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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: March 24, 2025

March 24, 2025

1. With reference to the Birefringence, consider the following statements: Birefringent materials can exhibit different refractive indices in different directions. Birefringence can be induced by applying physical stress or exposing materials to electric fields. Which of the above statements is/are ..

Disclosure of Form 17C

March 24, 2025

Recently, the Election Commission of India (ECI) engaged with petitioners demanding transparency in voter turnout records. The Supreme Court of India deferred a hearing regarding the disclosure of Form 17C, which records votes cast at polling stations. This engagement followed ..

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What is Noma?

March 24, 2025

Noma, also known as cancrum oris, is a severe, gangrenous disease primarily affecting children aged 2 to 6 years. It is classified as a neglected tropical disease by the World Health Organization (WHO) as of December 2023. Noma is most ..

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What is Hawala?

March 24, 2025

The use of hawala networks has surged in recent years, particularly for illegal activities such as poaching and money laundering. An investigation revealed that a poaching network in central India has exploited these informal money transfer systems to facilitate the ..

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CHNV Parole Programmes

March 24, 2025

Recently, the Trump administration announced the termination of temporary legal status for over 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This decision follows a Federal Register document indicating that the temporary parole programmes will end on April 24, 2025. ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 23-24, 2025

March 24, 2025

1. Exercise Sea Dragon 2025 was hosted by which country? [A] United States[B] Japan[C] Australia[D] India Show Answer Correct Answer: A [United States] Notes:The Indian Navy recently took part in the Sea Dragon 2025 exercise, a multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 22, 2025

March 22, 2025

1. Which state has become the first state in India to broadcast legislative assembly proceedings in sign language? [A] Punjab[B] Uttar Pradesh[C] Maharashtra[D] Madhya Pradesh Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Punjab] Notes:Punjab became the first Indian state to broadcast Legislative ..

US Trade Deficit

March 22, 2025

Recently, the United States continues to grapple with trade deficit. In 2024, the trade deficit exceeded $1 trillion for the fourth consecutive year. The persistent imbalance indicates a reliance on imported goods over domestic manufacturing. This situation has sparked debates ..

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Chandrayaan-4

March 22, 2025

Chandrayaan-4 is India’s fourth lunar mission, set to launch in October 2027. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) aims to achieve a remarkable feat by not only soft landing on the Moon but also collecting lunar samples and returning them ..

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Glacier Thinning in Hindu Kush Himalaya

March 22, 2025

The world is witnessing alarming rates of glacier thinning, particularly in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region. A recent United Nations report marks that glaciers in this area are retreating 65% faster from 2011 to 2020 compared to the previous ..

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