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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 20, 2025

March 20, 2025

1. Which state government has launched India’s first industry-led digital detox initiative called “Beyond Screens”? [A] Karnataka[B] Maharashtra[C] Kerala[D] Odisha Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Karnataka] Notes:Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge launched India’s first industry-led digital detox initiative, “Beyond Screens”, ..

INCOIS Identifies Cyclone Formation and Intensification Factors

March 19, 2025

Recent advancements in cyclone research have emerged from the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information and Services (INCOIS). Scientists have successfully quantified the oceanic and atmospheric factors influencing cyclone formation and intensification. This research is crucial for enhancing cyclone prediction ..

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Euro and Dollar Exchange Rate

March 19, 2025

On November 5, 2024, the euro was valued at 1.0933 US dollars. This exchange rate is crucial as it influences global trade and investment. Following the election of Donald Trump, the euro experienced a decline, reaching 1.0277 dollars by January ..

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Air Pollution Crisis in West Bengal Cities

March 19, 2025

West Bengal is facing a severe air pollution crisis. A recent report by IQAir marks that all cities, except Kolkata, experienced worsening air quality in 2024 compared to the previous year. Kolkata remains the second most polluted metro city in ..

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Potti Sriramulu’s Statue in Amaravati

March 19, 2025

Recently, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced plans to install a 58-foot statue of Potti Sriramulu in Amaravati. This initiative commemorates Sriramulu’s very important role in the formation of Andhra Pradesh as a separate linguistic state. His 58-day ..

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What is White Hydrogen?

March 19, 2025

Recently, France made breakthrough in clean energy with the discovery of a vast reserve of natural hydrogen in Folschviller, Moselle. This reserve is estimated to contain 46 million tons of “white hydrogen,” a naturally occurring gas that offers a sustainable ..

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Ethics of Assisted Dying

March 19, 2025

The debate surrounding assisted dying has intensified following the death of renowned psychologist Daniel Kahneman in March 2024. Kahneman, a Nobel laureate, chose assisted suicide at a facility in Switzerland. His decision has reignited discussions about the ethics of assisted ..

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Heatwave Preparedness in Indian Cities

March 19, 2025

Recent studies highlight the inadequacies in heatwave preparedness across major Indian cities. A report by the Sustainable Futures Collaborative (SFC) analysed nine cities, revealing a lack of long-term strategies to combat the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves. The cities ..

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What is Nitrogen Gas Execution?

March 19, 2025

Louisiana is preparing to execute Jessie Hoffman Jr. using nitrogen gas. This marks the state’s first execution since 2010 and the second in the United States to employ this method. The shift to nitrogen hypoxia arises from challenges in procuring ..

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National Wildlife Health Policy

March 19, 2025

Five years after Covid-19 was declared a pandemic. the Indian government is reviewing a draft of a National Wildlife Health Policy (NWHP). This policy suggests monitoring wildlife diseases, doing more research, and setting up new testing labs. The policy aims ..

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