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National Task Force on Student Mental Health

March 25, 2025

Recently, the Supreme Court of India established a National Task Force (NTF) to address the alarming rise in student suicides in higher educational institutions. This decision followed the tragic deaths of two students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), ..

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India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties to Curb Cheap Chinese Imports

March 25, 2025

India has recently introduced anti-dumping duties on five products imported from China. This decision aims to protect local industries from unfair competition posed by low-priced imports. What are anti-Dumping Duties? Anti-dumping duties are tariffs imposed on foreign imports believed to ..

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Abolition of Equalisation Levy on Online Advertisements

March 25, 2025

The Government of India proposed the abolition of the Equalisation Levy on online advertisements on March 24, 2025. This move is part of 59 amendments to the Finance Bill 2025, currently debated in the Lok Sabha. The proposal is seen ..

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Dare2eraD TB Programme

March 25, 2025

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has advanced its efforts in combating tuberculosis (TB) through genomic sequencing initiative. As of March 2025, DBT has sequenced 10,000 samples of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, part of a larger goal to sequence 32,500 samples. This initiative ..

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US Access to Indian Market for Key Crops

March 25, 2025

The United States is keen to enhance its access to the Indian market for three crops – soybean, corn, and cotton. This interest intensified following statements from former US President Donald Trump, who threatened to impose equal tariffs on Indian ..

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In-House Inquiry Process for Judges in India

March 25, 2025

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna started a special three-member internal investigation on March 22 into the actions of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. This happened after bundles of cash were reportedly found at his official residence, ..

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Guidelines for MGNREGS Job Card Deletions

March 25, 2025

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) has faced challenges regarding job card deletions. In recent years, the deletions have surged, prompting the Ministry of Rural Development to introduce new guidelines. These guidelines aim to ensure transparency and ..

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AIKEYME Maritime Exercise

March 25, 2025

The Indian Navy is set to conduct maritime exercise named AIKEYME, aimed at enhancing defence cooperation with several African nations. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, termed MAHASAGAR, promoting security and growth across regions. The exercise will ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 25, 2025

March 25, 2025

41. Which state was the first in India to implement National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)? [A] Madhya Pradesh[B] Nagaland[C] Gujarat[D] Rajasthan Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Nagaland] Notes:Delhi became the 28th legislature in India to adopt the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) ..

Challenges in Implementing PLI Scheme

March 24, 2025

India’s government has recently decided to discontinue $23 billion initiative aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing. Launched four years ago, the Production-Linked Initiative (PLI) sought to attract firms away from China. However, the scheme struggled to meet its ambitious targets. This ..

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