Current Affairs of 22 March 2025

Current Affairs - March 22, 2025

National and International Current Affairs - March 22, 2025

Contrasting Conferences on Women's Rights in New York
Two concurrent conferences in New York highlighted divergent views on women's rights. The anti-abortion Conference on the State of Women and Family (CSWF) denounced abortion and promoted conservative values, while the UN's 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) addressed concerns over a rollback in women's rights, with activists emphasizing the need for comprehensive reproductive health services.
Columbia University Complies with Federal Demands to Restore Funding
Columbia University agreed to federal demands, including increased oversight of Middle East scholars and enhanced campus security measures, to restore $400 million in funding cut over allegations of tolerating antisemitism. This decision reflects the broader impact of the Trump administration's policies on higher education institutions.
World Water Day 2025 Observed Globally
World Water Day was celebrated worldwide, emphasizing the importance of freshwater and advocating for sustainable management of water resources. The 2025 theme, "Glacier Preservation," highlighted the critical role of glaciers in global water systems.
BPCL Inaugurates Floating Solar Power Plant at Kochi Refinery
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) inaugurated a 3.2 MW AC floating solar power plant at the Kochi Refinery. Built on an 8-acre rainwater harvesting pond with an investment of ₹28.93 crore, this initiative marks a significant step toward sustainable energy integration.
Discovery of Giant Phantom Jellyfish in Antarctic Expedition
During the Challenger 150 deep-sea research initiative, scientists discovered a giant phantom jellyfish, measuring up to a meter wide, in the Antarctic Ocean. The expedition also revealed a diverse ecosystem, including icefish, giant sea spiders, corals, sponges, and octopi, along with potential new species.
India's Revised National Program for Dairy Development
The Indian government approved a revised National Program for Dairy Development (NPDD), aiming to enhance milk production, strengthen infrastructure, and improve the income of dairy farmers. The program focuses on sustainable development and technological advancements in the dairy sector.
Debate on Assisted Dying Gains Momentum in India
The ethical and legal debate on assisted dying has gained momentum in India, with discussions focusing on individual autonomy, medical ethics, and the need for comprehensive legislation to address end-of-life choices.
UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz Released
The Indian Express published its UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz covering topics from March 16 to March 22, 2025. The quiz includes questions on significant events and developments, aiding aspirants in their exam preparation.
Challenges to the Right to Information Act in India
Civil society groups in India have called on the government to refrain from diluting the Right to Information (RTI) Act, emphasizing its importance in promoting transparency and accountability in governance.
Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) Mission Launched
India successfully launched the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission to demonstrate rendezvous, docking, and undocking technologies, marking a significant milestone in the country's space exploration capabilities.

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