Today’s School Assembly Headlines – 24th March 2025

School assemblies provide students with a broader perspective on the world by covering key national and international events, along with updates in sports. Staying informed helps develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of current affairs. Here are today’s top headlines:

🌍 International News

Gaza Conflict: Israel’s war on Gaza has claimed 50,000 Palestinian lives since October 2023.

Turkey Unrest: Protests erupt over a mayor's arrest; police use pepper spray, and hundreds are detained.

Pope Francis' Recovery: The Pope returns to the Vatican after a five-week battle with pneumonia.

Shocking Crime: A 48-year-old Indian-origin woman has been charged with murdering her 11-year-old son after returning from a Disneyland vacation.

UK Market Impact: Heathrow shutdown causes a slump in airline stocks.

🇮🇳 National News

SC Inquiry on Delhi HC Judge: The Supreme Court releases an in-house report, including photos and videos, on the alleged cash stash at Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma’s residence.

Gruesome Murder Case: Saurabh Rajput was allegedly drugged, murdered, and sealed in a drum with cement. Two suspects, Muskan and Sahil, were arrested.

Sushant Singh Rajput Case: Rhea Chakraborty’s lawyer expresses gratitude to the CBI for closing the investigation.

Political Controversy: Kishan Reddy alleges a political conspiracy behind the accusations against the Centre during a Chennai meeting.

🏆 Sports News

Trump Attends NCAA Wrestling Championships: Former U.S. President Donald Trump makes another sports appearance.

National Kabaddi Championship: J&K Sports Council screens teams for the 34th Sub-Junior National Kabaddi Championship.

❓ School Assembly Quiz Questions

Which is the hottest planet in our solar system? – Venus

Who wrote The Jungle Book? – Rudyard Kipling

Which animal is called the ‘Engineer of the Animal Kingdom’? – Beaver

What is the national fruit of India? – Mango

Which sport is known as the ‘Game of Kings’? – Chess

Which is the longest mountain range in the world? – The Andes

Which festival marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year in many parts of India? – Ugadi / Gudi Padwa

What is the scientific name of the human backbone? – Vertebral Column

Which is the only flying mammal? – Bat

Which gas is responsible for the Earth's greenhouse effect? – Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

💡 Thought of the Day

"Success is not just about making money. It’s about making a difference."

📖 Word of the Day

Compassion (noun) – A deep feeling of sympathy and concern for others.

Example: Showing compassion towards others makes the world a kinder place.