Page-22 of Current Affairs - March, 2025

Bills of Lading Bill 2025

March 11, 2025

On March 10, 2025, the Lok Sabha passed the Bills of Lading Bill, 2025. This legislation updates the colonial-era shipping laws of 1856.  The new Bill aims to align with international standards and simplify shipping documentation. Importance of Bills of ..

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Karnataka’s Controversial Sharavathi Hydroelectric Project

March 10, 2025

The Sharavathi pumped storage hydroelectric project (PSHP) in Karnataka has sparked controversy. The project aims to generate 2,000 MW of electricity while also supplying drinking water to Bengaluru. However, it faces fierce opposition from environmentalists and local communities concerned about ..

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Wheat and Sugar Crop Outlook for 2025

March 10, 2025

The agricultural landscape in 2025 presents a mixed picture for key rabi crops, particularly wheat and sugar. As the wheat harvest approaches, uncertainties linger regarding yields. Simultaneously, sugar production faces challenges that could impact food inflation. Current Wheat Production Status ..

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Declining Butterfly Populations in America

March 10, 2025

Recent studies indicate decline in butterfly populations across the United States. The research marks a 22% decrease in butterfly numbers since 2000. The findings serve as a warning for broader ecological health. Key Findings from the Study The first comprehensive ..

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Madhav National Park

March 10, 2025

Recently, the Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh was officially declared India’s 58th tiger reserve. This announcement was made by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. Madhav National Park is the ninth tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh, denoting the state’s commitment ..

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Trump Proposes New Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations

March 10, 2025

In late 2024, US President Donald Trump expressed a willingness to renegotiate the Iran nuclear deal, previously abandoned during his first term. This shift comes amid changes in Iran’s political and economic landscape, as well as evolving dynamics in the ..

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Hantavirus

March 10, 2025

Recently, the tragic deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa drew attention to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). Arakawa’s death, attributed to HPS, brought into light the dangers of this rodent-borne virus. What is Hantavirus? Hantavirus comprises a ..

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Exercise Khanjar-XII

March 10, 2025

The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise, Khanjar-XII, is scheduled from 10 to 23 March 2025 in Kyrgyzstan. This exercise has been an annual event since 2011, alternating between the two nations. The Indian contingent comprises troops ..

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Glass-Ceiling Index

March 10, 2025

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 each year. To celebrate the occasion, The Economist published its yearly glass-ceiling index, which looks at how well women are treated at work in 29 countries that are part of the ..

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Amrut Biodiversity Park

March 10, 2025

The Amrut Biodiversity Park was inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena in 2025. Located along NH-24 in the Yamuna floodplains, this park spans 90 hectares. It is part of the Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) initiative to restore and rejuvenate the ..

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