Page-28 of Current Affairs - April, 2025

Warangal Chapata Chilli gets GI Tag

April 4, 2025

The Warangal Chapata chilli, popularly known as Tomato chilli, has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the GI Registry of India on March 28, 2025. This recognition is for the farmers of Telangana, particularly those in the Warangal district, ..

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Euphaea Wayanadensis

April 4, 2025

Recently, researchers announced the discovery of a new damselfly species named Euphaea wayanadensis in the Wayanad region of Kerala. This finding marks addition to the biodiversity of the Western Ghats, bringing the total number of odonate species in Kerala to ..

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Undersea Cables

April 4, 2025

India’s internet infrastructure is undergoing upgrade with the introduction of new undersea cable landing systems. The latest addition is Airtel’s 2Africa Pearls, backed by Meta, which adds a remarkable 100 terabits per second of international bandwidth. Earlier this year, another ..

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SC Ruling on Senior Citizens Act

April 4, 2025

Recently, the Supreme Court rejected a plea by a senior couple who wanted to evict their son from their home under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. The Act mainly provides a legal process for ..

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Krishi Nivesh Streamlines Agricultural Investments

April 3, 2025

The Government of India has launched a unified digital platform named Krishi Nivesh to streamline investments in the agriculture sector. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accessibility for investors. It integrates information from multiple ministries, including agriculture, food processing, ..

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Chhattisgarh’s First Supercritical Thermal Power Project

April 3, 2025

Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL) is advancing its energy capabilities with the establishment of the first supercritical thermal power project (SCTPP) in Korba district. This project is part of an expansion of the existing Hasdeo Thermal Power Station ..

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Section 40 of Waqf Act

April 3, 2025

The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha, aims to amend the existing Waqf Act of 1995. The most contentious change involves the removal of Section 40. This has sparked debate between the ruling coalition and opposition parties. ..

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GeM Facilitates Hiring of 1 Million Manpower Resources

April 3, 2025

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has marked achievement by facilitating the hiring of over 1 million manpower resources in the fiscal year 2024-25. This digital procurement platform, launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, aims to streamline public procurement processes ..

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TN Resolution to Reclaim Katchatheevu Island

April 3, 2025

The Tamil Nadu Assembly has recently passed a resolution urging the Government of India to reclaim Katchatheevu island from Sri Lanka. This decision received unanimous support from all political parties present. Chief Minister MK Stalin has brought into light the ..

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Supreme Court Ruling on Demolition in Prayagraj

April 3, 2025

Recently, the Supreme Court of India made ruling regarding the demolition of residential properties in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The court condemned the actions of local authorities as “inhuman and illegal.” It ordered the Prayagraj Development Authority to compensate affected residents, ..

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