UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 18, 2025

21. In the context of labour laws and the Palna Scheme, consider the following: Establishments with 30 or more employees must provide a crèche facility under the Maternity Benefit Act. The Palna Scheme supports monitoring of crèche compliance under the ..

Military Exercise Balikatan 2025

The Philippines is set to host the Balikatan joint military exercise involving the United States, Australia and Japan. It will start April 21 and end May 9, 2025. Japan is set to formally participate for the first time in this ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

India Achieves First QKD Transmission

India has recently achieved milestone in quantum communication by successfully demonstrating its first Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) transmission over a 4-core Multi-Core Fibre (MCF). This breakthrough marks a very important step in the nation’s pursuit of secure digital communication networks. ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Wet-Bulb Temperature Survival Threshold

Recent studies have raised questions about the widely accepted wet-bulb temperature survival threshold of 35°C. Harvard researchers, in collaboration with the Indian Union environment ministry, discussed heat stress and adaptation strategies in India. Their findings suggest that the critical limit ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

International Big Cat Alliance

The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) officially signed an agreement with India to set up headquarters and main office within the country. This happened more than two months after IBCA became a full international organisation based on a treaty between ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 18, 2025

21. Which Indian armed force hosted the 3rd edition of the Meteorological and Oceanological Symposium titled Meghayan-25? [A] Indian Army[B] Indian Air Force[C] Indian Navy[D] Indian Coast Guard Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Indian Navy] Notes:The Indian Navy hosted the ..

Japan’s High-Speed Train Collaboration with India

Japan is set to enhance India’s high-speed rail capabilities by providing two shinkansen trains for free. These trains, models E5 and E3, will serve as test vehicles for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. This initiative marks step in India’s ambition ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

PEN-Plus Strategy Enhances NCD Care in Africa

In recent years, the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has escalated in the WHO African Region. A report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa assessed the PEN-Plus approach that aims to decentralise critical health services for severe NCDs. ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Fisheries Development Initiatives Under PM Matsya Sampada Yojana

The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is initiative aimed at transforming India’s fisheries sector. Launched in 2020, this scheme addresses critical gaps in fish production, productivity, and welfare of fishermen. Recently, Union Minister George Kurian announced various projects, including ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Jammu and Kashmir’s Controversial Reservation Policy Amendments

The Jammu and Kashmir government is currently embroiled in controversy over its reservation policy. This policy governs job and educational institute reservations for various social groups. Recently, the National Conference (NC) government supported an amended policy in court. This occurred ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs