IAS Officers’ Compliance and Recruitment Challenges

Recently, a parliamentary report raised concerns about Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers failing to file their Immovable Property Returns (IPRs). The report brought into light that 91 IAS officers did not file their IPRs in 2024 and 73 in 2023. ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana Milestones

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) continues to be a mainstay of India’s financial inclusion efforts as of the financial year 2024-25. Recently, the scheme achieved milestones, reaching 55 crore beneficiaries and accumulating a total balance of ₹2.5 lakh ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Protests Over Bodh Gaya Temple Act 1949

In early 2024, nearly 100 Buddhist monks from the All India Buddhist Forum (AIBF) began protests at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. They demanded the repeal of the Bodh Gaya Temple Act (BTA) of 1949. This Act established ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Japan’s Megaquake Threat

Japan faces threat from potential megaquakes, particularly along the Nankai Trough. Recent government estimates suggest a catastrophic event could lead to substantial loss of life and economic damage. This follows a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in 2024 that injured several people. ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

ICAR-CTCRI Develops Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato

The ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CTCRI) developed an orange-fleshed sweet potato (SP-95/4) to improve tribal food security in Kerala and other states. It has successfully passed final trials in Odisha, West Bengal, Karnataka, and Kerala. Nutritional Benefits Contains 8 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

India’s External Debt Surge

In December 2024, India’s external debt reached approximately $718 billion. This marked an increase of 10.7 per cent from the previous year. The surge in debt is attributed mainly to non-financial corporations seeking funds for infrastructure projects. The data shows ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

NITI NCAER States Economic Forum Portal

The NITI NCAER States Economic Forum portal is set to be launched on 1 April 2025 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This initiative, a collaboration between NITI Aayog and the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), aims to provide ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

ZooWIN Platform

India faces a critical health challenge with rabies and snakebite fatalities. The government has introduced ZooWIN, a digital platform aimed at real-time monitoring of anti-rabies vaccines and anti-snake venom stocks. This initiative seeks to enhance healthcare delivery across the country ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

India-U.S. HADR Exercise Tiger Triumph

The fourth iteration of the India-U.S. tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, known as Tiger Triumph, is set to take place from 1 to 13 April 2025. This exercise aims to strengthen cooperation and coordination between the Indian ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 1, 2025

1. With respect to menhirs, which of the following observations is/are correct? Menhirs were primarily used as burial markers in ancient cultures. All menhirs are aligned with the cardinal directions for astronomical purposes. Select the correct option from the codes ..