UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: March 26, 2025

1. In context with the PEPSU Muzhara Movement, which of the following observations is/are correct? The Muzhara Movement was primarily a struggle for land ownership rights by tenant farmers. The movement was initiated in the 1960s and by the 1990s, ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 26, 2025

1. Which country is co-hosting the maritime exercise named AIKEYME with India in April 2025? [A] Mauritius[B] Mozambique[C] Kenya[D] Tanzania Show Answer Correct Answer: D [Tanzania] Notes:The Indian Navy will participate in the ‘Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement’ (AIKEYME) with African ..

Challenges in Eliminating Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) remains global health challenge. Despite advances in medicine, it affects millions each year. TB is primarily caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It mainly targets the lungs but can also affect other organs. Types of Tuberculosis TB can ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Black Carbon Threatens HKH

Recent studies highlight the critical role of black carbon in climate change. A report by the Clean Air Fund and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development reveals that black carbon, a potent climate pollutant, is responsible for nearly half ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Need for Fertilizer Subsidy Reforms in India

The Indian parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers has raised concerns regarding the fertiliser subsidy system. The committee, led by MP Kirti Azad, has recommended that the Union Fertilizers Ministry secure additional funding to support farmers. This comes in ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

National Task Force on Student Mental Health

Recently, the Supreme Court of India established a National Task Force (NTF) to address the alarming rise in student suicides in higher educational institutions. This decision followed the tragic deaths of two students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties to Curb Cheap Chinese Imports

India has recently introduced anti-dumping duties on five products imported from China. This decision aims to protect local industries from unfair competition posed by low-priced imports. What are anti-Dumping Duties? Anti-dumping duties are tariffs imposed on foreign imports believed to ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Abolition of Equalisation Levy on Online Advertisements

The Government of India proposed the abolition of the Equalisation Levy on online advertisements on March 24, 2025. This move is part of 59 amendments to the Finance Bill 2025, currently debated in the Lok Sabha. The proposal is seen ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Dare2eraD TB Programme

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has advanced its efforts in combating tuberculosis (TB) through genomic sequencing initiative. As of March 2025, DBT has sequenced 10,000 samples of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, part of a larger goal to sequence 32,500 samples. This initiative ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

US Access to Indian Market for Key Crops

The United States is keen to enhance its access to the Indian market for three crops – soybean, corn, and cotton. This interest intensified following statements from former US President Donald Trump, who threatened to impose equal tariffs on Indian ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs