Page-4 of Current Affairs - April, 2025

RNA-Based Technology for Plant Virus Protection

April 28, 2025

Plant viruses pose threat to global agriculture. They are responsible for extensive crop losses, impacting food security and farmer livelihoods. Recent advancements in RNA-based technology offer promising solutions to combat these viral infections. Researchers are exploring innovative methods to enhance ..

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State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples Report

April 28, 2025

The UN recently released the State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples Report. It reveals that Indigenous Peoples represent about six per cent of the global population. However, they protect approximately 80 per cent of the planet’s remaining biodiversity. Despite this, ..

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NIA Investigates Pahalgam Terror Attack

April 28, 2025

The Pahalgam terror attack, which occurred on 22 April 2025, has drawn attention due to its tragic outcome. The attack resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the ..

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Mycetoma

April 28, 2025

The Mycetoma Research Centre (MRC) in Khartoum, Sudan, has been completely destroyed during the ongoing civil war. This facility was the only one in the world dedicated to studying mycetoma, a debilitating neglected tropical disease. Established in 1991, the MRC ..

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Gaddi Nasheen of Hanuman Garhi

April 28, 2025

Mahant Prem Das, the Gaddi Nasheen of Hanuman Garhi, is set to break a centuries-old tradition by visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on April 30, 2025. This visit has garnered attention due to its historical and cultural implications. The ..

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New Bacteria Species Conducts Electricity

April 28, 2025

The discovery of a new species of bacteria, Ca. Electrothrix yaqonensis, has opened new avenues in the field of bioelectricity. This bacterium, found on the central Oregon coast, is notable for its ability to conduct electricity. Its unique features and ..

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Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF)

April 28, 2025

In 2023, the Brazilian government introduced the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) during the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. This initiative aims to financially incentivise tropical nations to conserve their forests. The TFFF relies on satellite monitoring to assess forest ..

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Tiexian Reef

April 28, 2025

Recently, the US military deployed an anti-ship missile launcher on Batan Island in the Philippines. This marked escalation in military presence near Taiwan and the South China Sea. The deployment occurred amid ongoing territorial disputes between China and the Philippines. ..

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Water Resource Fund Utilisation in India 2025

April 28, 2025

The Jal Shakti Ministry has reported increase in the utilisation of funds for water resource schemes in the fiscal year 2024-2025. By the end of March 2025, nearly all central allocations were spent. This reflects improved efficiency in fund management ..

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Finance Ministry Brings I4C Under PMLA

April 28, 2025

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has recently been authorised to share information with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. This initiative aims to combat rising cyber frauds, which increasingly target the general public. ..

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