Page-9 of Current Affairs - March, 2025

Disclosure of Form 17C

Recently, the Election Commission of India (ECI) engaged with petitioners demanding transparency in voter turnout records. The Supreme Court of India deferred a hearing regarding the disclosure of Form 17C, which records votes cast at polling stations. This engagement followed ..

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What is Noma?

Noma, also known as cancrum oris, is a severe, gangrenous disease primarily affecting children aged 2 to 6 years. It is classified as a neglected tropical disease by the World Health Organization (WHO) as of December 2023. Noma is most ..

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What is Hawala?

The use of hawala networks has surged in recent years, particularly for illegal activities such as poaching and money laundering. An investigation revealed that a poaching network in central India has exploited these informal money transfer systems to facilitate the ..

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CHNV Parole Programmes

Recently, the Trump administration announced the termination of temporary legal status for over 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This decision follows a Federal Register document indicating that the temporary parole programmes will end on April 24, 2025. ..

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US Trade Deficit

Recently, the United States continues to grapple with trade deficit. In 2024, the trade deficit exceeded $1 trillion for the fourth consecutive year. The persistent imbalance indicates a reliance on imported goods over domestic manufacturing. This situation has sparked debates ..

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Chandrayaan-4

Chandrayaan-4 is India’s fourth lunar mission, set to launch in October 2027. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) aims to achieve a remarkable feat by not only soft landing on the Moon but also collecting lunar samples and returning them ..

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Glacier Thinning in Hindu Kush Himalaya

The world is witnessing alarming rates of glacier thinning, particularly in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region. A recent United Nations report marks that glaciers in this area are retreating 65% faster from 2011 to 2020 compared to the previous ..

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Migrant Deaths At Record High in 2024

In 2024, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported a staggering 8,938 migrant deaths, marking the highest toll recorded in five consecutive years. This alarming trend marks the perilous journeys many undertake in search of safety or better opportunities. The ..

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Comparing Kisan Aandolan 1.0 and 2.0

The Kisan Aandolan, or farmers’ movement, in India has seen two phases – Kisan Aandolan 1.0 and Kisan Aandolan 2.0. The first protest took place between November 2020 and December 2021, while the second unfolded from February 2024 to March ..

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Maharashtra’s Grand Memorial for Shivaji Maharaj

The Maharashtra government has taken step towards honouring Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. On March 21, 2025, an expert committee was formed under the Minister of Tourism to oversee the construction of a grand memorial in Agra. This site is historically as ..

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