Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan Inaugurates 62nd National Maritime Day and Merchant Navy Week: The 62nd National Maritime Day and Merchant Navy Week were officially inaugurated by Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai. The event, held on April 5, 2024, aimed to highlight the significance of India’s maritime sector in achieving the […]
Kamal Haasan Appointed Chairperson of FICCI Media and Entertainment Committee South
Kamal Haasan Appointed Chairperson of FICCI Media and Entertainment Committee South: Renowned actor and filmmaker Kamal Haasan has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s (FICCI) Media and Entertainment Committee South. The announcement was made during the FICCI’s Media and Entertainment Business Conclave South Connect 2025, held […]
Niharika Singhania’s Gold in the Azelhof CSI Lier Equestrian Competition
Niharika Singhania’s Gold in the Azelhof CSI Lier Equestrian Competition: Niharika Singhania, a young Indian equestrian athlete, made the nation proud by securing the first position in the renowned Azelhof CSI Lier equestrian competition held in Belgium. Competing against international participants, she exhibited remarkable skill, composure, and determination. Niharika’s victory in the competition highlights the […]
Aditya Birla Capital Merged With Aditya Birla Finance Ltd.
Aditya Birla Capital Merged With Aditya Birla Finance Ltd.: Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL) has successfully completed the amalgamation of its wholly owned NBFC subsidiary, Aditya Birla Finance Ltd. (ABFL), with itself. The merger, effective from April 1, 2025, follows approvals from shareholders, creditors, and regulatory bodies, including SEBI, RBI, and NCLT. This move aims […]
Francesco Bagnaia Triumphs at Grand Prix of the Americas After Marc Marquez Crash
Francesco Bagnaia Triumphs at Grand Prix of the Americas After Marc Marquez Crash: The Grand Prix of the Americas witnessed an intense race on Sunday as Francesco Bagnaia claimed victory after Marc Marquez, who was on a winning streak, crashed out on lap nine. The event, held at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), saw […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 4th April 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 4th April 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Sagaing Fault
Sagaing Fault: The recent Myanmar earthquake occurred due to strike-slip faulting along the Sagaing Fault, which separates the Indian Plate from the Eurasian Plate. The Sagaing Fault is a major active tectonic boundary running north to south through Myanmar, separating the Indian and Eurasian Plates. It is one of the longest and most active strike-slip […]
Kannadippaya
Kannadippaya: Kannadippaya, a traditional tribal handicraft from Kerala, has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. “Kannadippaya” (meaning ‘mirror mat’) originates from its distinct reflective design. It is woven using reed bamboo’s soft inner layers, which give it remarkable thermal properties—it provides warmth in winter and a cooling effect in summer. It is primarily crafted […]
Heard & Mcdonald Islands
Heard & Mcdonald Islands: The US President imposed a 10% tariff on imports from the Heard and McDonald Islands, despite the islands having no known exports to the US. The Heard and McDonald Islands are a remote sub-Antarctic volcanic island group, located in the southern Indian Ocean, about 4,100 km southwest of Perth (Australia) and […]
Seaweed
Seaweed: Seaweed farming is gaining global recognition as a sustainable and profitable industry. The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) aims to boost India’s seaweed production to 1.12 million tonnes over five years. The $5.6 billion global seaweed industry is expanding rapidly, with India’s contribution increasing steadily. Seaweed is a marine plant that grows in […]
