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Mount Spurr Volcano
Mount Spurr, situated near Anchorage, Alaska, is currently under scrutiny due to increased volcanic activity. A recent swarm of earthquakes has raised alarms among scientists and residents alike. The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) has reported over 50 seismic events in ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Mk-II(A) DEW System
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India has successfully trialled the Mk-II(A) Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system. This achievement, announced on April 13, 2025, marks India’s entry into a select group of nations with high-power laser weaponry capabilities. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Supreme Court Ruling on Article 143
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has established that the President must provide clear reasons when withholding assent to a bill. This ruling comes after the court’s interpretation of Article 143 of the Constitution of India, which ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Impact of Pharmaceuticals on Atlantic Salmon Behaviour
A recent study has revealed that wild Atlantic salmon are swimming faster due to human pharmaceuticals contaminating rivers. This unexpected result stems from the presence of drugs like clobazam, which have been found to alter salmon behaviour during their migration. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Integrated Power Planning Model
On April 11, 2025, India unveiled a new Integrated Generation, Transmission and Storage Expansion Planning Model. It is a collaborative effort involving the Central Electricity Authority, The Lantau Group (TLG), and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This tool aims to ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
New Species of Scarab Beetles Discovered in India
Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India and Germany’s Museum A. Koenig have identified six new species of Sericinae scarab beetles. Their findings, published in the journal Zootaxa, highlight India’s rich but underexplored insect diversity. Newly Discovered Species The six ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 13-14, 2025
1. Which state has achieved the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Ryndia silk? [A] Assam[B] Mizoram[C] Meghalaya[D] Sikkim Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Meghalaya] Notes:The Government of India has granted Geographical Indication (GI) tags to Ryndia Silk and Khasi Handloom ..
NITI Aayog’s Report on Strengthening India’s Automotive Sector
Recently, NITI Aayog revealed a very important report titled “Automotive Industry – Powering India’s Participation in Global Value Chains”. This report outlines the current landscape of India’s automotive sector, identifies challenges, and proposes strategies to enhance India’s role in global ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Maharashtra-ROSATOM Partnership for Thorium Reactor
Recently, Maharashtra signed an MoU with Russia’s state-owned company ROSATOM for the development a Small Modular Reactor (SMR). This initiative is notable as it is the first time a state government has ventured into nuclear energy development, traditionally under the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis
Sudan is currently facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. The ongoing civil war, which began in April 2023, has led to extreme hunger affecting nearly half of the population. Over 25 million people are in dire need of assistance. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025
Category: International / World Current Affairs