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Iberian Power Blackout

April 30, 2025

The Iberian Peninsula experienced power blackout affecting both Portugal and Spain. The blackout led to widespread disruptions. Its cause is still under investigation. However, initial reports suggest a voltage fluctuation in the Spanish grid may have triggered the event. Induced ..

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Uturuncu Volcano

April 30, 2025

Uturuncu, located in the Central Andes of Bolivia, is often referred to as a “zombie” volcano. Despite being dormant for 250,000 years, it exhibits signs of unrest. Recent studies reveal that this unrest is linked to the movement of magma ..

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Global Wind Report

April 30, 2025

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has reported unprecedented growth in wind energy capacity in 2024. A total of 117 gigawatts (GW) were added globally, raising total capacity to 1,136 GW. However, the annual Global Wind Report identified challenges that ..

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Canada PM Mark Carney

April 30, 2025

Mark Carney’s recent election as Prime Minister of Canada marks shift in the political landscape. He assumes leadership amid ongoing tensions with the United States under President Donald Trump. Carney, an economist with a history of crisis management, aims to ..

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Fifth Marine Fisheries Census

April 30, 2025

Recently, India commenced its fifth Marine Fisheries Census (MFC). This census marks shift towards a fully digital approach. It aims to gather comprehensive data on marine fishing communities across the coastal regions. The initiative was launched at a meeting of ..

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Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI)

April 30, 2025

Recently, India took step in its clean energy transition with the launch of the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI). The scheme will create a clear system to certify green hydrogen production, making the process more transparent, easy to ..

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Mexico-U.S. Water Agreement on Rio Grande Basin

April 30, 2025

Recently, Mexico and the United States reached a critical agreement concerning water distribution from the Rio Grande basin. This agreement comes after rising tensions, including threats from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding tariffs and sanctions. The deal mandates Mexico to ..

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Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha

April 30, 2025

The role of the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha is crucial in the Indian parliamentary system. Established under Article 93 of the Constitution, this position is essential for maintaining the continuity and stability of legislative proceedings. However, there has ..

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AIM4NatuRe Initiative

April 30, 2025

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has recently launched the Accelerating Innovative Monitoring for Nature Restoration (AIM4NatuRe) initiative. This programme, funded by GBP 7 million from the United Kingdom, aims to enhance the monitoring and reporting of global ecosystem restoration ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

21. Trends in World Military Expenditure report is published by which organization? [A] Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)[B] World Bank[C] International Monetary Fund[D] United Nations Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)] Notes:According to the ..