Current affairs 27 April 2025

China Tests Non-Nuclear Hydrogen Bomb with Magnesium Hydride.

• China successfully tested a non-nuclear hydrogen bomb using magnesium hydride, a clean-energy alternative to traditional nuclear weapons.
• The device, weighing 2 kilograms, releases hydrogen gas that ignites into a fireball exceeding 1,000°C, capable of sustained destruction.
• This move signals a shift in warfare tech towards cleaner energy solutions.

New Antibiotic "Gepotidacin" Shows Promise Against Gonorrhea.

• Gepotidacin, a new antibiotic initially approved for urinary tract infections, could be the first new treatment for gonorrhea since the 1990s.
• It works by inhibiting bacterial replication and has shown effectiveness against drug-resistant gonorrhea.
• Unlike the current injectable treatment, gepotidacin offers a convenient oral alternative for patients, improving accessibility.

Axis Max Life Launches Bandhan 2.0 – AR-Based Employee Onboarding.

• Axis Max Life Insurance launched Bandhan 2.0, an AI-enabled augmented reality platform for employee onboarding, featuring gamification and virtual environments.
• The platform offers direct engagement with leadership and aims to inspire, connect, and empower new hires.
• Bandhan 2.0 ensures scalable and consistent onboarding experiences for new employees, accessible for 60 days after joining.

CSIR-IMMT Signs Pacts with Russian Institutes for Mineral Tech.

• The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), through its premier minerals research institute, CSIR-IMMT, signed Joint Declarations of Intent with Russia’s Giredmet, Rosatom, and NUST MISIS to advance research in critical mineral processing and sustainable resource development.
• The collaborations focus on strengthening technological partnerships for India's mineral needs.

Pradip Kurbah Wins Best Director and Best Film at Moscow Festival.

• Meghalaya filmmaker Pradip Kurbah won Best Director and Best Film at the 47th Moscow International Film Festival for his film Ha Lyngkha Bneng.
• The awards were presented by the Network for Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC).
• Russian film director Nikita Mikhalkov was the president of the festival.
• Spanish film director Lluís Miñarro was head of the main jury.