Climate Change Impact on Water Cycle in India

Recent studies indicate that climate change will affect the water cycle in the southern Western Ghats and surrounding coastal regions of India. Researchers predict a dramatic rise in rainfall and extreme weather events due to increasing temperatures. This research marks ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Mugger Crocodile Conservation Efforts in Tamil Nadu

Recent studies by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department are focusing on mapping the population of mugger crocodiles. These efforts aim to reduce human-crocodile conflicts in the Cauvery delta. The mugger crocodile, or marsh crocodile (Crocodylus palustris), is the most widespread ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Surge in Paediatric Tuberculosis Cases in India

The rise in notified paediatric tuberculosis (TB) cases in India has become public health concern. Recent data indicates a 38 per cent increase in cases among children aged up to 14 years from 2020 to 2024. This surge is attributed ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Health Current Affairs

Lichens Show Resilience in Mars-Like Conditions

Recent studies have revealed that certain lichens can survive harsh Martian conditions. This discovery challenges previous beliefs about life on Mars. The research shows that lichens not only endure extreme environments but also remain metabolically active. These findings have implications ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Mount Spurr Volcano

Mount Spurr, situated near Anchorage, Alaska, is currently under scrutiny due to increased volcanic activity. A recent swarm of earthquakes has raised alarms among scientists and residents alike. The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) has reported over 50 seismic events in ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Mk-II(A) DEW System

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India has successfully trialled the Mk-II(A) Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system. This achievement, announced on April 13, 2025, marks India’s entry into a select group of nations with high-power laser weaponry capabilities. ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Supreme Court Ruling on Article 143

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has established that the President must provide clear reasons when withholding assent to a bill. This ruling comes after the court’s interpretation of Article 143 of the Constitution of India, which ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Impact of Pharmaceuticals on Atlantic Salmon Behaviour

A recent study has revealed that wild Atlantic salmon are swimming faster due to human pharmaceuticals contaminating rivers. This unexpected result stems from the presence of drugs like clobazam, which have been found to alter salmon behaviour during their migration. ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Integrated Power Planning Model

On April 11, 2025, India unveiled a new Integrated Generation, Transmission and Storage Expansion Planning Model. It is a collaborative effort involving the Central Electricity Authority, The Lantau Group (TLG), and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This tool aims to ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

New Species of Scarab Beetles Discovered in India

Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India and Germany’s Museum A. Koenig have identified six new species of Sericinae scarab beetles. Their findings, published in the journal Zootaxa, highlight India’s rich but underexplored insect diversity. Newly Discovered Species The six ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs