Today’s Current Affairs: 3rd May 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: May 4, 2025
Pangolin Trafficking Declined
Pangolin Trafficking Declined: Global trafficking of pangolin scales has sharply declined since 2020, primarily due to COVID-19-related disruptions, sustained law enforcement actions, and evolving smuggling tactics, according to the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC) report. There are 8 species of pangolins: 4 in Africa (Black-bellied, White-bellied, Giant Ground, Temminck’s Ground) and 4 in Asia (Indian, Chinese, […]
Kendu Leaves : In News
Kendu Leaves : In News Eight Gram Sabhas in Boipariguda block of Koraput district, Odisha have collected over 4 lakh bundles of kendu leaves and are awaiting government notification to deregulate the trade. In the Koraput district of Odisha, eight Gram Sabhas from Boipariguda block, including villages like Kalatha Jodi, Kupuli Guda, and Badali Beda, […]
The Arabian Desert and Green Arabia Hypothesis
The Arabian Desert and Green Arabia Hypothesis: A recent study published in Nature presents evidence of recurring humid periods in the Arabian Desert, currently the largest expanse of dunes on Earth. Green Arabia Discoveries: Speleothems (Stalagmites & Stalactites): Found deep within caves in the Arabian Peninsula, these mineral deposits form only with consistent rainfall, vegetation, […]
Mt. Makalu : New Study
Mt. Makalu : New Study The Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has successfully scaled Mt. Makalu — the world’s fifth highest peak, the China-border guarding force said recently. Mt. Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world, standing at 8,485 meters (27,838 ft) above sea level. It is located in the Mahalangur range of […]
Operation Kagar
Operation Kagar: Telangana Chief Minister recently said there should be a national-level debate on Operation Kagar. It is a large-scale counterinsurgency initiative launched by the Indian government in 2024, aimed at dismantling the Maoist (Naxalite) insurgency, particularly in the “Red Corridor” spanning Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and neighbouring states. Under this operation, around 1 lakh paramilitary troops, […]
Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd.
Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd.: Reliance NU Suntech recently signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India, to develop and commission Asia’s largest single-location integrated solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) project. Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) is the leading Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) dedicated […]
Depot Darpan Portal
Depot Darpan Portal: The government recently said it will soon launch the Depot Darpan portal and mobile application, with an objective to ensure that the food storage depots meet the highest quality and performance standards. Depot Darpan Portal is an initiative of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India. Conceived […]
World Press Freedom Day 2025
World Press Freedom Day 2025: May 3, 2025, marks the observance of World Press Freedom Day, a globally recognized occasion that honors the critical role of a free, independent, and pluralistic media in a democratic society. Celebrated annually since 1993, the day highlights the growing challenges faced by journalists worldwide from censorship to violence and […]
Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari Appointed Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force
Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari Appointed Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force: Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari PVSM AVSM VM officially assumed the position of Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force (IAF). A highly decorated officer with over three decades of distinguished service, Air Marshal Tiwari brings with him deep operational […]
