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Reforming Central Bureau of Investigation

March 28, 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is undergoing scrutiny and proposed reforms. A Parliamentary panel has recommended various changes to enhance its operational efficiency and accountability. These reforms aim to address current challenges faced by the agency, including personnel shortages ..

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National Guidelines on Medical Oxygen Management

March 28, 2025

Recently, the Union Health Ministry released the national guidelines on medical oxygen management and announced a national capacity building programme. The National Capacity Building Programme on Oxygen Management, led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with ..

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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

1. With respect to Aurangzeb’s tomb, which of the following observations is/are correct? Like his predecessors, Aurangzeb’s grave is an open-air cenotaph with a marble screen added later by British Viceroy Lord Curzon. Aurangzeb’s grave is located in the dargah ..

Masaki Kashiwara Wins 2025 Abel Prize

March 28, 2025

The Abel Prize for mathematics was awarded to Masaki Kashiwara in 2025. The 78-year-old Japanese mathematician received this honour for his contributions to algebraic analysis and representation theory. The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters recognised his work in developing ..

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India BioEconomy Report

March 28, 2025

The India BioEconomy Report was released recently by the Department of Biotechnology. It revealed that, in 2024, bioeconomy was valued at over $165 billion, contributing more than 4.2% to the national GDP. The Department of Biotechnology anticipates growth to $300 ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

1. Which ministry has launched the Digital Crop Survey (DCS) System? [A] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology[B] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change[C] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare[D] Ministry of Rural Development Show Answer Correct Answer: C ..

Ethnic Tensions in Manipur

March 27, 2025

The ethnic conflict in Manipur has drawn attention to the volatile region between Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts. This area has experienced violence, marked by recent clashes that resulted in loss of life. Various communities, including the Zomi, Hmar, and Kuki, ..

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Freshwater Ecosystems Face Deoxygenation Crisis

March 27, 2025

Recent studies reveal alarming trends in freshwater ecosystems. Climate change and heat waves are reducing dissolved oxygen (DO) levels in lakes globally. A comprehensive analysis of over 15,000 lakes indicates that 83% of them are experiencing deoxygenation. This phenomenon poses ..

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Discontinuation of Gold Monetisation Scheme

March 27, 2025

The Government of India has recently decided to discontinue the medium- and long-term components of the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS). This decision, effective from March 26, 2025, comes amid rising gold prices and a comprehensive review of the scheme’s performance. ..

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‘Control of Pollution’ Scheme

March 27, 2025

The recent parliamentary report marks issue regarding pollution control funding in India. The Union Environment Ministry allocated Rs 858 crore for the ‘Control of Pollution’ scheme in the financial year 2024-25. However, less than 1% of this allocation has been ..

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