in Government Schools Across 11 States/UTs

® The Union Ministry of Education (MoE) has urged 11 States/UTs, including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Uttarakhand, to take remedial measures to address declining enrolment in government schools. ® In Tamil Nadu (2023–24), 64% of government schools recorded only 37% enrolment, while 21% of unaided schools accounted for 46% enrolment. ® In Andhra Pradesh, enrolment in government schools is 46.33% (~40.5 lakh), compared to 52.09% (~45.5 lakh) in unaided schools. ® Kerala also saw a drop in enrolment in government and aided schools—from 46.37 lakh (2022–23) to 45.50 lakh (2023–24).

Ayush Suraksha Portal Launched to Tackle Misleading Ads and Drug Reactions

® The Ministry of AYUSH launched the Ayush Suraksha Portal to address misleading advertisements and adverse drug reactions in traditional medicine. ® The portal enables real-time monitoring, systematic analysis, and coordinated regulatory action. ® Aims to enhance consumer protection and strengthen regulatory oversight in the AYUSH sector

India’s First Tri-Services All-Women Sailing Team Completes Voyage to Seychelles

® India’s first Tri-Services All-Women Sailing Team successfully completed an 1,800-nautical-mile international voyage to Seychelles. ® The expedition was undertaken aboard the indigenously-built vessel ‘Triveni’. ® The 11-member crew included women officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. ® The mission highlights women’s participation in defence and maritime expeditions, promoting gender inclusion in the armed forces.