Daily Current Affairs — 28 March 2025
7 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Coral Bleaching Devastates Western Australia's Ningaloo Reef
A severe mass coral bleaching event described as unprecedented is unfolding off Australias western coast, impacting the Ningaloo Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Free Movement Regime between India and Myanmar
In 2024, the Union Home Minister announced that the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the Myanmar border would be scrapped but there hasn’t been any progress yet.
Battling Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing
In a recent address at the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Private Sector Collaborative Forum, the Governor of RBI emphasized the need for a balanced approach in combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
Growth of India’s E-retail Market
India’s e-retail market is expected to triple to $170–$190 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) by 2030 driven by an expanding shopper base and innovative business models.
10th Anniversary of Sagarmala Programme
The Sagarmala Programme which was launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Ports has revolutionized Indias maritime sector.
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) in India
Some doctors express ethical discomfort about performing abortions, especially as the pregnancy progresses.
Panel Recommends Framework for Direct Recruitment in CBI
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice recommended independent direct recruitment in the CBI.