Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 20-21, 2025

31. NISAR is a joint Earth observation satellite mission developed by which two space agencies? [A] National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)[B] European Space Agency (ESA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)[C] Indian Space ..

Brownfield Projects

The rapid urbanisation of Indian cities has resulted in scarcity of undeveloped land. This has shifted focus towards brownfield projects. These projects involve the redevelopment of previously used sites that are now underutilised or abandoned. They present an opportunity to ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA

EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA is naval operation of the European Union. It operates primarily in the Western Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. Recent developments include a proposed joint exercise with the Indian Navy scheduled for late May 2025. This exercise ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Google Antitrust Ruling

Recently, Google faced legal challenges regarding its market practices. A federal judge ruled that Google had illegally monopolised aspects of online advertising technology. This ruling marks the second time in less than a year that Google has been branded an ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

DPS Flamingo Lake Designated as Conservation Reserve

The Maharashtra State Wildlife Board has recently declared DPS Flamingo Lake a conservation reserve. This landmark decision marks the first time a wetland connected to the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary has received such protection. The approval occurred during a board ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Maharashtra’s New Education Policy

The Maharashtra government has recently mandated the teaching of Hindi as a third language in schools. This decision aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It affects both Marathi and English medium schools for students in classes 1 to ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Aral Sea

The Aral Sea, once a vast body of water, has undergone geological changes following its dramatic shrinkage. This transformation began in the 1960s due to human interventions in river systems. The consequences of these actions are still being studied , ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Telangana Bhu Bharati Act

The Telangana government has launched the Telangana Bhu Bharati (Record of Rights) Act, 2025, to address land-related issues. This initiative follows the challenges posed by the previous Dharani portal, which was intended as a comprehensive solution for land transactions. However, ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Bihar’s Mahila Samvad Campaign

The “Mahila Samvad” campaign was launched by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to enhance women’s empowerment. This initiative aims to connect women with state welfare measures. The campaign is designed to inform and empower women across Bihar, especially in rural ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Grizzled Giant Squirrel

The Villupuram Forest Division is initiating a population study of the grizzled giant squirrel in the Pakkamalai and Gangavaram hills. This area is rich in biodiversity and is crucial for the conservation of this endangered species. The study aims to ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs