Current affairs 18 April 2025

SC Issues Strict Guidelines to Prevent Child Trafficking.

• SC issued guidelines to curb child trafficking and warned of contempt for any laxity in implementation, emphasizing the importance of swift trials & strict bail conditions.
• SC set a 6-month deadline for the Varanasi court to complete the trial, ordering the accused to surrender.
• States are urged to implement BIRD report recommendations on human trafficking & ensure child safety in hospitals.

IIT Bombay Discovers Host Protein to Combat Germs.

• IIT Bombay researchers discovered a host protein that uses tweezer-like mechanisms to eliminate germs before they harm the human body.
• The study, led by Prof Anirban Banerjee, reveals the protein acts as a special operations unit to detect and neutralize threats.
• This finding adds to the human immune system's arsenal for preemptively combating harmful pathogens.

Telangana Inaugurates T-SHIELD Cybersecurity Lab.

• Telangana Government launched T-SHIELD, the state's first cybersecurity hardware lab at the Police Training College, Medchal, aimed at enhancing digital policing.
• The lab offers training in cyber defense, hardware forensics, and digital crime simulations.
• T-SHIELD will also host faculty development programs, hackathons, and specialized training to combat cybercrime effectively.

Digital Platform for Freshwater Biodiversity Launched.

• Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Paatil launched a digital platform for freshwater biodiversity conservation in New Delhi under the National Mission for Clean Ganga.
• The platform offers ecological insights, conservation case studies, and details on rivers like Ganga, Cauvery, and Godavari.
• Minister appreciated the efforts of NMCG and WII in enhancing river health and capacity-building.

J&K CM Launches e-SEHAT App for Digital Healthcare Access.

• J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah launched the e-SEHAT App, a digital solution offering tele-diagnosis, aimed at improving healthcare access, especially in remote areas.
• The app serves public, healthcare professionals & medical students, providing a comprehensive e-health platform.
• CM Abdullah emphasized staff training and public awareness campaigns for effective implementation & monitoring.