Declining Butterfly Populations in America

Recent studies indicate decline in butterfly populations across the United States. The research marks a 22% decrease in butterfly numbers since 2000. The findings serve as a warning for broader ecological health. Key Findings from the Study The first comprehensive ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: March 10, 2025

1. Consider the following: Ferrihydrite Hematite Goethite Which of the above is/are iron-containing minerals commonly found on Mars? [A] Only 1 & 2[B] Only 2 & 3[C] 1, 2 and 3[D] Only 1 Show Answer Correct Answer: C [1, 2 ..

Madhav National Park

Recently, the Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh was officially declared India’s 58th tiger reserve. This announcement was made by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. Madhav National Park is the ninth tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh, denoting the state’s commitment ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Trump Proposes New Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations

In late 2024, US President Donald Trump expressed a willingness to renegotiate the Iran nuclear deal, previously abandoned during his first term. This shift comes amid changes in Iran’s political and economic landscape, as well as evolving dynamics in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Hantavirus

Recently, the tragic deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa drew attention to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). Arakawa’s death, attributed to HPS, brought into light the dangers of this rodent-borne virus. What is Hantavirus? Hantavirus comprises a ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Exercise Khanjar-XII

The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise, Khanjar-XII, is scheduled from 10 to 23 March 2025 in Kyrgyzstan. This exercise has been an annual event since 2011, alternating between the two nations. The Indian contingent comprises troops ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Glass-Ceiling Index

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 each year. To celebrate the occasion, The Economist published its yearly glass-ceiling index, which looks at how well women are treated at work in 29 countries that are part of the ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Amrut Biodiversity Park

The Amrut Biodiversity Park was inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena in 2025. Located along NH-24 in the Yamuna floodplains, this park spans 90 hectares. It is part of the Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) initiative to restore and rejuvenate the ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025

GTI Report 2025 is published by the Institute of Economics and Peace (IEP). It covers 163 countries, representing 99.7% of the world’s population. The report measures terrorism by looking at the number of attacks, deaths, injuries, and hostages, as well ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 9-10, 2025

1. Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025 report has been published by which institution? [A] World Economic Forum (WEF)[B] Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)[C] United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)[D] International Monetary Fund (IMF) Show Answer Correct Answer: ..