Supreme Court Questions Food Security Inequality in India

The Supreme Court of India raised serious concerns regarding the disparity between reported economic growth and the high poverty levels in certain states. On March 19, 2025, Justice Surya Kant noted the contradiction of states claiming high per capita income ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Incentive Scheme for Low-Value BHIM-UPI Transactions

The Government of India has introduced an incentive scheme to promote low-value BHIM-UPI transactions for the financial year 2024-25. This initiative aims to enhance digital payments, particularly for small merchants. The scheme will run from April 1, 2024, to March ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission

The Revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) is initiative by the Government of India aimed at enhancing the livestock sector. The mission has received an additional allocation of Rs.1000 crore, bringing the total to Rs.3400 crore for the 15th Finance Commission ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Revised National Programme for Dairy Development 2025

The Government of India has approved the Revised National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD). This initiative aims to modernise the dairy sector with budget increase. The total funding now stands at Rs. 2790 crore for the 15th Finance Commission cycle, ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Sansad Bhashini Initiative

The Lok Sabha Secretariat and MEITY signed an agreement for ‘Sansad Bhashini,’ an initiative that uses AI to support multiple languages and improve parliamentary work. The initiative is designed to improve access to parliamentary documents for Members of Parliament (MPs) ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

India’s First Frozen Zoo

Darjeeling’s Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has launched India’s first frozen zoo. This innovative facility aims to preserve the genetic material of endangered Himalayan species. In collaboration with the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology in Hyderabad, the zoo will ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Global Free Speech Survey 2024

The Future of Free Speech, conducted in October 2024 by an independent think tank, ranks India 24th among 33 countries. This reflects concern regarding the protection of controversial speech. The report indicates that while many Indians value free speech, their ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Rajasthan Coaching Centres (Control and Regulation) Bill, 2025

The Rajasthan Coaching Centres (Control and Regulation) Bill in 2025 aims to regulate coaching centres across the state. The government seeks to create a safer environment for students. The Bill addresses the alarming rise in student suicides linked to high-pressure ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: March 20, 2025

1. Consider the following: Madhav National Park Bandhavgarh National Park Kanha National Park Which of the above is/are recognized as tiger reserves in Madhya Pradesh? [A] Only 1 & 2[B] Only 2[C] 1, 2 and 3[D] 1 and 3 Show ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 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”, ..