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India’s Defence Export Protocol

April 7, 2025

India’s Ministry of External Affairs recently defended its strategic trade practices amid claims of improper arms supply to Russia. This comes in the context of ongoing geopolitical tensions and India’s commitment to international trade regulations. The Ministry asserted that Indian ..

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Supreme Court Judges to Declare Assets Publicly

April 7, 2025

Recently, the Supreme Court of India decided that all judges, including the Chief Justice, will publicly declare their assets. This decision follows a recent scandal involving a Delhi High Court judge found with large sums of cash. Historically, judges were ..

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Challenges Facing Advanced Light Helicopter Operations

April 7, 2025

The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), known as Dhruv, has faced operational challenges recently. Developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the ALH has been grounded due to safety concerns following fatal crashes. This situation has raised alarms about the helicopter’s reliability ..

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Re-Entry of POEM-4 Module

April 7, 2025

Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved milestone with the controlled re-entry of the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM-4) into Earth’s atmosphere. The successful re-entry puts stress on ISRO’s commitment to managing space debris and promoting sustainable operations in ..

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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

1. With reference to anti-tank missile systems, consider the following statements: Javelin is a man-portable fire-and-forget anti-tank missile system developed by Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. Spike is a family of anti-tank guided missiles developed by the Israeli defense company Rafael. ..

Delisting of Monuments

April 7, 2025

The ongoing debate surrounding the delisting of monuments in India has intensified recently. A Parliamentary Committee has urged the Union Culture Ministry to establish an independent panel. This panel would reform the criteria for delisting a monument from the Archaeological ..

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Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

April 7, 2025

The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a revered Bo tree located in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It holds immense significance for Buddhists worldwide. Believed to be over 2,300 years old, it is the oldest living human-planted tree with a recorded planting ..

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Rapid-CRISPR for Acute Promyelocytic Leukaemia Diagnosis

April 7, 2025

Acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL) is a rare but aggressive form of leukaemia. This blood cancer arises from a genetic mutation involving the fusion of PML and RARA genes. The result is decrease in white blood cells and platelets. This reduction ..

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UGC’s New Regulations for Foreign Degree Equivalence

April 7, 2025

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced new regulations to enhance the recognition of foreign academic qualifications. This initiative aims to assist Indian students returning from abroad who often encounter challenges in having their degrees recognised. The UGC’s regulations, effective ..

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Pioneer 11 Spacecraft

April 7, 2025

The Pioneer 11 spacecraft made contributions to space exploration during its mission in the late 1970s. Launched on April 6, 1973, it was part of important programme aimed at utilising a rare planetary alignment to study the outer planets of ..

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