US Proposes 30-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire

Ukraine recently expressed support for a 30-day ceasefire proposal put forth by the United States. This decision followed intensive discussions in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marking shift in the ongoing conflict with Russia. The proposed ceasefire is intended to halt all ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

National Board for Wildlife

The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) plays a very important role in India’s wildlife conservation efforts. Recently, the board convened in Gir National Park, Gujarat. This meeting focused on reviewing various flagship wildlife conservation programmes. New initiatives for gharials and ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

ICC Arrests Ex-Philippine President Duterte

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in Manila and extradited to The Hague. He faces charges from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity. These charges relate to his controversial war on drugs, which resulted in ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Large Phased Array Radar (LPAR)

China has recently deployed a sophisticated radar system in Yunnan province, close to the Myanmar border. This Large Phased Array Radar (LPAR) enhances China’s surveillance capabilities. It can monitor vast areas, including the Indian Ocean and parts of Indian territory. ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

WHO Report on Maternal Mortality

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) released study revealing alarming statistics about maternal mortality. In 2020, about 287,000 women died from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. This equates to roughly 800 deaths each day. The study marks critical ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Unified Pension Scheme Funding

The Government of India is advancing ₹7,000 crore for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). This funding is part of a larger proposal for over ₹51,000 crore in additional expenditures. The UPS is designed to provide assured retirement payouts for Central ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

75/25 Initiative for Hypertension and Diabetes

In 2023, the Government of India launched the “75/25” initiative on World Hypertension Day. This initiative aims to provide standardised care to 75 million individuals living with hypertension and diabetes by December 2025. As of March 2025, 42.01 million individuals ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

E.W.S and D.G Quota in Indian Education System

The Economically Weaker Section (E.W.S) and Disadvantaged Group (D.G) quota is initiative in India’s education landscape. Announced by the Delhi Directorate of Education, the recent admissions for the 2025 academic session selected about 44,000 children from over two lakh applications. ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Zero-For-Zero Tariffs

Recently, India is exploring trade strategies with the United States amidst rising tariff threats. Industry stakeholders advocate for a zero-for-zero tariff approach. This method proposes eliminating tariffs on specific products rather than negotiating a broad trade agreement. Proponents argue this ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Genetically Engineered Non-Browning Bananas

Recently, the UK-based biotech company Tropic introduced a genetically-engineered banana that resists browning. This innovation aims to reduce food waste and its environmental impact. Bananas are known for their rapid spoilage. Approximately 50% of the banana crop is wasted annually. ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs