Daily Current Affairs — 10 April 2025
6 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
The Arctic Boreal Zone (ABZ) Rejects More Carbon
Context According to a new study published in Nature, the increasing ferocity of wildfires means that more than 30% of the Arctic Boreal Zone (ABZ) has now stopped capturing carbon and is instead releasing it. About The findings align with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA’s) 2024 Arctic Report Card. It also highlighted that the Arctic tundra, a treeless region, is becoming a net carbon source, largely due to warming temperatures and escalating wildfire activity in the No
National Critical Mineral Mission
In Context The National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) was launched in 2025 to establish a robust framework for self-reliance in the critical mineral sector. About Critical minerals are essential for clean energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, EVs, and energy storage systems. To secure these resources, India launched the NCMM to ensure their long-term availability and processing.
India's Genome Mapping Reveals 180 Million DNA Variants
Context The GenomeIndia project has published preliminary findings based on genome sequencing of 9,772 individuals across 85 diverse Indian populations. What is genome sequencing? It is the process of determining the complete DNA sequence of an organisms genome, which includes all its genes and non-coding regions.
Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) Baseline Report
Context Recently, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj has unveiled the first-ever Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) Baseline Report for the fiscal year 2022–23. About Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) It is a composite Index has been compiled based on 435 unique local Indicators (331 mandatory 104 optional) consisting of 566 unique data points across 9 themes of Localization of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs). It reflects India’s commitment to achieving the SDG 2030 Agenda through participatory
Report-Death Sentences and Executions 2024
Context Amnesty International has released its report, Death Sentences and Executions 2024. Major Findings Global Execution Statistics: In 2024, 1,518 people were executed across 15 countries, marking the highest number since 2015. It is an increase by 32% in recorded executions compared to 2023.
SC Cleared 10 Bills Using Article 142
Context The Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to pass 10 Bills pending with Tamil Nadu Governor effectively granting assent to them. About The Court exercised its rare powers to do complete justice, bypassing the Governor’s role in the lawmaking process. The Supreme Court ruled that Governors cannot delay or withhold assent to Bills indefinitely once they are passed or re-passed by the state Assembly.