News of The Day: 8th March 2025

News of The Day – 8th March 2025

SOURCES: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, and PIB.

• Where is Mount Erebus situated?
• Is Mount Erebus in the Ring of Fire?

• Challenges Faced by Women in STEM
• Importance of Retaining Women in Science
• Gender Disparity in Indian STEM Institutions
• Strategies to Improve Retention of Women in STEM
• Government Initiatives for Gender Equity

• International Women’s Day 2025 Theme
• International Women’s Day Origin
• International Women’s Day 2025 Official Colour

• About Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados’ Award

• Preventive detention

• Key Facts About Protection Against Arrest and Detention

• Types of Detention

• Issues with the Preventive Detention Law

• What is a Reasonable Classification Test?

• Essential Features

• Anwar Ali Sarkar Case, 1952

• Article 14 (Equality Before the Law) 

• Lessons from Global Economic Transitions

• Economic Targets: GNI Per Capita and Growth Requirements

• Scenarios for Growth: Business-as-Usual vs. Accelerated Reforms

• Boosting Private Investment Through Policy Enhancements

• Trade and FDI: Reducing Barriers for Economic Expansion

• Strengthening MSMEs for Employment and Economic Growth

• State-Specific Policies for Bridging Income Disparities

• Conclusion: A Roadmap for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth

• Iceberg A23a: A Colossal Threat to Wildlife

• The History of Iceberg A23a: Stuck for Over 30 Years

• Possibility of Further Breakup and Melting

• Future Uncertainty: Will A23a Stay Grounded?

• Potential Ecological Implications for the Region

• Introduction to the Modified Ethanol Interest Subvention Scheme

• Financial Assistance for Ethanol Plant Conversion

• Challenges in Sugarcane-Based Ethanol Production

• Benefits of Multi-Feedstock Based Ethanol Plants

• Enhancing Efficiency and Financial Viability of CSMs

• Alignment with the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme

• Government’s Commitment to Achieve 20% Ethanol Blending by 2025

• The Himalayan Region’s History of Avalanches

• Traditional Wisdom and Seasonal Migration Practices

• The Risks Faced by Migrant Workers in Hazardous Regions

• Need for Improved Disaster Preparedness and Worker Safety

• Designing Safer Living Conditions in High-Risk Areas

• Moving Beyond Rescue: Preventive Measures for the Future

• Strong Rebound in Services PMI
• Economic Strength Indicators
• Emerging Economic Risks
• Impact of Global Geopolitical Shifts
• Strategies for Resilience and Growth