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Self-Deportation and Voluntary Departure

March 17, 2025

The introduction of the CBP Home app marks shift in the US immigration landscape. Launched by the Trump administration in March 2025, this app aims to facilitate self-deportation for undocumented migrants. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to ..

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India-New Zealand FTA Negotiations Resumed

March 17, 2025

India and New Zealand have resumed negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after a decade-long hiatus. This decision marks step towards enhancing bilateral economic ties. The announcement coincided with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s visit to India. The ..

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Uniyala Keralensis

March 17, 2025

Recently, researchers confirmed the existence of a new plant species, Uniyala keralensis, in the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve in Kerala. This discovery marks the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The species was first collected 27 ..

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14th ADMM-Plus Experts Working Group on Counter-Terrorism

March 17, 2025

The 14th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts Working Group (EWG) on Counter-Terrorism will take place in New Delhi on March 19-20, 2025. India and Malaysia will co-chair this meeting. This is the first time India will co-chair the EWG ..

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RBI Wins Digital Transformation Award

March 17, 2025

Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received the Digital Transformation Award from Central Banking in London. The award specifically acknowledges RBI’s initiatives, Sarthi and Pravaah, which have modernised its operations. About Sarthi and Pravaah Sarthi, launched in January 2023, ..

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Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201 Microprocessors

March 17, 2025

Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced the development of two advanced 32-bit microprocessors, Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201. These processors are designed for space applications and represent leap in India’s indigenous technology capabilities. They were developed in collaboration ..

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Supersolid Light

March 17, 2025

Recent advancements in quantum physics have revealed a remarkable phenomenon – light can be transformed into a “supersolid.” This breakthrough, achieved by Italian researchers, marks a new phase of matter that combines the properties of solids and superfluids. The implications ..

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Melioidosis in Odisha

March 17, 2025

Recent studies have brought into light the growing concern of melioidosis, particularly in Odisha. Research indicates that South Asia accounts for portion of global melioidosis cases. The collaboration between microbiologists and climate scientists aims to understand the conditions that facilitate ..

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Mudumal Menhirs

March 17, 2025

The Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs have been added to India’s tentative list of Unesco World Heritage Sites. Telangana currently has only one Unesco World Heritage Site, the Ramappa Temple, added in 2021. If approved, the Mudumal menhirs could become the state’s ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 16-17, 2025

March 17, 2025

1. Low-level Transportable Radar, LLTR (Ashwini) is jointly developed by which organizations? [A] Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)[B] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)[C] Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Ministry ..