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

31. 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

31. 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

31. 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 ..

Supreme Court Proposes Reforms for Uncontested Elections

The Supreme Court of India has recently addressed concerns regarding uncontested elections. A public interest litigation has challenged Section 53(2) of the Representation of the People Act. This section allows candidates to be declared elected without a poll if the ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

How Tractor and Fertilizer Sales Reflect Agri-Sector Growth

In 2024-25, Indian agriculture experienced growth. Sales of tractors and fertilisers reached impressive levels. This growth is a key indicator of the agricultural sector’s health. The Green Revolution‘s legacy continues to influence these trends. Tractor Sales Performance Tractor sales increased ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

Satellite Bus as a Service (SBaaS)

The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has introduced a new initiative named Satellite Bus as a Service (SBaaS). This initiative aims to encourage private companies in India to design and develop satellite-bus platforms. The goal is to ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

RNA-Based Technology for Plant Virus Protection

Plant viruses pose threat to global agriculture. They are responsible for extensive crop losses, impacting food security and farmer livelihoods. Recent advancements in RNA-based technology offer promising solutions to combat these viral infections. Researchers are exploring innovative methods to enhance ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples Report

The UN recently released the State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples Report. It reveals that Indigenous Peoples represent about six per cent of the global population. However, they protect approximately 80 per cent of the planet’s remaining biodiversity. Despite this, ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs