Global Wind Report

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has reported unprecedented growth in wind energy capacity in 2024. A total of 117 gigawatts (GW) were added globally, raising total capacity to 1,136 GW. However, the annual Global Wind Report identified challenges that ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Canada PM Mark Carney

Mark Carney’s recent election as Prime Minister of Canada marks shift in the political landscape. He assumes leadership amid ongoing tensions with the United States under President Donald Trump. Carney, an economist with a history of crisis management, aims to ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Fifth Marine Fisheries Census

Recently, India commenced its fifth Marine Fisheries Census (MFC). This census marks shift towards a fully digital approach. It aims to gather comprehensive data on marine fishing communities across the coastal regions. The initiative was launched at a meeting of ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI)

Recently, India took step in its clean energy transition with the launch of the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI). The scheme will create a clear system to certify green hydrogen production, making the process more transparent, easy to ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Mexico-U.S. Water Agreement on Rio Grande Basin

Recently, Mexico and the United States reached a critical agreement concerning water distribution from the Rio Grande basin. This agreement comes after rising tensions, including threats from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding tariffs and sanctions. The deal mandates Mexico to ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha

The role of the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha is crucial in the Indian parliamentary system. Established under Article 93 of the Constitution, this position is essential for maintaining the continuity and stability of legislative proceedings. However, there has ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

AIM4NatuRe Initiative

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has recently launched the Accelerating Innovative Monitoring for Nature Restoration (AIM4NatuRe) initiative. This programme, funded by GBP 7 million from the United Kingdom, aims to enhance the monitoring and reporting of global ecosystem restoration ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 30, 2025

41. Trends in World Military Expenditure report is published by which organization? [A] Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)[B] World Bank[C] International Monetary Fund[D] United Nations Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)] Notes:According to the ..

Bio-Input Resource Centres

The Government of India has initiated programme to promote natural farming through the establishment of Bio-Input Resource Centres (BRCs). Announced on April 23, 2025, by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, these centres aim to support farmers transitioning ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II

India is gearing up for the launch of the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, scheduled for June 2025. This satellite will monitor critical changes on Earth, including deforestation and natural disasters, utilising advanced radar technology. It will be carried ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs