Page-11 of Current Affairs - March, 2025

African Penguin Conservation in South Africa

March 21, 2025

The African penguin, a unique species endemic to southern Africa, is facing alarming population declines. Recent legal actions in South Africa have initiated measures to protect these penguins and their breeding sites. A landmark court ruling on March 18, 2025, ..

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4-Point Action Plan for Addressing Issues with IBC

March 21, 2025

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) in India has undergone scrutiny and recommendations for improvement. A recent report by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance brought into light persistent issues affecting the effectiveness of the IBC. The Committee emphasised the ..

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West Bengal OBC List Controversy

March 21, 2025

The West Bengal government is currently engaged in legal and administrative process concerning the Other Backward Classes (OBC) list. This follows a Supreme Court directive to update the list amid allegations of political bias. The controversy primarily revolves around the ..

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Gaps in Forest Finance

March 21, 2025

A new report titled, “Transforming Forest Finance,” reveals that existing funding mechanisms are insufficient and often counterproductive. It highlights an alarming gap between required and actual financial support for forest conservation. The findings come just before the International Day of ..

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What are Sonic Weapons?

March 21, 2025

Sonic weapons have emerged as contentious tools in crowd control. Recent protests in Serbia have brought into light their potential use. President Aleksandar Vucic denied allegations of using a banned sonic weapon against demonstrators. This raises questions about the legality ..

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Dog-Faced Water Snake

March 21, 2025

Recently, the dog-faced water snake, scientifically known as Cerberus rynchops, was documented for the first time in Assam’s Nalbari district. This sighting is as it is located approximately 800 km from its known coastal habitats in Bangladesh. The presence of ..

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World Happiness Report 2025

March 21, 2025

The World Happiness Report 2025 was published recently by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford. It ranks countries based on citizens’ self-assessed life evaluations. Methodology of the Happiness Report The rankings are based on surveys conducted globally, ..

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Samarth Incubation Program for Startups

March 21, 2025

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) has recently launched the Samarth Incubation Program. This initiative aims to support startups in India’s telecommunications and IT sectors. It focuses on innovation and technological advancements. The program is a collaborative effort with ..

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X Files Lawsuit Against Indian Government Over Censorship

March 21, 2025

Recently, social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has initiated legal proceedings against the Government of India in the Karnataka High Court. The lawsuit challenges the government’s interpretation of Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology (IT) Act. X argues ..

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Skilled Indian Migrants Shift to Advanced Economies

March 20, 2025

Recent trends indicate shift in the demographics of Indian migrants. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s latest survey, skilled professionals are increasingly moving to advanced economies. This change is reflected in the rising share of remittances from countries like ..

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