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International
Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum
France Museums Development is collaborating with India for the Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum project. The agreement signed on 19 December 2024 involves technical collaboration for design, curation planning, and visitor experience frameworks, showcasing India’s cultural heritage.
Environment
Cryogenic DNA Preservation Initiative
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling became India’s first zoo to begin cryogenic preservation of wildlife DNA, preserving genetic material from over 60 species. This initiative stores biological material at very low temperatures to conserve genetic resources for future conservation efforts.
Business & Economy
March 2025 Anti-Dumping Duties
India imposed anti-dumping duties on five Chinese imports in March 2025, including vacuum flasks, aluminium foil, and others. Pharmaceutical capsules were NOT included in this list. Anti-dumping duty counters imports priced unfairly low to protect domestic producers.
Business & Economy
BAANKNET E-Auction Portal
The government introduced BAANKNET as an enhanced platform for PSU bank e-auctions, particularly for selling NPAs (Non-Performing Assets). E-auctions improve transparency and price discovery in asset sales, benefiting both banks and potential buyers.
Business & Economy
IMF India GDP Estimate 2025
According to the latest IMF report, India’s GDP in 2025 is $4.3 trillion, representing a rise from $2.1 trillion in 2015—a 105% increase over the decade. This positions India among the world’s largest economies by nominal GDP.
Business & Economy
Canara Bank Executive Director
S.K. Majumdar was appointed Executive Director of Canara Bank in March 2025, with the Finance Ministry notification issued on March 24, 2025. This appointment strengthens the leadership team of one of India’s major public sector banks.
International
Namibia’s First Female President
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah became Namibia’s first female President in 2025, and is only the second elected female leader in Africa. This milestone represents significant progress in African political leadership and gender representation.
Sports
Chinese Grand Prix 2024 Winner
Oscar Piastri won the Chinese Grand Prix 2024, leading a McLaren 1-2 finish with teammate Lando Norris. The race also saw three drivers disqualified post-race, adding drama to the championship standings and highlighting the importance of technical compliance.
International
Sangita Kalanidhi Award 2025
Violinist R.K. Shriramkumar received the Sangita Kalanidhi in 2025, the top honour in Carnatic music awarded by the Music Academy of Madras. This prestigious award recognizes exceptional contribution to Carnatic classical music tradition.
Gender & Development
Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness
Purple Day, observed on March 26, focuses on epilepsy awareness and aims to reduce myths and stigma about the condition. The day encourages people worldwide to wear purple in solidarity with those living with epilepsy.
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Which organization is partnering for Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum?
France Museums Development
Agreement signed 19 December 2024
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First Indian zoo for cryogenic DNA preservation?
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
Darjeeling; preserves DNA from 60+ species
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Which product is NOT on the anti-dumping duty list?
Pharmaceutical capsules
Vacuum flasks and aluminium foil ARE included
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Name the new PSU bank e-auction portal
BAANKNET
Enhanced platform for NPA sales
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India’s GDP in 2025 per IMF?
$4.3 trillion
105% increase from $2.1 trillion in 2015
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Who is Canara Bank’s new Executive Director?
S.K. Majumdar
Notified on March 24, 2025
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Who became Namibia’s first female President?
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
Second elected female leader in Africa
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What is Purple Day observed for?
Epilepsy awareness
Observed on March 26; reduces myths and stigma
Think & Discuss
Cryogenic DNA Preservation: Insurance Policy for Biodiversity or Distraction from Conservation?
Context from today’s quiz: Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park became India’s first zoo to begin cryogenic preservation of wildlife DNA, preserving genetic material from over 60 species. This initiative stores biological material at very low temperatures to conserve genetic resources for future conservation efforts.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
Cryogenic DNA preservation—sometimes called the “frozen zoo”—promises to safeguard genetic diversity against extinction by banking DNA, cells, and tissues from endangered species. Proponents argue it’s essential insurance for de-extinction efforts and future conservation breeding programs. Critics contend that investing in DNA banking diverts limited resources from protecting habitats and living populations, offering false hope that technology can resurrect species after we’ve failed to preserve their ecosystems.
Should India prioritize cryogenic DNA preservation as part of its biodiversity conservation strategy, or would resources be better spent on habitat protection, anti-poaching measures, and in-situ conservation of living populations?
Should India prioritize cryogenic DNA preservation as part of its biodiversity conservation strategy, or would resources be better spent on habitat protection, anti-poaching measures, and in-situ conservation of living populations?
- Does DNA banking provide genuine conservation value for species like the snow leopard or red panda, or does it create a moral hazard where we become less urgent about protecting habitats because we’ve “saved” genetic material?
- How should limited conservation budgets be allocated between emerging biotechnology solutions (DNA banking, cloning research) and traditional conservation approaches (protected areas, corridor development, community engagement)?
- If successful de-extinction becomes possible in the future, would reintroducing species into ecosystems that have already adapted to their absence create ecological disruption rather than restoration?
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