UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 23, 2025

41. Consider the following potential advantages of the Mk-II(A) Laser-DEW system over conventional kinetic and missile-based weapons: Minimal collateral damage Elimination of dependence on expensive ammunition Capacity to engage multiple targets simultaneously Enhanced lethality through high-energy microwaves Which of the ..

India’s Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity Targets

Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in India released a draft notification under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. This notification introduces the “Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025”. It is component of India’s Carbon Credit Trading ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India’s First Quantum Computing Village

Recently, the Government of Andhra Pradesh made strides towards establishing India’s first Quantum Computing Village in Amaravati. This initiative aims to create a pioneering ecosystem for quantum computing research and collaboration. The project is backed by the Real-Time Governance Society ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Filariasis Elimination Efforts in Kerala

The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a new target to eliminate filariasis globally by 2030. This is a decade later than the original goal of 2020. India’s revised target is now 2027, following multiple adjustments from an initial aim ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Health Current Affairs

Microplastics in Caddisflies Casings

Recent research from the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in the Netherlands has uncovered a concerning trend regarding caddisfly larvae. Evidence shows that these insects have been using microplastics in their casings since the 1970s. This finding marks the long-standing issue of ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

PM10 Levels in Indian Cities

Recent studies indicate a severe air quality crisis in major Indian cities. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that particulate matter (PM10) levels have consistently exceeded national safety standards from 2021 to 2024. The National Ambient Air Quality Standards ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Pink E-Rickshaw Initiative

The Pink E-Rickshaw initiative launched in Maharashtra aims to empower women by providing them with eco-friendly transportation options. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar recently announced the distribution of these electric rickshaws as feeder services at metro stations, airports, and tourist ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Anti-Semitism

Recently, Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. This marked escalation in the ongoing conflict regarding institutional oversight and federal funding. The administration had imposed a freeze on $2.2 billion in federal funding. The conflict centres on allegations ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Standing Deposit Facility (SDF)

The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) has become important tool for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in managing liquidity in the banking system. Introduced on April 8, 2022, the SDF allows banks to deposit surplus funds with the RBI without ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Article 355 of the Indian Constitution

Article 355 mandates the Union to protect every state against external aggression and internal disturbances. This article is part of the emergency provisions outlined in Part XVIII of the Constitution, which spans Articles 352 to 360. Recently, the Supreme Court ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs