Etalin Hydroelectric Project

The government has allocated Rs 269.97 crore for the Etalin Hydroelectric Project aimed at harnessing the hydropower potential of the Dibang Valley. It is expected to play a key role in the sustainable growth of the region. Project Details The ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Birth and Death Registration Challenges in India

Recently, the Registrar General of India (RGI) issued a circular urging hospitals to report births and deaths within 21 days. This was prompted by findings that 10% of such events were unregistered. The RGI aims for universal registration under the ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

WHO’s Pandemic Agreement

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced agreement aimed at enhancing global preparedness for future pandemics. This agreement emerged after extensive negotiations spanning over three years, reflecting a collective commitment to improve international health security. The agreement will be presented ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 17, 2025

1. Consider the following statements about the role of iron opacity in stellar models: Iron opacity has no impact on the sun’s temperature profile. Discrepancies in solar models have led scientists to examine the opacity of elements like iron. The ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 17, 2025

1. Where was the Defence Literature Festival ‘Kalam & Kavach 2.0’ held in April 2025? [A] Hyderabad[B] Chennai[C] New Delhi[D] Bengaluru Show Answer Correct Answer: C [New Delhi] Notes:The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), under the Integrated Defence Staff ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 16, 2025

1. With reference to the Hansa-3 NG (Next Generation) aircraft, consider the following statements: It is an indigenous two-seater aircraft developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR–NAL). Hansa-3 NG is primarily designed for surveillance and ..

Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently commemorated Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair, a prominent nationalist and jurist. This recognition coincided with the 106th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Nair’s fearless stance against British colonial rule and his courtroom battles have left ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Safety Protocols in Human Spaceflight Missions

The recent return of NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore marks the critical importance of safety protocols in human spaceflight. Their nine-month mission on the International Space Station (ISS) was a testament to rigorous safety measures. The Indian Space ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

European State of the Climate Report

In 2024, Europe recorded its warmest year ever. The European State of the Climate report brought into light stark contrasts between eastern and western regions. Eastern Europe faced extreme dryness and record warmth. In contrast, western Europe experienced warmer but ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Delhi Government Increases Minimum Wages for Workers

The Delhi government has implemented increase in minimum wages for workers across various categories. Announced by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the new wage structure takes effect from April 1, 2025. This decision aims to alleviate the financial burden on workers ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs