The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (KMY), a sacred pilgrimage for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers, is set to resume in 2025 after a five-year suspension due to COVID-19 and border tensions.Announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on April 26, 2025, the yatra will take place from June to August 2025, allowing 750 pilgrims […]
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World Malaria Day, observed on April 25 every year, raises awareness about malaria, a deadly yet preventable disease. In 2023, there were 263 million cases and nearly 600,000 deaths globally, primarily in tropical and low-income regions.The theme for 2025, “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” calls for renewed efforts in prevention, treatment, and innovation.Established
The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted Exercise ‘Aakraman’, a major military drill involving Rafale and Su-30MKI fighter jets to simulate attacks on mountainous and ground targets, test electronic warfare, and conduct live fire operations.With cutting-edge systems like the Meteor and Rampage missiles, and the S-400 air defense system, the exercise aimed to enhance combat readiness
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Similipal, a rich ecological region in Odisha, was officially declared the 107th National Park of India and second in Odisha on April 24, 2025, covering 845.70 sq km across 11 forest ranges.Known for its biodiversity—including 55 mammals, 361 bird species, and being a major tiger reserve—this move marks a milestone in conservation. Proposed in 1980,
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On 24 April 2025, National Panchayati Raj Day was celebrated to honor grassroots democracy, marking the enforcement of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1993.Declared in 2010 by PM Manmohan Singh, the day emphasizes local self-governance and rural development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Madhubani, Bihar, launching projects worth over ₹13,480 crore, including an LPG plant
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India is set to establish its first Quantum Computing Village in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, led by the Real-Time Governance Society (RTGS) with key collaborators IBM, TCS, and L&T.Spanning 50 acres, the facility will feature the IBM Quantum System Two, a cutting-edge quantum computer, housed in an iconic building designed by L&T and conceptualized by IBM.The
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India delivered a stellar performance at the 2025 ISSF World Cup in Lima, Peru (April 13–22), clinching 7 medals—2 Gold, 4 Silver, and 1 Bronze—to finish third in the overall medal tally behind China and the USA.Standout shooters like Suruchi Singh (Women’s 10m Air Pistol, Mixed Team with Saurabh Chaudhary) and Manu Bhaker helped secure
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The Pink E-Rickshaw Initiative, launched by Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, empowers women (aged 20–50)—especially widows, divorcees, and low-income groups—by providing 10,000 electric rickshaws across 8 districts, following a successful pilot in Pune.With ₹1 lakh in subsidies (₹25,000 Central + ₹75,000 State), 10% down payment, and 70% low-interest bank loans, the scheme ensures affordable ownership.Supported
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The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), in collaboration with the International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE), launched the ‘I Am Circular’ Coffee Table Book on 23 April 2025, showcasing 30 groundbreaking Indian innovations in the circular economy.Curated around core themes—Design to Last, Work with Nature, and Use Existing Resources—the book highlights innovations like e-waste
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On April 17, 2025, UNESCO added 16 new Global Geoparks, bringing the total to 229 across 50 countries, covering 855,000 km².These geoparks span Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America, showcasing exceptional geological heritage—from volcanic formations and fossil sites to glacial landscapes.Notable new entries include Mt Paektu (North Korea), Kanbula (China), Arran (UK), and Tungurahua Volcano
