UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 26, 2025

41. Consider the following statements regarding the Digital Markets Act (DMA): It is a UK legislation designed to regulate Big Tech companies with strategic market status. It imposes strict obligations and penalties on digital platforms found to have breached competition ..

World Social Report 2025

The World Social Report 2025 reveals a troubling increase in economic insecurity and inequality. More than a third of the global population struggles with daily income levels that barely sustain them. The report urges immediate action to address these challenges, ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

AI Kiran Initiative

AI Kiran is a national movement launched to promote women’s leadership in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India. As the nation’s AI market is projected to reach $17 billion by 2027, the initiative aims to address the gender disparity in this ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Action Plan 2025 for the River Cities Alliance

Reently, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved a national plan for the River Cities Alliance (RCA). This plan lays out clear steps to be taken throughout the year. It includes training programs, sharing of ideas, creating technical ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

M4 Carbine Assault Rifles

Recent events in Kashmir have brought into light the alarming use of M4 carbine assault rifles by terrorists. This pattern raises concerns regarding security in the region. The recent attack in Pahalgam, where gunmen armed with M4 carbines and AK-47s ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

South Asian Tree Shrews

Recent research by the Zoological Survey of India has transformed the understanding of South Asian tree shrews. This study, published in the journal Ecology and Evolution, challenges previous classifications and marks the need for targeted conservation efforts. It uncovered morphological ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Krishna River Faces Severe Drought Issues

The Krishna River is a vital water source for northern Karnataka. Recent reports indicate alarming drought conditions. The river has started drying up earlier than usual, impacting agriculture and drinking water supply in the region. The situation has prompted urgent ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India’s Poverty Statistics (2011-2023)

India has made remarkable progress in reducing poverty over the past decade. According to a World Bank report, extreme poverty has decreased, with 171 million people lifted above the poverty line between 2011 and 2023. The report marks the disparities ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Similipal National Park

In development for environmental conservation, Similipal has been designated as a national park by the Odisha government. This formal notification marks the culmination of decades of efforts to protect this vital ecological area. Spanning 845.70 square kilometres, Similipal is now ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Impact of Temperature on Tropical Forest Species

Recent studies have brought into light the vulnerability of tropical forest and agroforestry species to rising temperatures in the Western Ghats. Researchers have monitored various species to understand their thermal limits and response to extreme heat. This research is essential ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs