Indus Waters Treaty Suspension

The Government of India announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan in response to a recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. This decision marks shift in the relationship between the two nations. The treaty governs ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Climate Change and Gender-Based Violence

The relationship between climate change and gender-based violence is increasingly evident. A recent study by the UN Spotlight Initiative marks the alarming rise in violence against women and girls due to climate impacts. Extreme weather events, displacement, and economic instability ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Soil Pollution and Its Global Impact on Agriculture

Recent studies have revealed alarming levels of soil pollution caused by toxic heavy metals and metalloids. A study published in April 2025 indicates that the contamination is severely affecting crop yields and food safety worldwide. The research marks a heavily ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Yeshasvini Health Scheme

The Yeshasvini health scheme is set for changes. A committee of experts has recommended a substantial increase in rates for medical procedures. This move aims to enhance healthcare access for rural beneficiaries in Karnataka. The report was submitted to Chief ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

New Freshwater Fish Species in Western Ghats

Recent research from the Centre for Peninsular Aquatic Genetic Resources in Kochi has revealed two new species of freshwater fish in the Western Ghats. The species, Labeo uru and Labeo chekida, were identified after resolving the long-standing taxonomic confusion surrounding ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Climate Tipping Points

Recent studies indicate an alarming 62% risk of triggering climate tipping points if current global emission policies persist. These tipping points include phenomena such as the collapse of ice sheets and the death of coral reefs. Researchers from the universities ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Zero-Stage Lung Cancer

Zero-stage lung cancer, also known as Stage 0 lung cancer or carcinoma in situ, represents the earliest form of lung cancer. In 2023, veteran actor Sharmila Tagore publicly shared her personal battle with this condition. This stage is characterised by ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Mehrgarh’s Agricultural History

Recent archaeological findings have transformed our understanding of Mehrgarh, one of South Asia’s earliest farming settlements. Previously dated to around 8000 BCE, new research suggests that its agricultural beginnings may actually date to between 5223 and 4914 BCE. This revelation ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Akshvi Digital Wallet

India, the world’s most populous country, faces challenges from extreme weather events. Between 2019 and 2023, it incurred over $56 billion in damages due to climate-induced disasters. To address this, the non-profit SEEDS India has developed Akshvi, a digital wallet ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Kalma in Islam

The recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, has brought the Kalma into sharp focus. During this tragic event, victims were asked to recite the Kalma to prove their Muslim identity. What is Kalma? The Kalma, also known as ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs