Page-3 of Archives: May, 2025
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 30-31, 2025
1. Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state? [A] Uttarakhand[B] Himachal Pradesh[C] Sikkim[D] Maharashtra Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Himachal Pradesh] Notes:The Forest Department of Himachal Pradesh...
Global Strategies and Local Impacts of Methane Emissions
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas contributing to climate change. It is the second most prevalent greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide. Methane emissions are primarily from agriculture, fossil...
US Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs on Imports
On May 28, 2025, the US Court of International Trade ruled against tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Canada, Mexico, and China. The court found that the...
India’s First Artificial Intelligence Special Economic Zone
India is set to establish its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh. This landmark project aims to position India as a global...
Stromatolites
Recent discoveries in India have brought into light the significance of stromatolites in understanding Earth’s early life. A large outcrop of these ancient structures was found in Chambaghat,...
Modified Interest Subvention Scheme for Farmers
The Government of India has approved the continuation of the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) for the fiscal year 2025-26. This scheme aims to provide affordable short-term credit...
What are Nurdles?
On May 27, 2025, large quantities of tiny plastic pellets, known as nurdles, were discovered along the coast of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. This incident follows the sinking of the...
FSSAI’s Initiative Against Obesity and Food Safety
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a nationwide initiative to combat obesity and enhance food safety. This initiative aligns with the Prime Minister’s...
SC Ruling on Maternity Benefits in India
The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark ruling affirming the right to maternity benefits for a Tamil Nadu teacher despite her having two children. This decision overturned...
WMO’s Climate Change Warning
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a critical warning regarding climate change. A recent report indicates a 70% likelihood that global temperatures will exceed the 1.5°C threshold...
RBI Moves to Internationalise INR
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is making strides towards internationalising the Indian Rupee. Recently, the RBI sought approval from the Government of India to allow domestic banks...
