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Compassion in Primary Health Care
The World Health Organization (WHO), in its report titled “Compassion and Primary Health Care”, emphasises how compassion can transform health services. This reflects a growing recognition of compassion as essential for enhancing health outcomes and improving the patient experience. Compassion ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
India-Bangladesh Naval Exercise Bongosagar 2025
The India-Bangladesh Naval Exercise Bongosagar 2025 took place in March 2025 in the Bay of Bengal. This event marked step in strengthening the bilateral military relationship between India and Bangladesh. The exercise aimed to enhance maritime security through collaborative operations ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
National Code Against Age Fraud in Sports 2025
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in India has released the Draft National Code Against Age Fraud in Sports (NCAAFS) 2025. This initiative aims to combat age fraud in sports, ensuring fair competition and protecting genuine athletes. The draft ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
New Psychoactive Substances Under Global Control
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) have recently agreed to place five new psychoactive substances and one existing medicine under international control. This decision comes after careful evaluation by the WHO Expert ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Taxonomic Revision of the Javan Rhino
Recent studies have brought into light findings regarding the Javan rhinoceros, a critically endangered species. Researchers suggest that this rhino should be placed in a new genus, Eurhinoceros, due to distinct morphological and ecological traits. This revision puts stress on ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: March 15, 2025
31. Consider the following: Camp Hill virus Nipah virus Hendra virus Which of the above is/are known to belong to the henipavirus family? [A] Only 1 & 2[B] Only 2 & 3[C] 1, 2 and 3[D] Only 1 Show Answer ..
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 14-15, 2025
31. The Water Sustainability Conference 2025 was organized in which city? [A] Hyderabad[B] New Delhi[C] Chennai[D] Mumbai Show Answer Correct Answer: B [New Delhi] Notes:The Bureau of Water Use Efficiency (BWUE) under the National Water Mission (NWM), Ministry of Jal ..
Parliament Committee’s Recommendations for Farm Workers’ Welfare
The Standing Committee of Parliament on Agriculture has proposed reforms to enhance the welfare of farm workers in India. Chaired by Charanjit Singh Channi, the committee’s recommendations aim to better reflect the role of farm labourers in agricultural policy. Proposals ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
Chagos Archipelago
The Chagos Archipelago, located in the Indian Ocean, has been a focal point of territorial disputes between Mauritius and the United Kingdom. The islands were under British control for decades after Mauritius gained independence in 1968. Recent developments have seen ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India’s First Auction of Exploration Licences
The Ministry of Mines is launching India’s first auction of Exploration Licences (ELs) in Goa. This reform aims to unlock critical mineral resources. The event will occur on March 13, 2025, and will feature a roadshow and the AI Hackathon ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs