Daily Current Affairs — 9 April 2025
7 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
De-Extinction of Dire Wolf
Context A United States-based bioscience company claimed that it had revived an extinct species of animal, the dire wolf. The Dire Wolf (Aenocyon dirus) The Dire wolf was one of the most formidable predators of the late Pleistocene epoch. Geographic Range: It lived across North America — from southern Canada to the United States, before they went extinct about 13,000 years ago.
3D Printing
In Context Japans West Japan Railway Company unveiled the world’s first 3D-printed train station in Arida City, Wakayama Prefecture. It was named Hatsushima Station and the structure was built in under six hours. What is 3D Printing?
Technology and Innovation Report 2025
In News The Technology and Innovation Report 2025 released by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Technology and Innovation Report It surveys the complex artificial intelligence landscape, aiming to help decision makers design science, technology and innovation policies that foster inclusive technological progress It analyses the requirements and policies needed at all stages, from development to adoption, to foster inclusive technological progress for sustainable development.
Electronic Surveillance System in JK Border
Context The Union Home Minister announced two models of an electronic surveillance system along the Jammu Kashmir border. About Technology is expected to be deployed along the entire India-Pakistan border in the next four years. The Union Home Minister acknowledged that while terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir is reduced, it is not fully eliminated.
One State One RRB: Amalgamation of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
Context Recently, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) has notified amalgamation of 26 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) on the principles of ‘One State One RRB’. About Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Background: These were established in 1975, following the recommendations of the Narasimham Working Group and the enactment of the Regional Rural Banks Act in 1976. It was aimed to provide financial services to rural areas, particularly to small and marginal farmers.
India-Israel Sign Agreements on Agricultural Cooperation
In News India and Israel signed a Comprehensive Agriculture Agreement to boost bilateral cooperation in agriculture, food security, and the modernization of farming practices. About The agreement explicitly mentions areas like soil and water management, horticultural and agricultural production, post-harvest and processing technology, agriculture mechanisation, animal husbandry, and research and development. Centres of Excellence Recognition: India praises the 43 Centres of Excellence and highli
UAE’s Crown Prince Visit to India
Context UAE’s Crown Prince is on an official visit to India. Major Highlights Defence Cooperation: Strengthened defence collaboration and increased manufacturing partnership. Focus on scaling up defence cooperation to match trade and business progress.