Today’s Current Affairs: 20th March 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: March 20, 2025
Audible Enclaves : A New Sound Technology
Audible Enclaves: A New Sound Technology Audible Enclaves are small pockets of sound that are not disturbed by surrounding noise. They allow specific individuals to hear a sound privately, even in crowded environments. The technology is based on sound wave manipulation, ensuring that only intended listeners can hear the transmitted sound. Sound consists of waves […]
Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999: ED Raids on Soros-Linked Entities for FEMA Violations. The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999, came into force on June 1, 2000, replacing the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA), 1973. The act was introduced in the backdrop of India’s economic liberalization to facilitate external trade and payments and ensure the […]
Tren de Aragua
Tren de Aragua: The US President invoked the Alien Enemies Act (1798) for the first time since World War II to deport suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA). Tren de Aragua (TdA) Gang Founded in 2014 inside Tocorón Prison, Aragua state, Venezuela. Spread across Colombia, Peru, Chile, and the US, exploiting […]
Competition Commission of India
Competition Commission of India: The CCI raided GroupM, Dentsu, IPG Mediabrands, and the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) for allegedly fixing IPL ad rates and discounts. Established in 2009 under the Competition Act, 2002, the CCI became fully operational on May 20, 2009, when substantive provisions related to anti-trust enforcement and merger regulation came […]
Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative
Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative: The Prime Minister recently welcomed New Zealand’s participation in the Indo-Pacific Ocean Initiative, highlighting both nations’ shared interest in maintaining peace and stability in the region. IPOI was launched by India in November 2019 at the ASEAN-led East Asia Summit (EAS) in Bangkok. It builds upon the “Security and Growth for All […]
Hmar and Zomi Tribes
Hmar and Zomi Tribes: A day after the imposition of restrictions following clashes between the Hmar and Zomi people in Manipur, leaders of the two communities recently agreed to work together to restore peace in Churachandpur district of the State. The Zomi are an ethnic group which can be found in India, Myanmar and in […]
Exercise Varuna 2025
Exercise Varuna 2025: The Indian and French Navies are gearing up for the 23rd edition of their bilateral naval exercise, VARUNA 2025. It is the bilateral Naval Exercise between India and France. Initiated in 1993, the exercise was christened ‘Varuna’ in 2001 and has become a hallmark of the India-France strategic bilateral relationship. VARUNA 2025 […]
Swadesh Darshan Scheme : In News
Swadesh Darshan Scheme : In News The Central Government, in collaboration with States, has approved 116 new tourist destinations for development under schemes like Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0), Challenge-Based Destination Development (CBDD), and Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI). It is a 100% centrally funded (Central Sector Scheme) launched by the Ministry of […]
Melioidosis
Melioidosis: A recent study highlights how climate conditions, particularly monsoon-related factors, influence the spread of melioidosis. It is a bacterial infectious disease, linked to rainfall, temperature, and humidity. It is caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei and primarily acquired by inoculation, inhalation and/or ingestion of soil- and water-dwelling environmental saprophytes. South Asia (endemic to Bangladesh and Sri […]
