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Global Free Speech Survey 2024
The Future of Free Speech, conducted in October 2024 by an independent think tank, ranks India 24th among 33 countries. This reflects concern regarding the protection of controversial speech. The report indicates that while many Indians value free speech, their ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Rajasthan Coaching Centres (Control and Regulation) Bill, 2025
The Rajasthan Coaching Centres (Control and Regulation) Bill in 2025 aims to regulate coaching centres across the state. The government seeks to create a safer environment for students. The Bill addresses the alarming rise in student suicides linked to high-pressure ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: March 20, 2025
1. Consider the following: Madhav National Park Bandhavgarh National Park Kanha National Park Which of the above is/are recognized as tiger reserves in Madhya Pradesh? [A] Only 1 & 2[B] Only 2[C] 1, 2 and 3[D] 1 and 3 Show ..
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 20, 2025
1. Which state government has launched India’s first industry-led digital detox initiative called “Beyond Screens”? [A] Karnataka[B] Maharashtra[C] Kerala[D] Odisha Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Karnataka] Notes:Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge launched India’s first industry-led digital detox initiative, “Beyond Screens”, ..
INCOIS Identifies Cyclone Formation and Intensification Factors
Recent advancements in cyclone research have emerged from the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information and Services (INCOIS). Scientists have successfully quantified the oceanic and atmospheric factors influencing cyclone formation and intensification. This research is crucial for enhancing cyclone prediction ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Euro and Dollar Exchange Rate
On November 5, 2024, the euro was valued at 1.0933 US dollars. This exchange rate is crucial as it influences global trade and investment. Following the election of Donald Trump, the euro experienced a decline, reaching 1.0277 dollars by January ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Air Pollution Crisis in West Bengal Cities
West Bengal is facing a severe air pollution crisis. A recent report by IQAir marks that all cities, except Kolkata, experienced worsening air quality in 2024 compared to the previous year. Kolkata remains the second most polluted metro city in ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Potti Sriramulu’s Statue in Amaravati
Recently, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced plans to install a 58-foot statue of Potti Sriramulu in Amaravati. This initiative commemorates Sriramulu’s very important role in the formation of Andhra Pradesh as a separate linguistic state. His 58-day ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
What is White Hydrogen?
Recently, France made breakthrough in clean energy with the discovery of a vast reserve of natural hydrogen in Folschviller, Moselle. This reserve is estimated to contain 46 million tons of “white hydrogen,” a naturally occurring gas that offers a sustainable ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Ethics of Assisted Dying
The debate surrounding assisted dying has intensified following the death of renowned psychologist Daniel Kahneman in March 2024. Kahneman, a Nobel laureate, chose assisted suicide at a facility in Switzerland. His decision has reignited discussions about the ethics of assisted ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs