Page-26 of Current Affairs - April, 2025

Pioneer 11 Spacecraft

April 7, 2025

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 ..

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What is Stagflation?

April 7, 2025

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 ..

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Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana Award

April 7, 2025

The Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana is the highest civilian honour awarded by Sri Lanka. It recognises foreign leaders who have encourageed strong ties with the nation. Recently, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi received this award during his state visit ..

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GP-DRASTI Initiative

April 7, 2025

Recently, the Gujarat Police announced the launch of the GP-DRASTI initiative. This project aims to enhance policing through drone technology. The initiative seeks to reduce response times to incidents and improve overall public safety. With recent incidents of gang violence, ..

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The Ottawa Convention on Anti-Personnel Mines

April 7, 2025

Due to increasing threat from Russia, NATO countries Poland, Finland, and the three Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) are planning to leave the Ottawa Convention, which bans anti-personnel landmines. This international agreement aims to prohibit the use, stockpiling, production, and ..

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Small Hive Beetle Threatens Indian Beekeeping

April 7, 2025

Recent discoveries have raised concerns for India’s beekeeping industry. The Small Hive Beetle (SHB), scientifically known as Aethina tumida, has been found in West Bengal. This marks the first recorded instance of this invasive species in India. The beetle poses ..

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Diarrhoeal Disease Challenges

April 5, 2025

Diarrhoeal diseases remain public health challenge in India. The World Health Organization (WHO) marks diarrhoea as the third leading cause of death among children under five. In India, approximately 1.7 billion cases occur annually. Unsafe water and poor sanitation are ..

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Vibrant Villages Programme Phase Two Approved

April 5, 2025

The Government of India has recently approved phase two of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP). This initiative aims to encourage comprehensive development in strategic villages along international land borders. The total financial allocation for this phase is ₹6,839 crore. The ..

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Kazakhstan’s Largest Rare Earth Deposit Discovered

April 5, 2025

Kazakhstan has made discovery in the field of rare earth metals. The Ministry of Industry and Construction announced the finding of the largest deposit to date at the Kuirektykol site in the Karaganda region. This site is located approximately 300 ..

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Hansa Next Generation Trainer Aircraft

April 5, 2025

India’s aviation industry is experiencing rapid growth, with over 10 crore passengers annually. To sustain this growth, there is an urgent need for approximately 30,000 new pilots in the coming years. The introduction of the Hansa Next Generation (NG) trainer ..

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