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Günter Blöschl Wins Stockholm Water Prize

March 22, 2025

Günter Blöschl, a renowned hydrologist, has been awarded the prestigious Stockholm Water Prize in 2025. This recognition marks his contributions to flood risk management and water resource engineering. His work has transformed the understanding of floods and their relationship with ..

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Habitual Offender Laws

March 22, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has raised concerns regarding laws associated with classifications of habitual offenders. As of March 2025, 14 States and Union Territories continue to enforce these classifications. The Supreme Court previously deemed the classification constitutionally suspect, particularly ..

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Equinoxes and Their Cultural Significance

March 22, 2025

The vernal equinox marks astronomical event that occurs annually around March 20 in the Northern Hemisphere. This event signals the arrival of spring, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it heralds autumn. The equinox is characterised by equal day and night ..

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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: March 22, 2025

March 22, 2025

1. In context with the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission, consider the following Statements: The SpaDeX mission was launched to demonstrate rendezvous, docking, and undocking technologies. India is the fourth country to successfully achieve complex satellite docking maneuvers. Which of ..

Aurangzeb’s Tomb

March 21, 2025

The tomb of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in Khuldabad, Maharashtra, is currently under scrutiny. Recent protests have sparked violent clashes in Nagpur. The protests demand the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb, which has been a symbol of historical grievances. In response, the ..

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Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission

March 21, 2025

Recently, Telangana has achieved notable success in the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM). As of January 25, 2025, it ranks fourth in India with a score of 91.87. This mission, initiated by the Government of India, aims to develop ..

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Wildfire Crisis in Tamil Nadu

March 21, 2025

In recent years, Tamil Nadu has faced increase in wildfire incidents. The state experiences a distinct fire season from February to May. This period coincides with the driest months, creating ideal conditions for wildfires. The rising frequency and intensity of ..

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APAAR ID Implementation

March 21, 2025

The Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID is aspect of India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It aims to streamline student data management across educational institutions. Despite being portrayed as voluntary, there is growing pressure on parents and schools ..

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2030 Global Forest Vision Report

March 21, 2025

The 2030 Global Forest Vision: Priority Actions for Governments in 2025 was published on March 19, 2025, by the Forest Declaration Assessment before World Forest Day. The report was backed by the United Nations Development Programme, Climate Land Use Alliance, ..

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African Penguin Conservation in South Africa

March 21, 2025

The African penguin, a unique species endemic to southern Africa, is facing alarming population declines. Recent legal actions in South Africa have initiated measures to protect these penguins and their breeding sites. A landmark court ruling on March 18, 2025, ..

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