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NITI Aayog’s Report on Strengthening India’s Automotive Sector
Recently, NITI Aayog revealed a very important report titled “Automotive Industry – Powering India’s Participation in Global Value Chains”. This report outlines the current landscape of India’s automotive sector, identifies challenges, and proposes strategies to enhance India’s role in global ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Maharashtra-ROSATOM Partnership for Thorium Reactor
Recently, Maharashtra signed an MoU with Russia’s state-owned company ROSATOM for the development a Small Modular Reactor (SMR). This initiative is notable as it is the first time a state government has ventured into nuclear energy development, traditionally under the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis
Sudan is currently facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. The ongoing civil war, which began in April 2023, has led to extreme hunger affecting nearly half of the population. Over 25 million people are in dire need of assistance. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Namami Gange Mission 2.0
The Namami Gange Mission 2.0 (NGM 2.0) is an extension of the original Namami Gange Programme initiated in 2014. This mission aims to effectively reduce pollution and rejuvenate the River Ganga. It is set to continue until March 2026. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Odisha Launches Unified Health Insurance Scheme
Recently, Odisha introduced a comprehensive health insurance scheme to enhance healthcare access for its citizens. The initiative merges the central Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana with the state-specific Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana. This move aims to provide better ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Karnataka Caste Census
The Karnataka caste census report was submitted to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on February 29, 2024. This comprehensive survey aimed to gather socio-economic data on various caste groups within the state. The report is based on data from the 2015 socio-educational ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
WHO Warns of Global Health Crisis from Aid Cuts
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarms about disruptions to health services due to reductions in official development assistance (ODA) for health. The cuts threaten health systems, especially in vulnerable regions. The WHO’s findings indicate an urgent need for ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: International / World Current Affairs
SAARC Development Fund
With cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development’s funding, local initiatives are gaining prominence. The SAARC Development Fund (SDF) stands out as important financial mechanism aimed at encouraging cooperation among South Asian nations. Established in 2005, the SDF has ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Punjab Bans Hybrid Rice Seeds
Recently, the Punjab government imposed a ban on the cultivation of hybrid rice varieties, citing concerns over groundwater conservation and environmental pollution. This decision has ignited a fierce debate among farmers, environmentalists, and the rice milling industry. While the government ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently completed successful release trials of the Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) named ‘Gaurav’. Conducted from April 8 to 10, 2025, these trials took place using the Sukhoi-30MKI fighter aircraft. This advancement marks step ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs