APPSC (Andhra Pradesh) Current Affairs — All time
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Fri, 14 Mar 2025
Gold crosses $3,000 an ounce for the first time, hitting a record $3,004.86
Spot gold crossed $3,000 an ounce for the first time on 14 March 2025, touching a record $3,004.86, as investors sought a safe haven amid US tariff uncertainty.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 launches to the ISS, clearing the way for Crew-9's return with Sunita Williams
NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission launched on 14 March 2025 at 7:03 p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, carrying four crew members to the International Space Station.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte makes first appearance before the ICC in The Hague
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared for the first time before the International Criminal Court's Pre-Trial Chamber I on 14 March 2025, by video link from the ICC Detention Centre.
India's forex reserves jump $15.27 billion to $653.97 billion, sharpest weekly rise in over two years
India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $15.267 billion to $653.966 billion in the week ended 7 March 2025, as per RBI data released on 14 March, the sharpest weekly rise in over two years.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025
ISRO successfully undocks SpaDeX satellites in the first attempt, completing docking–undocking demonstration
ISRO undocked the two SpaDeX satellites, SDX-01 (Chaser) and SDX-02 (Target), in its very first attempt at about 09:20 IST on 13 March 2025, in a 460 km circular orbit.
Sports Ministry releases Draft National Code Against Age Fraud in Sports 2025 for public comments
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports put the Draft National Code Against Age Fraud in Sports (NCAAFS) 2025 in the public domain on 13 March 2025, revising the framework after almost 15 years.
Centre approves procurement of 13.22 LMT tur under PM-AASHA as purchases pick up in major producing states
The Agriculture Ministry said on 13 March 2025 that tur procurement at MSP under the Price Support Scheme of PM-AASHA had picked up, with 1.31 LMT bought from 89,219 farmers in five states by 11 March.
INS Ranvir takes part in India–Bangladesh naval exercise Bongosagar 2025 and CORPAT in the Bay of Bengal
The India–Bangladesh naval exercise Bongosagar 2025 and a Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) were held in the Bay of Bengal in the week to 13 March 2025, with INS Ranvir and BNS Abu Ubaidah.
World Kidney Day 2025 observed with theme 'Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health'
World Kidney Day was observed on 13 March 2025 with the theme 'Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health'.
Prasar Bharati's PB-SHABD news-sharing service completes a year; free access extended till March 2026
Prasar Bharati announced on 13 March 2025 that PB-SHABD, its shared news feed launched in March 2024, will remain free for media organisations till March 2026.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025
India and Mauritius elevate ties to Enhanced Strategic Partnership; PM Modi unveils Vision MAHASAGAR for the Global South
India and Mauritius elevated their relationship to an 'Enhanced Strategic Partnership' on 12 March 2025 in Port Louis, where PM Narendra Modi also unveiled Vision MAHASAGAR for the Global South.
PM Modi, chief guest at Mauritius's 57th National Day, receives its highest civilian award — first Indian to get the GCSK
PM Narendra Modi attended Mauritius's 57th National Day celebrations in Port Louis on 12 March 2025 as Chief Guest and received the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (GCSK), Mauritius's highest civilian award.
Retail inflation falls to 3.61% in February 2025, lowest since July 2024; food inflation at 3.75%
India's CPI-based retail inflation fell to 3.61% in February 2025, 65 basis points below January and the lowest since July 2024, as per MoSPI data released on 12 March 2025.
India and UN Women co-host ministerial roundtable on women's empowerment at the 69th CSW in New York
India and UN Women co-hosted a Ministerial Roundtable on digital and financial inclusion for women on the sidelines of the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women at UN Headquarters, New York, on 12 March 2025.
Defence Ministry signs ₹2,906-crore contract with BEL for Ashwini Low-Level Transportable Radars for IAF
The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹2,906 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad, on 12 March 2025 for Low-Level Transportable Radars (LLTR) 'Ashwini' for the Indian Air Force.
Parliament passes Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 as Lok Sabha clears it
The Lok Sabha passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 on 12 March 2025, completing its passage through Parliament after the Rajya Sabha had passed it on 3 December 2024.
Industrial output (IIP) grows 5.0% in January 2025, up from 3.2% in December
India's Index of Industrial Production grew 5.0% in January 2025, up from 3.2% in December 2024, as per Quick Estimates released by MoSPI on 12 March 2025.
IGNCA opens its tenth Regional Centre in Tirupati, focused on Vaishnava Agama and Indian architecture
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) inaugurated its tenth Regional Centre in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, on 12 March 2025, in collaboration with the National Sanskrit University.
India and Chile hold first Joint Working Group meeting on agriculture
India and Chile held the first meeting of their Joint Working Group (JWG) on Agriculture virtually on 12 March 2025.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025
PM Modi begins two-day State Visit to Mauritius; OCI cards extended to seventh generation of Indian-origin Mauritians
PM Narendra Modi began his State Visit to Mauritius on 11 March 2025, calling on President Dharambeer Gokhool at the State House and announcing that OCI cards will be available to the seventh generation of people of Indian origin in Mauritius.
IQAir World Air Quality Report 2024: Byrnihat most polluted city, India fifth most polluted country, Delhi most polluted capital
The 2024 World Air Quality Report by Swiss firm IQAir, released on 11 March 2025, named Byrnihat on the Assam–Meghalaya border the world's most polluted metropolitan area and ranked India the fifth most polluted country.
At Jeddah talks, Ukraine accepts US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire; US lifts pause on intelligence sharing and aid
After talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 11 March 2025, Ukraine expressed readiness to accept a US proposal for an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire with Russia, and the US agreed to lift its pause on intelligence sharing and security assistance.
Jaffar Express hijacked by Baloch militants in Balochistan's Bolan Pass
Militants of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked the Quetta–Peshawar Jaffar Express in the Bolan Pass area of Balochistan, Pakistan, on 11 March 2025, taking hundreds of passengers hostage.
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana crosses 10 lakh rooftop solar installations
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana crossed 10 lakh rooftop solar installations, with 10.09 lakh completed as of 10 March 2025, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on 11 March 2025.
Education Ministry launches PM-YUVA 3.0 to mentor 50 young authors below 30
The Ministry of Education launched PM-YUVA 3.0, the Prime Minister's Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors, on 11 March 2025, with 50 authors below 30 to be selected through an all-India contest on MyGov.
India's coal imports fall 8.4% in April–December 2024, saving about $5.43 billion
India's coal imports fell 8.4% to 183.42 million tonnes in April–December 2024 from 200.19 MT a year earlier, saving about $5.43 billion in foreign exchange, the Ministry of Coal said on 11 March 2025.
Election Commission invites suggestions from all parties by 30 April and proposes talks with party presidents
The Election Commission of India on 11 March 2025 invited suggestions from all national and state political parties by 30 April 2025 on unresolved issues at the ERO, DEO or CEO level, and proposed an interaction with party presidents.
India's telephone subscribers reach 1,189.92 million at end-December 2024; tele-density 84.45%
India had 1,189.92 million telephone subscribers and an overall tele-density of 84.45% at the end of December 2024, according to telecom subscription data released on 11 March 2025.
CCI approves ONGC NTPC Green's acquisition of Ayana Renewable Power
The Competition Commission of India on 11 March 2025 approved the acquisition of 100% of Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited by ONGC NTPC Green Private Limited.