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Parliament Committee’s Recommendations for Farm Workers’ Welfare
The Standing Committee of Parliament on Agriculture has proposed reforms to enhance the welfare of farm workers in India. Chaired by Charanjit Singh Channi, the committee’s recommendations aim to better reflect the role of farm labourers in agricultural policy. Proposals ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
Chagos Archipelago
The Chagos Archipelago, located in the Indian Ocean, has been a focal point of territorial disputes between Mauritius and the United Kingdom. The islands were under British control for decades after Mauritius gained independence in 1968. Recent developments have seen ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India’s First Auction of Exploration Licences
The Ministry of Mines is launching India’s first auction of Exploration Licences (ELs) in Goa. This reform aims to unlock critical mineral resources. The event will occur on March 13, 2025, and will feature a roadshow and the AI Hackathon ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Soil Fertility Mapping in India
The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) is pioneering a transformative project aimed at enhancing soil health through digital soil fertility mapping. This initiative utilises geo-spatial techniques and data from Soil Health Cards (SHC) to provide farmers with ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
Cancer Risk Linked to Heavy Metal Pollution in Punjab
Recent studies have revealed alarming health risks associated with heavy metal pollution in Punjab. Research conducted by Punjabi University and Thapar University has identified correlation between living near polluted river drains and increased cancer rates. The findings highlight the urgent ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Viral Meningitis
Recent reports indicate that five students from a private school in Kalamassery, Kerala, have shown symptoms of viral meningitis. Samples have been sent for testing to the National Institute of Virology. This situation marks the importance of understanding viral meningitis, ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Health Current Affairs
Scrub Typhus
Scrub typhus is an infectious disease affecting rural populations in India. Recent research marks its prevalence and impact on health. Conducted by the Christian Medical College, Vellore, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, the study examined over ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Trends in India’s Housing Sector for 2024
The National Housing Bank (NHB) has recently published its Report on Trends and Progress of Housing in India, 2024. This report provides an in-depth analysis of the housing market, house price trends, and the impact of government initiatives on housing ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Plastic Ice VII
Scientists have confirmed the existence of Plastic Ice VII, a fourth form of water that emerges under extreme conditions. This revelation, led by Livia Bove from Sorbonne University, alters our comprehension of water’s behaviour in harsh planetary environments. What Is ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Affirmative Action for Muslims in India
Recently, report titled ‘Rethinking Affirmative Action for Muslims in Contemporary India’ was released. This document is the first comprehensive assessment of government policies concerning affirmative action for Muslims in a decade. It marks the historical context of Muslim backwardness as ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs