CUET Current Affairs: 24 March 2025

BHAGHAT SINGH

News – On Shaheed Diwas, AAP, BJP spar over honouring legacy of Bhagat Singh

• Shaheed Divas – celebrated on – March 23
• Because he was executed on March 23, 1931, along with Rajguru and Sukhdev
• Born on – September 28, 1907
• Influenced by – Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
• Founded –
  • Naujawan Bharat Sabha
  • Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
• Key Activities-
  • Lahore Conspiracy Case
  • Central Assembly Bombing
• His Famous Book – “Why I Am an Atheist”

SNAP ELECTIONS

News – PM Carney calls snap election in Canada

• About – Snap elections refer to elections that are called earlier than expected
• Happens in – parliamentary systems
• No Time Period – Can be called anytime
• Initiated by – the ruling government
• Purpose –
  • To strengthen the ruling party’s position
  • To resolve political deadlocks
• Ex – Ruling BJP party in 2004 called for Snap Elections
• Term – By-Election-
• It refers to election conducted to fill vacant seats in legislature. Where such vacancy may be caused by resignation, disqualification or death of MP

VENEZUELA

News – Venezuelans flown from U.S. to maximum security prison

• A country in South-America
• Bordered by – Caribbean Sea, Colombia, Brazil, and Guyana.
• Capital city – Caracas
• Currency – Venezuelan Bolívar
• Official language – Spanish
• Political System – Federal Presidential Republic
• Famous Music – Joropo
• Natural Fall- Angel Falls, the world’s tallest uninterrupted waterfall.
• Venezuela holds the – largest oil reserves in the world

SAMYUKTA KISAN MORCHA

News – SKM calls upon farmers to hold nationwide protests on Mar. 28

• About – SKM is a coalition of over 40 Indian farmers’ unions that played a pivotal role in the farmers’ protests against the three farm laws introduced in 2020.
• Established on – November 7, 2020
• Purpose –
  • To advocate for farmers’ rights
  • To coordinate nationwide protests.
• Demands – legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops.
• Historic Event – Delhi border protests

WORLD TB DAY

News – Imagining a 360° and comprehensive TB care response

• Observed annually – on March 24
• Aim – to raise awareness about tuberculosis, its impact, and the global efforts to eliminate it.
• Theme 2025 – “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver”
• Caused by – Mycobacterium tuberculosis
• Symptoms – Chest pain, fatigue, weight loss, fever
• TB is a communicable disease
• Vaccine – BCG Vaccine
• Govt Initiative – National TB Elimination Programme, aime to eliminate TB by 2025.

URBAN LOCAL BODIES

News – Kerala HC upholds govt. decision to increase seats in local bodies

MCQs

1. “Shaheed Divas” is celebrated on?

A. Death of Chhatrapati Shivaji

B. Death of Mahatma Gandhi

C. Execution of Bhaghat Singh

D. In memory of Kargil War

2. “Why I am an Atheist” book is written by?

A. Pt. Nehru

B. Bhaghat Singh

C. Chetan Bhagat

D. Narendra Modi

3. Snap Elections can be called by whom?

A. Election Commission

B. People of Country

C. Opposition Party

D. Ruling Party

4. Capital of “Venezuela” is?

A. Rio

B. Caracas

C. Bogota

D. Madeline

5. “World TB Day” is celebrated on?

A. 26^th January

B. 15 August

C. 24^th March

D. 31^st December