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Page-17 of Current Affairs - April, 2025

UNCTAD’s “Trade and Development Foresights 2025” Report

UNCTAD recenty released a report titled “Trade and Development Foresights 2025 – Under Pressure: Uncertainty Reshapes Global Economic Prospects”. According to the report, growth is expected to decline...

April 17, 2025

Venom Maps Predict Russell’s Viper Characteristics

Recent research has revealed innovative “venom maps” that predict the venom characteristics of Russell’s viper, a highly dangerous snake prevalent in India. Conducted by the Indian Institute of...

April 17, 2025

Etalin Hydroelectric Project

The government has allocated Rs 269.97 crore for the Etalin Hydroelectric Project aimed at harnessing the hydropower potential of the Dibang Valley. It is expected to play a...

April 17, 2025

Birth and Death Registration Challenges in India

Recently, the Registrar General of India (RGI) issued a circular urging hospitals to report births and deaths within 21 days. This was prompted by findings that 10% of...

April 17, 2025

WHO’s Pandemic Agreement

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced agreement aimed at enhancing global preparedness for future pandemics. This agreement emerged after extensive negotiations spanning over three years, reflecting a...

April 17, 2025

Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently commemorated Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair, a prominent nationalist and jurist. This recognition coincided with the 106th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Nair’s...

April 16, 2025

Safety Protocols in Human Spaceflight Missions

The recent return of NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore marks the critical importance of safety protocols in human spaceflight. Their nine-month mission on the International Space...

April 16, 2025

European State of the Climate Report

In 2024, Europe recorded its warmest year ever. The European State of the Climate report brought into light stark contrasts between eastern and western regions. Eastern Europe faced...

April 16, 2025

Delhi Government Increases Minimum Wages for Workers

The Delhi government has implemented increase in minimum wages for workers across various categories. Announced by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the new wage structure takes effect from April...

April 16, 2025

Archaeological Studies Assess Economic Inequality

Recent archaeological studies reveal that economic inequality has been a persistent issue for over 10,000 years. New research indicates that human settlements with material inequality often lasted longer....

April 16, 2025

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