Naval Base INS Varsha

India is set to enhance its naval capabilities with the commissioning of INS Varsha, a strategic naval base for nuclear submarines in coastal Andhra Pradesh. This initiative aims to counter China’s expanding naval presence in the Indian Ocean Region. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Digital Threat Report 2024

The Digital Threat Report 2024 marks step in enhancing cybersecurity within the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector in India. Launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, this report aims to address the escalating cyber threats faced ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Woolly Flying Squirrel

In late 2024, the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department captured the first photographic evidence of the Woolly Flying Squirrel in the Miyar Valley, Lahaul and Spiti district. This rare mammal had been long thought extinct until its rediscovery in 1994. This ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Mangrove Risk Index

Recent research from Switzerland and the United States has developed a comprehensive risk index for mangroves. This index evaluates the impact of climate threats such as rising sea levels and increasing tropical cyclones on mangrove ecosystems globally. Published in April ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

MoSPI Launches Revamped Microdata Portal

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has recently launched a revamped Microdata Portal. This initiative was revealed during the Conference of State Government Ministers. The new portal aims to improve data accessibility and user experience. It integrates advanced ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Amalgamation of RRBs in India

The Government of India has announced the amalgamation of several Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), effective from May 1, 2025. This move aims to enhance the efficiency of RRBs and reduce competition among public sector banks. The initiative is part of ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

The 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics has recognised 13,508 physicists from four collaborative projects at CERN. This prestigious award, often referred to as the Oscars of Science, was announced on April 5, 2025. It marks advancements in life sciences, ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 8, 2025

1. A rare long-snouted vine snake (Ahaetulla longirostris) has been rediscovered in which tiger reserve? [A] Dudhwa Tiger Reserve[B] Bandipur Tiger Reserve[C] Kanha Tiger Reserve[D] Corbett Tiger Reserve Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Dudhwa Tiger Reserve] Notes:A rare long-snouted vine ..

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