Current Affairs 29 March 2025
Get the latest updates on 29 March 2025: Govt plans a strict cow protection law, study exposes underreported child labour cases, RBI hikes ATM fees, and India flags attacks on minorities in Bangladesh & Pakistan.
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???? Govt Plans Strict Cow Protection Law
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Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood announces a new law for protecting stray cows, incorporating public feedback.
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MCD to crack down on illegal dairies by sealing properties and cutting off utilities.
???? Child Labour Cases Underreported: Study
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A report finds 9,193 child labour trials across six states (2015-2022), far higher than NCRB’s 1,329 recorded cases.
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The discrepancy arises from NCRB’s "Principal Offence Rule," which only counts the most serious charge in an FIR.
???? RBI Hikes ATM Transaction Fee to ₹23
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From May 1, 2025, banks will charge ₹23 per transaction beyond the free limit (5 at own bank ATMs, 3-5 at others).
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The last fee hike was in 2021 when financial transaction charges rose from ₹15 to ₹17.
???? Bangladesh Minorities Faced 2,400 Attacks in 2024: EAM
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India flags 2,400 attacks on Bangladesh minorities in 2024, plus ongoing incidents in 2025.
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Jaishankar highlights persecution in Pakistan, reporting 10 cases against Hindus, 3 against Sikhs, and 2 against Ahmadiyyas in February alone.
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