Reducing Cooking Oil Usage Under PM-POSHAN

The Union government advised states to cut down cooking oil use by 10% in mid-day meals in government and aided schools. This is part of the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM-POSHAN) scheme to encourage healthier eating habits in students. ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

GRSE Completes Sea Trials for Himgiri and Androth

Recently, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd successfully completed Contractor Sea Trials (CSTs) for two naval vessels, the Himgiri and Androth. These trials mark milestone in India’s naval shipbuilding efforts. The Himgiri is an Advanced Frigate, part of Project ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance

The Five Eyes intelligence alliance is facing unprecedented challenges. Formed during World War II, it includes the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Recent shifts in US foreign policy under Donald Trump have disrupted long-held assumptions about ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

‘Scam Se Bacho’ Campaign

Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India partnered with WhatsApp to combat online scams and spam through the `Scam Se Bacho` campaign. This initiative aims to educate citizens about identifying and reporting fraudulent communications. The collaboration is part of ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Mexico’s Constitutional Reform on Native Corn Protection

Recently, Mexico made move to safeguard its agricultural heritage by amending its Constitution and recognises native corn as a vital element of national identity. It also bans the planting of genetically modified (GM) seeds. This decision is a response to ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

H7N9 Bird Flu Outbreak in US

The United States has recently reported its first outbreak of the H7N9 bird flu since 2017. This outbreak occurred on a poultry farm in Mississippi and has raised concerns regarding food safety and public health. The H7N9 strain is known ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Impact of Air Pollution on Solar Energy

India is experiencing challenges in harnessing solar energy due to air pollution and climate change. A study conducted by researchers at IIT Delhi marks how these factors impair solar panel performance. As the fifth-largest solar power producer globally, India aims ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India’s Heat Action Plans

As India braces for another intense summer, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is set to implement an additional 300 Heat Action Plans (HAPs) across cities. These plans aim to combat the rising temperatures that have already seen heatwaves commencing ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction 2024-2025

In 2024, the building and construction sector’s emissions did not increase for the first time since 2020. This milestone was reported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction. Despite this progress, the ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Microlightning’s Role in Origin of Life

Recent studies have reignited interest in how life began on Earth. Traditionally, the Miller-Urey hypothesis suggested that lightning strikes on primordial oceans created the necessary organic compounds for life. However, new research indicates that crashing waterfalls and breaking waves may ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs