Page-20 of GKToday Archives: March, 2025

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 ..

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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 ..

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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 ..

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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 ..

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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: March 15, 2025

1. 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

1. 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 ..

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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 ..

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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 ..

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Soil Fertility Mapping in India

The Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) is pioneering a transformative project aimed at enhancing soil health through digital soil fertility mapping. This initiative utilises geo-spatial techniques and data from Soil Health Cards (SHC) to provide farmers with ..

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