According to recent report, which state has recorded the highest real economic growth rate in India for 2024–25?

Tamil Nadu

• Tamil Nadu recorded the highest real economic growth rate in India for 2024–25 at 9.69%, the best in the State’s last 10 years.
• Real growth is measured at constant prices, excluding inflation (base year 2011–12).
• GSDP increased from ₹15.71 lakh crore in 2023–24 to ₹17.23 lakh crore in 2024–25.

** What is the theme of ‘International Children’s Book Day 2025’?

The Freedom of Imagination

• This theme is sponsored by the Netherlands. The aim of this theme is to encourage children to read and imagine.
• International Children’s Book Day is celebrated every year on 2 April.

** Where has the world’s largest white hydrogen (natural hydrogen) reserve been discovered?

France

• The world’s largest natural hydrogen reserve was discovered beneath the soil of Folswiller in the Moselle region of France.
• This reserve is valued at $92 trillion and is being touted as a game-changer for the clean-energy sector.

Which park has recently been given the status of 107th national park in the country?

Simlipal

• Simlipal National Park has recently been declared the 107th national park in India.
• It is the second national park of Odisha after Bhitarkanika.

Who has been awarded the prestigious honour of the French government ‘Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters’?

Payal Kapadia

• Acclaimed filmmaker of ‘All We Imagine as Light’, Payal Kapadia has received the prestigious ‘Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters’ honour from the French government.
• The award was presented by the French Consul General at the French Residence on Peddar Road, Mumbai.

** Who has launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) model Llama 4?

Meta

• This model is now powering the Meta Al Assistant on WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram and the web.
• Meta has launched it in the market to compete with ChatGPT and Gemini.

The Samba Vathal (chilli) from which state has recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?

Tamil Nadu

• Virudhunagar Samba Vathal (Chilli) from Tamil Nadu received the GI tag, applied for by the State Agricultural Marketing Board and Chillies Merchants’ Association.
• This chilli is grown in Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, and Thoothukudi districts, known for its moderate heat, smoky aroma, and vibrant red colour.