Current Affairs April 2025

India’s First Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Over Multi-Core Fibre

India has achieved a major milestone in secure communication with the successful testing of the country’s first Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) over a 4-core Multi-Core Fibre (MCF) by C-DOT and Sterlite Technologies Ltd. (STL).The test sustained QKD transmission over 100 km, using one core for quantum signals and the other three for high-speed classical data, […]

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2-day Conclave on Buddhism in Arunachal Pradesh

A two-day conclave titled ‘Buddha Dhamma and the Culture of Northeast India’ will be held in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, from April 21-22, 2025, organized by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) and the Ministry of Culture.The event will explore Buddhism’s influence on the region’s art, culture, and history, with a special focus on Theravāda Buddhism practiced

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Bhagavad Gita & Natyashastra Added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register

Bhagavad Gita manuscripts and Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra were added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register, recognizing India’s rich cultural and intellectual heritage.With this, India’s total entries on the list rise to 14. The Gita, a universal spiritual-philosophical guide, and the Natyashastra, a foundational treatise on drama, dance, and aesthetics, highlight India’s ancient contributions to

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Union Minister inaugurated Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU)

Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated India’s first Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) at the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), New Delhi, on April 17, 2025, marking a major stride in anti-doping efforts.As the 17th APMU globally, it will manage Athlete Biological Passports (ABP) by tracking biological markers over time to detect doping patterns without

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Defence Literature Festival ‘Kalam & Kavach 2.0’

The Defence Literature Festival ‘Kalam & Kavach 2.0’ was held on April 15, 2025, at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, organized by CENJOWS and HQ IDS, with the theme ‘Securing India’s Rise through Defence Reforms’.The event focused on defence technology, including AI, cyber technologies, quantum computing, drones, space tech, and semiconductors.It emphasized Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance)

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National Highways Excellence Awards (NHEA) 2023

The 6th National Highways Excellence Awards (NHEA) 2023, organized by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on April 15, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, celebrated excellence in highway development, maintenance, and innovation.Key winners included H.G. Infra Engineering (PPP), Bhartia Infra Projects (EPC), and Ashoka Buildcon (Green Highways Gold). Best Engineer Awards went

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Six New Scarab Beetles Discovered in India

In a major boost to India’s biodiversity documentation, scientists have discovered six new species of scarab beetles (Subfamily: Sericinae) in Northeast India and the Western Ghats, as published in Zootaxa. Species like Maladera champhaiensis (Mizoram), Maladera onam (Kerala), and Serica subansiriensis (Arunachal Pradesh) reflect the rich endemism of the Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghats, both

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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Will Inaugurate Jagannath Temple in Digha

West Bengal is set to host a major religious and cultural event with the inauguration of the Jagannath Dham Temple in Digha on April 30, 2025, by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.The high-profile ceremony will see attendance from around 12,000–14,000 people, including VIP guests like chief ministers, political leaders, celebrities, and industrialists.Government guesthouses have been reserved

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Kumudini Lakhia (1930–2025) Kathak Legend Passed Away

Kumudini Lakhia (1930–2024), the trailblazing Kathak exponent, revolutionized the classical form by challenging its reliance on narrative (katha) and literary content (sahitya), introducing abstraction, ensemble choreography, and contemporary themes.Trained under legends like Pt Sundar Prasad, Pt Shambhu Maharaj, and Pt Birju Maharaj, she brought a global perspective after touring Europe with Ram Gopal at 18.As

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P. Sivakami Honoured with Verchol Dalit Literary Award 2025

On April 13, 2025, renowned writer, retired IAS officer, and social activist P. Sivakami received the Verchol Dalit Literary Award from Neelam Cultural Centre, founded by Pa. Ranjith, in Chennai, along with a ₹1 lakh prize.In her speech, Sivakami emphasized Dalit identity, the resistance and power of Dalit literature, its role in challenging dominant narratives,

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