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Migrant Deaths At Record High in 2024

March 22, 2025

In 2024, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported a staggering 8,938 migrant deaths, marking the highest toll recorded in five consecutive years. This alarming trend marks the perilous journeys many undertake in search of safety or better opportunities. The ..

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Comparing Kisan Aandolan 1.0 and 2.0

March 22, 2025

The Kisan Aandolan, or farmers’ movement, in India has seen two phases – Kisan Aandolan 1.0 and Kisan Aandolan 2.0. The first protest took place between November 2020 and December 2021, while the second unfolded from February 2024 to March ..

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Maharashtra’s Grand Memorial for Shivaji Maharaj

March 22, 2025

The Maharashtra government has taken step towards honouring Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. On March 21, 2025, an expert committee was formed under the Minister of Tourism to oversee the construction of a grand memorial in Agra. This site is historically as ..

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Statistical Business Register

March 22, 2025

The Government of India plans to launch a statistical business register by the end of 2025. This initiative aims to monitor the opening and closing of businesses across the nation. It will provide a framework for the economic census and ..

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Supreme Court Collegium

March 22, 2025

The Supreme Court collegium plays important role in the appointment and transfer of judges in India’s higher judiciary. Recently, the collegium made headlines by transferring Justice Yashwant Varma from the Delhi High Court back to the Allahabad High Court. This ..

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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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