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PM10 Levels in Indian Cities
Recent studies indicate a severe air quality crisis in major Indian cities. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that particulate matter (PM10) levels have consistently exceeded national safety standards from 2021 to 2024. The National Ambient Air Quality Standards ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Pink E-Rickshaw Initiative
The Pink E-Rickshaw initiative launched in Maharashtra aims to empower women by providing them with eco-friendly transportation options. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar recently announced the distribution of these electric rickshaws as feeder services at metro stations, airports, and tourist ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Anti-Semitism
Recently, Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. This marked escalation in the ongoing conflict regarding institutional oversight and federal funding. The administration had imposed a freeze on $2.2 billion in federal funding. The conflict centres on allegations ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Standing Deposit Facility (SDF)
The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) has become important tool for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in managing liquidity in the banking system. Introduced on April 8, 2022, the SDF allows banks to deposit surplus funds with the RBI without ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Article 355 of the Indian Constitution
Article 355 mandates the Union to protect every state against external aggression and internal disturbances. This article is part of the emergency provisions outlined in Part XVIII of the Constitution, which spans Articles 352 to 360. Recently, the Supreme Court ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
India’s Longest Rail Tunnel
On April 16, 2025, India’s Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the successful breakthrough of the country’s longest rail tunnel at Janasu in Uttarakhand. This milestone is part of the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Broad Gauge Rail Link Project. A tunnel breakthrough happens when ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Project SeaCURE
Project SeaCURE is a pioneering initiative based on England’s south coast, aimed at enhancing the ocean’s role in combating climate change. Launched in Weymouth, this pilot project seeks to extract carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from seawater. Funded by the UK ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor
India is on the brink of advancement in its nuclear energy sector with the commissioning of its first Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. This marks the second stage of India’s three-stage nuclear programme aimed at recycling ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Geopolitical Risks and Their Economic Impacts
Recent global tensions have heightened geopolitical risks, impacting economic and financial stability worldwide. Events such as wars, diplomatic conflicts, and terrorism can disrupt trade and investment. These disruptions can lead to declines in asset prices and curtail lending, which ultimately ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
China’s Activities in Yellow Sea
Recent developments in the Yellow Sea have heightened tensions between China and South Korea. Following aggressive posturing in the South China Sea, China has constructed a massive steel rig, leading to confrontations with South Korean Coast Guards. This situation puts ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: International / World Current Affairs