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News In Short-18-04-2025

In News

  • The Prime Minister paid tribute to Sri Guru Teg Bahadur on the auspicious Parkash Purab.

    • Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur 

  • He was born on 1 April 1621 in Amritsar and he was the ninth Sikh Guru and the youngest son of Guru Hargobind Sahib. 
  • He was originally named Tyag Mal, he earned the title Tegh Bahadur after displaying bravery in battle.

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    Intermediate-Mass Black Hole (IMBH)

    In News

  • Indian astronomers used the Devasthal Optical Telescope (DOT) to detect and measure an elusive intermediate-mass black hole (IMBH) in the faint galaxy NGC 4395.

    • What Are Intermediate-Mass Black Holes (IMBHs)?

  • They are missing links between stellar-mass and supermassive black holes.
  • They are believed to be seeds for the growth of supermassive black holes.

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    India’s Global Pharmaceutical Footprint

    Context

  • The Department of Pharmaceuticals, with a vision to make India the world’s largest provider of quality medicines at reasonable prices, transformed the country’s global pharmaceutical footprint.

    • Pharmaceutical Sector of India

  • India’s pharmaceutical market for FY 2023-24 is valued at USD 50 billion with domestic consumption valued at USD 23.5 billion and export valued at USD 26.5 billion.
  • Major segments of industry include generic drugs, OTC medicines, bulk drugs, vaccines, contract research & manufacturing, biosimilars and biologics. 

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    India’s Trade Deficit with China Widened

    Context

  • India’s trade deficit with China widened to a record $99.2 billion in the 2024-25 fiscal year.

    • About

  • The trade deficit is driven by a surge in imports of electronics, batteries and solar components, even as exports fell sharply.
  • China remained India’s second-largest trading partner in 2024-25, with total bilateral trade amounting to $127.7 billion, behind the United States.

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    Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology

    In News

  • The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and IIT Bombay have initiated a pilot project to explore the implementation of V2G technology across the State.

    • Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology

  • Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology is a transformative solution aimed at enhancing the sustainability and resilience of electric grid infrastructure.
  • It allows Electric Vehicles (EVs) to send power back to the electricity grid when not in use, acting as decentralized energy storage. It enables both

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    Making Primary Health Care Visible, Accessible, and Affordable

    Context

  • In India, the government has been working to transform primary health care through innovative policies and programs, addressing challenges such as accessibility, affordability, and visibility.

    • About the Primary Healthcare in India

  • According to WHO, Primary Health Care (PHC) is a whole-of-society approach to effectively organize and strengthen national health systems to bring services for health and wellbeing closer to communities.
  • It aims to provide accessible, affordable, and comprehensive services to all citizens.

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    World Heritage Day 2025

    Context

  • World Heritage Day, also known as the International Monuments and Sites Day, is observed on 18 April every year.

    • Background

  • In 1982, The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) proposed that April 18 should be observed as the World Heritage Day.
  • Later, the date was approved by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the 22nd General Conference in 1983. 

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    संक्षिप्त समाचार 18-04-2025

    समाचार में

  • प्रधानमंत्री ने प्रकाश पर्व के शुभ अवसर पर श्री गुरु तेग बहादुर को श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित की।

    • श्री गुरु तेग बहादुर

  • उनका जन्म 1 अप्रैल 1621 को अमृतसर में हुआ था और वे नौवें सिख गुरु और गुरु हरगोबिंद साहिब के सबसे छोटे पुत्र थे
  • उनका मूल नाम त्याग मल था, युद्ध में बहादुरी दिखाने के बाद उन्हें तेग बहादुर की उपाधि मिली।

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