Forest Land Encroachment in India

In recent years, India has faced challenge regarding forest land encroachment. A report from the Union Environment Ministry reveals that over 13,056 square kilometres of forest land is currently encroached upon. This area surpasses the combined geographical size of Delhi, ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Controversy Surrounds Plant Treaty Amendments

The thirteenth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group to Enhance the Functioning of the Multilateral System (MLS) for the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (PGRFA) began on April 1, 2025, in Rome. This ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

OpenAI’s Open-Weight Language Model

OpenAI is poised to launch its first open-weight language model since GPT-2. The model is expected to feature reasoning capabilities. It aims to provide developers with publicly accessible trained parameters. This move comes in response to competition from other companies ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Unveiling Copper Plates of Devaraya I’s Reign

The recent unveiling of a set of copper plates from the reign of Devaraya I marks archaeological discovery. These plates, linked to the Vijayanagara Empire, provide vital information about the era’s history and governance. The plates were issued during Devaraya ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Supreme Court Upholds Rajasthan Electricity Regulations

The Supreme Court of India recently upheld the 2016 regulations of the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC). These regulations govern the open access of power for industrial consumers. The court dismissed appeals from several industrial firms challenging the validity of ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Future Circular Collider

The Future Circular Collider (FCC) is an ambitious project proposed by CERN to succeed the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Unveiled in 2025, the FCC aims to address fundamental questions in physics and enhance our understanding of the universe. This initiative ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Punjab Advances Paddy Sowing Date

Recently, Punjab’s Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced change in the agricultural calendar. The state government has decided to advance the paddy sowing date to June 1. This decision aims to help farmers avoid issues related to high moisture content in ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 2, 2025

11. The Lok Sabha recently passed a bill to establish Tribhuvan Sahkari University in which state? [A] Punjab[B] Uttar Pradesh[C] Gujarat[D] Haryana Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Gujarat] Notes:Lok Sabha passed a bill to establish Tribhuvan Sahkari University in Anand, ..

West Bengal’s Triple Elimination Initiative for Infectious Diseases

Recently, West Bengal launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at eradicating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B by 2026. This project, known as the ‘Triple Elimination’ initiative, is a collaborative effort involving the West Bengal government, the William J ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Green Credit Programme’s Legal Issues

The Green Credit Programme (GCP) was launched by India’s Environment Ministry to enhance forest cover and promote sustainable practices. Despite concerns from the Law Ministry regarding its legal framework, the programme was rolled out in October 2023. This initiative aligns ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs