Page-3 of GKToday Archives: March, 2025

Dramatic Performances Act of 1876

March 3, 2025

In recent years, the Government of India has focused on repealing outdated colonial laws. Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought into light the need to eliminate laws that restrict individual freedoms, such as the Dramatic Performances Act of 1876. This act ..

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New Species Discoveries in India and Sri Lanka

March 3, 2025

Researchers recently discovering two new species of jumping spiders in India and a unique leaf-nosed bat in Sri Lanka. These findings highlight the ecological richness of the region and the need for further exploration and conservation efforts. New Spider Species ..

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Hottest and Driest Month in India

March 3, 2025

February 2025 marked climatic event in India, being the hottest February recorded in the last 125 years. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the average temperature reached 22.04°C. This month was also one of the driest, with rainfall less ..

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UNESCO’s Report on Multilingual Education

March 3, 2025

Recent reports from UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring (GEM) team highlight a critical issue in education worldwide. Approximately 40% of the global population lacks access to education in a language they understand. This figure rises to 90% in some low- and ..

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Cobitis Beijingensis

March 3, 2025

The discovery of a new species of spined loach, Cobitis beijingensis, marks milestone in the biodiversity of Beijing. This finding is the first of its kind in over 40 years and marks the ongoing efforts to restore aquatic ecosystems in ..

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English Designated as Official Language in the US

March 3, 2025

Recently, President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing English as the official language of the United States. This marked a historical shift, as the US had never designated an official language since its founding. The order rescinds a policy ..

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Blue Ghost Mission 1

March 3, 2025

On March 2, 2025, Firefly Aerospace successfully landed its spacecraft, Blue Ghost Mission 1, on the Moon. This marks only the second private mission to achieve a lunar landing and the first to do so upright. This milestone reflects the ..

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Bombay HC Reviews Maharashtra Slum Redevelopment Act

March 3, 2025

Recently, the Bombay High Court initiated a groundbreaking review of the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971. This legislation has influenced Mumbai’s urban landscape. The Supreme Court mandated this review following prolonged delays in slum redevelopment projects, ..

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