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

Statistical Business Register

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Supreme Court Collegium

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Günter Blöschl Wins Stockholm Water Prize

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Habitual Offender Laws

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Equinoxes and Their Cultural Significance

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: 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 ..