Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 19, 2025

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Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched the ‘Rajiv Yuva Vikasam’ scheme to create self-employment opportunities for five lakh unemployed youth in Telangana. The government allocated ₹6,000 crore for the initiative, highlighting its commitment to youth empowerment and economic development. The scheme aims to empower Telangana’s youth and promote self-reliance through strong economic support.

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ISRO and Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) developed two indigenous 32-bit microprocessors, Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201, for space applications. Vikram 3201 is India’s first fully indigenous microprocessor for launch vehicles, handling up to 4 GB memory with floating-point support. It advances the 16-bit Vikram 1601 used since 2009. Kalpana 3201 is a 32-bit SPARC V8 RISC processor, compatible with open-source tools and tested with flight software. Both microprocessors were validated in space during the PSLV-C60 mission. Other devices developed include a Reconfigurable Data Acquisition System and Low Drop-out Regulator IC.

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Maharashtra Chief Minister inaugurated Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s first temple in Bhiwandi, Thane district on his birth anniversary as per the Hindu lunar calendar. The CM called it a “national temple”, highlighting its inspirational value and Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy. Shivaji Maharaj fought for God, country, and faith, ensuring the right to worship Ishta Devas. The grand temple spans four acres in Marade Pada, Thane district. Architect Vijaykumar Patil designed the temple, and sculptor Arun Yogiraj carved the 6.5-feet idol of Shivaji Maharaj.

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A rare caracal was spotted in Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan, exciting wildlife enthusiasts. Caracal is a medium-sized, nocturnal wildcat, also called siya gosh (black ear) in India. Found in rocky hills and grasslands in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, with only around 50 in India, mainly in Rajasthan and Gujarat. They have slender bodies, long legs, and can weigh 8-18 kg. Known for their ability to leap 2 meters to catch birds and run at 80 kph.

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Kanger Valley National Park (KVNP), in Bastar district, Chhattisgarh, has been added to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites under the ‘Natural’ category. It is located in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh. The park is named after the Kanger River, a tributary of the Kolab River. The park features flatlands, slopes, plateaus, gorges, and Tirathgarh Falls (150 feet). It has 15+ limestone caves, including Kotumsar, Kailash, and Dandak.