Plastic Ice VII

Scientists have confirmed the existence of Plastic Ice VII, a fourth form of water that emerges under extreme conditions. This revelation, led by Livia Bove from Sorbonne University, alters our comprehension of water’s behaviour in harsh planetary environments. What Is ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Affirmative Action for Muslims in India

Recently, report titled ‘Rethinking Affirmative Action for Muslims in Contemporary India’ was released. This document is the first comprehensive assessment of government policies concerning affirmative action for Muslims in a decade. It marks the historical context of Muslim backwardness as ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

US Proposes 30-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire

Ukraine recently expressed support for a 30-day ceasefire proposal put forth by the United States. This decision followed intensive discussions in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marking shift in the ongoing conflict with Russia. The proposed ceasefire is intended to halt all ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

National Board for Wildlife

The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) plays a very important role in India’s wildlife conservation efforts. Recently, the board convened in Gir National Park, Gujarat. This meeting focused on reviewing various flagship wildlife conservation programmes. New initiatives for gharials and ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 13, 2025

1. According to the 2024 World Air Quality Report, what is the rank of India for air pollution? [A] First[B] Second[C] Third[D] Fifth Show Answer Correct Answer: D [Fifth] Notes:Delhi remains the most polluted capital city in the world in ..

ICC Arrests Ex-Philippine President Duterte

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in Manila and extradited to The Hague. He faces charges from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity. These charges relate to his controversial war on drugs, which resulted in ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Large Phased Array Radar (LPAR)

China has recently deployed a sophisticated radar system in Yunnan province, close to the Myanmar border. This Large Phased Array Radar (LPAR) enhances China’s surveillance capabilities. It can monitor vast areas, including the Indian Ocean and parts of Indian territory. ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

WHO Report on Maternal Mortality

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) released study revealing alarming statistics about maternal mortality. In 2020, about 287,000 women died from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. This equates to roughly 800 deaths each day. The study marks critical ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Unified Pension Scheme Funding

The Government of India is advancing ₹7,000 crore for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). This funding is part of a larger proposal for over ₹51,000 crore in additional expenditures. The UPS is designed to provide assured retirement payouts for Central ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

75/25 Initiative for Hypertension and Diabetes

In 2023, the Government of India launched the “75/25” initiative on World Hypertension Day. This initiative aims to provide standardised care to 75 million individuals living with hypertension and diabetes by December 2025. As of March 2025, 42.01 million individuals ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs