Page-11 of Current Affairs - April, 2025

Bihar’s Mahila Samvad Campaign

The “Mahila Samvad” campaign was launched by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to enhance women’s empowerment. This initiative aims to connect women with state welfare measures. The campaign is designed to inform and empower women across Bihar, especially in rural ..

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Grizzled Giant Squirrel

The Villupuram Forest Division is initiating a population study of the grizzled giant squirrel in the Pakkamalai and Gangavaram hills. This area is rich in biodiversity and is crucial for the conservation of this endangered species. The study aims to ..

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Toxic Metals in Urban Wildflowers Impact Pollinators

Recent studies indicate that urban wildflowers may absorb toxic metals from contaminated soils. Researchers from the University of Cambridge examined common plants like white clover and bindweed. These plants are crucial for pollinators in cities. The study revealed that they ..

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UNESCO Recognises Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra

Recently, the manuscripts of the Bhagavad Gita and Bharata’s Natyashastra were added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. This recognition marks their significance in preserving cultural heritage. UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme UNESCO initiated the Memory of the ..

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Women in India’s Manufacturing Sector

India’s manufacturing sector plays a vital role in its economy, contributing nearly one-fifth of the GDP. However, women’s participation in this sector remains alarmingly low. The share of women in India’s formal manufacturing workforce declined from 20.9% in 2015-16 to ..

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Article 142

Recent developments in Indian politics have brought into light tensions between the judiciary and executive branches. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has raised concerns regarding a Supreme Court ruling that imposed a deadline on the President to sign bills passed by ..

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Vehicle-to-Grid Technology (V2G)

Recently, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) launched a pilot project to explore Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology. This initiative aims to assess the feasibility of integrating Electric Vehicles (EVs) into Kerala’s power ..

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Flue Gas Desulphurisation

The Union Environment Ministry is reconsidering its 2015 mandate for Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) in all coal-fired plants. A recent study by the National Institute of Advanced Studies suggests that FGD should only be required for plants using imported or ..

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Uttarakhand’s Adarsh Sanskrit Village Programme

The Uttarakhand government has initiated the Adarsh Sanskrit Village Programme to promote the ancient language of Sanskrit. The decision was made on April 15, 2025, by the state cabinet. This initiative aims to teach Sanskrit in one selected village from ..

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Vulture Conservation in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh Forest Department has successfully bred and prepared six vultures for release into the wild. This initiative aims to boost the endangered vulture population and enhance ecological balance. The vultures, originating from the Vulture Conservation Breeding Centre in Kerwa, ..

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