Today’s Current Affairs: 24th March 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: March 24, 2025
Anthurium
Anthurium: India successfully exported Anthurium flowers from Mizoram to Singapore for the first time, marking a milestone in the country’s floriculture sector. Anthurium is a tropical flowering plant known for its ornamental value and air-purifying properties. It is grown mostly indoors and helps remove toxins like formaldehyde, ammonia, toluene, xylene and allergens from the air. […]
Nano Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP
Nano Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP): Parliamentary Committee Warns Against Underfunding of Fertilizer Subsidy Schemes. Nano DAP is a liquid nano-fertilizer developed to improve nutrient absorption and enhance plant growth. It was launched by the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) in 2023. It contains 8% Nitrogen and 16% Phosphorus by volume. Unlike conventional DAP, which is granular, […]
Chief Justice of India (CJI)
Chief Justice of India (CJI): CJI Forms Three-Member Committee to Probe Allegations Against Delhi High Court Judge. Qualifications of CJI: A person is eligible to be appointed as Chief Justice of India if they: Are a citizen of India. Have served as a Judge of a High Court for at least five years. Have been […]
Tavasya : Stealth Frigate
Tavasya : Stealth Frigate Stealth Frigate ‘Tavasya’ Launched at Goa Shipyard. ‘Tavasya’, the last of the four Krivak-class stealth frigates, was launched at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on March 22, 2025. It is the second ship under construction at GSL under a technology transfer agreement with Russia. The launch marks a milestone in India’s naval […]
SwaYaan Initiative
SwaYaan Initiative: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Drone Federation of India launched the National Innovation Challenge for Drone Research (NIDAR) under the SwaYaan initiative. National Innovation Challenge for Drone Application and Research (NIDAR) Part of SwaYaan – Capacity Building for Human Resource Development in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) initiative under Ministry […]
UNDP Report on Forest Conservation Funding
UNDP Report on Forest Conservation Funding: A UNDP report highlights a significant funding imbalance, revealing that for every $1 invested in forest conservation, $6 is funnelled into industries that contribute to deforestation. Highlights: Funding Gap: $460 billion per year is required to stop deforestation, but current funding falls far short. Misaligned Investments: For every $1 […]
Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary : Indian Long-Billed Vulture Spotted
Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary: Indian Long-Billed Vulture Spotted The rare sighting of the Indian Long-Billed Vulture (Indian Vulture) at Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary underscores the success of protected area-based conservation efforts. Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary is situated in the Ramadevara Betta Hill Range in Ramanagara, Karnataka. It is India’s first and only vulture sanctuary established […]
Hemavati River : Two Youth Drowned
Hemavati River : Two Youth Drowned Two youths, who went swimming in the Hemavati River near Henli village in Sakleshpur, drowned recently. Hemavati River is an important tributary of the Kaveri The river begins its journey in the Western Ghats at an elevation of about 1219 m above sea level, near Ballala Rayana Durga in […]
Eurasian Goshawk : Spotted
Eurasian Goshawk : Spotted A Eurasian goshawk, a medium-large raptor, was recently spotted at Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary by a forest guard. Eurasian Goshawk is a large, powerful bird of prey belonging to the Accipitridae family, which also includes other extant diurnal raptors, such as eagles, buzzards and harriers. Scientific Name: Accipiter gentilis It is widely […]
