Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a revered Bo tree located in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It holds immense significance for Buddhists worldwide. Believed to be over 2,300 years old, it is the oldest living human-planted tree with a recorded planting ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Rapid-CRISPR for Acute Promyelocytic Leukaemia Diagnosis

Acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL) is a rare but aggressive form of leukaemia. This blood cancer arises from a genetic mutation involving the fusion of PML and RARA genes. The result is decrease in white blood cells and platelets. This reduction ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

UGC’s New Regulations for Foreign Degree Equivalence

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced new regulations to enhance the recognition of foreign academic qualifications. This initiative aims to assist Indian students returning from abroad who often encounter challenges in having their degrees recognised. The UGC’s regulations, effective ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Pioneer 11 Spacecraft

The Pioneer 11 spacecraft made contributions to space exploration during its mission in the late 1970s. Launched on April 6, 1973, it was part of important programme aimed at utilising a rare planetary alignment to study the outer planets of ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

What is Stagflation?

On April 4, the US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he was worried that President Donald Trump’s new “Liberation Day” tariffs might cause stagflation — a mix of high inflation and slow economic growth. This situation poses unique challenges ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana Award

The Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana is the highest civilian honour awarded by Sri Lanka. It recognises foreign leaders who have encourageed strong ties with the nation. Recently, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi received this award during his state visit ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

GP-DRASTI Initiative

Recently, the Gujarat Police announced the launch of the GP-DRASTI initiative. This project aims to enhance policing through drone technology. The initiative seeks to reduce response times to incidents and improve overall public safety. With recent incidents of gang violence, ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

The Ottawa Convention on Anti-Personnel Mines

Due to increasing threat from Russia, NATO countries Poland, Finland, and the three Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) are planning to leave the Ottawa Convention, which bans anti-personnel landmines. This international agreement aims to prohibit the use, stockpiling, production, and ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Small Hive Beetle Threatens Indian Beekeeping

Recent discoveries have raised concerns for India’s beekeeping industry. The Small Hive Beetle (SHB), scientifically known as Aethina tumida, has been found in West Bengal. This marks the first recorded instance of this invasive species in India. The beetle poses ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 6-7, 2025

1. The Koch- Rajbongshi community is primarily found in which region of India? [A] Chotanagpur plateau[B] Western Ghats[C] Southern[D] Northeastern Show Answer Correct Answer: D [Northeastern] Notes:Assam government will withdraw Foreigner Tribunal cases filed against the indigenous Koch-Rajbongshi community. The ..