What is Hawala?

The use of hawala networks has surged in recent years, particularly for illegal activities such as poaching and money laundering. An investigation revealed that a poaching network in central India has exploited these informal money transfer systems to facilitate the ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

CHNV Parole Programmes

Recently, the Trump administration announced the termination of temporary legal status for over 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This decision follows a Federal Register document indicating that the temporary parole programmes will end on April 24, 2025. ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 23-24, 2025

11. Exercise Sea Dragon 2025 was hosted by which country? [A] United States[B] Japan[C] Australia[D] India Show Answer Correct Answer: A [United States] Notes:The Indian Navy recently took part in the Sea Dragon 2025 exercise, a multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 22, 2025

11. Which state has become the first state in India to broadcast legislative assembly proceedings in sign language? [A] Punjab[B] Uttar Pradesh[C] Maharashtra[D] Madhya Pradesh Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Punjab] Notes:Punjab became the first Indian state to broadcast Legislative ..

US Trade Deficit

Recently, the United States continues to grapple with trade deficit. In 2024, the trade deficit exceeded $1 trillion for the fourth consecutive year. The persistent imbalance indicates a reliance on imported goods over domestic manufacturing. This situation has sparked debates ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Chandrayaan-4

Chandrayaan-4 is India’s fourth lunar mission, set to launch in October 2027. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) aims to achieve a remarkable feat by not only soft landing on the Moon but also collecting lunar samples and returning them ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Glacier Thinning in Hindu Kush Himalaya

The world is witnessing alarming rates of glacier thinning, particularly in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region. A recent United Nations report marks that glaciers in this area are retreating 65% faster from 2011 to 2020 compared to the previous ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Migrant Deaths At Record High in 2024

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Comparing Kisan Aandolan 1.0 and 2.0

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

Maharashtra’s Grand Memorial for Shivaji Maharaj

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs