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

21. 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

21. 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 ..

Challenges in Eliminating Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) remains global health challenge. Despite advances in medicine, it affects millions each year. TB is primarily caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It mainly targets the lungs but can also affect other organs. Types of Tuberculosis TB can ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Black Carbon Threatens HKH

Recent studies highlight the critical role of black carbon in climate change. A report by the Clean Air Fund and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development reveals that black carbon, a potent climate pollutant, is responsible for nearly half ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Need for Fertilizer Subsidy Reforms in India

The Indian parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers has raised concerns regarding the fertiliser subsidy system. The committee, led by MP Kirti Azad, has recommended that the Union Fertilizers Ministry secure additional funding to support farmers. This comes in ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

National Task Force on Student Mental Health

Recently, the Supreme Court of India established a National Task Force (NTF) to address the alarming rise in student suicides in higher educational institutions. This decision followed the tragic deaths of two students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs