Current Affairs — 30 March 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sun, 30 Mar 2025
AFSPA 'disturbed area' status extended for six months in Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh
The Ministry of Home Affairs on 30 March 2025 extended the 'disturbed area' declarations under AFSPA in Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for six months from 1 April 2025.
PM Modi launches projects worth over ₹33,700 crore in Bilaspur; 3 lakh PMAY-G homes handed over
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stones for and dedicated projects worth over ₹33,700 crore in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, on 30 March 2025, as 3 lakh PMAY-G families entered their new homes.
Group of Ministers on discom viability holds third meeting in Lucknow; calls for cost-reflective tariffs
Union Minister of State for Power Shripad Yesso Naik chaired the third meeting of the Group of Ministers on the viability of electricity distribution utilities in Lucknow on 30 March 2025.
Iron ore output up 4.4%, manganese ore up 12.8% in April–February FY25
The Ministry of Mines said on 30 March 2025 that iron ore production rose 4.4% to 263 million tonnes in April–February of FY 2024-25.
Amit Shah launches projects worth over ₹800 crore in Patna; says 30 closed sugar mills will restart
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stones for central and state projects worth over ₹800 crore in Patna, Bihar, on 30 March 2025.
PM Modi lays foundation of Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre in Nagpur, visits Smruti Mandir and Deekshabhoomi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Madhav Netralaya Premium Centre in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on 30 March 2025, Gudi Padwa.
IAF to take part in multinational air exercise INIOCHOS-25 in Greece
The Indian Air Force said on 30 March 2025 it would take part in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, hosted by the Hellenic Air Force at Andravida Air Base, Greece, from 31 March to 11 April 2025.
Jakub Menšík beats Novak Djokovic to win Miami Open, denying him a 100th title
Czech teenager Jakub Menšík beat Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 7-6(4) in the Miami Open final at Miami Gardens, Florida, on 30 March 2025 (local time) to win his first ATP title.
50 Naxalites surrender in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh; Amit Shah welcomes them
Fifty Naxalites surrendered in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, on 30 March 2025, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah welcomed them into the mainstream.
Telangana launches free fine rice (sanna biyyam) scheme through ration shops at Huzurnagar
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched a scheme to distribute fine rice (sanna biyyam) free through ration shops at Huzurnagar, Suryapet district, on 30 March 2025, Ugadi.
Odisha launches Antyodaya Gruha Yojana housing scheme at Bhawanipatna; 60,000 work orders issued
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, the state's flagship housing scheme, at Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi district, on 30 March 2025.
Mann Ki Baat 120th episode: PM announces IDY 2025 theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in the 120th episode of Mann Ki Baat on 30 March 2025 that the theme of International Day of Yoga 2025 is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'.
Mansukh Mandaviya leads Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Junagadh; Kerala CM flags off Thiruvananthapuram rally
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led the Fit India Sundays on Cycle event in Junagadh, Gujarat, on 30 March 2025, while Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan flagged off a rally from Cliff House, Thiruvananthapuram.