- World Heritage Day, also known as the International Monuments and Sites Day, is observed on 18 April every year.
- 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. Read More
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Daily Current Affairs – 18 April, 2025
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- 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.
- 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. Read More
Making Primary Health Care Visible, Accessible, and Affordable
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About the Primary Healthcare in India
- 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 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 Read More
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology
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Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology
- India’s trade deficit with China widened to a record $99.2 billion in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
- 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. Read More
India’s Trade Deficit with China Widened
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- 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.
- 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. Read More
India’s Global Pharmaceutical Footprint
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Pharmaceutical Sector of India
- 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.
- They are missing links between stellar-mass and supermassive black holes.
- They are believed to be seeds for the growth of supermassive black holes. Read More
Intermediate-Mass Black Hole (IMBH)
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What Are Intermediate-Mass Black Holes (IMBHs)?
- The Prime Minister paid tribute to Sri Guru Teg Bahadur on the auspicious Parkash Purab.
- 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. Read More
