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Highlights of 17 March 2025 Current Affairs
- India is building a 1,643-km-long high-security fence along the Myanmar border, with ₹31,000 crore allocated. Naga and Kuki-Zo groups oppose it due to ethnic ties.
- The Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar, allowing cross-border tribal movement up to 16 km, was suspended in February 2024. A new protocol in December 2024 restricts movement to 10 km.
- India and Myanmar share strong ties under the Act East Policy, emphasizing trade, defense, and regional connectivity. Myanmar serves as a crucial link between South and Southeast Asia.
- The Election Commission is exploring linking voter IDs with Aadhaar to curb duplication. The move is voluntary, but privacy concerns persist.
- The Trump administration is considering travel restrictions on 41 countries, dividing them into three categories, affecting visa issuance. India is not on the list.
- Over 725,000 undocumented Indians are in the US, with deportation measures increasing. Meanwhile, India received record numbers of US student and business visas in 2024.
- The US launched airstrikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen in response to Red Sea maritime attacks, escalating regional tensions.
- The Houthis, a Shiite militant group, have been accused of receiving arms from Iran and continue their conflict with the Yemeni government.
- India is constructing a 1,643-km high-security fence along the Myanmar border, costing ₹31,000 crore. Naga and Kuki-Zo groups oppose it due to deep ethnic and cultural ties.
- The Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar, which allowed travel up to 16 km without a visa, was suspended and later restricted to 10 km in December 2024 for security reasons.
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