Page-6 of Current Affairs - March, 2025

Social Protection Data Pooling Exercise

March 26, 2025

India has made substantial advancements in social protection coverage. The Ministry of Labour and Employment, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has initiated a comprehensive data-pooling exercise. This project aims to enhance the understanding of social protection benefits ..

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India and Singapore Sign LOI on Green Shipping Corridor

March 26, 2025

On March 25, 2025, India and Singapore signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on the Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) during the Singapore Maritime Week. This partnership aims to enhance maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation. The agreement is ..

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Global Energy Review 2025

March 26, 2025

The Global Energy Review 2025, released by the International Energy Agency, marks the impact of extreme weather on energy demand in 2024. The report reveals a surge in energy consumption driven by record-high temperatures. Energy demand increased by 20 per ..

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Telangana Adopts Human Organ Transplantation Act

March 26, 2025

Recently, the Telangana Assembly adopted the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994. This move aims to regulate organ transplantation and prevent illegal commercial dealings in human organs. The state previously had its own legislation, the Telangana Transplantation of ..

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Animal Genetic Resources

March 26, 2025

Animal genetic resources are crucial for sustainable food production and nutrition. They form the backbone of livestock development. Livestock is vital for the livelihoods of the rural poor, with about 70 per cent depending on them. Proper management of these ..

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What is DNA Fingerprinting?

March 26, 2025

DNA fingerprinting has revolutionised the fields of forensics, genealogy, and medicine. It is a powerful tool used to identify individuals based on their unique genetic makeup. This technology relies on the analysis of DNA, which is present in every cell ..

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Kerala Establishes First Senior Citizens Commission in India

March 26, 2025

Kerala became the first state of India to establish a Senior Citizens Commission. The Kerala Legislative Assembly passed the Kerala State Senior Citizens Commission Bill in early 2025. This initiative aims to enhance the welfare and rights of the elderly ..

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Papua New Guinea’s Facebook Shutdown

March 26, 2025

Papua New Guinea (PNG) has recently implemented a temporary shutdown of Facebook. This action is described by the government as a “test” aimed at combating hate speech, misinformation, and explicit content. The shutdown began unexpectedly and has left approximately 1.3 ..

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Global Dam Safety and Future Risks

March 26, 2025

Recently, study published in *Nature Water* brought into light alarming projections regarding dam failures worldwide. Researchers estimated that 23 large dam failures could occur globally by 2035. This study puts stress on the critical need for enhanced investment in dam ..

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Earth’s Oldest Meteorite Impact Crater

March 26, 2025

Recent discoveries in the Pilbara region of Western Australia have revealed the oldest known meteorite impact crater on Earth. Formed over 3.5 billion years ago, this crater predates all previously known craters by more than a billion years. The findings ..

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