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Page-22 of Current Affairs - April, 2025

Leaves Absorb Microplastics

Recently, a study revealed that plant leaves can absorb microplastics and nanoplastics directly from the air. This discovery marks the potential for these particles to enter the food...

April 12, 2025

ENSO Neutral Conditions

Recently, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a shift to ENSO-neutral conditions in the tropical Pacific. This transition follows the end of a mild La Niña...

April 12, 2025

BM-04 Short-Range Ballistic Missile

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently introduced the BM-04, a next-generation short-range ballistic missile (SRBM), at a defence exhibition in Hyderabad. This missile is designed to...

April 12, 2025

India Revokes Transshipment Facility for Bangladesh Exports

Recently, India officially revoked the transshipment facility that allowed Bangladeshi exporters to transport goods through Indian territory to third countries. This decision has implications for trade logistics and...

April 11, 2025

Domoic Acid Crisis and Sea Lions

Recently, environmental crisis emerged along the coast of California. An algal bloom, primarily driven by the neurotoxin domoic acid, has caused sea lions to exhibit aggressive behaviour towards...

April 11, 2025

State of Social Protection Report 2025

State of Social Protection Report 2025 was released recently by the World Bank. It reveals that 1.6 billion individuals receive no social protection at all. As of 2025,...

April 11, 2025

What is SAVE Act?

Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the SAVE Act. This act mandates proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration. Advocated by Republicans, it aims to prevent noncitizen...

April 11, 2025

Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme

The Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme, formerly known as the National Programme of Mid-Day Meal, was renamed in September 2021. This centrally sponsored initiative aims to provide...

April 11, 2025

Digital Portal for Private Investment in Inland Waterways

Recently, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) launched a digital portal to facilitate private investment in the development of jetties and terminals on National Waterways. This initiative...

April 11, 2025

Section 271 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) of 2023 introduced legal provisions addressing public health and safety. Section 271 specifically targets negligent acts that could spread infectious diseases dangerous to...

April 11, 2025

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