UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 4, 2025

31. With respect to Phosphatic and Potassic fertilisers, which of the following statements is/are correct? Phosphatic fertilisers are primarily used to enhance the growth of root systems in plants. Potassic fertilisers are exclusively used for fruit-bearing plants. Select the correct ..

Impact of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariff

The global trade landscape has dramatically shifted following the announcement of extensive tariffs by US President Donald Trump in April 2025. This new economic strategy aims to protect American industries and combat trade deficits. The immediate effects were felt in ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Chandrayaan-3’s ChaSTE

Chandrayaan-3, India’s lunar exploration mission, successfully landed on the Moon’s south pole on 23 August 2023. Among its scientific instruments is the Chandra’s Surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChaSTE). This payload aims to investigate the Moon’s thermal properties, crucial for future exploration ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

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

31. 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 ..