Indian and US Courts on Contempt: The US President’s possible defiance of a US district court ruling on withholding foreign aid highlights tensions between the judiciary and executive, raising concerns over separation of powers and possible contempt proceedings. This situation brings into focus how courts in different democratic systems enforce compliance with judicial orders, particularly […]
JSW Steel Becomes the World’s Highest-Valued Steelmaker with Over $30 Billion Market Capitalisation
JSW Steel Becomes the World’s Highest-Valued Steelmaker with Over $30 Billion Market Capitalisation: JSW Steel, led by Sajjan Jindal, has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the world’s highest-valued steel manufacturer, surpassing US-based Nucor Corp. The company’s market capitalisation crossed the $30 billion mark, driven by strong stock performance and government recommendations aimed at protecting […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 27th March 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 27th March 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Earthquake struck off New Zealand’s South Island
Earthquake struck off New Zealand’s South Island: A strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off New Zealand’s South Island recently. South Island is the larger and southernmost of the two principal islands of New Zealand, in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It is separated from North Island to the north by Cook Strait and from Stewart Island […]
Euclid Space Telescope : Released Data
Euclid Space Telescope : Released Data The European Space Agency’s Euclid mission released its first batch of survey data, including a preview of its deep fields. Euclid Space Telescope named After: Euclid of Alexandria, an ancient Greek mathematician known for his contributions to geometry. Part of ESA’s Cosmic Vision Programme, which aims to explore the […]
Boilers Bill, 2024
Boilers Bill, 2024: The Lok Sabha passed the Boilers Bill, 2024, replacing the century-old Boilers Act of 1923. The bill, which aims to decriminalise seven offences and promote ease of doing business. The Boilers Act of 1923 was enacted to regulate the manufacturing, installation, operation, alteration, and repair of steam boilers to ensure safety. The […]
Parker Solar Probe
Parker Solar Probe: On March 22, 2025 the Parker Solar probe made another attempt to get within 6 million km of the sun, considered a very small distance to be from the star On March 22, 2025, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe approached the Sun more closely, reaching 6 million km from its surface. The probe, […]
Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 : Passed
Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 : Passed The Parliament has passed the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aiming to strengthen disaster response mechanisms. Amendments: Disaster management plans: NDMA and SDMA will now prepare plans, replacing previous delegation to executive committees. Expanded functions of NDMA and SDMA: Periodic disaster risk assessments, including climate-related risks. Providing technical […]
Gold Monetisation Scheme : In News
Gold Monetisation Scheme: In News The Government of India has discontinued Medium-Term and Long-Term Government Deposits (MLTGD) under the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) from March 26, 2025. November 2015, as an improved version of the existing Gold Deposit Scheme (GDS) and Gold Metal Loan (GML) Scheme. Allows individuals, institutions, and even government entities to deposit […]
National e-Vidhan Application : Delhi Became 28th legislature
National e-Vidhan Application : Delhi Became 28th legislature Delhi recently became the 28th legislature to join the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA). National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) is an online platform designed to digitize the legislative processes of all state and union territory assemblies. It is a device-neutral and member-centric application created to equip them to handle […]
