Climate Change Threatens Global Blood Supply Chain

Climate change is increasingly impacting various sectors, including healthcare. Recent studies highlight how climate instability threatens the global blood supply chain. Researchers warn that rising temperatures and extreme weather events jeopardise blood safety and availability. This situation poses challenges for ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Direct Benefit Transfer System’s Achievements

India’s Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system has revolutionised welfare delivery since its inception in 2013. By 2025, it has achieved remarkable efficiencies, saving Rs 3.48 lakh crore and halving subsidy allocations. The system has expanded from 11 crore beneficiaries to ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

MacGregor Memorial Medal Awards

The MacGregor Memorial Medal is a prestigious award recognising exceptional contributions in military reconnaissance and adventure. Recently, five military personnel received this honour for their achievements in 2023 and 2024. The award ceremony took place at the United Service Institution ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Intermediate-Mass Black Holes

Recent astronomical advancements have led to the discovery of an Intermediate-Mass Black Hole (IMBH) located in the faint galaxy NGC 4395, approximately 4.3 million light-years from Earth. This finding, made using India’s largest optical telescope, the 3.6m Devasthal Optical Telescope, ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 18, 2025

21. In the context of labour laws and the Palna Scheme, consider the following: Establishments with 30 or more employees must provide a crèche facility under the Maternity Benefit Act. The Palna Scheme supports monitoring of crèche compliance under the ..

Military Exercise Balikatan 2025

The Philippines is set to host the Balikatan joint military exercise involving the United States, Australia and Japan. It will start April 21 and end May 9, 2025. Japan is set to formally participate for the first time in this ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

India Achieves First QKD Transmission

India has recently achieved milestone in quantum communication by successfully demonstrating its first Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) transmission over a 4-core Multi-Core Fibre (MCF). This breakthrough marks a very important step in the nation’s pursuit of secure digital communication networks. ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Wet-Bulb Temperature Survival Threshold

Recent studies have raised questions about the widely accepted wet-bulb temperature survival threshold of 35°C. Harvard researchers, in collaboration with the Indian Union environment ministry, discussed heat stress and adaptation strategies in India. Their findings suggest that the critical limit ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

International Big Cat Alliance

The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) officially signed an agreement with India to set up headquarters and main office within the country. This happened more than two months after IBCA became a full international organisation based on a treaty between ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 18, 2025

21. Which Indian armed force hosted the 3rd edition of the Meteorological and Oceanological Symposium titled Meghayan-25? [A] Indian Army[B] Indian Air Force[C] Indian Navy[D] Indian Coast Guard Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Indian Navy] Notes:The Indian Navy hosted the ..