Daily Current Affairs — 8 April 2025
6 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Digital Threat Report 2024
Context Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and SISA launched the first Digital Threat Report 2024 to support cybersecurity in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector. About The report offers insights into current and emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and adversarial tactics affecting BFSI. The findings offer a holistic understanding of the current cybersecurity landscape and guide organizations in preparing for future threats.
Iron Inside The Sun is More Opaque Than Expected
Context Recent research suggests that solar models have long underestimated irons opacity and its impact on the Sun’s temperature profile. Why is Opacity? Opacity refers to a materials ability to absorb light; the higher the opacity, the more light it absorbs.
UNHRC Adopts Resolution Linking Plastic Pollution, Ocean Protection, and Human Rights
Context Recently, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has adopted a resolution recognizing the critical connection between plastic pollution, ocean protection, and the human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. Key Highlights of the Resolution Interconnected Crises: Plastic pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss collectively threaten the health of the planet and the rights of future generations. Impact on Vulnerable Communities: Coastal communities and sm
Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana completes 10 Years
In News On 8 April 2025, India marked 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY). About the Scheme Launched: April 2015 Objective: To provide collateral-free institutional credit to non-corporate, non-farm micro and small enterprises.
New Policy on Foreign Funds
In News The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced that foreign funds obtained through the prior permission route under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, will now be valid for four years. Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) The FCRA, first enacted in 1976 and amended in 2010 and 2020, requires NGOs to register if they wish to receive foreign donations for social, educational, religious, economic, and cultural purposes. Besides NGOs, the FCRA also applies to groups and a
PM Modi Visit to Sri Lanka
Context Prime Minister Modi, during his visit to Sri Lanka, held a significant meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake in Colombo. Key Outcomes of the Meeting PM Modi was conferred ‘Mithra Vibhushana’ the country’s highest civilian honour medal by the Government of Sri Lanka. Energy Cooperation: Both the nations inked an agreement to develop Trincomalee as an energy hub and jointly inaugurated the Sampur solar power project, aimed at boosting Sri Lanka’s clean energy capacity.