INS Surat Tests MRSAM

The Indian Navy’s guided missile destroyer INS Surat has made advancement in India’s defence capabilities. On April 24, 2025, it successfully executed a precision cooperative engagement against a sea-skimming target in the Arabian Sea. This test involved the Medium Range ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: GS-III-Internal & External Security

RBI Caps FEMA Violation Penalty to ₹2 Lakh

Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) implemented changes to the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) regulations. The RBI capped penalties for FEMA violations at ₹2 lakh. This new cap replaces the previous system where penalties were calculated as a ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: GS-III-Economic Development

Chlorpyrifos

Chlorpyrifos, a pesticide deemed ‘moderately hazardous’ by the World Health Organization, remains widely used in India. Despite bans in over 40 countries, it poses risks to farmers, consumers, and ecosystems. As global delegates prepare for the 2025 Conferences of the ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: GS-III-Environment & DM

India’s 5-Point Action Plan Post Pahalgam Terror Attack

In response to a devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India has initiated retaliatory actions against Pakistan. The attack resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, including a foreign national, and has been linked to militant groups operating from Pakistan. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: GS-III-Internal & External Security

Surrogacy Law for Unmarried Women

The Bombay High Court recently told a 38-year-old divorced woman to go to the Supreme Court to decide if a single woman can have a child through surrogacy. The court ruled that her application was invalid under Section 4 of ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: GS-II-Constitution of India & Polity, GS-II-Social Justice, GS-II-Governance

1972 Simla Agreement

The suspension of the 1972 Simla Agreement by Pakistan marks a critical moment in India-Pakistan relations. This decision comes in response to India’s recent measures following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The Simla Agreement was a very important treaty aimed ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: GS-II-International Relations

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 25, 2025

21. Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv is developed by which organization? [A] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)[B] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)[C] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)[D] Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)] ..

National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign 2025-26

India has launched a nationwide campaign to eliminate measles and rubella by 2026. This initiative was revealed during World Immunisation Week. As many as 332 districts reported zero measles cases and 487 districts reported zero rubella cases from January to ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: GS-III-Health & Medical Services

Section 19 of POCSO Act

On April 24, 2025, the Supreme Court of India agreed to hear concerns regarding Section 19 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Senior advocate Indira Jaising raised issues about the mandatory reporting of sexual activity among ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: GS-II-Constitution of India & Polity, GS-II-Social Justice, GS-II-Governance

Musk Deer Conservation in India

Recent reports highlight the lack of effective conservation efforts for musk deer in India. Classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), musk deer face numerous challenges. Despite being protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act of ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs