Page-13 of Current Affairs - March, 2025

Gandiva Air-to-Air Missile

March 7, 2025

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has officially named its latest air-to-air missile the Gandiva. This missile is advancement in aerial combat technology. It is designed for beyond visual range (BVR) engagements, which are crucial in modern warfare. The ..

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Crassolabium dhritiae

March 7, 2025

Recent discoveries in the field of zoology have brought into light the importance of soil-dwelling nematodes. Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India have identified a new species named Crassolabium dhritiae in Odisha’s Keonjhar district. This discovery is for understanding ..

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Ganga Water Treaty

March 6, 2025

The Ganga Water Treaty, signed in 1996, will expire in 2026. This upcoming meeting between India and Bangladesh is crucial for future water-sharing agreements. Bangladesh seeks a larger share of dry-season water, denoting severe shortages affecting agriculture. The backdrop includes ..

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Ethical Guidelines for Integrative Medicine Research in India

March 6, 2025

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has introduced an addendum to the existing ethical guidelines for biomedical research. This initiative focuses on Research in Integrative Medicine (RIM) and aims to provide a robust ethical framework. The objective is to ..

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China’s Crackdown on Neijuan

March 6, 2025

Recently, Chinese Premier Li Qiang addressed the National People’s Congress, denoting the government’s commitment to combating ‘Neijuan’. This term, meaning involutionary competition, describes a cycle of diminishing returns caused by excessive competition. As China’s economy slows, the government seeks to ..

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Gut Health and Multiple Sclerosis

March 6, 2025

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex disease where the immune system attacks the central nervous system. Recent studies highlight the role of gut health in the development and severity of MS. The interplay between genetics and environmental factors such as ..

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Uttarakhand Ropeway Projects

March 6, 2025

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the construction of ropeways from Sonprayag to Kedarnath and from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji. These projects aim to provide efficient, eco-friendly transportation for thousands of pilgrims each year. Kedarnath Ropeway ..

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Punjab’s Success with AIF Scheme

March 6, 2025

Recently, Punjab emerged as a leader in implementing the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme. The state utilised its entire allocation of ₹4,713 crore, securing an additional ₹2,337 crore from the Centre. What is the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund? The Agriculture Infrastructure ..

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Wallace Line and Biodiversity

March 6, 2025

The Wallace Line is concept in biogeography. It marks the distinct biodiversity found in Asia and Australia. This line was identified by Alfred Russel Wallace in the late 19th century. He observed a sharp contrast in species composition between these ..

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NASA’s Energy-Saving Measures for Voyager Spacecraft

March 6, 2025

NASA’s Voyager spacecraft continue to provide invaluable data from interstellar space. As of March 2025, NASA has initiated energy-saving measures to prolong their missions. This decision comes as Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 operate beyond the Sun’s heliosphere. Both spacecraft ..

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