Vidarbha Wins Ranji Trophy 2024 - 25
The Vidarbha cricket team won the 2025 Ranji Trophy title by defeating Kerala on the basis of a first innings lead in the final at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. Resuming the second innings on Day 5 at 249-4, Vidarbha batted 54 more overs on the day to extend its total to 375-9.
India's First PPP Green Waste Processing Plant in Indore
Indore, which has been ranked India's cleanest city for seven consecutive years, is set to take a major step towards environmental sustainability with the launch of country's first Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model-based green waste processing plant under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U). To revolutionise the city's waste management system by converting green waste into valuable resources.
Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe was elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe was elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the first female President in IOC history. She is also the first IOC President from Africa. She succeeded Thomas Bach, who was elected to the post on 10 September, 2013, as the ninth President of the lOC. He was re-elected for a second four-year term on 10 March, 2021. His tenure will officially end after June 23, 2025.
Diljit Dosanjh Appointed as the New Global Brand Ambassador of Levi's
Levi's, the American clothing brand has appointed Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh, as its global ambassador, making him the first Punjabi artist to join the Levi's community of creative talent. This comes close on the heels of his succesful Dil-Luminati Tour and historic Coachella debut. This partnership will focus on showcasing Levi's expanding menswear range, including on-trend New Loose and Relaxed fits.
World Sparrow Day 2025
From the peaceful mornings in villages to the hustle and bustle of cities, sparrows once filled the air with their cheerful chirps. Flocks of these tiny birds, uninvited yet welcome, created unforgettable memories. But over time, these little friends have vanished from our lives. Once abundant, the house sparrow is now a rare sight and a mystery in many places. To raise awareness and protect these small creatures, World Sparrow Day is celebrated every year on March 20th. World Sparrow Day was initiated by "Nature Forever," a bird conservation organization in 2010. The aim was to raise awareness about the declining sparrow population. The event has spread to over 50 countries. The goal is to protect sparrows and stop their decline. In 2012, the house sparrow became Delhi's state bird. Since then, the event has gained global attention. People everywhere celebrate sparrows and work to protect them.
Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman Assumes Charge of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, former Microsoft executive, has been appointed CEO of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), India's top research funding body. He succeeded Abhay Karandikar, and his tenure will focus on fostering innovation and research across Indian universities. Dr. Shivkumar who earlier held the post of Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Energy Industry, Asia at Microsoft is a Distinguished Alumnus Awardee of IIT Madras & Ohio State University (2021). He is also a Fellow of the IEEE (2010), Fellow of Indian National Academy of Engineering (2015), ACM Distinguished Scientist (2010), Microsoft Gold Club (2024) and Tech-nology Review TR100 Young Innovator (1999). ANRF aims to seed, grow and promote research and development (R&D) and foster a culture of research and innovation throughout India's universities, colleges, research institutions, and R&D laboratories. It will act as
Prime Minister of New Zealand Visits India
Christopher Luxon, the incumbent Prime Minister of New Zealand, officially visited India from March 16 to 20, 2025. It was his first visit to India as a Prime Minister of New Zealand. During his visit, he delivered keynote address in the 10th Raisina Dialogue as a Chief Guest.
Chandrayaan-5 Mission Approved
The Centre approved the Chandrayaan-5 mission which would carry a 250 kg rover to study the Moon's surface. Chandrayaan-1, successfully launched in 2008, made chemical, mineralogical and photo-geologic maps of the Moon. The Chandrayaan-2 mission in 2019 concluded when its lunar landed crashed on the moon's surface. The Chandrayaan-3 mission was a follow-on mission to Chandra¬yaan-2, to demonstrate end-to-end capability in safe landing and roving on the lunar surface. It was able to have the Vikram lander successfully soft-land on the moon's south pole region on August 23, 2023. The Chandrayaan-4 mission is expected to be launched in 2027. It will aim to collect samples of the lunar soil from the moon and bring the back to the earth for further study.
Mumbai Indians Wins the Women Premier League 2025
The Women's Premier League 2025 season officially concluded on March 15 with Mumbai Indians defeating Delhi Capitals by eight runs in the final at the CO Stadium to claim their second WPL title.
Five teams - Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Mumbai Indians (MI), UP Warriorz (UPW), Gujarat Giants (GG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) - contested for the WPL 2025 title.The 2025 season also saw the first-ever Super Over in WPL history play out as UPW defeated RCB by four runs in the tiebreaker. The match was played on February 24, 2025.
India's first World Peace Centre was inaugurated in Gurugram
India's first World Peace Centre was inaugurated in Gurugram, Haryana, under the guidance of Jain Acharya Lokesh. The centre has been established by the Ahimsa Vishwa Bharati to promote non-violence, spiritual awareness, human values, and universal brotherhood. The centre will emphasize core Indian values such as 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'- The Whole World is One Family.
World Consumer Rights Day 2025
World Consumer Rights Day, observed annually on March 15, serves as an essential reminder of the need to uphold consumer rights and protection. The day is an opportunity to promote the basic rights of all consumers and encourage those rights to be respected and protected. World Consumer Rights Day was first observed in 1983. This date was chosen to commemorate President John F. Kennedy's address to the US Congress on March 15, 1962, where he became the first world leader to formally recognize consumer rights. The theme for World Consumer Rights Day 2025 is, ‘A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles.’ This theme reflects the urgent need to make sustainable and healthy lifestyle choices available, accessible, and affordable for all consumers – while ensuring that these transitions uphold people’s basic rights and needs. This year’s campaign highlights the pathways needed to achieve sustainable lifestyles and call for stronger consumer protection and empowerment worldwide.
PM Surya Ghar: India’s Solar Revolution
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), the world’s largest domestic rooftop solar initiative, has achieved a historic milestone with 10 lakh homes now solar-powered as of 10th March 2025. Launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 13th February 2024, this transformative scheme is rapidly reshaping India’s energy landscape. With 47.3 lakh applications received, the initiative has already disbursed ?4,770 crore in subsidies to 6.13 lakh beneficiaries, making solar energy more accessible than ever. The scheme’s easy financing options, including collateral-free loans up to ?2 lakh at a 6.75% subsidized interest rate through 12 Public Sector Banks, have further accelerated adoption. So far, 3.10 lakh loan applications have been received, with 1.58 lakh sanctioned and 1.28 lakh disbursed, ensuring financial inclusion for all. With a seamless 15-day subsidy transfer process and zero electricity bills for many beneficiaries, the scheme is not just powering homes but also empowering people. Every solar installation under PMSGMBY offsets carbon emissions equal to planting 100 trees, driving India towards a cleaner, greener, and self-reliant future.
ISRO Undocks SpaDeX Satellites 2 Months After Docking Them in Space
ISRO has accomplished the important operation of undocking of SPADEX satellites in the very first attempt. SPADEX satellites were successfully docked on January 16, 2025.
The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill 2024 Passed in Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill 2024, which seeks to amend the existing law governing exploration and production of oil and gas as well as delink petroleum operations from mining operations. It was passed by the Rajya Sabha in December 2024.
India Successfully Test-fires ASTRA Missile from Tejas LCA AF MK1 Prototype Fighter Jet
India successfully conducted a test launch of the indigenous ASTRA Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from the Tejas LCA AF MK1 fighter aircraft. The test took place at a test range in eastern India, off the coast of Chandipur, Odisha. Designed by the Defence Research and Develop¬ment Organisation (DRDO), ASTRA enables Tejas MK1 and the newer MK1A variant to engage airborne targets at distances exceeding 100 km. The successful test represents another step in the weapon's integration with the Tejas fighter platform.ASTRA is set to become a key part of the standard armament for both Tejas and the Su-30MKI fighter air-craft. The missile's development began in the 1990s, and in May 2022, the Indian government signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Ltd. for the production of over 350 units.
Mauritius announces highest award for PM Modi, a first for India
Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam announced the country's highest award 'The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi is the first Indian to receive the honour - making it the 21st international award bestowed upon him by a foreign country. This is an honour for the historical relations between India and Mauritius.
Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs introduced the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha. It seeks to strengthen India's borders and streamline the law governing immigration and foreigners.
Exercise Khanjar XII
The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR-XII took place in Kyrgyzstan from 10 March to 23 March 2025. The Indian contingent was represented by troops from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), and the Kyrgyzstan contingent was represented by the Kyrgyz Scorpion Brigade.
The exercise aimed to exchange experiences and best practices in Counter Terrorism and Special Forces Operations in urban and mountainous high altitude terrain scenarios, and on developing advanced Special Forces skills of sniping, complex building intervention, and mountain craft. The exercise featured vibrant cultural exchanges, including the celebration of the Kyrgyz festival Nowruz and to cement the bond of friendship between the two nations.
Madhav National Park has been declared as the 58th Tiger Reserve in India
Madhav National Park, in Madhya Pradesh, was declared as the 58th Tiger Reserve of India. It is spread in Shivpuri district in Chambal region of the state. Three tigers, including two females, were introduced to the Madhav National Park in 2023 as part of the tiger reintroduction project in the State. As on March 2025, Madhya Pradesh has nine tiger reserves, and is known as the Tiger Capital of India.
Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship 2025
India won the Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship 2025 title in Tehran, the Islamic Republic of Iran, with a 32-25 victory over the hosts in the final. The sixth edition of the Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship was held from March 6 to 8, 2025.
Jan Aushadhi Diwas 2025
Every year, March 7th is celebrated as 'Jan Aushadhi Diwas' to raise awareness about the scheme and promote the use of generic medicines. Week-long events are organized nationwide from March 1st to 7th to support this initiative.
This year, the celebration was flagged off on March 1 to disseminate information about PMBJP in the National Capital Region (NCR). The "Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP)" was launched in November 2008 by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, in collaboration with Central Pharma Public Sector Undertakings. The initiative aims to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the public through dedicated outlets called Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK).
Cabinet approves development of ropeway project from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji (12.4 km) in Uttarakhand
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a 12.4 km ropeway project from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji in Uttarakhand. The project will be developed on Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) mode at a total capital cost of Rs. 2,730.13 crore. Currently, the journey to the Hemkund Sahib Ji is a challenging 21-km uphill trek from Govindghat and is covered on foot or by ponies or palanquins. The proposed ropeway is planned to provide convenience to pilgrims visiting the Hemkund Sahib Ji and tourists visiting the Valley of Flowers. It will ensure all-weather last-mile connectivity between Govindghat and Hemkund Sahib Ji. The ropeway is planned to be developed in public-private partnership and will be based on Monocable Detachable Gondola (MDG) from Govindghat to Ghangaria (10.55 km), seamlessly integrated with the most advanced Tricable Detachable Gondola (3S) technology from Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib Ji (1.85 km) with a design capacity of 1,100 passengers per hour per direction (PPHPD) carrying 11,000 passengers per day. The ropeway project will also generate substantial employment opportunities during construction and operations as well as in allied tourism industries like hospitality, travel, foods & beverages (F&B) and tourism throughout the year.
Cabinet approves development of Ropeway Project from Sonprayag to Kedarnath (12.9 km) in Uttarakhand
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a 12.9 km ropeway project from Sonprayag to Kedarnath (12.9 km) in Uttarakhand. The project will be developed on Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) mode at a total capital cost of Rs. 4,081.28 crore. The ropeway is planned to be developed in a public-private partnership and will be based on the most advanced Tri-cable Detachable Gondola (3S) technology with a design capacity of 1,800 passengers per hour per direction (PPHPD) carrying 18,000 passengers per day. The ropeway project will be a boon to the pilgrims visiting Kedarnath as it would provide environment-friendly, comfortable and fast connectivity and reduce travel time in one direction from about 8 to 9 hours to about 36 minutes. The ropeway project will also generate substantial employment opportunities during construction and operations as well as in allied tourism industries like hospitality, travel, foods & beverages (F&B) and tourism throughout the year.The development of ropeway project is a significant step towards fostering balanced socio-economic development, enhancing last - mile connectivity in hilly regions and fostering rapid economic growth.
Shri Ajay Bhadoo Appointed as CEO of Government e Marketplace
The Government of India has appointed Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce Shri Ajay Bhadoo, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Government e Marketplace (GeM) with effect from March 3, 2025. He will assume this role in addition to his existing responsibilities in the Department of Commerce. His appointment as CEO of GeM, India’s largest e-marketplace for government procurement, comes at a pivotal time as the platform transitions to a next-generation digital marketplace powered by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Currently, GeM has recorded a Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of ?4.58 lakh crore, reflecting a 28.65% year-on-year growth. An Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1999 batch from the Gujarat cadre, Shri Bhadoo brings over two decades of experience in policy formulation and implementation across diverse sectors, including urban infrastructure development.
Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024
Nithin Kamath, Founder and CEO of Zerodha, has been named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 for his role in reshaping India’s brokerage industry through a low-margin, high-volume strategy. Kamath will now represent India at the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards in Monte Carlo in June.
Shri Ajay Bhadoo Appointed as CEO of Government e Marketplace
The Government of India has appointed Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce Shri Ajay Bhadoo, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Government e Marketplace (GeM) with effect from March 3, 2025. He will assume this role in addition to his existing responsibilities in the Department of Commerce. His appointment as CEO of GeM, India’s largest e-marketplace for government procurement, comes at a pivotal time as the platform transitions to a next-generation digital marketplace powered by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Currently, GeM has recorded a Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of ?4.58 lakh crore, reflecting a 28.65% year-on-year growth. An Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1999 batch from the Gujarat cadre, Shri Bhadoo brings over two decades of experience in policy formulation and implementation across diverse sectors, including urban infrastructure development.
Tuhin Kanta Pandey assumes charge as 11th chairman of Sebi
Tuhin Kanta Pandey assumed charge as the 11th chairman of capital markets regulator SEBI. He replaces Madhabi Puri Buch, whose three-year tenure ended on 28th February 2025. Pandey, a career bureaucrat who was serving as the Finance Secretary till now, was appointed chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) by the government on 27th February 2025. His appointment comes at a crucial time for Sebi, the regulatory body responsible for overseeing India's securities and capital markets. As Sebi Chairman, Pandey will play a key role in strengthening market regulations, ensuring investor protection, and overseeing reforms in the capital markets. His extensive experience in finance and economic policy is expected to aid in the effective functioning of the regulatory body.
'One Nation-One Port' Initiative Launched
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, launched the 'One Nation- One Port Process (ONOP)' initiative to standardise and streamline operations across India's major ports. The step aims at removing inconsistencies in documentation and processes that led to inefficiencies, increased costs and operational delays. He also launched the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) named 'Sagar Ankalan', for the 2023-24 financial year, to record efficiency and global competitiveness in the maritime sector.
Exercise Desert Hunt 2025
An integrated Tri-Service Special Forces exercise named Exercise Desert Hunt 2025 was conducted by the Indian Air Force at Air Force Station Jodhpur from 24 to 28 February, 2025. The exercise involved elite Para (Special Forces) from the Indian Army, the Marine Commandos from the Indian Navy along with the Garud (Special Forces) from the Indian Air Force, participating together in a simulated combat environment. This high-intensity drill was aimed at enhancing interoperability, coordination and synergy among the three Special Forces units to ensure swift and effective response towards emerging security challenges. The exercise included airborne insertion, precision strikes, hostage rescue, counter-terrorism operations, combat free falls and urban warfare scenarios wherein the combat readiness of the forces was tested under realistic conditions. The aim of the exercise was to validate the joint doctrines, and it also provided a platform to foster the commitment of the Indian Armed Forces to strengthen national security through seamless inter-service coopera-tion.
Inaugural Olympic Esports Games to be held in 2027 in Saudi Arabia
The first Olympic Esports Games will be held in two years in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the International Olympic Committee said, as part of a 12-year deal with the country signed last year. The IOC has been looking into Esports for several years, forming a dedicated commission to find opportunities to tap into a younger generation involved with gaming. ith its traditional audience base gradually ageing, the governing body is trying to connect with a younger generation of potential Olympics fans.
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