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Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a revered Bo tree located in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It holds immense significance for Buddhists worldwide. Believed to be over 2,300 years old, it is the oldest living human-planted tree with a recorded planting ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Rapid-CRISPR for Acute Promyelocytic Leukaemia Diagnosis
Acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL) is a rare but aggressive form of leukaemia. This blood cancer arises from a genetic mutation involving the fusion of PML and RARA genes. The result is decrease in white blood cells and platelets. This reduction ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
UGC’s New Regulations for Foreign Degree Equivalence
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced new regulations to enhance the recognition of foreign academic qualifications. This initiative aims to assist Indian students returning from abroad who often encounter challenges in having their degrees recognised. The UGC’s regulations, effective ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Pioneer 11 Spacecraft
The Pioneer 11 spacecraft made contributions to space exploration during its mission in the late 1970s. Launched on April 6, 1973, it was part of important programme aimed at utilising a rare planetary alignment to study the outer planets of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
What is Stagflation?
On April 4, the US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he was worried that President Donald Trump’s new “Liberation Day” tariffs might cause stagflation — a mix of high inflation and slow economic growth. This situation poses unique challenges ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs