Telangana Adopts Human Organ Transplantation Act

Recently, the Telangana Assembly adopted the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994. This move aims to regulate organ transplantation and prevent illegal commercial dealings in human organs. The state previously had its own legislation, the Telangana Transplantation of ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Animal Genetic Resources

Animal genetic resources are crucial for sustainable food production and nutrition. They form the backbone of livestock development. Livestock is vital for the livelihoods of the rural poor, with about 70 per cent depending on them. Proper management of these ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

What is DNA Fingerprinting?

DNA fingerprinting has revolutionised the fields of forensics, genealogy, and medicine. It is a powerful tool used to identify individuals based on their unique genetic makeup. This technology relies on the analysis of DNA, which is present in every cell ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Kerala Establishes First Senior Citizens Commission in India

Kerala became the first state of India to establish a Senior Citizens Commission. The Kerala Legislative Assembly passed the Kerala State Senior Citizens Commission Bill in early 2025. This initiative aims to enhance the welfare and rights of the elderly ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Papua New Guinea’s Facebook Shutdown

Papua New Guinea (PNG) has recently implemented a temporary shutdown of Facebook. This action is described by the government as a “test” aimed at combating hate speech, misinformation, and explicit content. The shutdown began unexpectedly and has left approximately 1.3 ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Global Dam Safety and Future Risks

Recently, study published in *Nature Water* brought into light alarming projections regarding dam failures worldwide. Researchers estimated that 23 large dam failures could occur globally by 2035. This study puts stress on the critical need for enhanced investment in dam ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Earth’s Oldest Meteorite Impact Crater

Recent discoveries in the Pilbara region of Western Australia have revealed the oldest known meteorite impact crater on Earth. Formed over 3.5 billion years ago, this crater predates all previously known craters by more than a billion years. The findings ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Kerala Passes Private Universities Bill

Recently, the Kerala Assembly passed the Kerala State Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Bill. This legislation allows private universities to operate in Kerala, making it the last state in India to do so. The bill marks shift in the Left’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

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 ..