Climate Tipping Points

Recent studies indicate an alarming 62% risk of triggering climate tipping points if current global emission policies persist. These tipping points include phenomena such as the collapse of ice sheets and the death of coral reefs. Researchers from the universities ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Zero-Stage Lung Cancer

Zero-stage lung cancer, also known as Stage 0 lung cancer or carcinoma in situ, represents the earliest form of lung cancer. In 2023, veteran actor Sharmila Tagore publicly shared her personal battle with this condition. This stage is characterised by ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Mehrgarh’s Agricultural History

Recent archaeological findings have transformed our understanding of Mehrgarh, one of South Asia’s earliest farming settlements. Previously dated to around 8000 BCE, new research suggests that its agricultural beginnings may actually date to between 5223 and 4914 BCE. This revelation ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Akshvi Digital Wallet

India, the world’s most populous country, faces challenges from extreme weather events. Between 2019 and 2023, it incurred over $56 billion in damages due to climate-induced disasters. To address this, the non-profit SEEDS India has developed Akshvi, a digital wallet ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Kalma in Islam

The recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, has brought the Kalma into sharp focus. During this tragic event, victims were asked to recite the Kalma to prove their Muslim identity. What is Kalma? The Kalma, also known as ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Shenzhou-20 Mission

On April 24, 2025, China will launch its Shenzhou-20 mission, carrying three astronauts to the Tiangong space station. This mission coincides with China’s 10th Space Day, celebrating its achievements in space exploration. The crew will conduct various scientific experiments and ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) have emerged as an issue of contention in US-India trade ties. Recently, US Vice President JD Vance emphasised the need for India to remove these barriers to enhance market access. Definition of Non-Tariff Barriers Non-Tariff Barriers refer ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder

Scientists are currently developing a Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder (QGGPf) that can detect minute variations in gravity from low Earth orbit. These subtle shifts can reveal critical information about subsurface structures, including aquifers and mineral deposits. The implications of this ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 24, 2025

21. With reference to the process of sainthood in the Catholic Church, consider the following statements: A person can be canonised as a saint immediately after their death if they were a martyr. The title “Blessed” is granted after the ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 24, 2025

21. Which organization has released its “World Economic Outlook (WEO): A Critical Juncture Among Policy Shift” report in April 2025? [A] International Monetary Fund (IMF)[B] World Bank[C] United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)[D] Asian Development Bank (ADB) Show Answer Correct Answer: ..