WBPSC WBCS Current Affairs — All time
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Wed, 05 Mar 2025
Tue, 04 Mar 2025
India beat Australia by four wickets in Dubai to reach Champions Trophy 2025 final; Kohli scores 84
India beat Australia by four wickets in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 4 March 2025, with Virat Kohli's 84 earning him Player of the Match.
54th National Safety Day observed on theme 'Safety & Well-being Crucial for Viksit Bharat'
India observed National Safety Day on 4 March 2025, starting the 54th National Safety Week (4–10 March) on the theme 'Safety & Well-being Crucial for Viksit Bharat'.
Panchayati Raj Ministry launches 'Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan' for women panchayat leaders
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the 'Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan' for capacity building of women elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions in New Delhi on 4 March 2025.
PM Modi meets Princess Astrid of Belgium, who is leading a 300-member Economic Mission to India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium in New Delhi on 4 March 2025 and appreciated her leading a 300-member Belgian Economic Mission to India.
INS Kuthar of the Eastern Fleet arrives at Colombo on mission deployment
INS Kuthar, an Eastern Fleet ship of the Indian Navy's Eastern Naval Command, arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 4 March 2025 during a mission deployment in the Indian Ocean Region.
Mon, 03 Mar 2025
Five pilot projects for hydrogen buses and trucks launched under National Green Hydrogen Mission
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on 3 March 2025 that it has sanctioned five pilot projects under the National Green Hydrogen Mission for 37 hydrogen buses and trucks and 9 refuelling stations.
Defence Secretary presents Empowered Committee report on IAF capability enhancement to Raksha Mantri
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh presented the report of the Empowered Committee for Capability Enhancement of the Indian Air Force to Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on 3 March 2025.
India and Nepal sign MoU on cooperation in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
India and Nepal signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector, including waste management, at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, on 3 March 2025.
Ajay Bhadoo appointed CEO of Government e Marketplace (GeM)
Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Government e Marketplace (GeM) with effect from 3 March 2025.
India's first riverine dolphin estimation report counts 6,327 dolphins; Uttar Pradesh tops
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released India's first-ever riverine dolphin estimation report, which counted 6,327 dolphins, at the NBWL meeting in Gir on 3 March 2025.
NITI Aayog launches 'From Borrowers to Builders' report on women's role in India's financial growth
NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam launched the report 'From Borrowers to Builders: Women's Role in India's Financial Growth Story' on 3 March 2025, showing 27 million women monitoring their credit.
World Wildlife Day 2025 observed with theme 'Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet'
World Wildlife Day was observed on 3 March 2025 with the theme 'Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet', as the Environment Ministry listed India's conservation milestones.
Fifteenth Finance Commission grants of ₹699 crore released for West Bengal's rural local bodies
The Union Government released Fifteenth Finance Commission untied grants of about ₹699 crore for rural local bodies in West Bengal, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj said on 3 March 2025.
Indian Navy's East Coast motor car rally flagged off from INS Netaji, Kolkata
The Indian Navy's Motor Car Rally Expedition on the East Coast was flagged off from INS Netaji, Kolkata, on 3 March 2025 and will end in Chennai on 21 March.
Amit Shah inaugurates workshop on sustainability and circularity in dairy sector; sets White Revolution 2.0 targets
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 'Workshop on Sustainability and Circularity in Dairy Sector' in New Delhi on 3 March 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sat, 01 Mar 2025
Dr Mayank Sharma takes charge as Controller General of Defence Accounts
Dr Mayank Sharma, a 1989-batch Indian Defence Accounts Service officer, assumed office as Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) on 1 March 2025.
PM Modi addresses post-budget webinar on agriculture and rural prosperity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the post-budget webinar on 'Agriculture and Rural Prosperity' via video-conferencing on 1 March 2025.
India's coal production in April 2024–February 2025 grows 5.73% to 928.95 MT
India's cumulative coal production from April 2024 to February 2025 rose 5.73% to 928.95 million tonnes, the Ministry of Coal said on 1 March 2025.
49th Civil Accounts Day marks foundation day of Indian Civil Accounts Service
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presided over the 49th Civil Accounts Day, marking the foundation day of the Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS), in New Delhi on 1 March 2025.
88th Network Planning Group meeting under PM GatiShakti evaluates 11 infrastructure projects
The 88th meeting of the Network Planning Group under PM GatiShakti, held on 1 March 2025, evaluated 11 road, railway, IT and metro projects, including the northern portion of the Hyderabad Regional Ring Road.
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron reaches Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand
INS Shardul, INS Sujata and ICGS Veera of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron arrived at Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand, on 1 March 2025 during their South East Asia training deployment.