Today’s Current Affairs: 21st March 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: March 21, 2025
LIC Agents Protest Against New Insurance Rules
LIC Agents Protest Against New Insurance Rules: LIC is the largest public sector life insurance company and institutional investor in India. Headquartered in Mumbai, it plays a crucial role in India’s financial market. Motto: “Yogakshemam Vahamyaham” (From the Bhagavad Gita) – “Your welfare is our responsibility.” It was established in 1956 through the Life Insurance […]
ISRO Develops High-Speed Microprocessors: Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201
ISRO Develops High-Speed Microprocessors: Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in collaboration with the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Chandigarh, has developed two advanced 32-bit microprocessors, Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201. These processors are specifically designed for space applications and mark a major milestone in India’s efforts to achieve self-reliance in […]
Corbett Tiger Reserve
Corbett Tiger Reserve: The Supreme Court recently pulled up the Uttarakhand government for moving at a “snail’s pace” against its senior officers accused of illegal constructions in Corbett Tiger Reserve. Corbett Tiger Reserve is located on the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand. Corbett was the first national park of India, established in 1936. It […]
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority : Issued Regulation
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority: Issued Regulation The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) recently issued regulations for the operationalisation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) under the National Pension System (NPS), 2025. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is a statutory regulatory body set up under the PFRDA Act, enacted in […]
Samarth Incubation Programme
Samarth Incubation Programme: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) recently launched the ‘Samarth’ incubation programme . Samarth Incubation Programme was launched by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT), an autonomous Telecom R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunication (DoT), Government of India. Objective is to support startups in the areas of telecom software, […]
Finance Commission
Finance Commission: Bihar Reiterates Demand for Special Category Status Before the 16th Finance Commission. The Finance Commission (FC) is a constitutional body established under Article 280 of the Constitution of India. It is constituted in every five years by the President of India. It consists of: One Chairperson (Expert in public affairs) Four Members (Experts […]
Jal Shakti Abhiyaan
Jal Shakti Abhiyaan: Concerns were raised in Lok Sabha about gaps in the implementation of drinking water schemes under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA). Launched in 2019 by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Objective is to ensure water conservation, rainwater harvesting, and groundwater recharge in water-stressed regions. Core strategy: “Catch the Rain – Where it […]
Iguana : In News
Iguana : In News A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that the ancestors of Fijian iguanas travelled nearly 8,000 km across the Pacific Ocean on rafts of floating vegetation from the Americas. Iguanas are large, stout lizards, primarily found in tropical regions of the Americas. They have […]
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Kirsty Coventry Becomes First Woman and African President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)Kirsty Coventry Becomes First Woman and African President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) It was founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin to revive the ancient Greek Olympics. Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland. Mission: “Building a Better World through Sport.” […]
