Ethnic Tensions in Manipur

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, ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: States Current Affairs

Freshwater Ecosystems Face Deoxygenation Crisis

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Discontinuation of Gold Monetisation Scheme

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. ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

‘Control of Pollution’ Scheme

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

New Pamban Bridge

On April 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the New Pamban Bridge in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu. This event coincides with Ram Navami, marking milestone in India’s infrastructure development. The bridge, measuring 2.5 kilometres, enhances connectivity between mainland India ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Vertically-Launched Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM)

On March 26, 2025, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted a flight test of the Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM). This test took place at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

India’s First National Cooperative University

The Lok Sabha recently passed the Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill, 2025, marking step in cooperative education in India. This initiative aims to establish the country’s first national cooperative university at the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) in Gujarat. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Concerns Over Amendments to Right to Information Act

Recently, civil society groups expressed concerns about amendments to the Right to Information (RTI) Act. These changes were introduced through the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act of 2023. Activists and experts met with Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Lyme Disease Treatment Breakthrough

Recent advancements in Lyme disease research have revealed a promising target for therapeutics. Scientists have identified an enzyme called BbLDH, crucial for the survival and infectivity of the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. This discovery paves the way for more effective treatments ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

What is Dx-EDGE Initiative?

Recently, India launched the ‘Digital Excellence for Growth and Enterprise’ (Dx-EDGE) initiative. This platform aims to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with essential digital tools and knowledge. The initiative is a collaboration between the Confederation of Indian Industry ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs