Daily Current Affairs — 14 April 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Saving Traditional Varieties of Seeds
In Context The traditional seeds are rapidly disappearing after the adoption of the green revolution and modern agricultural policies. What are Traditional Seeds? Traditional seeds, also known as indigenous or heirloom seeds, are naturally evolved and locally adapted over generations.
US-Iran Nuclear Talks
In News The United States and Iran have resumed negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program following a period of heightened tensions, signaling a potential thaw in diplomatic relations. Earlier talks Iran had previously refused direct talks with the U.S. following the U.S.
India-Italy Seek to Deepen Ties with Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
In News Deputy Prime Minister of Italy Antonio Tajani, visited India to bolster bilateral cooperation between both the nations. More about the News Both the nations discussed how to boost cooperation in trade, defence, clean energy, and technology, focusing on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC). Focus should be on deepening India-Italy cooperation under the framework of Joint Strategic Action Plan (JSAP) 2025-29.
BR Ambedkar Jayanti
Context Recently, India celebrated the legacy of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on Ambedkar Jayanti, a towering figure in Indias fight against caste-based discrimination. BR Ambedkar ‘Annihilation of Caste’ Origins of Annihilation of Caste: Originally written as a speech for a 1936 meeting of progressive Hindus under the Jat-Pat Todak Mandal, the address was never delivered due to its provocative content.
106th Anniversary of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
Context Prime Minister Modi paid homage to the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh. What was the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre? The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, occurred on 13th April 1919 and marked one of the darkest chapters in India’s colonial history.