Daily Current Affairs — 29 April 2025
7 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity Targets
Context The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the draft Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025. What is Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI)? GEI refers to the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted per unit of product output (e.g., per tonne of cement or aluminium).
Green Hydrogen Production
Context Researchers have uncovered new insights into proton adsorption on catalyst surfaces, paving the way for more efficient electrocatalysts for green hydrogen production. What is hydrogen? Hydrogen is the chemical element with the symbol H and atomic number 1.
National Mission for Clean Ganga Gets Tax Exemption Status
In News The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has granted tax exemption to the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) by notifying it as an authority under clause 46A of Section 10 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. About Section 10 of the Income Tax Act Section 10 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, lays out different types of income that can be exempt from taxes, with the goal of easing the financial load on certain entities. The Clause (46A) in this section grants tax exemptions to statutory bodies or
Guidelines For Setting Up Bio-resource Centres
In News The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has come up with the guidelines for setting up of bio-input resource centres (BRC) under the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF). Key Highlights of the Guidelines Financial Assistance: ₹1 lakh per BRC, provided in two installments of ₹50,000 each. Assistance excludes costs like sheds, land rental, or permanent infrastructure.
India, France Inter-governmental Agreement on Rafale-M Jets for Navy
Context India and France formally concluded an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA), valued at nearly ₹64,000 crore, to procure 26 Rafale-M fighter jets for the Indian Navy. Major Highlights of the Agreement Deliveries are set to begin from mid-2028 and likely to be completed by 2030. It includes 26 Rafale-M aircraft, it also covers training of crew members in both France and India.
11th BRICS Labour & Employment Ministers’ Meeting
Context 11th BRICS Labour Employment Ministers’ Meeting 2025 has adopted the Declaration Under Brazilian Presidency. About The meeting, convened under the slogan “Strengthening the Cooperation of the Global South for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance”. The declaration addresses two pivotal themes: “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Work” and “The Impacts of Climate Change on the World of Work and a Just Transition”.
Regulation of Explicit Content on OTT Platforms
Context Recently, the Supreme Court of India has taken a significant step by issuing notices to the Central Government and other stakeholders regarding a plea to regulate sexually explicit content on Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms and social media. Rapid Growth of OTT Platforms in India The rapid growth of Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms in India has revolutionized entertainment, offering diverse content to millions of viewers. With increasing internet penetration, affordable data, and a shift in con