Masaki Kashiwara Wins 2025 Abel Prize

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

India BioEconomy Report

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 28, 2025

21. 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

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