Today’s Current Affairs: 1st March 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: March 1, 2025
Anti-Retroviral Therapy
Anti-Retroviral Therapy: The Supreme Court recently directed all States to respond to concerns relating to periodic stockouts, transparency in tendering and procurement, and drug quality and certification processes of the of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) drugs for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV). ART is a combination of medications that treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is […]
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary : Faunal Survey
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary : Faunal Survey During a three-day off-season faunal survey held in the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary recently, 14 species of birds, 15 butterflies, and 8 odonates have been newly sighted in the sanctuary. Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary (IWL) which came into existence in 1976, is located in the Thodupuzha and Udumbanchola taluks in Idukki […]
Hague Service Convention
Hague Service Convention: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently sought assistance from the Union Law Ministry, the central authority for India under the Hague Service Convention, to effectuate summons on Gautam Adani and his associates. Hague Service Convention, formally known as the Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil […]
WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control: The World Health Organization celebrated the 20th anniversary of the entry into force of its Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC). It is the first international treaty negotiated under the auspices of the World Health Organization It was adopted by the World Health Assembly on 21 May 2003 […]
Incineration Process
Incineration Process: The first trial of incinerating 10 tonnes of toxic Union Carbide waste began in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, after the Supreme Court refused to intervene in the disposal process. Incineration is a waste treatment process that involves burning solid waste at high temperatures in a controlled environment. It is primarily used for hazardous waste, […]
Blood Moon
Blood Moon: A total lunar eclipse, or blood moon, will light up the sky on March 14 and will be visible in most parts of the world. Blood Moon happens when Earth’s moon is in a total lunar eclipse. A blood moon occur when Earth comes directly between the Sun and the moon. A process […]
Lunar Trailblazer Spacecraft
Lunar Trailblazer Spacecraft: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral carrying NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer orbiter. It is an initiative of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). It is being sent to find and map water on the moon’s surface. It is about the size of a […]
Doomsday Fish
Doomsday Fish: Appearances of the doomsday fish near Baja California Sur, Mexico have ignited discussions on social media. It is also known as Orafish and the “sea serpent” is a deep-sea dweller that rarely comes near the surface. It is known for its long, ribbon-like body and bright orange fins. It can grow to more […]
UGC Equity Guidelines
UGC Equity Guidelines: The University Grants Commission (UGC) released draft regulations for the establishment of Equal Opportunity Centres (EOCs) in higher education institutions (HEIs) to combat discrimination and promote inclusion. Mandatory for all HEIs to set up EOCs to handle discrimination complaints and promote diversity. EOC will provide academic, financial, and social support to marginalized […]
