UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 28, 2025

1. 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

NIA Investigates Pahalgam Terror Attack

The Pahalgam terror attack, which occurred on 22 April 2025, has drawn attention due to its tragic outcome. The attack resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Mycetoma

The Mycetoma Research Centre (MRC) in Khartoum, Sudan, has been completely destroyed during the ongoing civil war. This facility was the only one in the world dedicated to studying mycetoma, a debilitating neglected tropical disease. Established in 1991, the MRC ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Health Current Affairs

Gaddi Nasheen of Hanuman Garhi

Mahant Prem Das, the Gaddi Nasheen of Hanuman Garhi, is set to break a centuries-old tradition by visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on April 30, 2025. This visit has garnered attention due to its historical and cultural implications. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

New Bacteria Species Conducts Electricity

The discovery of a new species of bacteria, Ca. Electrothrix yaqonensis, has opened new avenues in the field of bioelectricity. This bacterium, found on the central Oregon coast, is notable for its ability to conduct electricity. Its unique features and ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs