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Space De-docking Mission
On January 16, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved milestone in space exploration by successfully docking two satellites, SDX01 and SDX02. Following this, on January 30, ISRO completed a complex de-docking process. This achievement marks India’s entry into ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Astra Missile Test Launch
Recently, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) successfully conducted a test launch of the Astra missile from the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) AF MK1 prototype. This milestone event occurred off the coast of Chandipur, Odisha. The successful launch demonstrated the missile’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Issues with PMAY-G Scheme
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) is a flagship rural housing scheme launched in India. It aims to provide quality housing to rural households. However, recent criticisms have brought into light shortcomings in its implementation. A Parliamentary Standing Committee report ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
RBI Framework for Self-Regulatory Organisations in India
Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced a framework for recognising self-regulatory organisations (SROs) within the account aggregator (AA) ecosystem. This initiative aims to enhance the accountability and governance of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) engaged in account aggregation. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
UGC’s Draft Regulation on Equity in Higher Education
Recently, the University Grants Commission (UGC) released the ‘Draft University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2025’. This regulation aims to combat discrimination in higher education based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
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