CURRENT AFFAIRS 10 March 2025

CURRENT AFFAIRS

10 March, 2025

1.      INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IS CELEBRATED GLOBALLY ON 8TH MARCH TO RECOGNIZE WOMEN’S ACHIEVEMENTS ACROSS CULTURAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL SPHERES –

•        Additionally, the year 2025 is significant as it marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPfA), a landmark commitment to women’s rights.

International Women’s Day-

•        It is a special day dedicated to honoring women’s achievements and highlights gender disparities and advocates for women’s rights in politics, society, and the economy. 

•        The theme for 2025 is “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment”.

•        History: German activist Clara Zetkin proposed the idea, leading to the first celebrations in 1911 in the USA and Europe.

•        In 1975, the United Nations officially recognized 8th March as International Women’s Day.

•        Purpose: It serves as a platform to discuss crucial issues such as workplace equality, reproductive rights, and leadership representation.

•        Governments and organizations use the day to promote policies for women’s empowerment and ending discrimination.  

2.      THE DNIPRO RIVER HAS BECOME A KEY BATTLEGROUND IN THE ONGOING RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR-

•        Ukraine claimed Russian forces are attempting to establish a presence on its western bank in Ukraine’s Kherson Oblast, aiming to strengthen their position in potential negotiations.

Dnipro River

•        It is the fourth longest river in Europe, flowing through Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine before emptying into the Black Sea.

•        Origin: Rises in the Valdai Hills of Russia.

•        Major Cities Along its Course: Smolensk (Russia), Mogilev (Belarus), Kyiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson (Ukraine).

•        Hydroelectric Power: The river hosts several hydroelectric power plants, including the Dnipro Hydroelectric Station.

•        Navigation: Serves as an important transportation route for goods and people.

Significance/Importance

•        Historical Role: The river has been central to Slavic history, trade, and conflicts.

•        Current Military Importance: Acts as a defensive line in the Russia-Ukraine war, with ongoing battles over control of key crossing points.

•        Environmental Impact: The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka Dam in June 2023 caused massive flooding and ecological damage, affecting wildlife and human settlements. 

3.      MARK CARNEY APPOINTED AS CANADA’S NEW LIBERAL PARTY LEADER AND PRIME MINISTER –

•        Mark Carney has been appointed as the new leader of Canada’s Liberal Party and the country’s next Prime Minister, replacing Justin Trudeau amid rising public dissatisfaction.

•        The former central banker will now lead the party into the upcoming general elections and handle Ottawa’s response to increasing challenges posed by US President Donald Trump.

4.      AMUL RANKED AS THE 3RD MOST VALUED BRAND IN INDIA – YOUGOV INDIA VALUE RANKINGS 2025 –

•        Amul, India’s leading dairy cooperative, has secured the third position in the prestigious YouGov India Value Rankings 2025, making it the only FMCG brand in the top three.

•        It stands alongside Amazon and Flipkart, reflecting its widespread consumer trust and value-for-money proposition.

•        This achievement highlights the strength of Amul’s cooperative model, ensuring fair pricing for farmers and delivering high-quality, affordable dairy products to Indian households.

5.      MADHAV NATIONAL PARK DECLARED AS INDIA’S 58TH TIGER RESERVE –

•        In a significant step towards wildlife conservation, the Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh has been officially declared as India’s 58th Tiger Reserve on March 9, 2025.

•        The announcement was made by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, marking another milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to protect and conserve its rich biodiversity.

•        With this recognition, Madhya Pradesh now boasts nine tiger reserves, further solidifying its reputation as the ‘Tiger State’ of India.

MCQ QUIZ

Q1.  Which of the following national parks is located in Assam?

          a) Jim Corbett National Park

          b) Kaziranga National Park

          c) Valley of Flowers National Park

          d) Gir National Park

Q2.  How many total river dolphins were recorded in India’s first-ever comprehensive dolphin survey (2021–2023) ?

          a) 5,214

          b) 6,327

          c) 7,109

          d) 4,982

Q3.  Where was the Vantara Animal Rescue, Conservation, and Rehabilitation Center inaugurated ?

          a) Pune, Maharashtra

          b) Jamnagar, Gujarat

          c) Jaipur, Rajasthan

          d) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Q4.  How does Article 22(3) of the Indian Constitution affect the rights of individuals under preventive detention ?

          a) It limits preventive detention to a maximum of 24 hours

          b) It mandates immediate judicial review of preventive detention cases

          c) It exempts preventive detention from the protections of Article 22(1) and 22(2)

          d) It grants additional rights to those under preventive detention

Explanation-

•        Article 22(3) of the Indian Constitution creates a significant exception to the fundamental rights typically afforded to arrested or detained individuals.

•        By exempting preventive detention from the protections outlined in Article 22(1) and 22(2), it allows for a more expansive application of preventive detention laws.

•        This exemption means that individuals held under preventive detention may not have the right to be informed of the grounds of their arrest or the right to consult a legal practitioner of their choice.

•        Additionally, the requirement to produce the detained person before a magistrate within 24 hours may not apply.

•        This provision reflects the balance struck by the Constitution between individual rights and perceived needs for national security or public order, albeit at the cost of certain fundamental protections.

Q5.  Which of the following is a feature of the loans provided under the PM Mudra Yojana ?

          a) Loans are collateral-free

          b) Loans require government guarantees

          c) Loans are only available to established businesses

          d) Loans are interest-free

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