National Code Against Age Fraud in Sports 2025

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in India has released the Draft National Code Against Age Fraud in Sports (NCAAFS) 2025. This initiative aims to combat age fraud in sports, ensuring fair competition and protecting genuine athletes. The draft ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

New Psychoactive Substances Under Global Control

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) have recently agreed to place five new psychoactive substances and one existing medicine under international control. This decision comes after careful evaluation by the WHO Expert ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Taxonomic Revision of the Javan Rhino

Recent studies have brought into light findings regarding the Javan rhinoceros, a critically endangered species. Researchers suggest that this rhino should be placed in a new genus, Eurhinoceros, due to distinct morphological and ecological traits. This revision puts stress on ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

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