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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 16, 2025

1. Which state government has launched “Bhu Bharati Portal” for land record management in April 2025? [A] Jharkhand[B] Telangana[C] Odisha[D] Rajasthan Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Telangana] Notes:Telangana government launched the Bhu Bharati portal to make land record management simple, ..

International Technology Engagement Strategy for Quantum (ITES-Q)

India has recently launched its first International Technology Engagement Strategy for Quantum (ITES-Q) on World Quantum Day 2025. This report marks India’s position in the global quantum landscape. With a public investment of $735 million, India ranks 12th globally in ..

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Amarnath Yatra Registration Opens for 2025

The Amarnath Yatra, pilgrimage for Hindus, has opened its registration for 2025. This year, the pilgrimage will take place from July 3 to August 9. The Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board has made provisions for online registration. The Amarnath Cave is ..

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Karnataka’s Proposed Gig Worker Welfare Fund Levy

Karnataka is set to implement a differential levy on app-based platforms to establish a social security scheme for gig and platform workers. This initiative, if approved, could shape policies in other states of India. The proposed framework aims to create ..

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Rainfall Trends and Vegetation Changes in India

Recent studies have revealed shifts in rainfall patterns across India between 2011 and 2020. The findings indicate that while some regions have experienced increased rainfall, others have seen a decline. This analysis is based on data from the Global Satellite ..

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Meta Platforms Faces Antitrust Trial

Meta Platforms Inc. is undergoing an antitrust trial that could lead to the separation of Instagram and WhatsApp from Meta. The trial is a landmark challenge to the dominance of Big Tech and is spearheaded by the U.S. Federal Trade ..

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Leptobrachium aryatium

Recently, researchers in Assam announced the discovery of a new frog species named Leptobrachium aryatium. It was found in Garbhanga Reserve Forest, biodiversity hotspot near Guwahati. The frog is notable for its fiery orange-and-black eyes and unique throat pattern. Its ..

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India’s Agricultural Projections for 2047

The ICAR-National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (ICAR-NIAP) recently released the policy paper titled Indian Agriculture to 2047-Reshaping Policies for Sustainable Development. Its projections indicate that food demand will more than double. The need for nutrient-rich foods will ..

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Pohela Boishakh

Pohela Boishakh, also known as Bengali New Year, is a celebration marking the first day of the traditional Bengali calendar. Recently, it will be observed on April 15, welcoming the year 1432. The celebration is rooted in the astronomical event ..

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Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma

Signet ring cell carcinoma (SRCC) is a rare and aggressive form of cancer primarily affecting the gastrointestinal tract, particularly the stomach. This cancer is characterised by its distinct cell appearance, resembling a signet ring under a microscope. Despite being a ..

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