News: CBI Launches Operation Chakra-V against Transnational Organized Cybercrime/ Digital Arrests. Operation Chakra V. About Operation Chakra V It was launched to fight against transnational organised cyber-enabled financial crimes in India. Launched by: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) It involves a multi-pronged strategy, focusing on identifying and dismantling the broader infrastructure enabling cybercrimes like Digital… Continue reading Operation Chakra V
World Pandemic Treaty
News: Members of the World Health Organization (WHO) have finalised a proposal for the World Pandemic Treaty, according to a statement by the global health body. World Pandemic Treaty. About World Pandemic Treaty Background: The proposal to draft and negotiate this convention was finalised by the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB), established in December 2021 under the… Continue reading World Pandemic Treaty
Exercise DUSTLIK-VI
News: The 6th edition of India- Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI commenced, at Foreign Training Node, Aundh (Pune). The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 16 to 28 Apr 2025. Exercise DUSTLIK-VI. About Exercise DUSTLIK -VI It is an annual training event conducted alternatively in India and Uzbekistan. This Edition is being held at… Continue reading Exercise DUSTLIK-VI
Model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)- Explained Pointwise
The Union Budget 2025 announced a revision of India’s Model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) to make it more “investor-friendly”, marking a decade since the last model was adopted in 2015. This revision offers India an opportunity to align its investment treaty policy with “current global economic realities”, as well as address emerging concerns around investor… Continue reading Model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)- Explained Pointwise
rt-LAMP Assay for Tuberculosis Diagnosis
News- Researchers have evaluated the real-time Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (rt-LAMP) method for the early and accurate detection of tuberculosis (TB). rt-LAMP Assay for Tuberculosis Diagnosis. About rt-LAMP Assay rt-LAMP (Real-time Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification) is a molecular diagnostic test that enables the rapid detection of TB DNA. It uses a one-step DNA amplification process, capable of… Continue reading rt-LAMP Assay for Tuberculosis Diagnosis
Ranthambore National Park
News– A tiger recently killed a seven year boy at Ranthambore National Park. About Ranthambore National Park Aspect Details Location 1. It is located in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. 2. It is located at the junction of the Aravali and Vindhya hill ranges. History 1. Ranthambore National Park started as Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary… Continue reading Ranthambore National Park
Silkyara tunnel
News- Uttarakhand’s longest tunnel, Silkyara has achieved a major breakthrough recently. About the Silkyara Tunnel Location: It is situated on the Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. Length: The tunnel spans a total length of 4.5 km and is designed to connect Silkyara with Dandalgaon in the same district. Project: It is a key… Continue reading Silkyara tunnel
Tuti Island
News- After two years of brutal civil war, Sudan’s Tuti Island has been retaken by the national army, but it remains ravaged and largely abandoned. Tuti Island About Tuti Island Location– It is located at the confluence of the Blue and White Niles in Khartoum, Sudan. Bordering urban centres– It is surrounded by the “Three… Continue reading Tuti Island
UPSC Prelims Marathon 17 April – Union Territories & Scheduled Areas – 2025
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 17 April Union Territories & Scheduled Areas For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive – click here, For… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 17 April – Union Territories & Scheduled Areas – 2025
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 17 April 2025
About Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper & Indian Express. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a certain number… Continue reading Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 17 April 2025
