Today’s Current Affairs: 15th March 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: March 15, 2025
Great Nicobar Island
Great Nicobar Island: The proposed Rs 80,000 crore mega infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island (GNI) has raised serious concerns among environmental activists. The project, spearheaded by NITI Aayog, includes a transshipment terminal in Galathea Bay, an greenfield airport, a greenfield township, and a tourism project with a gas-powered plant. The project will destroy 130 […]
Seagrass Conservation
Seagrass Conservation: A study in Nature reports that seagrasses are declining at a rate of 1–2% annually, with nearly 5% of species endangered due to human activities, highlighting the need to protect 30% of seagrass by 2030 to preserve biodiversity. Seagrasses are submerged, flowering marine aquatic plants that grow in shallow coastal waters such as […]
Decline in MPLADS Funds
Decline in MPLADS Funds: The latest data by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) indicates a decline in the total funds released by the central government for the 17th Lok Sabha (2019-2024) compared to the 16th Lok Sabha (2014-2019). Key Highlights of the MoSPI […]
Solar Maximum Spurs Solar Missions
Solar Maximum Spurs Solar Missions: NASA’s PUNCH mission, aimed at studying the Sun’s corona, is the third major solar mission since 2023, reflecting a rise in solar missions linked to the solar cycle, which is nearing its solar maximum. The solar cycle is an 11-year period during which the Sun’s magnetic field flips, causing the […]
Cassava
Cassava: Indigenous farming has preserved cassava’s genetic diversity and earned the title of the ‘bread of the tropics’ for feeding nearly a billion people. Cassava (Yuca or Manioc) is a starchy root vegetable and the source of tapioca (a starch used in bakery products, paper, and adhesive industries). It is native to South America and […]
India Successfully Tests Astra BVRAAM from LCA Tejas AF MK1 Prototype
India Successfully Tests Astra BVRAAM from LCA Tejas AF MK1 Prototype: India’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) successfully conducted the test launch of the indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas AF MK1 prototype off the Chandipur coast in Odisha. The test demonstrated the missile’s accuracy and advanced […]
South-East Asia Surveillance Network
South-East Asia Surveillance Network: India has proposed the creation of a South-East Asia surveillance network to enhance multi-source collaborative surveillance for better pandemic and health emergency responses. The proposal will be discussed with the 11 member countries of WHO South-East Asia Region (SEARO) later this year. Vision of the South-East Asia Surveillance Network: Regional Health […]
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana : Report
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana : Report The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has crossed a milestone of 10 lakh solar-powered homes, with ₹4,770 crore in subsidies disbursed. As of March 10, 2025, 10 lakh households have installed rooftop solar systems, reducing reliance on conventional electricity. Over 47 lakh households have applied, showcasing […]
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources Report
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources Report: A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources reported that only 58% of the revised ₹21,640.88 crore allocation for water projects was utilized by December 2024. Findings: 40% of allocated funds remain unspent, delaying critical water projects. 2025-26 allocation rose to ₹25,276.83 crore (+18.54%) to boost groundwater management, river […]
