NITI Aayog Calls for Quantum Strategy: A research paper titled “Quantum Computing: National Security Implications & Strategic Preparedness” by NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub (NITI-FTH), highlights the importance of quantum computing for India’s security and economy, urging a multi-pronged approach to address national security risks from quantum advancements. Over 40 billion USD pledged by 30+ […]
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Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 6th March 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 6th March 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Gangetic Dolphin
Gangetic Dolphin: The first ever estimate of Gangetic dolphins, the only riverine dolphins in India, has found 6,327 of them in the river Ganga and its tributaries. Gangetic Dolphin is a freshwater species and one of the few river dolphins found in the world. It inhabits the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems of Nepal, India […]
Cities Coalition for Circularity
Cities Coalition for Circularity: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs recently announced the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3). Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) is a multi-nation alliance for city-to-city collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and private sector partnerships. It was announced at the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific in Jaipur. […]
Lake Tanganyika
Lake Tanganyika: The countries which border Lake Tanganyika Basin have launched a five-year project to assess and address transboundary threats to the biodiversity of this lake basin. The governments of Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Zambia have launched a five-year project to assess and address transboundary threats to the biodiversity of the […]
Ferrihydrite
Ferrihydrite: A recent study revealed that the red color of Mars could be due to the presence of an iron-containing mineral called ferrihydrite. It is a poorly crystalline nanomineral built up of about 20% (FeO4) and 80% (FeO6) polyhedra. It forms by rapid oxidation and hydrolysis, and exists in varying degrees of structure disorder. It […]
Narwhals
Narwhals: Scientists have studied and captured footage of the iconic narwhals of the Arctic using their tusks to hunt. Also known as a narwhale (Monodon monoceros), it is a medium-sized toothed whale. It has a big horn-like tusk gives them a very distinctive appearance. Narwhals change color as they age. Newborns are a blue-gray, juveniles […]
Concern Over The Rising Obesity : Prime Minister
Concern Over The Rising Obesity : Prime Minister The Prime Minister expressed concern over the rising obesity, especially among children, and urged people to adopt a healthier lifestyle. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that poses health risks, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or […]
Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell
Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell: The Centre for Fuel Cell Technology (CFCT) at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials showcased a mobile Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell (PEMFC)-based backup power solution for telecom towers using a plug-and-play model. It is an electrochemical device that converts the chemical energy of hydrogen […]
7th meeting of the National Board for Wildlife
7th meeting of the National Board for Wildlife: The Prime Minister chaired the 7th meeting of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) at the Gir National Park (Junagadh, Gujarat) on the occasion of the World Wildlife Day (3rd March) and announced several initiatives for wildlife conservation. World Wildlife Day is observed annually on 3rd March […]
