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

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 13-14, 2025

31. Which state has achieved the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Ryndia silk? [A] Assam[B] Mizoram[C] Meghalaya[D] Sikkim Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Meghalaya] Notes:The Government of India has granted Geographical Indication (GI) tags to Ryndia Silk and Khasi Handloom ..

NITI Aayog’s Report on Strengthening India’s Automotive Sector

Recently, NITI Aayog revealed a very important report titled “Automotive Industry – Powering India’s Participation in Global Value Chains”. This report outlines the current landscape of India’s automotive sector, identifies challenges, and proposes strategies to enhance India’s role in global ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Maharashtra-ROSATOM Partnership for Thorium Reactor

Recently, Maharashtra signed an MoU with Russia’s state-owned company ROSATOM for the development a Small Modular Reactor (SMR). This initiative is notable as it is the first time a state government has ventured into nuclear energy development, traditionally under the ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis

Sudan is currently facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. The ongoing civil war, which began in April 2023, has led to extreme hunger affecting nearly half of the population. Over 25 million people are in dire need of assistance. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Namami Gange Mission 2.0

The Namami Gange Mission 2.0 (NGM 2.0) is an extension of the original Namami Gange Programme initiated in 2014. This mission aims to effectively reduce pollution and rejuvenate the River Ganga. It is set to continue until March 2026. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Odisha Launches Unified Health Insurance Scheme

Recently, Odisha introduced a comprehensive health insurance scheme to enhance healthcare access for its citizens. The initiative merges the central Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana with the state-specific Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana. This move aims to provide better ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Karnataka Caste Census

The Karnataka caste census report was submitted to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on February 29, 2024. This comprehensive survey aimed to gather socio-economic data on various caste groups within the state. The report is based on data from the 2015 socio-educational ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs