26th edition of Women and Men in India 2024

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) of India has released its 26th edition of Women and Men in India 2024 – Selected Indicators and Data. This publication provides an extensive overview of gender-related indicators across various sectors in ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

INS Sunayna

On April 5, 2025, the Indian Navy launched the Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Sunayna as part of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative. This event took place in Karwar, Karnataka, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presiding over the ceremony. ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

HPV Vaccination Initiatives in India for Cervical Cancer

The Government of India is intensifying efforts to combat cervical cancer through the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme. The Union Health Ministry is set to enhance the capacity of frontline workers involved in the vaccination process. Recent discussions and strategies ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

India’s Defence Export Protocol

India’s Ministry of External Affairs recently defended its strategic trade practices amid claims of improper arms supply to Russia. This comes in the context of ongoing geopolitical tensions and India’s commitment to international trade regulations. The Ministry asserted that Indian ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Supreme Court Judges to Declare Assets Publicly

Recently, the Supreme Court of India decided that all judges, including the Chief Justice, will publicly declare their assets. This decision follows a recent scandal involving a Delhi High Court judge found with large sums of cash. Historically, judges were ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Challenges Facing Advanced Light Helicopter Operations

The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), known as Dhruv, has faced operational challenges recently. Developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the ALH has been grounded due to safety concerns following fatal crashes. This situation has raised alarms about the helicopter’s reliability ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Re-Entry of POEM-4 Module

Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved milestone with the controlled re-entry of the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM-4) into Earth’s atmosphere. The successful re-entry puts stress on ISRO’s commitment to managing space debris and promoting sustainable operations in ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 7, 2025

1. With reference to anti-tank missile systems, consider the following statements: Javelin is a man-portable fire-and-forget anti-tank missile system developed by Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. Spike is a family of anti-tank guided missiles developed by the Israeli defense company Rafael. ..

Delisting of Monuments

The ongoing debate surrounding the delisting of monuments in India has intensified recently. A Parliamentary Committee has urged the Union Culture Ministry to establish an independent panel. This panel would reform the criteria for delisting a monument from the Archaeological ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

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