Page-93 of Current Affairs Today – Current Affairs – 2025-26

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 22, 2025

1. Consider the following components of Marginal Cost of Funds-Based Lending Rate (MCLR): Marginal cost of funds Cash reserve ratio (CRR) requirement impact Operating costs Tenor premium Which...

April 22, 2025

HKH Snow Update Report 2025

The HKH Snow Update Report 2025 was released by the Kathmandu-based International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). It revealed that all three major river basins in the...

April 22, 2025

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 22, 2025

1. Which country is the host of Exercise Desert Flag-10? [A] Japan[B] United States[C] India[D] United Arab Emirates (UAE) Show Answer Correct Answer: D [United Arab Emirates (UAE)]...

April 22, 2025

New Exploration Licensing Policy

India’s oil and gas sector has seen a remarkable surge in investment, attracting over $36 billion. This growth has resulted in 177 hydrocarbon discoveries, as reported by the...

April 21, 2025

Hydrogen-Based Explosive Device

Recently, China successfully tested a hydrogen-based explosive device. This new weapon, developed by the China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s 705 Research Institute, has demonstrated capabilities that exceed traditional explosives....

April 21, 2025

GCC Countries Increase Wildlife Conservation Efforts

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has made strides in wildlife conservation. Recent statistics show a 6.6% increase in terrestrial reserves in 2023. This growth reflects a broader commitment...

April 21, 2025

Jal Jeevan Mission Funding Controversies

The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has recently faced scrutiny over its escalating costs and funding requirements. Launched in 2019, the mission aimed to provide tap water connections to...

April 21, 2025

India Proposes Angstrom-Scale Semiconductor Development

Recently, a team of 30 scientists from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) proposed the development of the world’s smallest semiconductors. This initiative aims to position India as...

April 21, 2025

New Species of Archaea

Recent advancements in microbiome research have revealed a previously unknown species of methane-producing archaea, Methanobrevibacter intestini. This discovery marks step towards understanding the complex interactions between humans and...

April 21, 2025

India-US Trade Agreement Negotiations

Recently, India and the United States are advancing towards bilateral trade agreement (BTA). The negotiations are set to begin in Washington, DC, with a focus on an “early...

April 21, 2025