West Bengal’s Newest GI Tags

West Bengal has recently received Geographical Indication (GI) tags for seven traditional products. This recognition includes popular items like ‘Nolen Gurer Sandesh’ and Baruipur guavas. About Geographical Indication (GI) Geographical Indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Iron Opacity in Sun

Recent studies have revealed vital information about the opacity of iron in the sun. This opacity affects our understanding of stellar physics and the behaviour of stars. Scientists have long debated the discrepancy between observed data and theoretical models regarding ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Trends in Maternal Mortality: 2000 to 2023

The report Trends in Maternal Mortality: 2000 to 2023 is a new publication from the United Nations Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG), which includes WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, the World Bank, and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs. ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

DNA Barcoding for River Blindness Management

Recent developments in the study of blackflies have implications for managing river blindness, a serious parasitic disease. A team from the Zoological Survey of India has published findings in an international journal that highlight the importance of accurate species identification ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Co-Morbidity of Malaria and Soil-Transmitted Helminths

Recent research has brought into light the simultaneous occurrence of malaria and soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections in Nigeria. The study, led by Faith Eshofonie from the Federal University of Technology, demonstrated regional disparities in co-infection rates. The south-south and southeast ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Naval Base INS Varsha

India is set to enhance its naval capabilities with the commissioning of INS Varsha, a strategic naval base for nuclear submarines in coastal Andhra Pradesh. This initiative aims to counter China’s expanding naval presence in the Indian Ocean Region. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Digital Threat Report 2024

The Digital Threat Report 2024 marks step in enhancing cybersecurity within the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector in India. Launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, this report aims to address the escalating cyber threats faced ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Woolly Flying Squirrel

In late 2024, the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department captured the first photographic evidence of the Woolly Flying Squirrel in the Miyar Valley, Lahaul and Spiti district. This rare mammal had been long thought extinct until its rediscovery in 1994. This ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Mangrove Risk Index

Recent research from Switzerland and the United States has developed a comprehensive risk index for mangroves. This index evaluates the impact of climate threats such as rising sea levels and increasing tropical cyclones on mangrove ecosystems globally. Published in April ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

MoSPI Launches Revamped Microdata Portal

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has recently launched a revamped Microdata Portal. This initiative was revealed during the Conference of State Government Ministers. The new portal aims to improve data accessibility and user experience. It integrates advanced ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs