Page-26 of Current Affairs - March, 2025

China’s Crackdown on Neijuan

March 6, 2025

Recently, Chinese Premier Li Qiang addressed the National People’s Congress, denoting the government’s commitment to combating ‘Neijuan’. This term, meaning involutionary competition, describes a cycle of diminishing returns caused by excessive competition. As China’s economy slows, the government seeks to ..

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Gut Health and Multiple Sclerosis

March 6, 2025

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex disease where the immune system attacks the central nervous system. Recent studies highlight the role of gut health in the development and severity of MS. The interplay between genetics and environmental factors such as ..

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Uttarakhand Ropeway Projects

March 6, 2025

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the construction of ropeways from Sonprayag to Kedarnath and from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji. These projects aim to provide efficient, eco-friendly transportation for thousands of pilgrims each year. Kedarnath Ropeway ..

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Punjab’s Success with AIF Scheme

March 6, 2025

Recently, Punjab emerged as a leader in implementing the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme. The state utilised its entire allocation of ₹4,713 crore, securing an additional ₹2,337 crore from the Centre. What is the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund? The Agriculture Infrastructure ..

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Wallace Line and Biodiversity

March 6, 2025

The Wallace Line is concept in biogeography. It marks the distinct biodiversity found in Asia and Australia. This line was identified by Alfred Russel Wallace in the late 19th century. He observed a sharp contrast in species composition between these ..

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NASA’s Energy-Saving Measures for Voyager Spacecraft

March 6, 2025

NASA’s Voyager spacecraft continue to provide invaluable data from interstellar space. As of March 2025, NASA has initiated energy-saving measures to prolong their missions. This decision comes as Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 operate beyond the Sun’s heliosphere. Both spacecraft ..

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Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan

March 6, 2025

Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) is pension scheme initiated by the Government of India. Launched in the Interim Budget of 2019, it aims to provide social security to unorganised sector workers. This scheme guarantees a monthly pension of ₹3,000 ..

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Golden Dome Missile Defence Shield

March 6, 2025

The Golden Dome missile defence shield is a recent initiative by the US government aimed at enhancing national security. Announced by President Donald Trump, this programme seeks to protect the United States from a variety of aerial threats. This includes ..

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Indigenous Oxygen Generating System for LCA Tejas

March 6, 2025

The Defence Bio-Engineering & Electro Medical Laboratory (DEBEL) has achieved milestone in defence technology with the successful high-altitude trials of the Indigenous On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS)-based Integrated Life Support System (ILSS) for the LCA Tejas aircraft. Conducted on 4 ..

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Revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme

March 6, 2025

The Union Cabinet has recently approved revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP). This initiative has an outlay of ₹3,880 crore for the years 2024-25 and 2025-26. The primary objective is to enhance the health of livestock ..

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