Kartarpur Corridor

The Kartarpur Corridor is religious and cultural link between India and Pakistan. It connects the Darbar Sahib Gurdwara in Narowal, Pakistan, to the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur. This corridor was inaugurated on November 9, 2019, to celebrate the ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Rafale-Marine Fighter Jet

India has recently finalised defence deal with France, worth ₹63,000 crore, to procure 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets for its Navy. The deal includes 22 single-seater jets for carrier operations and four twin-seater trainer jets. Deliveries are expected to begin in ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Ayushman Vay Vandana Scheme

The Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme was launched by the Delhi government to provide comprehensive healthcare coverage for senior citizens aged 70 and above. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the scheme alongside Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. The scheme offers free ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

India Expands Claim in Central Arabian Sea

India has recently increased its maritime claim in the central Arabian Sea by nearly 10,000 square kilometres. This move is part of India’s strategy to establish an extended continental shelf. The claim was submitted to the United Nations, modifying an ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Global Alliance for National Human Rights Institutions

Recently, the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) recommended downgrading India’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) from ‘A’ status to ‘B’ status. This decision arose from concerns about the NHRC’s independence and effectiveness in addressing human rights violations. ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

NASA’s EZIE Mission

The Electrojet Zeeman Imaging Explorer (EZIE) mission, launched in March 2025, aims to investigate the auroral electrojet phenomena. These electrical currents, located 60 to 90 miles above the poles, connect the auroras to Earth’s magnetosphere. The mission consists of three ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

NMCG Receives Tax Exemption

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has recently received tax exemptions from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). This decision allows NMCG to be recognised as an authority under clause 46A of section 10 of the Income Tax ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 29, 2025

11. Consider the following objectives of the Kerala’s digital PLA initiative: Reducing physical dependency on legal centres Promoting inclusivity in the judicial process Enhancing criminal justice efficiency Lowering cost of legal access for rural citizens Which of the above objectives ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 29, 2025

11. Which two organizations jointly developed the Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM)? [A] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)[B] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)[C] Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 28, 2025

11. Consider the following statements about the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA: Operation ATALANTA was launched in 2015 to combat piracy and armed robbery off the coast of Somalia. The primary focus of Operation ATALANTA is to protect ..