Euro and Dollar Exchange Rate

On November 5, 2024, the euro was valued at 1.0933 US dollars. This exchange rate is crucial as it influences global trade and investment. Following the election of Donald Trump, the euro experienced a decline, reaching 1.0277 dollars by January ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Air Pollution Crisis in West Bengal Cities

West Bengal is facing a severe air pollution crisis. A recent report by IQAir marks that all cities, except Kolkata, experienced worsening air quality in 2024 compared to the previous year. Kolkata remains the second most polluted metro city in ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Potti Sriramulu’s Statue in Amaravati

Recently, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced plans to install a 58-foot statue of Potti Sriramulu in Amaravati. This initiative commemorates Sriramulu’s very important role in the formation of Andhra Pradesh as a separate linguistic state. His 58-day ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

What is White Hydrogen?

Recently, France made breakthrough in clean energy with the discovery of a vast reserve of natural hydrogen in Folschviller, Moselle. This reserve is estimated to contain 46 million tons of “white hydrogen,” a naturally occurring gas that offers a sustainable ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Ethics of Assisted Dying

The debate surrounding assisted dying has intensified following the death of renowned psychologist Daniel Kahneman in March 2024. Kahneman, a Nobel laureate, chose assisted suicide at a facility in Switzerland. His decision has reignited discussions about the ethics of assisted ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Heatwave Preparedness in Indian Cities

Recent studies highlight the inadequacies in heatwave preparedness across major Indian cities. A report by the Sustainable Futures Collaborative (SFC) analysed nine cities, revealing a lack of long-term strategies to combat the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves. The cities ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

What is Nitrogen Gas Execution?

Louisiana is preparing to execute Jessie Hoffman Jr. using nitrogen gas. This marks the state’s first execution since 2010 and the second in the United States to employ this method. The shift to nitrogen hypoxia arises from challenges in procuring ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

National Wildlife Health Policy

Five years after Covid-19 was declared a pandemic. the Indian government is reviewing a draft of a National Wildlife Health Policy (NWHP). This policy suggests monitoring wildlife diseases, doing more research, and setting up new testing labs. The policy aims ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

30th Session of the International Seabed Authority

The 30th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) commenced on March 17, 2025, in Jamaica. Nearly 170 member states and the European Union convened to discuss deep-sea mining regulations. This meeting comes amid increasing pressure from mining industries eager ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Kanger Valley National Park

Kanger Valley National Park (KVNP) has been added to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites under the ‘Natural’ category. This park, nestled in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, is renowned for its stunning landscapes, rich biodiversity, and geological ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs