Filariasis Elimination Efforts in Kerala

The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a new target to eliminate filariasis globally by 2030. This is a decade later than the original goal of 2020. India’s revised target is now 2027, following multiple adjustments from an initial aim ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Health Current Affairs

Microplastics in Caddisflies Casings

Recent research from the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in the Netherlands has uncovered a concerning trend regarding caddisfly larvae. Evidence shows that these insects have been using microplastics in their casings since the 1970s. This finding marks the long-standing issue of ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

PM10 Levels in Indian Cities

Recent studies indicate a severe air quality crisis in major Indian cities. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that particulate matter (PM10) levels have consistently exceeded national safety standards from 2021 to 2024. The National Ambient Air Quality Standards ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Pink E-Rickshaw Initiative

The Pink E-Rickshaw initiative launched in Maharashtra aims to empower women by providing them with eco-friendly transportation options. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar recently announced the distribution of these electric rickshaws as feeder services at metro stations, airports, and tourist ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Anti-Semitism

Recently, Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. This marked escalation in the ongoing conflict regarding institutional oversight and federal funding. The administration had imposed a freeze on $2.2 billion in federal funding. The conflict centres on allegations ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Standing Deposit Facility (SDF)

The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) has become important tool for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in managing liquidity in the banking system. Introduced on April 8, 2022, the SDF allows banks to deposit surplus funds with the RBI without ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Article 355 of the Indian Constitution

Article 355 mandates the Union to protect every state against external aggression and internal disturbances. This article is part of the emergency provisions outlined in Part XVIII of the Constitution, which spans Articles 352 to 360. Recently, the Supreme Court ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

India’s Longest Rail Tunnel

On April 16, 2025, India’s Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the successful breakthrough of the country’s longest rail tunnel at Janasu in Uttarakhand. This milestone is part of the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Broad Gauge Rail Link Project. A tunnel breakthrough happens when ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 23, 2025

31. Which state government has launched the Pink E Rickshaw Scheme to empower women in April 2025? [A] Maharashtra[B] Gujarat[C] Jharkhand[D] Rajasthan Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra] Notes:The Maharashtra government has launched the Pink E Rickshaw Scheme to empower ..

Project SeaCURE

Project SeaCURE is a pioneering initiative based on England’s south coast, aimed at enhancing the ocean’s role in combating climate change. Launched in Weymouth, this pilot project seeks to extract carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from seawater. Funded by the UK ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs