Current Affairs — 02 March 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sun, 02 Mar 2025
97th Academy Awards: 'Anora' wins Best Picture among five Oscars; Sean Baker wins four
'Anora' won Best Picture and four other awards at the 97th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, on 2 March 2025, with director Sean Baker personally winning four Oscars.
Madhya Pradesh to give farmers permanent power connections for ₹5; 30 lakh solar pumps in three years
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced at the Kisan Aabhar Sammelan in Bhopal on 2 March 2025 that farmers will get permanent electricity connections for ₹5 and 30 lakh solar pumps over the next three years.
Vidarbha win Ranji Trophy 2024-25, their third title, on first-innings lead over Kerala in Nagpur
Vidarbha won the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy on 2 March 2025 when the final against first-time finalists Kerala at the VCA Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur, was drawn and Vidarbha took the title on their 37-run first-innings lead.
Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakravarthy's 5/42 helps India beat New Zealand by 44 runs, top Group A
India beat New Zealand by 44 runs in their final ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match in Dubai on 2 March 2025, with Varun Chakravarthy taking 5 for 42.
Mana avalanche rescue in Chamoli concludes: 46 of 54 BRO workers rescued, eight dead
The multi-agency search and rescue operation after the 28 February avalanche at a Border Roads Organisation camp near Mana village in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district ended on 2 March 2025, with 46 of the 54 workers rescued and eight dead.
Central Warehousing Corporation celebrates 69th Foundation Day
The Central Warehousing Corporation celebrated its 69th Foundation Day in New Delhi on 2 March 2025, where Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said the government aims to cut logistics costs from 13-14% to around 8%.
UK hosts leaders' meeting on Ukraine at Lancaster House; Starmer announces 'coalition of the willing'
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted a leaders' meeting on Ukraine at Lancaster House, London, on 2 March 2025 and announced a four-point plan including a 'coalition of the willing' to guarantee any peace deal.
Election Commission says duplicate EPIC numbers do not mean fake voters; to allot unique EPIC to every elector
The Election Commission of India clarified on 2 March 2025 that identical EPIC numbers held by electors in different states do not mean duplicate or fake voters, and said it will ensure a unique EPIC number for every registered elector.
PM Modi prays at Somnath Mandir after conclusion of Maha Kumbh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Somnath Mandir in Gujarat on 2 March 2025, after the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj.
Vice-President Dhankhar delivers Fourth P. Parameswaran Memorial Lecture in Thiruvananthapuram
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar delivered the Fourth P. Parameswaran Memorial Lecture, organised by Bharatheeya Vicharakendram, in Thiruvananthapuram on 2 March 2025.
NCB secures conviction of 29 drug traffickers in 12 cases across India
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on 2 March 2025 that courts have convicted 29 drug traffickers in 12 cases investigated by the Narcotics Control Bureau across India.
National Innovation Foundation marks Silver Jubilee; postal stamp released
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh addressed the Silver Jubilee celebration of the National Innovation Foundation, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, on 2 March 2025 and released a postal stamp.