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Trump Proposes New Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations
In late 2024, US President Donald Trump expressed a willingness to renegotiate the Iran nuclear deal, previously abandoned during his first term. This shift comes amid changes in Iran’s political and economic landscape, as well as evolving dynamics in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Hantavirus
Recently, the tragic deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa drew attention to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). Arakawa’s death, attributed to HPS, brought into light the dangers of this rodent-borne virus. What is Hantavirus? Hantavirus comprises a ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Exercise Khanjar-XII
The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise, Khanjar-XII, is scheduled from 10 to 23 March 2025 in Kyrgyzstan. This exercise has been an annual event since 2011, alternating between the two nations. The Indian contingent comprises troops ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Glass-Ceiling Index
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 each year. To celebrate the occasion, The Economist published its yearly glass-ceiling index, which looks at how well women are treated at work in 29 countries that are part of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Amrut Biodiversity Park
The Amrut Biodiversity Park was inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena in 2025. Located along NH-24 in the Yamuna floodplains, this park spans 90 hectares. It is part of the Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) initiative to restore and rejuvenate the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025
GTI Report 2025 is published by the Institute of Economics and Peace (IEP). It covers 163 countries, representing 99.7% of the world’s population. The report measures terrorism by looking at the number of attacks, deaths, injuries, and hostages, as well ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 9-10, 2025
21. Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025 report has been published by which institution? [A] World Economic Forum (WEF)[B] Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)[C] United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)[D] International Monetary Fund (IMF) Show Answer Correct Answer: ..
Vitiligo and Gut Bacteria
Recent studies have brought into light the connection between gut-friendly bacteria and the treatment of vitiligo, a chronic autoimmune disorder characterised by loss of skin pigmentation. This condition affects portion of the global population, leading to both cosmetic concerns and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Surat Food Security Saturation Campaign
The Surat Food Security Saturation Campaign Programme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Limbayat, Surat. This initiative aims to distribute benefits under the National Food Security Act to over 2.3 lakh beneficiaries. The campaign marks Surat’s spirit of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Quantum Computing and National Security
Recently, NITI Aayog established the NITI Frontier Tech Hub to enhance India’s capabilities in this field. A strategic paper was released detailing the implications of quantum computing on national security. This document marks how quantum technology will reshape various sectors ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs