TNPSC Current Affairs — All time
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Sun, 16 Mar 2025
Sat, 15 Mar 2025
US launches large-scale air strikes on Yemen's Houthis over Red Sea shipping attacks
US President Donald Trump ordered large-scale air strikes on Houthi-held areas of Yemen, including the capital Sanaa, on 15 March 2025, vowing 'overwhelming lethal force' until the Iran-backed group stops attacking shipping.
Electronics for Hyperloop project to be developed at ICF Chennai, says Ashwini Vaishnaw after visiting IIT Madras test facility
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on 15 March 2025 that the electronics technology for the Hyperloop project will be developed at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, after he witnessed a demonstration at IIT Madras's 410-metre Hyperloop test facility, the longest in Asia.
India wins 33 medals — 8 gold, 18 silver, 7 bronze — at Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025
India's Special Olympics Bharat contingent finished the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy, which closed on 15 March 2025, with 33 medals: 8 gold, 18 silver and 7 bronze.
World Consumer Rights Day 2025 observed with theme 'A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles'
World Consumer Rights Day was observed on 15 March 2025 with the theme 'A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles'; the Department of Consumer Affairs held a webinar addressed by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi.
India participates in 353rd Governing Body meeting of the ILO in Geneva; highlights social protection coverage of 48.8%
An Indian delegation led by Labour and Employment Secretary Sumita Dawra participated in the 353rd Governing Body meeting of the International Labour Organization in Geneva (10–20 March 2025), the Labour Ministry said on 15 March 2025.
Fri, 14 Mar 2025
Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's 24th Prime Minister at Rideau Hall, replacing Justin Trudeau
Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th Prime Minister on 14 March 2025 at Rideau Hall, Ottawa, by Governor General Mary Simon, along with the 30th Canadian Ministry.
Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26: fiscal deficit at 3% of GSDP, Rameswaram airport, Semiconductor Mission 2030
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu presented the State Budget for 2025-26 in the Assembly on 14 March 2025, with a fiscal deficit of ₹1,06,963 crore, or 3% of GSDP.
G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Charlevoix, Quebec, ends with joint statement and maritime security declaration
The G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting hosted by Canada's Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly in Charlevoix, Quebec, from 12 to 14 March 2025, ended on 14 March with a joint statement.
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.
Keel laid for second of five Fleet Support Ships for the Indian Navy at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli
The keel of the second of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) for the Indian Navy was laid at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu, on 12 March 2025.
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.
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.