WHO Releases First-Ever Report on Fungal Tests & Treatments

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever reports about the serious shortage of medicines and tests for dangerous fungal infections. This concern is particularly pressing in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The reports highlight the urgent need for ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India Mulls Use of Polio Surveillance Network for Disease Monitoring

India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is exploring the use of its established polio surveillance network to monitor other infectious diseases. This initiative comes as the country remains vigilant against emerging health threats. The last reported case of wild ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Warangal Chapata Chilli gets GI Tag

The Warangal Chapata chilli, popularly known as Tomato chilli, has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the GI Registry of India on March 28, 2025. This recognition is for the farmers of Telangana, particularly those in the Warangal district, ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

Euphaea Wayanadensis

Recently, researchers announced the discovery of a new damselfly species named Euphaea wayanadensis in the Wayanad region of Kerala. This finding marks addition to the biodiversity of the Western Ghats, bringing the total number of odonate species in Kerala to ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Undersea Cables

India’s internet infrastructure is undergoing upgrade with the introduction of new undersea cable landing systems. The latest addition is Airtel’s 2Africa Pearls, backed by Meta, which adds a remarkable 100 terabits per second of international bandwidth. Earlier this year, another ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

SC Ruling on Senior Citizens Act

Recently, the Supreme Court rejected a plea by a senior couple who wanted to evict their son from their home under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. The Act mainly provides a legal process for ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 4, 2025

21. Which state has topped in the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025? [A] Odisha[B] Madhya Pradesh[C] Jharkhand[D] Kerala Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Odisha] Notes:The Fiscal Health Index (FHI) by NITI Aayog assesses the fiscal health of Indian states. It ..

Krishi Nivesh Streamlines Agricultural Investments

The Government of India has launched a unified digital platform named Krishi Nivesh to streamline investments in the agriculture sector. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accessibility for investors. It integrates information from multiple ministries, including agriculture, food processing, ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Chhattisgarh’s First Supercritical Thermal Power Project

Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL) is advancing its energy capabilities with the establishment of the first supercritical thermal power project (SCTPP) in Korba district. This project is part of an expansion of the existing Hasdeo Thermal Power Station ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Section 40 of Waqf Act

The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha, aims to amend the existing Waqf Act of 1995. The most contentious change involves the removal of Section 40. This has sparked debate between the ruling coalition and opposition parties. ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs