Daily Current Affairs — 12 April 2025
6 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Naxalmukt Bharat Abhiyan: From Red Zones to Growth Corridors
Context India has made significant strides in curbing Left Wing Extremism, with a sharp decline in affected districts, violence, and Naxalite presence. What is the Naxalite Movement? Origin: The Naxalite movement began in 1967 in Naxalbari, West Bengal, as a radical leftist uprising championing the rights of tribal and landless communities.
The Magic of Indian Silk
Context Indias raw silk production increased from 31,906 MT in 2017-18 to 38,913 MT in 2023-24. What is Sericulture? Sericulture is the process of farming silkworms to make silk.
India Ends Transshipment for Bangladesh Exports
Context India has formally revoked the transshipment facility that allowed Bangladesh to export goods to third countries via Indian land customs stations, ports, and airports. Transshipment Agreement Introduced in 2020 by India’s Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), the agreement aimed to enhance regional connectivity and trade cooperation. Under this arrangement, cargo from Bangladesh could pass through Indian Land Customs Stations (LCSs) en route to ports and airports.
Powering India’s Participation in Global Value Chains Report
Context NITI Aayog today released a report titled “Automotive Industry: Powering India’s Participation in Global Value Chains”. About The report offers an extensive analysis of India’s automotive sector. It highlights both opportunities and challenges and outlines a pathway for positioning India as a key player in global automotive markets.
Plastic Parks in India
In News The Plastic Parks scheme is promoting industrial growth and environmental sustainability in India’s plastics sector. Plastic Park It is an industrial zone specifically designed for plastic-related businesses and industries. It aims to consolidate and synergize the capacities of the plastic processing industry, promoting investment, production, and exports while generating employment.
Neutral Conditions to Prevail in Pacific Ocean: US Weather Monitor
Context Recently, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has forecasted that neutral conditions will dominate the Pacific Ocean until October 2025. About El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) It is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon resulting from interactions between the ocean and atmosphere in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. It has three distinct phases: El Niño: It is a naturally occurring climate pattern associated with the warming of the ocean surface temperatures in t