Challenges Facing Advanced Light Helicopter Operations

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Re-Entry of POEM-4 Module

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 7, 2025

41. 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

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Rapid-CRISPR for Acute Promyelocytic Leukaemia Diagnosis

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

UGC’s New Regulations for Foreign Degree Equivalence

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Pioneer 11 Spacecraft

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

What is Stagflation?

On April 4, the US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he was worried that President Donald Trump’s new “Liberation Day” tariffs might cause stagflation — a mix of high inflation and slow economic growth. This situation poses unique challenges ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana Award

The Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana is the highest civilian honour awarded by Sri Lanka. It recognises foreign leaders who have encourageed strong ties with the nation. Recently, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi received this award during his state visit ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News