WHO’s Pandemic Agreement

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced agreement aimed at enhancing global preparedness for future pandemics. This agreement emerged after extensive negotiations spanning over three years, reflecting a collective commitment to improve international health security. The agreement will be presented ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 17, 2025

31. Consider the following statements about the role of iron opacity in stellar models: Iron opacity has no impact on the sun’s temperature profile. Discrepancies in solar models have led scientists to examine the opacity of elements like iron. The ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 17, 2025

31. Where was the Defence Literature Festival ‘Kalam & Kavach 2.0’ held in April 2025? [A] Hyderabad[B] Chennai[C] New Delhi[D] Bengaluru Show Answer Correct Answer: C [New Delhi] Notes:The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), under the Integrated Defence Staff ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 16, 2025

31. With reference to the Hansa-3 NG (Next Generation) aircraft, consider the following statements: It is an indigenous two-seater aircraft developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR–NAL). Hansa-3 NG is primarily designed for surveillance and ..

Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently commemorated Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair, a prominent nationalist and jurist. This recognition coincided with the 106th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Nair’s fearless stance against British colonial rule and his courtroom battles have left ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Safety Protocols in Human Spaceflight Missions

The recent return of NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore marks the critical importance of safety protocols in human spaceflight. Their nine-month mission on the International Space Station (ISS) was a testament to rigorous safety measures. The Indian Space ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

European State of the Climate Report

In 2024, Europe recorded its warmest year ever. The European State of the Climate report brought into light stark contrasts between eastern and western regions. Eastern Europe faced extreme dryness and record warmth. In contrast, western Europe experienced warmer but ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Delhi Government Increases Minimum Wages for Workers

The Delhi government has implemented increase in minimum wages for workers across various categories. Announced by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the new wage structure takes effect from April 1, 2025. This decision aims to alleviate the financial burden on workers ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Archaeological Studies Assess Economic Inequality

Recent archaeological studies reveal that economic inequality has been a persistent issue for over 10,000 years. New research indicates that human settlements with material inequality often lasted longer. However, the researchers clarify that this correlation does not imply that inequality ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

NITI Aayog Report on India’s Hand and Power Tools Sector Potential

The NITI Aayog has released report titled “Unlocking $25+ Billion Export Potential India’s Hand & Power Tools Sector”. This report marks the transformative potential of India’s hand and power tools industry. It discusses the challenges and necessary interventions to strengthen ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs