Daily Current Affairs — 10 March 2025
8 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
news-in-short-10-march-2025
India is moving away from institutional child care to family-based solutions like kinship care, foster care, and community support.
Booming Demand for Warehouses in India
Warehousing, once perceived as a mere storage function, has now emerged as a crucial pillar of Indias supply chain infrastructure.
Surge in India’s Cotton Imports
Indias cotton imports have significantly increased in recent months, with imports reaching $104 million in August 2024 and rising to $184.64 million in January 2025, compared to $19.62 million in January 2024.
India's Share in Spices Market
The World Spice Organisation (WSO) is working with FPOs (Farmer Producer Organizations) to enhance safety, quality, and sustainability in spice cultivation by training farmers in quality control.
Platform Workers to Register on e-Shram Portal for Formal Recognition
The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has urged gig and platform workers to register on the e-Shram portal for formal recognition and access to benefits under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
EAM Visit United Kingdom (UK)
The External Affairs Minister (EAM) paid an official visit to the United Kingdom.
India’s Legacy in UN Peacekeeping
India actively participates in UN peacekeeping operations, emphasizing dialogue, diplomacy, and cooperation as key pillars of its foreign policy.
Gender Gap in the Higher Judiciary
Despite significant progress in womens representation in various fields, the judiciary continues to lag behind, reflecting broader societal inequalities and systemic barriers.