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English Designated as Official Language in the US

March 3, 2025

Recently, President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing English as the official language of the United States. This marked a historical shift, as the US had never designated an official language since its founding. The order rescinds a policy ..

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Blue Ghost Mission 1

March 3, 2025

On March 2, 2025, Firefly Aerospace successfully landed its spacecraft, Blue Ghost Mission 1, on the Moon. This marks only the second private mission to achieve a lunar landing and the first to do so upright. This milestone reflects the ..

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Bombay HC Reviews Maharashtra Slum Redevelopment Act

March 3, 2025

Recently, the Bombay High Court initiated a groundbreaking review of the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971. This legislation has influenced Mumbai’s urban landscape. The Supreme Court mandated this review following prolonged delays in slum redevelopment projects, ..

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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

21. Consider the following: EB-5 Visa Golden Visa H-1B Visa Which of the above is/are designed for foreign investors seeking residency in the United States? [A] Only 1 & 2[B] Only 2[C] 1, 2 and 3[D] 1 and 3 Show ..

US-Ukraine Tensions

March 3, 2025

Recently, diplomatic incident unfolded during a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump. This confrontation, which took place in the Oval Office, has raised concerns about the future of international relations, particularly regarding US support for ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 2-3, 2025

March 3, 2025

21. Which institution has developed the Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT)? [A] Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru[B] Inter-University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune[C] Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)[D] None of the Above Show Answer Correct Answer: B ..

Link Between Lightning and Earth’s Radiation Belts

March 1, 2025

Recent studies have revealed intriguing connections between lightning and the Earth’s radiation belts. High-energy particles, primarily electrons and protons, are present in two distinct Van Allen radiation belts encircling our planet. These belts were first discovered in the 1950s and ..

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National Waterways Regulations Boost Infrastructure

March 1, 2025

Recently, India implemented regulations to boost infrastructure development on its national waterways. The National Waterways (Construction of Jetties/Terminals) Regulations aim to streamline the establishment of jetties and terminals by various entities. These regulations are expected to attract private investment and ..

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India Achieves Milestone with 10,000 FPOs

March 1, 2025

The Government of India has successfully established 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) as part of its flagship scheme. This initiative, launched in February 2020, aims to enhance agricultural productivity and boost rural economies. The milestone was marked by the registration ..

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Income Tax Bill’s GAAR Provisions

March 1, 2025

The Income Tax Bill 2025 proposes changes to the General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR). This aims to empower tax authorities to issue reassessment notices beyond the current time limits. The new rules could allow reassessment of tax years previously considered time-barred. ..

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