Page-21 of Current Affairs - March, 2025

Who are Alawites?

March 11, 2025

The Syrian conflict has escalated dramatically in recent years. Following the rise of a new government in December 2024, violence erupted, resulting in over 1,000 deaths in just two days. The new regime, which emerged after the ousting of long-time ..

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Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill

March 11, 2025

The Karnataka Assembly recently passed the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, aiming to decentralise power and improve urban governance. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar introduced the Bill, asserting it would strengthen Bengaluru rather than dismantle it. The proposal faced strong opposition ..

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Ramsar Award for ‘Wetland Wise Use’

March 11, 2025

Jayshree Vencatesan, co-founder of Care Earth Trust, recently made history as the first Indian to receive the Ramsar Award for ‘Wetland Wise Use’. This prestigious global accolade recognises exceptional contributions to sustainable wetland management. The announcement coincided with International Women’s ..

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Mahila Samriddhi Yojana

March 11, 2025

On International Women’s Day 2025, the newly elected BJP government in Delhi launched the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana. This scheme aims to provide financial support to women from economically weaker sections. Each eligible woman will receive ₹2,500 monthly. This initiative aligns ..

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POLG Mitochondrial Disease

March 11, 2025

On March 1, 2025, Prince Frederik of Luxembourg passed away in Paris at the age of 22 after a long battle with POLG mitochondrial disease. His family announced the news later, denoting his struggle with this rare genetic disorder. Diagnosed ..

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Maharashtra’s Media Monitoring Centre

March 11, 2025

Recently, the Maharashtra government announced the establishment of a Media Monitoring Centre. This initiative aims to scrutinise media reports across various platforms, including print, electronic, and social media. The centre will operate under the Directorate of Information and Public Relations ..

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US Withdrawal From Climate Loss and Damage Fund

March 11, 2025

Recently, the United States announced its withdrawal from the Loss and Damage Fund. This fund was created to support developing countries facing the adverse effects of climate change. The decision has raised concerns among nations already suffering from climate impacts. ..

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Gully Erosion in India

March 11, 2025

Gully erosion is affecting 77 districts across India. This issue is primarily concentrated in eastern and southern India. The findings align with the United Nations’ agenda to combat land degradation by 2030. As global land degradation affects 20 to 40 ..

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World Air Quality Report 2024

March 11, 2025

A recent report by IQAir revealed that India is among the world’s most polluted nations. Thirteen of the top twenty polluted cities globally are located in India. Byrnihat, Assam, is identified as the most polluted city. Despite a slight improvement ..

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Minimum Dietary Diversity Indicator

March 11, 2025

The United Nations Statistical Commission has recently adopted a new indicator known as Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD). This indicator aims to track progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 2, which focuses on achieving zero hunger by 2030. MDD is crucial as ..

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