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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

41. Consider the following statements with reference to the recent discovery of Stegodon Ganesa fossils in Maharashtra: Stegodon Ganesa is an extinct species believed to be an ancestor of modern-day African elephants. The fossils were discovered near the confluence of ..

Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025

April 30, 2025

The Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025 was notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on April 16, 2025. The Rules establish a compliance mechanism for the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), which supports India’s ..

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Into Proton Adsorption for Green Hydrogen Production

April 30, 2025

Recent advancements in catalyst research have uncovered new vital information about proton adsorption behaviour. This is very important for developing electrocatalysts aimed at producing green hydrogen. The focus has shifted towards understanding how built-in electric fields (BIEFs) can enhance hydrogen ..

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Maharashtra’s New Electric Vehicle Policy 2025

April 30, 2025

Maharashtra has introduced a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) policy aimed at increasing EV adoption. This policy seeks to alleviate range anxiety and enhance charging infrastructure. The state government has allocated ₹1,995 crore to this initiative, doubling the previous funding. Increased ..

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RBI Launches Key Surveys for Monetary Policy

April 30, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently initiated three surveys aimed at enhancing its monetary policy framework. These surveys focus on inflation expectations and consumer confidence among urban and rural households. The findings will play important role in guiding ..

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Military Spending Disparities Between India and Pakistan

April 30, 2025

Recent events have brought into light the differences in military capabilities between India and Pakistan. Following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its 2024 report on global military expenditure. The findings reveal a stark ..

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Iberian Power Blackout

April 30, 2025

The Iberian Peninsula experienced power blackout affecting both Portugal and Spain. The blackout led to widespread disruptions. Its cause is still under investigation. However, initial reports suggest a voltage fluctuation in the Spanish grid may have triggered the event. Induced ..

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Uturuncu Volcano

April 30, 2025

Uturuncu, located in the Central Andes of Bolivia, is often referred to as a “zombie” volcano. Despite being dormant for 250,000 years, it exhibits signs of unrest. Recent studies reveal that this unrest is linked to the movement of magma ..

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Global Wind Report

April 30, 2025

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 ..

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Canada PM Mark Carney

April 30, 2025

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 ..

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