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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Israel Captures Morag Axis

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has intensified with Israel’s military announcing the capture of the Morag axis. This strategic corridor is crucial for controlling southern Gaza. The move links routes along the Egyptian border. The military’s actions have led to ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 15, 2025

1. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Sporosarcina pasteurii is a bacterium that can enhance the strength of bricks made from lunar soil. Statement-II: This bacterium is capable of converting urea and calcium into calcium carbonate crystals, which help bind soil ..

Telangana Implements Scheduled Castes Sub-Categorisation Act

On April 14, 2025, Telangana became the first state of India to implement the Scheduled Castes (SC) sub-categorisation. This landmark decision follows the passing of the Telangana Scheduled Castes (Rationalisation of Reservations) Act 2025. The Act aims to divide the ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs