New Species Discoveries in India and Sri Lanka

Researchers recently discovering two new species of jumping spiders in India and a unique leaf-nosed bat in Sri Lanka. These findings highlight the ecological richness of the region and the need for further exploration and conservation efforts. New Spider Species ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Hottest and Driest Month in India

February 2025 marked climatic event in India, being the hottest February recorded in the last 125 years. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the average temperature reached 22.04°C. This month was also one of the driest, with rainfall less ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

UNESCO’s Report on Multilingual Education

Recent reports from UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring (GEM) team highlight a critical issue in education worldwide. Approximately 40% of the global population lacks access to education in a language they understand. This figure rises to 90% in some low- and ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Education Current Affairs

Cobitis Beijingensis

The discovery of a new species of spined loach, Cobitis beijingensis, marks milestone in the biodiversity of Beijing. This finding is the first of its kind in over 40 years and marks the ongoing efforts to restore aquatic ecosystems in ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

English Designated as Official Language in the US

Recently, President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing English as the official language of the United States. This marked a historical shift, as the US had never designated an official language since its founding. The order rescinds a policy ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Blue Ghost Mission 1

On March 2, 2025, Firefly Aerospace successfully landed its spacecraft, Blue Ghost Mission 1, on the Moon. This marks only the second private mission to achieve a lunar landing and the first to do so upright. This milestone reflects the ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Bombay HC Reviews Maharashtra Slum Redevelopment Act

Recently, the Bombay High Court initiated a groundbreaking review of the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971. This legislation has influenced Mumbai’s urban landscape. The Supreme Court mandated this review following prolonged delays in slum redevelopment projects, ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: March 3, 2025

41. Consider the following: EB-5 Visa Golden Visa H-1B Visa Which of the above is/are designed for foreign investors seeking residency in the United States? [A] Only 1 & 2[B] Only 2[C] 1, 2 and 3[D] 1 and 3 Show ..

US-Ukraine Tensions

Recently, diplomatic incident unfolded during a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump. This confrontation, which took place in the Oval Office, has raised concerns about the future of international relations, particularly regarding US support for ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 2-3, 2025

41. Which institution has developed the Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT)? [A] Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru[B] Inter-University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune[C] Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)[D] None of the Above Show Answer Correct Answer: B ..